Emergency Management Specialist (Response) - USAJobs

About

The Emergency Management Specialist (Response) position at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is a critical role within Region Three's Response Division. This position requires expertise in climate science and meteorology, with a focus on severe weather, flooding, extreme heat, and hurricanes. The specialist will lead coordination efforts with jurisdictional partners, deliver preparedness activities, and provide operational guidance for weather-related emergencies. Key responsibilities include training delivery, emergency plan evaluation, partner engagement, and leadership support through weather analysis and guidance.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver training for Region 3 staff and jurisdictional partners
• Evaluate emergency plans and annexes for climate and severe weather preparedness
• Conduct outreach and attend regional/national partner engagements
• Provide weather-related analysis and guidance to Region 3 leadership
• Lead severe weather, flooding, and hurricane season preparedness activities
• Participate in after-action reviews and continuous improvement processes
• Ensure integration of climate and weather preparedness in jurisdictional hurricane plans

Qualifications

• Experience in climate science and meteorology
• Familiarity with National Hurricane Center forecast products
• Knowledge of tools used for meteorological threat forecasting and preparedness
• Ability to provide planning and operational guidance on weather-related topics
• Experience in emergency management or related field

Skills

• Emergency planning and response
• Weather analysis and forecasting
• Training and education delivery
• Partner coordination and outreach
• Leadership and communication

Experience

The ideal candidate should have significant experience in emergency management, particularly related to severe weather and climate-related disasters.

Benefits

• Telework eligible
• Federal employee benefits
• Professional development opportunities

About the Company

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Government - Emergency Management | Large federal agency

Application Process

Apply through the USAJOBS website. The job will close when 100 applications are received or by the closing date of 09/11/2024, whichever comes first.

This position is open to various categories of applicants including status candidates, DRRA eligibles, veterans, and others as specified in the job announcement.