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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Commander, Navy Installations Command

Department of the Navy

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$108,019 - $140,426

per year

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GS-12 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $74,441 - $96,770

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-11. Advanced degree + significant experience.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves planning and managing emergency responses for Navy installations, including creating plans, training teams, and coordinating during crises to handle disasters or threats.

It requires working closely with safety and federal partners to ensure readiness and quick recovery.

A good fit would be someone with experience in emergency planning and strong organizational skills who thrives in high-pressure team environments.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-12 level or equivalent in emergency management
  • Deep knowledge of all phases: preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation
  • Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining emergency management plans at regional or installation levels
  • Ability to develop and deliver training programs to diverse audiences
  • Skills in conducting program assessments and recommending improvements
  • Proficiency in operating within Emergency Operation Centers (EOCs)
  • Experience coordinating with federal agencies, services, and installation personnel

Full Job Description

You will serve as an EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST in the NAVY INSTALLATIONS COMMAND of COMNAVREG MIDLANT NORFOLK.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Demonstrating a deep understanding of all phases of emergency management, including preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation Developing, implementing, and maintaining emergency management plans at the regional or installation level Developing and delivering comprehensive emergency management training programs to diverse audiences Conducting assessments of emergency management programs, identifying areas for improvement and recommending corrective action Operating efficiently within Emergency Operation Centers (EOCs), contributing to coordinated response Coordinating activities seamlessly with other services, federal agencies, and installation personnel to achieve common goals Creating multiple simultaneous projects to ensure preparedness for various contingencies.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:

  • You will coordinate directly with Public Safety, which include Fire and Emergency Services (FES), Anti-Terrorism (AT), and Emergency Management (EM).
  • You will facilitate the preparation for, response to, and recovery from any all-hazards incident or event.
  • You will direct, facilitate, and coordinate manpower, equipment and resources ashore during daily and crisis operations.
  • You will conduct reviews and analysis of EM-related capability, hazard, and vulnerability assessments and reports findings to the EM program manager for consideration.
  • You will integrate emergency procedures with current information and communications capabilities.
  • You will support unique Regional Functions.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/17/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/18/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12912960-26-ATW