Emergency Management Specialist

Pretrial Services Agency • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Pretrial Services Agency for the District of Columbia is seeking an Emergency Management Specialist to lead the Agency’s emergency planning, preparedness, response, and continuity of operations programs. The specialist serves as a principal advisor to the Unit Chief, Administrative Services and Quality Management, and as a technical advisor and consultant in developing an emergency management framework for a small federal agency. The role manages initiatives and programs intended to protect the safety and welfare of the PSA community and sustain essential Agency functions during exigent conditions. The specialist provides guidance suited to small-agency resource limitations while ensuring compliance with applicable U.S. Government policies and standards. The position also represents PSA in agency-wide emergency coordination and supports readiness exercises and training.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• One year (52 weeks) of specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-12 level, guiding an Agency’s emergency planning, preparedness, response, and continuity of operations programs.
• Specialized experience must include recommending systems and procedures, resolving critical problems, developing new approaches for others to follow, and ensuring emergency response complies with applicable regulations and policies.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must be suitable for federal employment based on a background investigation.
• May be required to complete a probationary period if not already completed.
• Applicants must undergo a comprehensive criminal background investigation and urinalysis for illegal drug use before appointment.
• Status applicants seeking promotion must have 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade and meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Education cannot substitute for specialized experience at this grade level.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Unit Chief, Administrative Services and Quality Management, on emergency management functions and provide technical advice on developing an emergency management program framework.
• Manage emergency management activities, including initiatives to develop, implement, and maintain programs that protect the safety and welfare of the PSA community.
• Provide guidance on emergency management activities that account for small-agency resource limitations and support compliance with U.S. Government policy standards and requirements.
• Represent PSA in the agency-wide emergency coordination program.
• Recommend policies for facilities management, emergency planning, preparedness, response, and continuity of operations.
• Recommend changes to PSA’s continuity of operations document in response to changes in Agency practices, directives, or FEMA guidelines.
• Recommend updates to the Occupant Emergency Plan.
• Develop methodologies to analyze the organizational impact of potential threats and design processes for risk analysis.
• Develop and maintain programs that protect the PSA community and preserve essential Agency functions during exigent conditions.
• Plan, participate in, and observe PSA readiness exercises.
• Develop and present training to diverse audiences on PSA emergency management programs.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on position eligibility and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed