EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
U.S. Pacific Fleet
FreshPosted Apr 14
Bremerton, WashingtonRemote Washington$100,602 - $130,786GS-11Security and Emergency ServicesMore Navy jobs →
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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Commander, Navy Installations Command
Department of the Navy
GS-7 Pay Grade
Base salary range: $41,966 - $54,557
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-6. Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement or 1 year graduate study.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves helping plan and prepare for emergencies at a naval station by managing equipment, coordinating training, and developing safety procedures to keep everyone ready for potential crises.
It's a good fit for someone with hands-on experience in emergency response who enjoys working in a team environment and staying organized under pressure.
The role supports the Navy's operations in Washington state and requires a background in basic emergency management principles.
Key Requirements
- At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07 level in federal or equivalent service
- Experience with EOC (Emergency Operations Center) equipment maintenance, including planned and corrective actions
- Knowledge of operational roles in real-time emergency responses, adapting to challenges and priorities
- Strong communication and coordination skills to build relationships, gather data, and conduct training
- Background in emergency management basics, such as EOC experience or FEMA courses
- Ability to assess emergency strategies, develop standards and procedures to minimize hazards
- Skills in coordinating inventory, storage, and maintenance of emergency equipment, plus team training
Full Job Description
You will serve as a EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST in the Operations; Commander, Navy Region Northwest of NAVAL STATION EVERETT.
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Experience with EOC equipment and equipment maintenance (planned and corrective); 2) Knowledge and experience in an operational role in a response or project involving real time execution, adjustments to challenges or changing priorities, and producing standard outcomes or products; 3) Ability to communicate and coordinate with personnel from other organizations to build relationships, gather, track and update data for status reports, and conduct training/ marketing; and 4) Background and knowledge with emergency management basics (EM background, EOC experience, FEMA courses, etc.) NOTE: Your answer must be supported by information in your resume.
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 assess emergency program strategies (e.g., objectives, deadlines, goals) to determine resources needed.
- You will develop emergency management standards, regulations, practices, or procedures to identify, minimize, or eliminate hazards and threats.
- You will coordinate the inventory, storage, and maintenance of specialized emergency management equipment.0.
- You will coordinate training for emergency management teams and special units to maintain emergency readiness.
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