This position is located within Health System Area 5.2 and 5.5, as part of the Comprehensive Emergency Management Program Workforce Modernization Plan for emergency preparedness and response which establishes responsibilities for emergency management activities within VHA to all levels of the Department and with other Departments and Agencies, establishes consistency of functions, and streamlines hiring process.
**See note below in duties section regarding location of position**
Location Clarification: This job is open to candidates who reside and/or intend to reside with a 50-mile radius of a facility located within Health System Area (HSA) 5.2 and 5.5 catchment area: American Samoa, California, Guam, Hawaii, Nevada, and Northern Marina Islands.
Major duties and responsibilities for the position include but are not limited to: Applies specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities particular to a healthcare system environment including methods to support emergency planning and operations. Provides operational support and expertise to management through evaluative, analytical, coordination, planning, administrative, developmental, interpretive, and judgmental methodologies.
Coordinates HSA emergency management activities that require a high level of judgment and ability including assuming responsibility for planning, implementing and coordinating emergency response and recovery actions for VA Medical Centers (VAMCs), Community Living Centers (CLCs), Domiciliary Units, Outpatient Clinics (OPCs), Healthcare Centers (HCC), and Community Based Outpatient Clinics(CBOCs).
Produces pertinent and informative management reports, demonstrating effective practices in problem resolution. Ensures emergency operations and support activities are monitored to expedite return to readiness whenever there is a loss of operational capabilities from any of the Network facilities or catchment areas. Provides technical assistance, guidance, and coordination on emergency medical preparedness programs for all HSA medical facilities and catchment areas.
Employs considerable knowledge of healthcare facility operations and emergency operations supporting federal, state, and local entities within the geographical boundaries of the HSA . Fulfills program responsibilities and coordinates network programs with senior management officials at VA Headquarters, Health System Area medical facilities, other federal departments/agencies, state government, and local communities where VA facilities are located.
Manages and coordinates all aspects of the HSA Emergency Management Coordination Center (EMCC) and organizes network emergency management support activities as necessary including developing a HSA Emergency Operation Plan (EOP) which meets contingency requirements. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Ad-hoc only.
Position Description/PD#: Emergency Management Specialist/PD00021VS Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized: PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized.
There is no educational substitution at this grade level. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
michael.flournoy@va.gov · 415-221-4810 X22865
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $106437 – $138370/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-02.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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