Emergency Management Specialist (Direct Hire)
NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Hampton, VA, United States
Summary
As the Emergency Manager, you report to the Deputy Center Chief of Protective Services and are responsible for emergency preparedness planning, training, and exercise for all hazards affecting personnel (tenants and resident agencies). You will develop and maintain a Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) and Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), and oversee the daily operation, readiness, and maintenance of the Center Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and its staff.
Duties
Serve as the Emergency Management Program Manager reporting to the Deputy Chief of Protective Services.
Develop, coordinate, review and maintain a COOP to ensure compliance with Federal requirements and continuous operation of critical functions.
Establish and maintain a robust liaison program with Agency and other Center emergency managers, private industry tenants, federal, state, and local governmental agencies.
Ensure NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) emergency management program policy, plans, training, exercises, and events are fully integrated, synchronized and consistent with NASA standards, requirements and policies.
Plan, develop, coordinate and implement drills and exercises for emergency responders and the Center community, including tenants and resident agencies, ensuring compliance with Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) guidelines.
Manage and maintain databases to ensure the constant availability and readiness of the agency Emergency Notification System (ENS). Ensure an appropriate number of personnel are trained to operate the ENS for testing and during emergencies.
Ensure daily operation of the EOC, including appointment, training, and certification of EOC staff. Serve on behalf of the OPS Chief as the Operation Coordinator in the EOC during activation.
Develop and implement a comprehensive disaster/emergency response and recovery program for NASA LaRC, including all tenants and resident agencies.
Requirements
This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
This position may require a one‑year probationary period.
You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Position subject to pre‑employment background investigation or higher‑level clearance. Investigation/clearance may differ and be required based on the duty location/Directorate/Division/Branch requirements.
Financial disclosure, drug testing, and/or travel requirements may differ and be required based on the duty location/Directorate/Division/Branch requirements.
If selected, you must be able to obtain and maintain a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) certification within 6 months of onboarding.
Qualifications
Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. To qualify for GS‑13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑12 level, including:
Planning or implementing a disaster or emergency management program, including mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery activities;
Improving emergency management capabilities through intra‑agency, inter‑agency, or community participation in planning, coordinating, and management functions;
Developing or implementing disaster or emergency management goals and objectives across a variety of environments.
Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitute plagiarism and may result in disqualification.
Additional Information
NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI‑assisted tools in drafting application and assessment responses. Please review NASA’s guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process.
Additional selections may be made for similar positions across NASA within the local commuting area(s) of the location(s) identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) within NASA. CTAP/ICTAP will be cleared for any additional selection from this announcement.
Indicate your eligibility when applying for a position. The questionnaire asks you to identify your ICTAP/CTAP eligibility.
Meet the minimum qualifications requirements for the position.
Submit proof that you meet the requirements for CTAP/ICTAP as indicated in "Required Documents".
For additional information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, click here - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/#ictap.
Any applicant that received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) from the federal government within the last five years based on the closing date of this announcement, if selected, may be required to repay the full amount prior to establishing a start date. For additional information on the VSIP repayment requirement, click here - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/voluntary-separation-incentive-payments/.
Per Executive Order 14343, this position is not part of a bargaining unit.
Probationary Period
You may be required to serve a one‑year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. If selected, the requirement to serve such a period will be determined by Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 11.
Performance and conduct;
The needs and interests of the agency;
Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government;
Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Benefit details depend on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full‑time, part‑time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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As the Emergency Manager, you report to the Deputy Center Chief of Protective Services and are responsible for emergency preparedness planning, training, and exercise for all hazards affecting personnel (tenants and resident agencies). You will develop and maintain a Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) and Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), and oversee the daily operation, readiness, and maintenance of the Center Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and its staff.
Duties
Serve as the Emergency Management Program Manager reporting to the Deputy Chief of Protective Services.
Develop, coordinate, review and maintain a COOP to ensure compliance with Federal requirements and continuous operation of critical functions.
Establish and maintain a robust liaison program with Agency and other Center emergency managers, private industry tenants, federal, state, and local governmental agencies.
Ensure NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) emergency management program policy, plans, training, exercises, and events are fully integrated, synchronized and consistent with NASA standards, requirements and policies.
Plan, develop, coordinate and implement drills and exercises for emergency responders and the Center community, including tenants and resident agencies, ensuring compliance with Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) guidelines.
Manage and maintain databases to ensure the constant availability and readiness of the agency Emergency Notification System (ENS). Ensure an appropriate number of personnel are trained to operate the ENS for testing and during emergencies.
Ensure daily operation of the EOC, including appointment, training, and certification of EOC staff. Serve on behalf of the OPS Chief as the Operation Coordinator in the EOC during activation.
Develop and implement a comprehensive disaster/emergency response and recovery program for NASA LaRC, including all tenants and resident agencies.
Requirements
This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
This position may require a one‑year probationary period.
You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Position subject to pre‑employment background investigation or higher‑level clearance. Investigation/clearance may differ and be required based on the duty location/Directorate/Division/Branch requirements.
Financial disclosure, drug testing, and/or travel requirements may differ and be required based on the duty location/Directorate/Division/Branch requirements.
If selected, you must be able to obtain and maintain a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) certification within 6 months of onboarding.
Qualifications
Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. To qualify for GS‑13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑12 level, including:
Planning or implementing a disaster or emergency management program, including mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery activities;
Improving emergency management capabilities through intra‑agency, inter‑agency, or community participation in planning, coordinating, and management functions;
Developing or implementing disaster or emergency management goals and objectives across a variety of environments.
Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitute plagiarism and may result in disqualification.
Additional Information
NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI‑assisted tools in drafting application and assessment responses. Please review NASA’s guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process.
Additional selections may be made for similar positions across NASA within the local commuting area(s) of the location(s) identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) within NASA. CTAP/ICTAP will be cleared for any additional selection from this announcement.
Indicate your eligibility when applying for a position. The questionnaire asks you to identify your ICTAP/CTAP eligibility.
Meet the minimum qualifications requirements for the position.
Submit proof that you meet the requirements for CTAP/ICTAP as indicated in "Required Documents".
For additional information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, click here - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/#ictap.
Any applicant that received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) from the federal government within the last five years based on the closing date of this announcement, if selected, may be required to repay the full amount prior to establishing a start date. For additional information on the VSIP repayment requirement, click here - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/voluntary-separation-incentive-payments/.
Per Executive Order 14343, this position is not part of a bargaining unit.
Probationary Period
You may be required to serve a one‑year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. If selected, the requirement to serve such a period will be determined by Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 11.
Performance and conduct;
The needs and interests of the agency;
Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government;
Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Benefit details depend on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full‑time, part‑time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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