Operations Specialist

Federal Emergency Management Agency•Maynard, MA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in Response and Recovery, Response Directorate, Disaster Emergency Communication Division, Maynard MERS detachment. The ideal candidate for this position will possess an in-depth knowledge of emergency planning and preparedness, organization, functions and authorities. This knowledge is required to recognize emergency situations, alert appropriate authorities, recommend courses of action, formulate responses, and notify appropriate organizations.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
Must successfully pass a background investigation.
Selective Service registration required.
Current federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Government credit card.
Must be able to deploy with little or no advance notice to anywhere in the United States and its territories for an extended period of time.
One full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal government, which has equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Monitoring various government and private sector communications systems to gather and disseminate emergency information.
Utilizing Microsoft computer-based programs to prepare and disseminate reports and informational messages.
Compiling information from a variety of sources to prepare and submit reports to managers and staff.
Experience operating large Class A vehicles in an emergency response environment.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial Drivers License in your state of residence.

Responsibilities

Maintain the MERS Operations Center in a state of operational readiness and situational awareness.
Monitor increased government readiness activities and alerts appropriate for MERS Managers, FEMA Regional Directors and disaster response team personnel.
Monitor various government and private sector systems to gather and disseminate emergency information relating to the occurrence, magnitude, and impact of actual or potential emergencies.
Analyze facsimile, news reporting services, computer based systems, weather information services, telephones and other government information and communications systems for potential and actual emergency situations.
Provide a focal point from which management officials may obtain current status information on operational matters.
Prepare and present operational briefings to MERS and Region management on current activities and possible MERS responses.
Prepare and present orientation briefings to MERS visitors both at home station and when deployed.