Emergency Management Specialist (Response) (Operations Branch Director Type 2)

This position is being announced under FEMA's Incident Management Assistant Team (IMAT) Program. This is a 2-year temporary appointment in the Excepted service. This position is located on a Type 2, Regional IMAT and has a starting salary of 57.02 per hour; however, the maximum salary possible in this position is $74.12 per hour. Salary listed includes locality pay. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : What will I do in this position if hired? In this position, you will serve as an Emergency Management Specialist (Response) (Operations Branch Director Type 2) who reports to the Operations Section Chief and coordinates federal support for response and recovery to disasters that result in considerable levels of damage or disruption that severely impacts the affected population and infrastructure requiring sustained federal recovery support. When deployed, the Emergency Management Specialist (Response) (Operations Branch Director Type 2) typical assignments include: Ensuring information is rapidly and effectively shared throughout the incident organization and to/from the disaster start. Coordinating with FEMA Stafford Act program managers to ensure the delivery of programs are consistent, meets customer needs, and is implemented in accordance with Stafford Act requirements and FEMA policy. Developing strategies and tactics in support of incident objectives. Participates in exercises at the national, regional and state level and all required training with states, territories and other federal agencies. When not deployed, the Emergency Management Specialist (Response) (Operations Branch Director Type 2) typical assignments include: Providing input for development of and participating in the execution and documentation of functions and plans affecting critical aspects of FEMA's mission, operational responses and programs. Providing basic instruction on disaster-related topics to regions, states and local authorities. Participating in the development of regional catastrophic planning for all-hazard responses. Assisting in the development of plans, goals, and objectives for new initiatives and programs. Evaluating and providing recommendations for improving effectiveness of existing programs and activities. What else do I need to know? At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters, and every employee at FEMA has a role in emergency management. Every FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions. This announcement is for a position as an IMAT CORE (Incident Management Assist Team, Cadre of Response/Recovery Employee). IMAT CORE employees are full time employees hired to directly support the response and recovery efforts related to disasters. IMATs are the first FEMA personnel deployed to an incident and manage the field-level federal response and early recovery with a primary focus on critical infrastructure stabilization, especially life-saving and life-sustaining efforts. Appointments to IMAT CORE positions may be renewed based upon workload needs and funding availability. Employees are hired under the Robert T. Stafford Act and are excluded from the provisions of title 5, United States Code, governing jobs in the competitive service. They can be hired under a streamlined process instead of a competitive process. After 3 years of continuous service, Stafford Act employees may be granted c

Salaire : $57 – $74/Per Hour | Avantages : https://www.dhs.gov/homeland-security-careers/benefits

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling on those who want to help protect American interests and secure our Nation. DHS Components work collectively to prevent terrorism; secure borders and our transportation systems; protect the President and other dignitaries; enforce and administer immigration laws; safeguard cyberspace; and ensure resilience to disasters. We achieve these vital missions through a workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact; join DHS. FEMA is calling all problem-solvers, relationship builders, and leaders! FEMA is a mission-driven, people-focused Agency. Our mission is to help people before, during, and after disasters. We coordinate with other federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial partners to make sure America is equipped to prepare for and respond to disasters. Everyday FEMA employees are inspired by that mission and are working tirelessly to make a difference. Come join us in a rewarding career where you can help make our nati