Supervisory Emergency Management Specialist, GS-0089-13, Direct Hire Authority (DHA) (52780)

Savannah, GASouth Atlantic Division (SAD) - Savannah District52780
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Announcement Type

TARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

South Atlantic Division (SAD) - Savannah District

Locations (City, State)

Savannah, GA

Position Overview/Duties

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) announcement for a Supervisory Emergency Management Specialist, GS-0089-13, in the South Atlantic Division, Savannah District, Operations Division, Emergency Management Branch.

Position Title: Supervisory Emergency Management Specialist

Open Period: 3-23 February 2026

Duty Location: Savannah, GA.

Duties:

Serves as principal advisor to the Commander on all matters relating to natural and technology disasters and national security emergencies, civil disturbances, and terrorism activities. Responsible for managing the District Emergency Programs. During emergencies, the Emergency Manager provides overall management of emergencies/disaster operations and planning activities, typically is the official who represents the commander for disaster related matters.

  • Serve as a subject matter expert on Public Law 84-99 Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies and PL 93-288 the Stafford Act, and is well versed about authorized projects, Continuing Authorities Programs, and other USACE emergency authorities.
  • Maintain and monitor controls for sound financial management of all emergency preparedness and response and recovery functions.
    Initiate and direct appropriate action for USACE and FEMA assigned missions.
  • Prepare and maintain response plans, execute response exercises, and training programs for accomplishment of assigned missions.
    Conduct after-action sessions to develop a district corrective action plan and provides recommendations to MSC and/or HQUSACE for improvements in response capabilities.
  • Maintain ongoing understanding of laws, regulations, policies, practices and expectations of other federal/state/local government agencies, ensuring consistency with USACE emergency response.
  • Lead District-wide team in developing plans for disaster and emergency conditions that may threaten areas within district boundaries, and other contingencies requiring support to civil authorities.
  • Conduct regional or district-wide exercises to evaluate the readiness of district or region’s capabilities.
  • Extensively integrate district and MSC emergency management activities with USACE stakeholders and partners, to include all relevant federal/state/local government agencies.
  • Direct personnel assigned to Emergency Operations Center when activated.
  • Deploy district resources to emergency locations and assigns and coordinates teams to provide technical assistance to other agencies at emergency locations.
  • Ensure timely activation of PRTs and individual functional team members to enable rapid deployment.
  • Supervise personnel assigned to the Emergency Management Branch.
  • Maintain controls for sound financial management of all emergency preparedness and response and recovery functions.

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 Emergency Management Series (0089) Qualification Standard: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/emergency-management-series-0089/

Other Requirements:

  • Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 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.
  • A supervisory probationary period may be required.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
  • This is a Mission Essential position and is not subject to administrative dismissal in emergencies based on inclement weather conditions, or other emergency situations, as appropriate. A Mission Essential employee is required to report for, or remain at, work in emergency situations; dismissal or closure announcements do not apply to mission essential employees unless their supervisor instructs otherwise.
  • 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 requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or its possessions to operate vehicles.
  • This position may be eligible for situational telework.

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.