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Emergency Management Specialist

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
New Orleans, LA
Estimated Salary
USD 87.000 – USD 113.000
Live Update
11 Juni 2026
Deadline
11 Jun 2027

Job Description

Join FEMA's elite team in New Orleans as an Emergency Management Specialist, where you'll lead critical disaster response initiatives and shape national resilience strategies. This pivotal role demands a visionary leader to coordinate federal, state, and local efforts during hurricanes, floods, and other emergencies. You'll develop recovery plans, secure vital grants, and implement cutting-edge risk mitigation protocols across the Gulf Coast region. Your expertise will directly protect vulnerable communities while advancing FEMA's mission to build a nation prepared for any disaster.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate multi-agency disaster response operations during emergencies
  • Develop and implement community resilience programs and hazard mitigation plans
  • Manage federal grant applications and compliance for recovery projects
  • Analyze risk assessments and develop evacuation protocols for coastal communities
  • Train local officials on emergency management best practices
  • Prepare after-action reports and recommend policy improvements
  • Lead public outreach campaigns for disaster preparedness

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, or related field
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in disaster response or emergency management
  • Federal GS-12 level experience or equivalent
  • Professional certification (CEM, AEM, or equivalent)
  • Expertise in FEMA grant management and NIMS compliance
  • Advanced GIS and data analysis skills
  • Strong stakeholder management across government/private sectors
  • Valid driver's license and ability to deploy during disasters

Required Skills

Emergency Management Disaster Response Federal Grants Policy Analysis GIS Risk Assessment Stakeholder Management NIMS Public Outreach

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