Emergency Management Specialist

Veterans Health Administration•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Management Specialist supports the Veterans Health Administration’s comprehensive emergency management program by planning, coordinating, and evaluating preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities. The position develops emergency plans and procedures, assesses program effectiveness, coordinates with internal and external partners, and provides technical guidance to strengthen organizational readiness and continuity of operations. The role includes developing and evaluating emergency management plans, policies, procedures, and programs; coordinating operations and contingency planning with federal, state, local, and organizational partners; assessing preparedness capabilities, regulatory compliance, and program effectiveness; and advising leadership and stakeholders. The specialist also plans and evaluates training, exercises, and readiness activities, develops corrective actions based on assessments and after-action findings, coordinates resources and logistics during emergencies, and prepares reports, briefings, recommendations, and correspondence. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Compressed or flexible scheduling is available. Ad hoc telework may be authorized, but the position is not virtual; return-to-office requirements apply unless an exception or exemption is approved. Promotion to the full performance level may be possible without further competition if regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. The position is offered at GS-12 or GS-13, with specialized experience requirements appropriate to each grade; education cannot substitute for experience at these grades.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Applicants must complete the application, questionnaire, and required online assessment.
For GS-12: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11, including experience in at least three of the four listed areas: applying emergency management principles and procedures; analyzing emergency programs or plans and recommending improvements; coordinating preparedness activities, contingency planning, training, or exercises; and developing plans, procedures, reports, or recommendations.
For GS-13: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12, such as developing and evaluating comprehensive emergency management programs and plans; conducting complex analytical studies of capabilities and readiness; advising leadership on complex policies and requirements; or leading or coordinating complex initiatives, exercises, or interagency planning.
Current or former federal employees subject to time-in-grade requirements must meet the applicable 52-week requirement: GS-11 for GS-12, or GS-12 for GS-13.
Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
Selected applicants are subject to a background/security investigation and, for testing-designated positions, pre-appointment urinalysis.
Seasonal influenza vaccination is required for VA Health Care Personnel.
The selectee must serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, as applicable.
Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and evaluate emergency management plans, policies, procedures, and programs for preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation.
Coordinate emergency management operations and contingency planning with federal, state, local, and organizational partners.
Conduct assessments and analyses of emergency preparedness capabilities, regulatory compliance, and program effectiveness.
Provide technical guidance and consultation to leadership and stakeholders on emergency management requirements, policies, and operational issues.
Plan, coordinate, and evaluate emergency management training, exercises, and operational readiness activities.
Develop and implement corrective actions and program improvements based on assessments, exercises, and after-action findings.
Coordinate emergency response activities, resource requirements, logistics, and continuity of operations during emergencies and disasters.
Prepare analytical reports, operational briefings, recommendations, and correspondence to support leadership decisions and emergency management initiatives.