This position is located in Philadelphia, PA. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of Dam and Levee Safety Programs, including risk and consequence assessments. The candidate should also possess experience and proficiency in conducting benefit-cost analyses and failure mode analyses, as well as relevant expertise in civil engineering, hydrology, and hydraulics.
What will I do in this position if hired? In this position, you will be performing program and engineering work in support of the National Dam Safety Program and Mitigation Division goals to reduce or eliminate long-term risks to people and property from hazards and their effects. As such, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring studies and designs are technically credible.
Typical assignments include: Provides comprehensive technical, administrative and engineering advice and assistance to internal and external customers. Manages, coordinates and integrates the program functions with various other FEMA activities/programs to ensure consistency in meeting agency objectives and goals.
Coordinates technical support for Dam and Levee Safety Programs and other Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant program related to risk and consequence assessments, failure mode analysis, inspection of completed rehabilitation, and dam safety technical training. Provides advice to staff in other branches, divisions and directorates on hydrologic, hydraulic and water quality matters relating to dam rehabilitation and removal projects.
Collaborates with Federal Agencies, State Agencies, Tribes, local governments and other stakeholders with activities related to the dam and levee safety. Participates in inter/intra agency meetings and serves as a member or lead in making presentations/briefings, in conducting training, in leading discussions and in resolving problems.
Actively serves on technical committees requiring knowledge of local and regional water resource planning, hydraulics, hydrology, and related natural hazards. What else do I need to know? At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters, and every employee at FEMA has a role in emergency management.
Every FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description.
Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions.
Positive Education: This position has a positive education requirement. Applicants must meet the applicable education requirements for the Civil Engineer occupational series, in addition to any specialized experience requirements.
DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
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dachana.robinson@fema.dhs.gov · 202-304-2861
This position is with Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
The posted pay range is $117284 – $152471/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-26.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-20 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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