818 emergency management specialist jobs found

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HS&EM) is recruiting for an  Emergency Management Specialist 2  in the Community Response Section!  This position is in the General Government (GGU) bargaining unit at a range 16. This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our Definition FAQ   to determine if you qualify. What You Will Be Doing: As an Emergency Management Specialist 2, your role as the community liaison for the state's disaster initial response team in Alaska will involve collaborating with local agencies and community organizations to enhance pre-emergency planning and preparation efforts. You will support the implementation of Response Preparedness Programs, ensuring that communities are equipped to handle disasters effectively. Additionally, you'll actively engage in disaster recovery programs, helping to facilitate a coordinated response during and...

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HS&EM) is recruiting for an Emergency Management Specialist 2 in the Community Response Section! This position is in the General Government (GGU) bargaining unit at a range 16. This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our Definition FAQ to determine if you qualify. What You Will Be Doing: As an Emergency Management Specialist 2, your role as the community liaison for the state's disaster initial response team in Alaska will involve collaborating with local agencies and community organizations to enhance pre-emergency planning and preparation efforts. You will support the implementation of Response Preparedness Programs, ensuring that communities are equipped to handle disasters effectively. Additionally, you'll actively engage in disaster recovery programs, helping to facilitate a coordinated response during and...

Help Help Requirements Conditions of Employment To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo, successfully pass, and maintain a background investigation for Public Trust - Moderate Risk as a condition of placement into this position. This may include a credit check after initial job qualifications are determined, a review of financial issues, such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs (please visit: Mythbuster on Federal Hiring Policies for additional information). For more information on background investigations for Federal jobs, please visit OPM Investigations. Conditions Of Employment You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. You must successfully pass a background investigation. Selective Service registration...

Summary This role is responsible for supporting the Housing Group Supervisor (HUGS) and the Direct Housing Implementation Team (DHIT) in response to Presidentially Declared Major Disasters using the laws, regulations, and policies relevant to FEMA's Individual Assistance programs. The ideal candidate should have demonstrated experience in supporting the delivery of FEMA's Direct Housing Assistance in field office activations. Learn more about this agency Help Duties What will I do in this position if hired? In this Emergency Management Specialist position, you will serve as an Emergency Management Specialist in Region 9's Recovery Division, Individual Assistance Branch. Typical assignments include: Supporting emergency recovery activities focused on Individual Assistance Programs to ensure the timely provision of life-sustaining services and resources to evacuees and disaster survivors; Assisting in the Individual and Household Program...

Summary The ideal candidate will have experience providing technical advice on complex natural hazard mitigation issues and benefit-cost analysis concepts, as well as experience leading a team of technical staff. For specific salary information related to your location, please review the OPM salary tables . Learn more about this agency Help Duties What will I do in this position if hired? In this Emergency Management Specialist (Mitigation) position, you will serve as a Hazards and Performance Analysis (HPA) Task Force Leader (TFL) in the Maui Joint Recovery Office. Typical assignments include: Supporting the identification and development of Public Assistance Mitigation projects (Section 406), including providing subject matter expertise on FEMA's Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) toolkit. Supporting the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) by conducting technical reviews of project applications for feasibility, mitigation effectiveness,...

Summary An ideal candidate has a background in preparedness functions - After-action Reporting, THIRA/SPR, Planning, Community Preparedness. Skills: Strategic planning, threat and risk assessments, preparedness assessments, outreach and interviewing skills, stakeholder management, research experience (quantitative and qualitative). Responsibilities What will I do in this position if hired? In this Emergency Management Specialist position, you will ensure FEMA is a learning organization by researching and synthesizing lessons learned and ensuring that findings are integrated into agency operations to improve overall performance of essential functions. Typical assignments include: Developing data collection plans. Deploying as required to support field operations. Conducting interviews and facilitate hotwashes. Developing quantitative and qualitative observations, tracking areas of improvement and facilitating validation of observations. Coordinating the Regional Continuous...

