Emergency Management Specialist

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command • March AFB, CA

10d

About The Position

The Emergency Management Specialist develops, reviews, coordinates, and executes the installation’s Emergency Management (EM) program plan in support of Department of Defense, Joint Service, Air Force, MAJCOM, Numbered Air Force, federal, state, and county plans. The program covers prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery.

The role develops and publishes installation EM plans and procedures, assesses the installation’s EM program, analyzes assessment results, and provides initial and recurring training. The specialist also serves as the Emergency Support Function 5 representative in the Emergency Operations Center and CBRN Control Center. The position requires maintaining a Secret security clearance and may involve travel, work outside normal duty hours, and wearing emergency protective equipment.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must meet the specialized experience, education, or combined experience and education qualifications for the position. Specialized experience is one year at the GS-09 level or equivalent, including knowledge of emergency response principles, practices, procedures, and regulations for a military installation and their relationship to local civil emergency management programs.
• Alternatively, qualifying education includes a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.M.; transcripts are required when qualifying based on education.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements; one year at GS-09 is required for GS-11 consideration where TIG applies.
• Must maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Must complete the Air Force Emergency Management Course, or be able to complete it within six months of appointment.
• Must possess or obtain and maintain, within six months of appointment, IFSAC- or Pro Board-certified hazardous materials Awareness, Operations, and Technician training for containment, control, detection, and identification.
• Must complete an initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s).
• Must complete a pre-employment physical examination.
• Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing, develop and conduct EM training, analyze emergency situations, and make decisions under high-stress conditions.
• Must have knowledge of health, safety, security, and environmental requirements; NDRF organization and installation response roles; natural disaster response procedures; and specialized EM and CBRN equipment.
• May be required to travel away from the normal duty station and work outside normal duty hours.
• May be required to be certified on and wear emergency protective equipment in accordance with DoD guidance.
• Federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• Applicants using education to qualify must submit transcripts; foreign education requires evidence of U.S. equivalency.
• Applicants claiming qualifying part-time or unpaid experience must identify duties and responsibilities and total hours worked per week.

Nice To Haves

• Air Force Certified Associate Emergency Manager (AFCAEM) certification is highly desirable.
• Completion of the National Planners course is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, obtain approval for, and publish plans and procedures implementing installation policies and instructions relating to emergency management.
• Conduct installation emergency management assessments and interpret and analyze the results.
• Conduct initial and recurring training for emergency management functional areas.
• Serve as the Emergency Support Function 5 emergency management representative in the Emergency Operations Center and CBRN Control Center.
• Develop, coordinate, and execute emergency management, CBRN, and hazardous materials response plans and operations.
• Analyze emergency situations and take appropriate action, including making decisions under high-stress conditions.
• Prepare and present briefings, coordinate planning efforts, and manage program activities.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; employees and their families have access to a range of benefits, with eligibility depending on position type.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Recruitment incentive may be authorized.
• Relocation incentive may be authorized.
• PCS may be paid if authorized under the Joint Travel Regulations and Air Force regulations.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
• Advance in hire may be authorized with demonstrable proof provided on the resume.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree