Emergency Management Specialist

We are seeking a highly motivated Emergency Management Specialist to contribute to our critical mission. This role involves planning, designing, and executing exercises to enhance federal agency preparedness and continuity of operations.

• *Key Responsibilities:**
• Plan and prepare meetings for the execution of Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) or other Federal Agency-led exercises.
• Design and develop exercises focused on achieving specific learning objectives.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on training programs for continuity of operations (COOP) and emergency management requirements.
• Conduct specialized studies related to continuity and emergency preparedness.
• *Required Qualifications:**
• **Experience:** One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service (or comparable professional experience), which typically includes:

* Planning and preparing meetings for federal or large organizational exercises. * Designing exercises with defined learning objectives. * Advising on continuity of operations and emergency management training. * Completing special studies on organizational continuity.

• **Competencies:** Strong abilities in Communications, Critical Thinking, Emergency Management, Project Management, and Technical Credibility.
• **Federal Applicants (Time-In-Grade):** Current or former Federal employees applying must meet Time-In-Grade requirements, including 52 weeks at the GS-12 level for this GS-13 position.
• **Physical Requirements:** Primarily sedentary work; some walking, standing, and light lifting. Must be prepared to adapt to unusual environmental conditions during exercises or actual emergencies.
• Note: All relevant experience, including volunteer work, will be considered.*