Summary In this position you will serve as an Emergency Management Specialist (Recovery) for Regional Offices, Region One, Recovery Division. Responsibilities What will I do in this position if hired? In this position, you will serve as an Emergency Management Specialist (Recovery) for Region One. Typical assignments include: Serving as the Recovery Point of Contact for the FEMA Integration Team (FIT) at the State of Maine. Providing technical assistance for recovery programs and policies. Delivering, managing, and closing recovery grant programs at the taskforce level. Interpreting and analyzing data for complex projects. Serving as a liaison with state partners and senior leadership. Providing technical assistance; specifically, in the identification of gaps, barrier, and delays of program implementation and delivery. Collaborating on cross-cutting initiatives with functional counterparts and external stakeholders. What else do I need to know? At FEMA, our mission is to help...

Summary In this position, you will serve as a FEMA Integration Team (FIT) employee for Mitigation, embedded in the state emergency management office. The ideal candidate will have experience in hazard mitigation, demonstrated ability to resolve complex issues; and experience providing technical assistance to state or local organizations. Problem solving skills, good communication skills and willingness to collaborate will be key to a candidate's success. Learn more about this agency Help Duties What will I do in this position if hired? In this Emergency Management Specialist (Mitigation) position, you will work closely with the state emergency management office to provide a continuous and coordinated FEMA presence. Typical assignments include: Providing daily technical assistance on mitigation programs, including quality and process improvement, and identifying training needs. Providing guidance to internal and external stakeholders related to hazard...

Summary The ideal candidate will have experience with finance and/or contract management including developing statements of work and cost estimates at the tribal, state, local, federal or private sector level. For specific salary information related to your location, please review the OPM salary tables. Responsibilities What will I do in this position if hired? In this Emergency Management Specialist (Response) position, you will serve as a Mission Assignment Manager for the Region 7 Response Division. Typical assignments include: Coordinating regional mission assignments under the Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act and Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR 44). Developing and providing training to FEMA personnel and external stakeholders regarding mission assignments. Reviewing deliberate plans to ensure effective delivery of emergency response assistance. Providing customer service and communicating with other federal agencies' financial personnel to...

Summary The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading a team and executing the full range of Disaster Decision and Support Section missions in Region 2. Leading a team of personnel assigned to complete projects, managing processes related to data collection, information analysis, document development, and publication dissemination of situational awareness products and tools; overseeing the creation and management of accounts and engaging with partners and stakeholders across the government. Learn more about this agency Help Duties What will I do in this position if hired? In this Supervisory Emergency Management Specialist (Response) position, you will lead a team executing the full range of Disaster Decision and Support Section (DDSS) missions in Region 2 and assisting in the execution of disaster operations functions at facilities as directed to effect consequence management. Typical assignments include: Overseeing the creation and...

Help Help Requirements Conditions of Employment To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo, successfully pass, and maintain a background investigation for Public Trust/Moderate Risk as a condition of placement into this position. This may include a credit check after initial job qualifications are determined, a review of financial issues, such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs (please visit: Mythbuster on Federal Hiring Policies for additional information). For more information on background investigations for Federal jobs, please visit OPM Investigations. Conditions Of Employment You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. You must successfully pass a background investigation. Selective Service registration...

Summary The ideal candidate for this position will demonstrate experience managing,and coordinating all Federal emergency management recovery operations and recovery planning and integration of Federal, State, local, tribal, territorial, nongovernmental organizations, and private sector disaster programs. Responsibilities What will I do in this position if hired? In this position, you will serve as Emergency Management Specialist in Region 8. Typical assignments include: Oversees the execution of disaster recovery programs, ensuring that federal assistance is efficiently and effectively provided to affected communities. Coordinating with state and local officials, assessing disaster-related damage, managing grant applications, and monitoring the progress of recovery projects. Ensure compliance with FEMA guidelines, address any issues that arise during the recovery process, and provide technical assistance to stakeholders. Prepare reports, participate in meetings, and support the...

