Emergency Management Specialist
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
This position is located within the Washington Office Fire and Aviation Management (WO-FAM) Operations program unit. The incumbent assists the Branch Chief for Emergency Operations and International Fire Support in providing advice and support functions to the USDA, FEMA, and other cooperating agencies and countries on the operational management of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and emergency response systems for wildfire and other natural resource disasters.
Duties
Duties listed are at full performance grade GW-13 level.
Identifies and secures professional fire and other disaster-related specialists in forestry and natural resources required to carry forth the USFS national and worldwide program of assistance in disaster preparedness and relief.
Provides USFS and FEMA with advice on fire and other natural resource disaster-related activities nationally and worldwide.
Identifies appropriate and other National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the National Response Framework (NRF) partners, personnel and relevant collaborators.
Provides interpretation of USDA FS programs, policies, and procedures; designs and develops multi-state or national exercise scenarios and serves as an evaluator.
Directs the conduct and completion of full scale, partial scale, and remedial exercises to determine state and local ability to implement respective emergency plans in response to an incident.
Provides direct technical assistance to FEMA, NIMS and NRF partners, Department of State, United States Embassies, and cooperating countries on the use of disaster management systems and development of management plans for future and other disasters.
Functions as a wildland fire management systems subject matter expert in the multi-jurisdictional, multi-disciplinary National Integration Center (NIC).
Provides advice to USFS, wildland fire agencies, FEMA and cooperating countries on fire and other disaster management training needs.
Develops training materials, delivers short-term training courses, and evaluates training and training materials as related to emergency operations management.
Work within the National Incident Management System (NIMS), Incident Command System (ICS), and the wildland fire systems to transfer technology and instruct interagency personnel in these applications.
Requirements
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served. Refer to the Next Steps section for more information.
Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify.
Must be 18 years of age.
This is a drug testing designated position. You will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. Appointment is based on a negative result. This announcement constitutes 30 days advance notice.
Secondary Coverage: Prior wildland firefighting experience is required.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
Willing to live/work in remote locations (volatile/unpredictable).
Some Fire positions may have Conditions of Employment such as: a valid state driver's license; a commercial driver's license (CDL); pre-appointment and random drug testing; or a physical or medical examination.
There may be additional Conditions of Employment not listed here, however applicants will be notified of any specific requirements at the time a tentative job offer is made.
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Duties
Duties listed are at full performance grade GW-13 level.
Identifies and secures professional fire and other disaster-related specialists in forestry and natural resources required to carry forth the USFS national and worldwide program of assistance in disaster preparedness and relief.
Provides USFS and FEMA with advice on fire and other natural resource disaster-related activities nationally and worldwide.
Identifies appropriate and other National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the National Response Framework (NRF) partners, personnel and relevant collaborators.
Provides interpretation of USDA FS programs, policies, and procedures; designs and develops multi-state or national exercise scenarios and serves as an evaluator.
Directs the conduct and completion of full scale, partial scale, and remedial exercises to determine state and local ability to implement respective emergency plans in response to an incident.
Provides direct technical assistance to FEMA, NIMS and NRF partners, Department of State, United States Embassies, and cooperating countries on the use of disaster management systems and development of management plans for future and other disasters.
Functions as a wildland fire management systems subject matter expert in the multi-jurisdictional, multi-disciplinary National Integration Center (NIC).
Provides advice to USFS, wildland fire agencies, FEMA and cooperating countries on fire and other disaster management training needs.
Develops training materials, delivers short-term training courses, and evaluates training and training materials as related to emergency operations management.
Work within the National Incident Management System (NIMS), Incident Command System (ICS), and the wildland fire systems to transfer technology and instruct interagency personnel in these applications.
Requirements
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served. Refer to the Next Steps section for more information.
Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify.
Must be 18 years of age.
This is a drug testing designated position. You will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. Appointment is based on a negative result. This announcement constitutes 30 days advance notice.
Secondary Coverage: Prior wildland firefighting experience is required.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
Willing to live/work in remote locations (volatile/unpredictable).
Some Fire positions may have Conditions of Employment such as: a valid state driver's license; a commercial driver's license (CDL); pre-appointment and random drug testing; or a physical or medical examination.
There may be additional Conditions of Employment not listed here, however applicants will be notified of any specific requirements at the time a tentative job offer is made.
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