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Emergency Management Specialist (Preparedness)

Federal Emergency Management Agency · Department of Homeland Security
📍 Washington, District of Columbia 💰 $121785 – $158322/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

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Job Summary

This position is located in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate for this position will be experienced in managing highly complex and skilled in program process improvement as well as managing request urgent for information ensuring accurate and timely responses.

Key Responsibilities

What will I do in this position if hired? In this position, you will serve as . Typical assignments include: Performs technical writing and editing functions supporting emergency management programs and activities. Develops technical materials, including research reports, regulations, manuals, specifications, and related documentation. Applies specialized emergency management knowledge and terminology to ensure materials are accurate and clear.

Develops, updates, and maintains program budgets; monitors expenditures and funding sources to ensure funds are available when needed. Reviews unplanned expenditure requests, prepares or approves funding requests with appropriate justification, and oversees periodic budget status reports. 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.

Requirements & Education

No Educational Substitution: There is no educational substitution for this position, and you must meet the qualifications listed in the "requirements" section of this announcement.

Benefits

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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Contact

alisa.lee@fema.dhs.gov · 202-746-6506

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $121785 – $158322/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-06.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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