Summary The ideal candidate for this position will have the ability to perform quality assurance reviews on FEMA Public Assistance grants to ensure accuracy and compliance with guidance, policy, and regulations. A thorough knowledge of FEMA Public Assistance laws, regulations and policies is required as well as a familiarity with FEMA's Grants Manager or Grants Portal system for Public Assistance. Candidate should be able to maintain a positive customer service attitude. Responsibilities What will I do in this position if hired? In this Emergency Management Specialist (Recovery) position, you will conduct quality assurance reviews of grants to ensure accuracy, compliance, and proper supporting documentation. Typical assignments include: Conducting quality assurance reviews of grants to ensure accuracy, compliance, and proper supporting documentation. Collaborating with stakeholders to resolve issues discovered during quality assurance review. Interpreting and adhering to guidance,...

Summary In this position you will serve as an Emergency Management Specialist (Recovery) for Regional Offices, Region One, Recovery Division. Learn more about this agency Help Duties What will I do in this position if hired? In this position, you will serve as an Emergency Management Specialist (Recovery) for Region One. Typical assignments include: Serving as the Recovery Point of Contact for the FEMA Integration Team (FIT) at the State of Maine. Providing technical assistance for recovery programs and policies. Delivering, managing, and closing recovery grant programs at the taskforce level. Interpreting and analyzing data for complex projects. Serving as a liaison with state partners and senior leadership. Providing technical assistance; specifically, in the identification of gaps, barrier, and delays of program implementation and delivery. Collaborating on cross-cutting initiatives with functional counterparts and external stakeholders....

Summary In this position, you will serve as an Emergency Management Specialist (Mitigation) for the Regional Offices, Region Five, Mitigation Division, FloodPlain Management & Insurance Branch. The ideal candidate will possess the skills and abilities in floodplain management requirements and or insurance aspects of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), possesses exceptional customer service, oral and written communication, public speaking, and administrative skills. Responsibilities What will I do in this position if hired? In this position, you will serve as an Emergency Management Specialist (Mitigation) for Region Five, Mitigation Division. Typical assignments include: Coordinating internally with Region 5's Hazard Mitigation Assistance Community Resilience (HMACR) Branch and other FEMA branches and programs for proper implementation of floodplain management requirements as a condition of funding, primarily FEMAs Flood Mitigation Assistance Program. Supporting the...

Summary In this position, you will serve as a FEMA Integration Team (FIT) employee for Mitigation, embedded in the state emergency management office. The ideal candidate will have experience in hazard mitigation, demonstrated ability to resolve complex issues; and experience providing technical assistance to state or local organizations. Problem solving skills, good communication skills and willingness to collaborate will be key to a candidate's success. Responsibilities What will I do in this position if hired? In this Emergency Management Specialist (Mitigation) position, you will work closely with the state emergency management office to provide a continuous and coordinated FEMA presence. Typical assignments include: Providing daily technical assistance on mitigation programs, including quality and process improvement, and identifying training needs. Providing guidance to internal and external stakeholders related to hazard mitigation initiatives. Making recommendations to...

Summary In this position, you will serve as a FEMA Integration Team (FIT) employee for Mitigation, embedded in the state emergency management office. The ideal candidate will have experience in hazard mitigation, demonstrated ability to resolve complex issues; and experience providing technical assistance to state or local organizations. Problem solving skills, good communication skills and willingness to collaborate will be key to a candidate's success. Learn more about this agency Help Duties What will I do in this position if hired? In this Emergency Management Specialist (Mitigation) position, you will work closely with the state emergency management office to provide a continuous and coordinated FEMA presence. Typical assignments include: Providing daily technical assistance on mitigation programs, including quality and process improvement, and identifying training needs. Providing guidance to internal and external stakeholders...

Summary The ideal candidate can develop damage descriptions and dimensions, scope of work, and validate cost based on the completed work documentation for Public Assistance grants. Identify any eligibility issues based on the submitted information. Ensure accuracy and quality by utilizing the resources provided. Learn more about this agency Help Duties What will I do in this position if hired? In this Emergency Management Specialist (Public Assistance) position, you will be collecting, organizing, and reviewing applicant-submitted documentation in support of Public Assistance grants where work is complete. Typical assignments include: Collecting, organizing, and reviewing Applicant-submitted documentation in support of Public Assistance grants where work is complete. Reviewing and validating Applicant-submitted documentation in support of Public Assistance grants where work is complete. Developing damage description and dimensions, scopes of work, and costs...

