Supervisory Emergency Management Specialist (Response)

Federal Emergency Management Agency•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

The position is part of FEMA Region 3’s Response Division and provides first-line supervision and performance management to administrative staff. The specialist coordinates development of the division’s budget and work plans, works with divisional leadership to evaluate complex Response operations and activities, identifies efficiencies, and recommends improvements. The role also provides general support to FEMA Region 3 programs and projects as assigned. FEMA employees have regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities. Employees may be recalled around the clock for emergency operations, which can involve irregular work hours, work away from the official duty station, and duties beyond those in the official position description. Emergency-operation travel may be extensive, last weeks to months, and occur with little advance notice. Deployment may involve relocation to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions. The employee must be able to deploy within the United States and its territories for extended periods with little or no advance notice. If selected, the employee must attend a three-week, in-person training course in Emmitsburg, Maryland, within six months of onboarding; FEMA will cover travel expenses. A one-year probationary period applies to new Federal competitive service employees and new supervisors and managers.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Successfully pass and maintain a Moderate Risk background investigation; the process may include a credit check and review of financial issues and certain criminal offenses or illegal drug use.
Selective Service registration is required, if applicable.
Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements, including 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Government credit card.
Must be able to deploy with little or no advance notice anywhere in the United States and its territories for an extended period.
For GS-13 qualification, one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in Federal service, demonstrating: analyzing or evaluating agency programs for efficiency; developing or revising program policies, directives, or instructions; collaborating with stakeholders to implement program or project improvements; and leading or supervising a team.
Must attend a three-week, in-person training course in Emmitsburg, Maryland, within six months of onboarding if selected.
A one-year probationary period is required for new Federal competitive service employees and new supervisors and managers.

Nice To Haves

Experience supervising, directing, and coordinating day-to-day operations of an emergency management team, branch, or unit.
Experience overseeing an annual Planning, Programming, Budget, Execution (PPBE) cycle for a government organization.

Responsibilities

Coordinate development of the division’s budget and work plans.
Coordinate with divisional leadership to evaluate complex Response operations and activities, identify efficiencies, and recommend improvements.
Provide first-line supervision and performance management to administrative staff, including advice, counsel, and instruction on emergency management work and administrative matters.
Provide general support to FEMA Region 3 programs and projects as assigned.
Participate in regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities and, when required, deploy for emergency operations.