Supervisory Emergency Management Specialist

National Institutes of Health•Montgomery County, MD

About The Position

The incumbent serves as a Supervisory Emergency Management Specialist within the Division of Emergency Management (DEM) and functions as Chief of the Planning and Evaluation Branch (PEB). The role supervises and oversees the execution of emergency planning and emergency management at the NIH, providing overall direction, coordination, management, and evaluation of the program’s facets and components in line with the vision and direction of the DEM Division Director. The position serves as a technical advisor on emergency management, represents NIH in preparedness and response organizations, collaborates with NIH components and external agencies, and contributes to developing emergency management and preparedness for NIH. It is designated emergency essential, requiring availability to report for duty under all circumstances to support 24-hour, 365-day coverage. The position may require occasional travel of up to 25%, and may offer ad hoc telework or alternative work schedules at the supervisor’s discretion.

Requirements

At least one year of qualifying experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in Federal service, obtained in the private or public sector.
Experience managing and coordinating emergency planning and training/exercise programs, plans, and activities.
Experience providing leadership, guidance, and consultation on emergency planning and training/exercise programs, plans, and activities.
Experience collaborating with emergency response organizations and other emergency management organizations and agencies.
Experience developing policies and procedures for emergency planning and response.
Experience planning and participating in emergency management readiness exercises.
Meet the U.S. citizenship or U.S. National proof requirement by the announcement closing date.
Successfully complete background investigation, qualification verification, onboarding, and other job-related requirements.
Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with Selective Service.
Possess or obtain a valid motor vehicle driver’s license before a final employment offer.
Obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information access (TS/SCI) and continuously maintain eligibility.
Complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450).
Successfully pass pre-appointment urinalysis drug screening and submit to unannounced random drug testing while in the position.
Complete a one- or two-year trial/probationary period if required, and a one-year supervisory trial/probationary period if required.
Be able to perform the essential duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Be available and able to report for duty under all circumstances as an emergency-essential employee.

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience or active duty uniformed service directly related to the position may be considered for service credit toward annual leave accrual, subject to approval and finalization before entry on duty.
Superior qualifications or a special need of the Government may support consideration for a salary above the minimum, subject to approval.

Responsibilities

Supervise and oversee the execution of NIH emergency planning and emergency management functions.
Provide overall direction, coordination, management, and evaluation of DEM program facets and components, consistent with the DEM Division Director’s vision and direction.
Serve as the expert technical advisor and consultant on emergency management issues.
Serve as an NIH liaison and representative with emergency preparedness organizations, state offices, and national emergency response organizations under HHS leadership.
Work with NIH components, Division Directors, supervisors, Federal and non-Federal agencies, and other organizational components to disseminate emergency management and preparedness information.
Contribute to the development of emergency management and preparedness for NIH.
Represent the DEM Director at conferences and meetings with high-level officials from Federal and non-Federal agencies whose emergency management policies and activities relate to DEM operations for NIH.
Be available to report for duty when requested, including during non-duty hours and under emergency, non-emergency, weather-related, government closure, holiday, or funding-lapse circumstances.

Benefits

Potential repayment of certain outstanding Federally insured student loans, determined case by case based on organizational need, justification, and budget limitations.
Potential service credit for qualifying prior work experience or active duty uniformed service toward annual leave accrual, subject to approval.
Federal employee benefits package, with benefits for the employee and family; specific eligibility depends on position type.
Potential salary above the minimum based on superior qualifications or a special Government need, subject to approval.

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