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 role advises Agency leadership and provides technical expertise in developing an emergency management framework suited to a small federal agency. It manages initiatives and programs intended to protect the safety and welfare of the PSA community and maintain essential Agency functions during exigent conditions. The specialist also represents PSA in agency-wide emergency coordination, advises on policy and plans, evaluates threats and organizational impacts, and supports readiness exercises and training.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience guiding an Agency’s emergency planning, preparedness and response, and continuity of operations programs at the GS-13 level.
• Experience recommending systems and procedures, resolving critical problems, developing approaches to be followed by others, and ensuring emergency response complies with applicable regulations and policies.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must be suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period if one has not already been completed.
• Must submit to a comprehensive criminal background investigation and urinalysis screening for illegal drug use before appointment.
• Must receive Federal salary payments by direct deposit.
• Must complete the online onboarding process if selected.
• Qualifications must be met by the announcement closing date.
• There is no education substitution for specialized experience at this grade level.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Unit Chief, Administrative Services and Quality Management, on all aspects of emergency management and provide technical consulting on the Agency’s emergency management framework.
• Manage emergency management activities and initiatives to develop, implement, and maintain programs that protect the safety and welfare of the PSA community.
• Provide guidance on emergency management approaches 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 to reflect changes in Agency practices and directives or FEMA guidelines.
• Recommend updates to the Occupant Emergency Plan.
• Develop methodologies to analyze the organizational impact of potential threats and design risk-analysis processes.
• Develop and maintain programs that protect the PSA community and support continuation of essential Agency functions during exigent conditions.
• Plan, participate in, and observe PSA readiness exercises.
• Develop and present training on PSA emergency management programs to diverse audiences.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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