The position is located at Northport VA Medical Center and reports to the Associate Director or Executive Leadership Team. The position of Emergency Management Specialist (EMS) manages the health care system in sustaining national and regional support to the Comprehensive Emergency Management Program (CEMP).
***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Major Duties: Coordinates the Healthcare System efforts and engaging staff, as well as the functions required to manage the Comprehensive Emergency Management Program (CEMP). Ensures the emergency response results and conclusions lead to a continual improvement of the emergency management program throughout the healthcare system.
Provides leadership with direction management, professional and technical expertise regarding the development and implementation of the CEMP. Plans, organizes, implements, oversees and provides technical assistance for projects relating to emergency management programs and reviews documents received for review, concurrence and/or signature by EMS.
Responsible for managing and maintaining the health care system's automated alert and notification system, coordinating, and monitoring results with the Communication Support Team. Activates and provides direct support to the Hospital Incident Management Team and prepares the Hospital Command Center (HCC) for drills, exercises and responses.
Reviews, analyzes and coordinates the implementation and evaluation of exercises to test and analyze the healthcare system's comprehensive emergency management plans. Delivers the advancement of healthcare system programs through risk documentation, mitigation, training of internal and externally in collaboration with community partners. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: M-F (8am - 4:30pm) Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized
VHANationalRecruitmentCenter@va.gov · (844)456-5208
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $105481 – $137128/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-22.
This position is open under the 'Public' 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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