Summary The incumbent is responsible for preparing for and carrying out or coordinating emergency functions to prevent, protect from, mitigate against, prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters. The incumbent serves and assists the various program coordinators relating to Emergency Management (EM), Safety, Pharmacy Cache, Clinical Support, and Law Enforcement. Responsibilities Emergency Planning and Preparedness Develops and updates comprehensive emergency operations plans (EOPs), continuity of operations plans (COOP), and hazard-specific annexes. Conducts risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify potential threats and hazards. Coordinates training and exercises to ensure readiness across departments and stakeholders. Incident Response and Coordination Serves as a key member of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during activations. Coordinates with local, state, federal, and tribal agencies during incidents. Provides technical guidance and support during emergencies, including natural disasters, public health crises, and man-made events. Recovery and Mitigation Leads or supports post-incident recovery efforts, including damage assessments and after-action reviews. Develops and implements mitigation strategies to reduce future risks. Assists in securing and managing federal disaster assistance and grants. Policy and Program Development Interprets and applies federal regulations, policies, and directives (e.g., FEMA, DHS, HSPD-5, NIMS, ICS). Develops internal policies and procedures to enhance emergency management capabilities. Advises leadership on compliance and program effectiveness. Communication and Outreach Prepares and delivers briefings, reports, and presentations to senior leadership and stakeholders. Engages in public education and outreach efforts to promote preparedness. Maintains relationships with community partners and emergency response organizations. Administrative Manages budgets, contracts, and resources related to emergency management programs. Tracks performance metrics and prepares reports for audits or evaluations. Facilitator for the Emergency Management Committee Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation and would generally not require a pre-placement examination. Work Schedule: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Emergency Management Specialist/PD99789S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 02/12/2026. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-11 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Conducts a hazard vulnerability analyses to identify potential emergencies. Identifies specific procedures to mitigate, prepare for and recover from emergencies. Develops the hazard vulnerability analyses and presents to upper management. Identifies actual and potential hazards and ability to explain the need to apply specific safety measures. Develops Emergency Management policies. Education: There is no education substitution for this position. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Analysis and Problem Solving Attention to Detail Customer Service Emergency Management Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Partnering Reading Comprehension Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Technical Credibility Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. Education There is no educational substitution at this grade level. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
