The ideal candidate will have experience in emergency management, planning, building partnerships, an understanding of FEMA programs, and experience working as an embedded program or component representative coordinating with emergency management organizations. Candidates will also have experience providing programmatic technical assistance to state or local organizations, knowledge of federal authorities, and experience leading integrated coordination across organizations.
What will I do in this position if hired? In this position, the FEMA Integration Team (FIT) Lead will provide on-site coordination and technical support to jurisdiction in support of FEMA programs, disaster planning, exercises, and program oversight. Typical assignments include: Supporting coordination and emergency management work, during steady-state and EOC activations, including managing, coordinating, and executing Federal emergency all-hazards preparedness activities.
Supporting implementation of FEMA Grants, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery Programs, to include supporting disaster planning, response coordination, and development of recovery housing strategies, cost recovery planning, debris planning, and ensuring the appropriate implementation and rapid closeout of Public Assistance grants.
Supporting State priorities and identifying risk reduction opportunities, methods to reduce future risks, and the development and maintenance of hazard mitigation plans, procedures, and assessments. Providing general FEMA program knowledge and coordinate technical assistance between FEMA Region 9 programs and the State.
Providing technical assistance for state plans and exercises, identifying and assessing risk, estimating capability requirements, building and sustaining capabilities, planning to deliver capabilities, validating capabilities, and reviewing and updating plans, capabilities, and resources to ensure they remain relevant. 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.
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.
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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calvin.griffin@fema.dhs.gov · 202-717-1485
This position is with Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
The posted pay range is $111338 – $144741/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-12.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-04 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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