Help Help Requirements Conditions of Employment To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo, successfully pass, and maintain a background investigation for Public Trust - Moderate Risk as a condition of placement into this position. This may include a credit check after initial job qualifications are determined, a review of financial issues, such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs (please visit: Mythbuster on Federal Hiring Policies for additional information). For more information on background investigations for Federal jobs, please visit OPM Investigations. Conditions Of Employment You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. You must successfully pass a background investigation. Selective Service registration...

Summary The ideal candidate can develop damage descriptions and dimensions, scope of work, and validate cost based on the completed work documentation for Public Assistance grants. Identify any eligibility issues based on the submitted information. Ensure accuracy and quality by utilizing the resources provided. Responsibilities What will I do in this position if hired? In this Emergency Management Specialist (Public Assistance) position, you will be Collecting, organizing, and reviewing Applicant-submitted documentation in support of Public Assistance grants where work is complete. Typical assignments include: Collecting, organizing, and reviewing Applicant-submitted documentation in support of Public Assistance grants where work is complete. Reviewing and validating Applicant-submitted documentation in support of Public Assistance grants where work is complete. Developing damage description and dimensions, scopes of work, and costs based on Applicant-provided documentation....

Summary The ideal candidate for this position will demonstrate experience managing,and coordinating all Federal emergency management recovery operations and recovery planning and integration of Federal, State, local, tribal, territorial, nongovernmental organizations, and private sector disaster programs. Learn more about this agency Help Duties What will I do in this position if hired? In this position, you will serve as Emergency Management Specialist in Region 8. Typical assignments include: Oversees the execution of disaster recovery programs, ensuring that federal assistance is efficiently and effectively provided to affected communities. Coordinating with state and local officials, assessing disaster-related damage, managing grant applications, and monitoring the progress of recovery projects. Ensure compliance with FEMA guidelines, address any issues that arise during the recovery process, and provide technical assistance to...

Summary The ideal candidate has demonstrated experience and expertise in sourcing data, analyzing information, developing reports, hosting coordination calls, delivering briefings, initiating notifications, and engaging with leadership teams related to threats, hazards, and incidents, impacting or anticipated to impact an assigned area of responsibility. Responsibilities What will I do in this position if hired? In this position, you will serve as an Emergency Management Specialist. Typical assignments include Managing, and coordinating with other entities the response to unintentional and/or unintentional crises, disasters and other humanitarian emergencies, hazards, or natural and man-made/technological incidents. Maintaining national situational awareness of the Agency's operational status and monitoring emerging incidents or potential incidents with possible operational consequences. Serving on a Watch Team that maintains a 24-hour regional situational awareness to conduct...

Summary In this position you will serve as an Emergency Management Specialist (Recovery) for Regional Offices, Region One, Recovery Division. Learn more about this agency Help Duties What will I do in this position if hired? In this position, you will serve as an Emergency Management Specialist (Recovery) for Region One. Typical assignments include: Serving as the Recovery Point of Contact for the FEMA Integration Team (FIT) at the State of Maine. Providing technical assistance for recovery programs and policies. Delivering, managing, and closing recovery grant programs at the taskforce level. Interpreting and analyzing data for complex projects. Serving as a liaison with state partners and senior leadership. Providing technical assistance; specifically, in the identification of gaps, barrier, and delays of program implementation and delivery. Collaborating on cross-cutting initiatives with functional counterparts and external...

Summary The ideal candidate can develop damage descriptions and dimensions, scope of work, and validate cost based on the completed work documentation for Public Assistance grants. Identify any eligibility issues based on the submitted information. Ensure accuracy and quality by utilizing the resources provided. Learn more about this agency Help Duties What will I do in this position if hired? In this Emergency Management Specialist (Public Assistance) position, you will be collecting, organizing, and reviewing applicant-submitted documentation in support of Public Assistance grants where work is complete. Typical assignments include: Collecting, organizing, and reviewing Applicant-submitted documentation in support of Public Assistance grants where work is complete. Reviewing and validating Applicant-submitted documentation in support of Public Assistance grants where work is complete. Developing damage description and dimensions,...