Senior Emergency Management Specialist (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)

Federal Transit Administration•Washington, DC

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About The Position

This position serves as the Senior Emergency Coordinator, Physical Security Coordinator, and a member of the Secretary of Transportation’s Emergency Response Team. The role assists with administering and promulgating emergency management and safety guidance; coordinates and engages in Office of the Secretary and departmental safety and intelligence matters; and implements National Response Program policies and procedures for FTA. The Senior Emergency Coordinator Specialist directs, manages, and oversees FTA’s Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Program, including planning and implementation consistent with current federal requirements, policies, directives, and guidance. The role also serves as FTA’s Physical Security Coordinator and Intelligence Liaison to OST, develops and coordinates FTA’s Continuity of Operations (COOP) Program and Plan, and represents FTA to the National Exercise Program. The ideal candidate is a senior-level professional with strong leadership skills and the ability to execute and manage an agency’s federal continuity of operations, emergency management, and national response programs. The position involves travel and requires a background security investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship or U.S. national status.
At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level for consideration at Grade 14.
Experience serving as a technical advisor, committee member, or project team member on interagency, national, or cabinet-level task forces dedicated to disaster preparedness planning.
Experience developing, drafting, or directing emergency operations frameworks responsive to activated multi-agency federal response structures, multi-state mutual aid compacts, or continuity-triggering emergency incidents.
Experience designing, validating, and implementing agency-wide or major regional Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP) to sustain Mission Essential Functions across intersecting regulatory jurisdictions or distinct technical architectures.
Knowledge of incident management tactics, technologies, principles, and processes.
Strong oral communication skills, including making clear and convincing presentations and adapting communication to the audience and subject matter.
Problem-solving skills, including identifying and analyzing problems, evaluating information and alternatives, and making recommendations.
Federal applicants must meet the applicable time-in-grade requirement of 52 weeks at the next lower grade.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Must complete a background security investigation with favorable adjudication.
Must complete a one-year probationary period unless already completed.
Must retain and use a government contractor-issued travel card for official business only.

Responsibilities

Direct, manage, and oversee all aspects of FTA’s Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Program, including planning and implementation activities consistent with federal requirements, policies, directives, and guidance.
Serve as FTA’s Physical Security Coordinator and Intelligence Liaison to OST.
Develop, administer, and coordinate FTA’s Continuity of Operations (COOP) Program and Plan.
Serve as FTA’s primary representative to the National Exercise Program.
Assist with the administration and promulgation of emergency management and safety guidance.
Coordinate and engage in Office of the Secretary and departmental safety and intelligence matters.
Implement National Response Program policies and procedures for FTA.