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