The Emergency Management Specialist supports VHA's comprehensive emergency management program by planning, coordinating, and evaluating emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities. The position develops emergency plans and procedures, assesses program effectiveness, coordinates with internal and external partners, and provides technical guidance to strengthen organizational readiness and continuity of operations.
This announcement will close on 10/23/2026. The first 50 applications received will receive first consideration. Applications that are submitted after the initial cut-off number has been reached will not receive consideration unless otherwise requested by management.
Major Duties include but are not limited to: Develops, implements, and evaluates emergency management plans, policies, procedures, and programs to support preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities. Coordinates emergency management operations and contingency planning activities with federal, state, local, and organizational partners.
Conducts program assessments, evaluations, and analyses to determine emergency preparedness capabilities, regulatory compliance, and program effectiveness. Provides technical guidance and consultation to leadership and stakeholders on emergency management requirements, policies, and operational issues. Plans, coordinates, and evaluates emergency management training, exercises, and operational readiness activities.
Develops and implements corrective actions and program improvements based on assessments, exercises, and after-action findings. Coordinates emergency response activities, resource requirements, logistics, and continuity of operations during emergencies and disasters. Prepares analytical reports, operational briefings, recommendations, and other correspondence to support leadership decisions and emergency management initiatives.
Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 07:30-04:00pm Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: This position may be authorized for ad hoc telework.
Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Ad hoc is defined as occasional, non-recurring telework. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Definition of Virtual Work: Employee works outside of original hiring duty station at a VA owned or leased space. Return to Office (RTO): RTO mandates are in effect and selectees will be required to report to in-person work unless they are approved for an exception or an exemption.
Any approval for an RTO exception, exemption, or extension will happen after a tentative job offer, but before a final job offer. Position Description/PD#: Emergency Management Specialist/PD19029A and PD19030A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): 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/.
VHANationalRecruitmentCenter@va.gov · (844)456-5208
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $76463 – $118204/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-23.
There are 7 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-16 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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