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Supervisory Emergency Management Specialist
U.S. Coast Guard
Department of Homeland Security
Job Description
Summary
This job involves leading a team in planning and managing emergency responses for the U.S.
Coast Guard, including creating training exercises, evaluating plans, and coordinating with other government agencies to ensure readiness for disasters.
A good fit would be someone with strong leadership skills and hands-on experience in emergency preparedness who enjoys overseeing budgets and providing expert advice in high-stakes situations.
It's ideal for professionals passionate about public safety and working in a supportive team environment.
Key Requirements
- At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 level in emergency management or related field
- Ability to develop, implement, and assess emergency preparedness plans and contingency exercises
- Supervisory experience managing staff, budgets, and division operations
- Skills in evaluating the effectiveness of emergency plans and addressing identified gaps
- Proficiency in preparing briefing materials, position papers, and supporting decision-making processes
- Experience coordinating with federal, state, and local agencies for meetings and conferences
- Knowledge of standard operational planning protocols in incident management
Full Job Description
This vacancy is for a GS-0089-13, Supervisory Emergency Management Specialist located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S.
Coast Guard, USCG MARINE SAFETY UNIT PORT ARTHUR in PORT ARTHUR, Texas.
To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the federal sector.
Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.
Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis.
Developing, implementing, and assessing preparedness Planning emergency and incident management practices Developing position papers, briefing / meeting preparation materials for decision making to support organizational efficiency NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.
National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:
You will serve as a/an Supervisory Emergency Management Specialist and be responsible for the work produced by the staff and is responsible for, and manages, the Division budget and provides senior subject matter expertise and technical support for the Coast Guard's Emergency Management Program, including contingency exercises and comprehensive emergency management.
Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.
Typical work assignments include: Manages the coordination of preparedness activities, including exercise development Evaluates the adequacy, effectiveness, and thoroughness of contingency exercises and plans Oversees and conducts the development of preparedness assessments and implements measures to address gaps Ensures that standard operational planning protocols and processes are properly executed Oversees meetings and conferences with other Federal agencies, State and local government
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