Telework eligibleFederal

Emergency Management Specialist

National Institute of Standards and Technology · Department of Commerce

Emergency Management Specialist

Salary
$102,415–$187,093/year
Grade
3–4
Work location
Telework eligible · Gaithersburg, Maryland
Schedule
Full-time
Posted
Oct 1, 2026
Apply by
Oct 15, 2026
Category
Emergency Management Specialist

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Summary

In support of the NIST mission and collaboration with our stakeholders, the Emergency Services Office delivers dynamic emergency and physical security services for the protection of personnel, property, and activities located in NIST facilities.

Duties

Serves as a key leader in managing NIST's Emergency Management Program, driving essential initiatives that are critical to organizational success. This role encompasses a broad range of responsibilities aimed at enhancing the organization's emergency readiness and operational resilience. Key responsibilities include: - Lead and oversee emergency management functions related to mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery, ensuring programs align with organizational goals. - Manage the Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP) and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) operations to ensure seamless response during emergencies. - Develop, implement, and evaluate exercises and assessments to test and enhance emergency readiness and operational effectiveness. - Establish and enforce policies and procedures to support alternate site preparedness and ensure comprehensive organizational readiness. - Coordinate and oversee staff training programs to maintain high levels of preparedness across the organization. - Implement corrective actions based on After Action Reports and provide innovative solutions to identified challenges. - Analyze program operations to identify opportunities for improvement and recommend strategies that address challenges and enhance effectiveness. - Provide actionable recommendations to senior leadership, ensuring that emergency management initiatives align with long-term organizational objectives.

Education

Qualifications are based upon meeting specialized experience only. Education cannot be used to qualify for this position.

How you will be evaluated

Please prepare a resume that is no longer than two pages; only the first two pages will be considered during the review process. Ensure your font is 11 points or larger and upload your resume as a .pdf document. This helps ensure your formatting looks exactly the way you intended. How you will be evaluated: You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the announcement has closed, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed in this announcement. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. Subject Matter Experts may be used for qualification determinations. If the minimum qualifications and eligibility requirements are met, your application will be rated and ranked among others, based on your responses to the online questions regarding your experience, education, training, performance appraisals, or awards relevant to the duties of the position. Your rating may be lowered if your responses in the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application. To preview the questionnaire, click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13073791 Rating: Applications will be assessed on the following competencies: Administration and Management Creative Thinking Decision Making Structured Resume Review. Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will review your resume to determine your technical qualifications for this position based on the required specialized experience. SMEs will review ONLY two (2) pages of your resume. SMEs will not review additional information beyond your resume. Applicants passing the structured resume review will move to the next phase of the assessment process. Referral: If you are among the top-qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview. You will be referred based on your eligibility (e.g., Merit candidate, veterans' preference, etc.). Please review the Evaluation Process on how applicants are review and referred based upon how they wish to be considered for the position. CTAP or ICTAP eligibility: If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP), you must submit proof of eligibility (See REQUIRED DOCUMENTS SECTION) and be determined eligible and rated as well-qualified to receive special selection priority. "Well Qualified" means that in addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective placement factor(s), if applicable, you must receive a score of 85 or higher. Please review the following site regarding required documents to support CTAP or ICTAP eligibility and additional information regarding this authority - CTAP/ICTAP Eligibility

About this listing

National Institute of Standards and Technology has 6 open listings on the site: all telework eligible. This one is telework eligible, based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. See all National Institute of Standards and Technology listings, or read what fully remote and telework eligible mean.

Advertised pay is $102,415 to $187,093 a year.

This announcement is open for 14 days, from Oct 1, 2026 to Oct 15, 2026. Among currently open Emergency Management Specialist postings, the typical advertised window is about 14 days.

Who can apply: the public (U.S. citizens), plus current competitive-service federal employees, federal employees eligible for career transition programs and 4 other groups. The announcement's "This job is open to" section has the exact eligibility rules.

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