Emergency Management Specialist

Air Education and Training Command • Fort Sam Houston, TX

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to develop, review, coordinate, and execute the installation's Emergency Management (EM) and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Defense programs in support of Joint Service, the DoD, DAF, major commands/field commands, Numbered Air Force federal, state, local, and host nation plans in the mission area(s) of prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery. This role involves developing, coordinating, and publishing plans and procedures for EM and CBRN Defense, conducting EM assessments, evaluating program compliance, and coordinating and conducting training for functional areas of EM. The specialist will also serve as the Emergency Support Function-5 (ESF-5), EM representative in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and CBRN Control Center, providing guidance on mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.

Requirements

• Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s).
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations.
• If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments.
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems.
• Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities that develops, coordinates, obtains approval, and publishes plans and procedures for implementation of installation policies and instructions relating to EM and CBRN Defense.
• Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position.
• A combination of graduate education and experience may be used to qualify for this position.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level.
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, and information security practices for integrating esoteric information system components with sufficient expertise to plan, coordinate, and administer computer systems, and optimize system performance.
• Knowledge of the latest advancements in secure information technology and ability to initiate corrective or preventative action to ensure optimum performance of the system.
• Knowledge of performance tuning tools, database management, and project management methods sufficient to optimize systems performance, troubleshoot database performance problems, and perform a wide range of systems administration functions.
• Knowledge on unique operating systems, associated devices, and the interoperability of test lab systems sufficient to install, upgrade, troubleshoot, test, and maintain those systems; to optimize the functionality and secure performance of systems; and to ensure the availability, integrity, efficiency, and reliability of servers.
• Ability to apply expert methods and information security practices for troubleshooting, recovering, adjusting, modifying, and improving systems to solve complex problems, provide support that minimizes interruptions in service to engineers, and maintain liaison with industry and other activities to provide awareness of state-of-the-art technology.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Must have successfully completed or be able to complete within one (1) year of appointment to position, the Air Force Emergency Management Apprentice Course at Fort Leonard Wood, MO.
• Must possess or obtain (and maintain), within six (6) months of appointment to position, hazardous materials level training certifications through International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or Pro Board Fire Service Professional Qualifications System Awareness Operations, and Technician to perform containment, control, detection, and identification.
• May be required to be certified on and wear emergency protective and safety equipment IAW DoD guidance.
• The duties of this position meet all requirements as a category 4 designation and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency or office to function effectively.
• This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and cannot become a member of the Ready Reserve.
• This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Develops, coordinates, obtains approval, and publishes plans and procedures for implementation of installation policies and instructions relating to EM and CBRN Defense.
• Conducts installation EM assessment and interprets and analyzes assessment results.
• Evaluates EM program to ensure compliance with established guidance.
• Coordinates and conducts initial and recurring training for functional areas of EM.
• Assists with conducting installation level EM and CBRN defense related training for first and emergency responders, specialized teams, and installation personnel when class size requires additional instructors.
• Serves as Emergency Support Function-5 (ESF-5), EM representative in the EOC and CBRN Control Center.
• Provides guidance on mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
• Develops, updates, and coordinates the Installation Emergency Management Plan (IEMP).
• Establishes IEMP objectives, effectively correlating the requirements on interdependent functional areas and provides comprehensive and timely guidance for all units in accordance with the National Response Framework (NRF), National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF), Homeland Security Presidential Directives (HSPDs), National Incident Management System (NIMS), Defense Support to Civil Authorities (DSCA), DoD guidance and consequence management (CM).
• Ensures EM planning and response actions are integrated in the installation Anti-Terrorism Force Protection (AT/FP), Medical Contingency Response, Disease Containment, state, local, and host nation plans (as applicable); Emergency Operations Center (EOC), and chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear (CBRN) control center checklists.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume.
• Student Loan Repayment may be authorized.
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position.
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
• Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.

What This Job Offers

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