Emergency Management Specialist, GS-0089-07/09/11 (46349)

Announcement Type

Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

South Atlantic Division (SAD) - Wilmington District

Locations (City, State)

Wilmington, NC

Position Overview/Duties

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) announcement for an Emergency Management Specialist in the South Atlantic Division, Wilmington District, Emergency Management Office

You may be hired as either the GS-07, GS-09 or higher, depending on years of specialized work experience, with promotion potential to the GS 11 or at the GS 11 full performance level. GS-07 and 09 assignments are less complex and intended to lead to the full performance of GS 11 Emergency Management Specialist.

Position Title(s): Emergency Management Specialist

Open Period: Sep 8-22, 2026

Duty Location: Wilmington, North Carolina

Duties: As an Emergency Management Specialist (GS-0089-11), you will serve as a technical expert and administrative coordinator for the District's emergency operations, training, and financial management programs.

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Coordination: Serve as the EOC Administrative Coordinator; manage emergency facilities, resources, equipment inventories, and status displays; and coordinate logistics, personnel deployment, and communications during disaster responses.

Disaster Financial Management: Formulate, analyze, and execute the yearly Emergency Management Division budget; monitor and reconcile specialized accounts (e.g., FEMA, Flood Control and Coastal Emergency, and National Emergency Program funds); and execute all financial tracking, billings, and mission closeouts using Financial Management Systems CEFMS and P2.

Data Analysis & Reporting: Compile and analyze complex project and operational data using Power BI, Excel, and Enterprise Data Warehouses to prepare situational reports (SITREPs), after-action reports, management briefings, and quarterly updates for higher headquarters.

Plan Review & Policy Development: Annually review and evaluate District emergency and Continuity of Operations (COOP) plans to integrate lessons learned; interpret Federal, DoD, and USACE emergency regulations to draft District supplemental policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Training & Exercise Management: Design, organize, and lead multi-agency natural disaster exercises; develop instructional materials and deliver formal training to District personnel on specialized software systems (P2/CEFMS).

Interagency Liaison: Serve as the primary District point of contact to coordinate funding, resource allocation, and personnel support with FEMA, the South Atlantic Division, higher headquarters, and State/Local government partners.

Program Program Administration: Manage specialized agency readiness programs, including acting as the Individual Mobilization Augmentee (IMA) Coordinator for military reserve training and overseeing the District’s Family Readiness Program.

Other Conditions and Requirements

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

OPM General Schedule Qualification Standards — GS-0089 Series - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards

Specialized Experience:

GS-07:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Assisting in the development, coordination, or updating of emergency operations plans, standard operating procedures (SOPs), or continuity documents.

• Participating in the planning, coordination, or execution of emergency preparedness exercises, training sessions, or drills.
• Compiling data, drafting routine reports, and maintaining logs or resource inventories related to disaster response or mitigation programs.
• Assisting higher-level specialists or local officials with logistical coordination, interagency communication, or basic hazard mitigation research.OR

GS-09:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: (Developing, evaluating, or updating portions of emergency operations plans (EOPs), emergency action plans, or disaster recovery frameworks.

• Conducting risk assessments, hazard vulnerability analyses, or capabilities assessments for a defined geographical area or organization.
• Designing, staging, or serving as a controller/evaluator for emergency preparedness exercises (e.g., tabletop or functional exercises) using Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) guidelines.
• Coordinating with external stakeholders, community partners, or interagency working groups to deliver public preparedness outreach programs or training.
• Compiling and analyzing complex disaster programmatic data to generate technical reports, briefings, or program recommendations for management.

GS-11:

Specialized Experience: To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of specialized experience which includes: EOC Administration & Operations: Serving as an EOC coordinator or administrator to manage facilities, emergency resources, equipment inventories, maps, and status boards; and establishing, activating, or coordinating facility operations and communications logistics during disaster responses.

• Disaster Financial Management: Formulating yearly division budgets and analyzing future funding requirements using enterprise management systems (such as CEFMS, P2, or equivalent project/financial management databases); monitoring and managing accounts for emergency funds (e.g., Flood Control and Coastal Emergency, National Emergency Program, or FEMA disaster funds); and preparing, tracking, and certifying disaster billings and travel orders.
• Program Evaluation & Reporting: Independently reviewing emergency operations plans, evaluating after-action data to streamline operations, and compiling metrics using data analysis tools (such as Power BI, Excel, or Enterprise Data Warehouses) to draft situational reports, briefings, and quarterly updates for higher headquarters.
• Policy & SOP Development: Researching, interpreting, and applying federal emergency management laws, regulations, and policies to write or update agency-level standard operating procedures (SOPs), operational checklists, and formal program guidance.
• Training & Exercise Coordination: Organizing, developing, and presenting training plans or instructional materials for emergency response programs or user software applications; and directing or coordinating multi-agency participation in natural disaster and continuity of operations (COOP) exercises.
• Interagency Liaison: Serving as a primary point of contact or liaison between regional offices, field sites, and external partners (such as FEMA, state, or local governments) to resolve funding issues, coordinate resource allocation, or manage specialized personnel programs (such as military reserve or family readiness programs)
  OR

Other Requirements:

• Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:45 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.
• All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
• A trial or probationary period may be required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This position requires that you obtain FMC02-Financial Management Certification Level II within two (2) years of entry on duty.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
• Hiring incentives such as a recruitment/relocation bonus, service credit for leave, and student loan repayment may be authorized (subject to available budget). Before the payment of a Relocation Incentive, an employee must provide residence documentation and maintain a residence in the new geographic location for the duration of the service agreement.
• PCS expenses may be authorized (subject to available budget) if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the government.
• This position may be eligible for situational telework.
• Incumbent is required to remain accessible during duty and non-duty hours via telephone communication system in order to respond to emergency operations activities.4)
• Must be on call 24 hours per day and deployable on TDY assignments to any area in the USACE Theater of operation impacted by natural disaster or national emergency. Deployments normally last 30-days real time but may be extended based on specific situations.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor

To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).

Qualifications - Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements

GS Standards: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.