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Emergency Management Specialist

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Pittsburgh, PAFull-time$93–120K/yrPosted 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$93–120K/yr
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Job overview

The position serves as the District’s Temporary Emergency Power Advance Contract Initiative Contracting Officer’s Representative, providing oversight of contracts, advising senior emergency management staff, and managing budget and funding during FEMA operations and disaster response activities.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Contract ManagementBudget DevelopmentFEMA OperationsDisaster Response CoordinationQuality Assurance Surveillance

Full job description

Summary

About the Position: : Position functions as the District's Temporary Emergency Power Advance Contract Initiative (ACI) Contracting Officer's Representative. Maintains familiarity with functions, responsibilities, and activities of other Emergency Management (EM) project managers to carry out or supplement the functions of the other positions due to periods of intense workload (e.g., disasters, exercises).

Duties

  • Serves as the lead Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for the Temporary Emergency Power ACI contract
  • Advises the Emergency Management Chief and Subject Matter Experts on all aspects of ACI contracts.
  • Maintains effective surveillance of contracts to ensure compliance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).
  • Validates contractor invoicing against Daily Expenditure Reports and resolves any inaccuracies.
  • Processes funding requirements based on accepted contractor proposals and monitors contract funding during FEMA operations.
  • Serves as the Mission Manager-Contracting Officer Representative (MM-COR) Cadre Lead.
  • Develops and manages the budget for the TEMP ACI maintenance and management program.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience : assisting with the management, coordination, and direction of an Emergency Operations Program; participate in disaster response activities in an Emergency Operations Center; and prepare briefings on disaster and emergency response. Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted. How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates. Other Information

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction.htm for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Relocation incentive may be autorized.

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