Job Description
Join FEMA's critical disaster response team in New Orleans! We're urgently seeking a dedicated Emergency Management Specialist to lead hurricane recovery efforts and community resilience initiatives. This high-impact role requires immediate deployment to support Louisiana's ongoing flood mitigation programs and public safety coordination. Enjoy competitive federal benefits, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a tangible difference in one of America's most disaster-vulnerable regions.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate federal-state-local disaster response operations for hurricanes and floods
- Develop and implement emergency preparedness plans for vulnerable coastal communities
- Manage grant programs for infrastructure resilience and public shelters
- Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analyses for critical facilities
- Lead interagency disaster recovery task force meetings
- Train local officials on FEMA protocols and incident command systems
- Analyze post-disaster data to improve future response strategies
Qualifications
- GS-12 level experience in emergency management or disaster response
- Professional certification in Emergency Management (CEM, CEM-A) required
- Expertise in National Incident Management System (NIMS) and ICS protocols
- Proven track record of coordinating multi-agency disaster operations
- Advanced knowledge of Louisiana's coastal flood risks and mitigation
- Ability to obtain and maintain Secret security clearance
- Experience managing federal grant programs (e.g., HMGP, BRIC)