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Emergency Management Specialist

Department of Homeland Security Headquarters

Remote · USFull-time$122–187K/yrPosted 5mo ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$122–187K/yr
Location
Remote · US
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

TS/SCI clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

Department of Homeland Security Headquarters is hiring an Emergency Management Specialist. The Emergency Management Specialist supports the DHS Continuity Coordinator by analyzing critical information, coordinating emergency communications, and developing all‑hazards emergency management plans. The role prepares and participates in executive‑level exercises, provides briefings to senior leadership, and collaborates with DHS components to enhance departmental readiness.

Key focus areas include Supports the DHS Office of the Secretary's continuity program and activities, Supports the DHS Secretary, Deputy Secretary, and S1 successors' emergency relocation program and associated activities, and Liaises and coordinates regularly with S1 support stakeholders and mission partners to enhance departmental readiness for all hazards.

Successful candidates bring Current, Full-Time Federal Employee and TS/SCI Security Clearance. Important skills include Analyzing Critical Information, Assessing Critical Information, Reporting Critical Information, Emergency Communications Coordination, Alert & Notification Processes, and Working In Heightened Risk Environments.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Analyzing Critical InformationAssessing Critical InformationReporting Critical InformationEmergency Communications CoordinationAlert & Notification ProcessesWorking in Heightened Risk EnvironmentsWorking in Critical-Sensitive EnvironmentsDeveloping Emergency ManagementImplementing Emergency ManagementEvaluating All-Hazards Emergency ManagementCrisis ManagementContinuity of OperationsPreparing for Executive Level ExercisesParticipating in Executive Level ExercisesSupporting Executive Level Response to Real-World IncidentsAnalyzing Complex Operational ChallengesProviding Recommendations to Mitigate RiskOperational Improvement PlansProviding Oral Briefings to Senior LeadershipProviding Oral Briefings to Key StakeholdersCybersecurityCritical Infrastructure SecurityDeveloping ReportsResearch ToolsConduct in Depth ResearchConduct AnalysisProduce Complex Finished Situational Awareness ProductsProduce AssessmentsBriefing Senior LeadershipAlert and Notification ProcessesAll-Hazards Emergency ManagementExecutive Level Exercise ParticipationOral and Written BriefingsCyber Security KnowledgeCritical Infrastructure Security KnowledgeResearch Tools UtilizationSituational Awareness ReportingRisk Mitigation Planning

Qualifications

Top Secret Security ClearanceCurrent Full-Time Federal EmployeeExperience Analyzing Critical InformationExperience Emergency Communications CoordinationExperience Alert and Notification ProcessesExperience All-Hazards Emergency ManagementExperience Crisis ManagementExperience Continuity of OperationsExperience Executive Level ExercisesExperience Providing Oral and Written BriefingsKnowledge Cyber SecurityKnowledge Critical Infrastructure Security

Full job description

This is a 1-year non-reimbursable assignment. Office of the Secretary Emergency Management Specialist Series Requested: 0089; 0080; 0343 Security Clearance: TS/SCI Virtual/Remote: No Only current, full-time federal employees are eligible. Resumes are reviewed every 30 days until selection/closing date. This is a Detail, not a Developmental Rotation. Supervisory approval form must be signed. Qualifications required: Experience in analyzing, assessing, and reporting critical information needed to increase the situational awareness for operations and timely decision making in a complex environment; Experience in Emergency communications coordination, alert & notification processes; Ability to work in heightened risk and critical-sensitive environments; Experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating all-hazards emergency management, crisis management, or continuity of operations; Preparing for and participating in executive level exercises or supporting executive level response to real-world incidents; Ability to analyze information or complex operational challenges and providing recommendations to mitigate risk through operational improvement plans; Providing oral and written briefings to senior leadership or key stakeholders on program status or operational readiness; Knowledge of Cyber Security and/or Critical Infrastructure Security; Ability to develop reports in collaboration with Department of Homeland Security Components, and other partners as necessary; Knowledge of research tools to conduct in depth research and analysis to produce a full range of complex finished situational awareness products and assessments; Briefs senior leadership regarding situational awareness of evolving threats or hazards. Please read the following important information to ensure we have everything we need to consider your application: It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit appropriate documentation prior to the closing date. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant experience as it relates to this Joint Duty assignment opportunity announcement. Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will be rated based on your resume. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (Include series and grade of Federal Job) Duties (Be specific in describing your duties) Name of Federal agency Supervisor name, email, and phone number Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008) This position will report to the Continuity Operations Chief in support of the DHS Continuity Coordinator critical information priorities, mitigation planning, and informed decision making. The duties will include: 1) Supports the DHS Office the Secretary's (S1) continuity program and activities; 2) Supports the DHS Secretary, Deputy Secretary, and S1 successors' emergency relocation program and all associated activities/functions; 3) Liaisons and coordinates regularly with various S1 support stakeholders and mission partners to enhance departmental readiness for all hazards, at all times; (4) Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to send alert notifications to Emergency Relocation Group and Devolution Emergency Relocation Group members; (5) Report critical information as it relates to risks to the Department's continuity programs and activities; (6) Support Continuity Status briefings to enhance situational awareness of DHS Readiness; (7) Collaborate with Continuity partners in support of DHS Leadership Succession, Devolution, as well as, Air and Marine Relocation Operations. Security clearance required: Top Secret

Education EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution for this position.

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