This position is located in Region Six, Recovery Division.The ideal candidate for this position will have experience building complex data analytics tools to support FEMA disaster recovery operations, including damage assessments, declarations, and Individual and Public Assistance program delivery.
What will I do in this position if hired? In this position, you will be supporting the Disaster Declaration process by producing analysis that document disaster impact areas and informing declaration requests and amendments. Typical assignments include: Analyzing and integrating data from multiple sources to produce accurate, up-to-date situational awareness products.
Developing and maintaining GIS maps and spatial data layers depicting disaster-impacted areas, damage assessment data, and program delivery status to support regional recovery decision-making. Providing support to Individual Assistance and Public Assistance program staff during disaster operations. Coordinating with regional program staff and State/local/tribal partners to gather and validate data used in recovery operations.
Preparing briefing products and technical summaries for regional leadership, stakeholder forums, and interagency coordination meetings. Providing technical assistance and training to regional staff and stakeholders on the use of GIS tools and data in recovery planning and operations. Responding to urgent data and mapping requests during active disaster recovery operations, often under compressed timelines. 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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Larry.giles@fema.dhs.gov · 202-702-7298
This position is with Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
The posted pay range is $97307 – $126502/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-02.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-27 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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