Supervisory Emergency Management Specialist

Supervisory Emergency Management Specialist

Department: Department of Health and Human Services

Location(s): Bethesda, Maryland

Salary Range: $169279 - $197200 Per Year

Job Summary: If you have experience as an Emergency Management Specialist and/or in security and public safety, AND you want to play a significant role in a dynamic organization, then consider joining the Division of Emergency Management (DEM) team. For more information, visit http://www.ors.od.nih.gov/Pages/home.aspx.

Major Duties:

• If selected for this position as a GS-0089-15 Supervisory Emergency Management Specialist your duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Serves as the emergency management advisor to the Associate Director, OEPPR, the Director of the Office of Research Services (ORS), the NIH Director, and other senior level NIH officials, and assists the Associate Director, OEPPR in assuming full responsibility for all actions during the occurrence of an emergency situation. Provides advice and guidance to senior NIH management officials to include senior ORS management, and Institute and Center (IC) Directors and Executive Officers. Assists the Associate Director, OEPPR by serving as the principal emergency planning resource for the NIH. Responsible for coordinating all NIH resources essential to contingency planning and continuity of operations engagement, among other planning and preparedness functions. Provides leadership, advice, and guidance in the development of strategic plans and processes essential to emergency management, planning, and preparedness functions. Ensures that state-of-the-art technologies are utilized within the planning, preparedness, and response methodologies, thus mitigating the various emergencies that may occur within a biomedical research environment.

Qualifications: You qualify at the GS-15 level, if you meet the following qualification requirement: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS14 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: 1) Managing and coordinating emergency management, planning, and preparedness programs, plans, and activities for developing, implementing, and evaluating emergency response plans and exercises. 2) Providing leadership, guidance and consultation on emergency communications programs, policies, and procedures. 3) Collaborating with other emergency management organizations and agencies. 4) Developing policies and procedures for emergency communications programs and operations. 5) Providing supervision and oversight to emergency communications staff. Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview application questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12948272

How to Apply: To apply for this position, please read and follow all instructions in this announcement, complete the online application, and submit the documentation specified in the "Required Documents" section. Your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time (ET) on 05/11/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. See the "Required Documents" section for any additional forms and/or supplemental materials required. Read all Eligibility questions and respond accordingly to any Eligibility you wish to claim. You will only be considered for those Eligibility questions (Status Applicant, Reinstatement, Schedule A, etc.) you respond in the affirmative to, regardless of what documentation you submit. We cannot assume you intended to respond differently to a question based on other information in your application package. Complete the application questionnaire. Applicants are asked all questions regardless of their consideration preferences. We will only consider you for the grades, series, locations, specialties, and other considerations that you self-identify as being qualified for or interested in. Preview application questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12948272 Verify all required documentation is included in your application package, review your responses to the assessment questionnaire for accuracy, and then submit your application. In addition to the required documents, we encourage you to submit a cover letter, copy of your transcripts, and any applicable certifications or licenses. Even though this information is not required at the time of application, we may request this information later. We cannot assume responsibility or grant extensions for personal issues (e.g., troubles navigating the application process, loss of internet, not understanding a question) when applying to our announcements. For technical difficulties, contact HR Systems Support between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM ET Monday through Friday at hrss@nih.gov. If you need any other accommodation or assistance with applying, please contact Lori Palmer at palmerlom@mail.nih.gov. Requests for reasonable accommodations must be made before the announcement closing date. Visit our site for information on NIH's EEO program, Reasonable accommodation procedures, laws, policy statements, and the operation of the EEO complaint process.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-11