Emergency Management Specialist (Recovery)
Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Posted: January 7, 2026 (8 days ago)
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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (EOC)
Commander, Navy Installations
Department of the Navy
GS-9 Pay Grade
Base salary range: $51,332 - $66,732
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-8. Master's degree or 2 years graduate study.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves helping manage emergency situations at a Navy installation, including running the emergency operations center, advising on preparedness plans, and briefing leaders on response strategies.
It's a good fit for someone with experience in crisis coordination who communicates well and understands tools like video systems for decision-making.
The role supports community safety and improves how the team handles disasters or urgent events.
Key Requirements
- At least one year of specialized experience at GS-09 level or equivalent in emergency management or EOC operations
- Technical proficiency in emergency management services and EOC management
- Ability to assess and resolve communication and emergency notification issues
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Subject matter expertise in display systems, including Video Teleconference (VTC) and decision-making software
- Experience advising on emergency management programs and briefing senior leaders
- Ability to analyze procedures, improve response capabilities, and document initiatives
Full Job Description
You will serve as a EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (EOC) in the INSTALLATION EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT of NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BETHESDA Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 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) providing technical proficiency for emergency management/services and emergency operations center (EOC) management 2) Assess and resolve communication/emergency notification issues with effective oral and written communication skills 3) Act as SME for display systems, to include Video Teleconference (VTC) systems and decision-making software systems.
NOTE: All experience must be demonstrated 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 advise on matters relating to an organization's emergency management program.
- You will analyze established emergency procedures to confirm community and public awareness is incorporated into plans, preparations, and training.
- You will brief senior leaders on emergency management program initiatives and plans.
- You will analyze methods and techniques to improve emergency response and recovery capabilities.
- You will determine needs or resources (e.g., technical expertise, equipment, funding) to support emergency activities.
- You will write material documenting emergency management program initiatives for management review.
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