This vacancy is for a GS-0089-13, Emergency Management Specialist located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Atlantic Area (LANTAREA), Preparedness Division in Portsmouth, Virginia.
You will serve as an Emergency Management Specialist and be responsible for providing emergency management program oversight and subject matter expertise in: Continuity of Operations (COOP); All-Hazards/All-Threats Contingency Preparedness; emergency management planning; resource management, planning coordinating, and executing exercises and preparedness training; evaluation of exercises, planned events and real-world incidents; use of CG Contingency Preparedness system; and implementation of National Incident Management System protocols when responding to incidents.
Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Acts as designated LANTAREA Continuity Manager. Identifies continuity locations and maintains readiness on the locations for incident response. Serves as site and property / equipment manager for LANT local and dispersed COOP Alternate Sites.
Develops, coordinates, and revises the LANTAREA All-Hazards/All-Threats Contingency Preparedness Concept Plan (CONPLAN) 9700, and Severe Weather plan. Provides guidance, review, and grant approval on Districts' COOP plan, All-Hazard/All-Threats Contingency Preparedness CONPLAN 97XX, and severe weather plan.
Develops detailed Concepts of Exercise, including spending plans and funding justification, for scheduled COOP and/or All-Hazards/All-Threats exercises and events; utilizes exercises, planned events and real-world incidents to evaluate and enhance plans and test capabilities.
Coordinates, collaborates and fosters relationships with multiple FSLLT entities, NGOs, international partners, and private sector organizations; guides LANTAREA contingency planning integrated planning teams and support LANTAREA teams.
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application.
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If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.
To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information
This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
Student Loan - Selectee(s) for this position who are newly appointed to a permanent or term position may be eligible for student loan repayment up to $10,000 (pre-tax) for one calendar year. More than one loan may be repaid if the combined repayments do not exceed $10,000. Receipt of this incentive will require a three-year service agreement.
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.
This position is with U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.
The posted pay range is $108019 – $140426/yr.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-16.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-06 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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