Emergency Management Specialist (Direct Hire)

NASA•Moffett Field, California• Full Time

Posted 1 day ago• Business & Finance• Mechanical

Compensation

$133,060–$197,200/year

Job Description

Summary

You will serve as the NASA Ames Research Center (ARC) Emergency Manager leading all Center emergency preparedness planning, training, and exercising for all hazards for all Ames personnel, including tenants and resident agencies. You will develop and maintain a Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) and Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and be responsible for the daily operation, readiness, and maintenance of the ARC Emergency Operations Center (EOC) facility and appointed personnel.

Open & closing dates

04/16/2026 to 04/22/2026

Salary $133,060 - $197,200 per year Pay scale & grade GS 13 - 14

Location

Duties

Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.
Develops and implements a comprehensive disaster/emergency response and recovery program for the NASA Ames/Moffett Field complex including all tenants and resident agencies, developing and maintaining a Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP).
Develops, coordinates, reviews and maintains a Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) to ensure compliance with Federal requirements and continued operation of critical functions during emergencies and disasters.
Establishes and maintains a robust liaison program with Agency and other Center emergency managers, private industry tenants, federal, state and local governmental agencies.
Ensures that the Ames Research Center's emergency management program policies, plans, trainings, exercises, and events are fully integrated, synchronized and consistent with NASA standards, requirements and policies.
Plans, develops, coordinates and implements drills and exercises for Ames emergency responders and the NASA Ames/Moffett Field complex community to ensure compliance with Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) guidelines.
Manages and maintains appropriate databases to ensure the constant availability and readiness of the agency Emergency Notification System (ENS), ensuring an appropriate number of personnel are trained to operate the ENS for testing and emergencies.
Assumes responsibility for daily operation of the Ames Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to include appointment, training, and certification of EOC staff, serving as the Operation Coordinator in the EOC during activation.

Requirements

This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
This position may require a one-year probationary period. If selected, the requirement to serve such period will be determined by Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 11. **See Additional Information section**
You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Position subject to pre-employment background security investigation.

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.

To qualify for GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level:

Implementing a comprehensive disaster/emergency management program utilizing mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery;
Coordinating functions designed to improve emergency management capabilities; and
Implementing segments of disaster/emergency management program goals and objectives.

To qualify for GS-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level:

Overseeing a comprehensive disaster/emergency management program utilizing mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery;
Planning and coordinating functions designed to improve emergency management capabilities; and
Implementing disaster/emergency management program goals and objectives.

Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job. NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool in drafting application and assessment responses. Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process.

Required Selective Factor:
You must also meet the following requirements to be considered for this position:

You must possess a Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) certification to be considered for this position.

This certificate must be uploaded at the time your application package is submitted. Failure to do so will result in an ineligibility rating.

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Evaluation

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Direct Hire Authority: These positions will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority. Category rating and veterans' preference will not be considered in evaluating applicants. For more information on Direct Hire Authority, please see: OPM Direct Hire Fact Sheet.

Veterans: Under the provisions of Direct Hire Authority, veterans' preference does not apply. However, applicants who are eligible for veterans' preference are encouraged to include that information in their application and submit supporting documentation (i.e. DD-214, or other substantiating documents). For more information please see: Veterans' Preference information on the FedsHireVets website.

You will be evaluated for this position based on how well you meet the qualifications and eligibility requirements listed in this vacancy announcement. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the assessment questionnaire. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or assessment questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration.

You will be assessed on the following competencies:

Customer Service
Planning and Evaluating
Teamwork
Writing
First Response
Master Planning
Security and Program Protection
Workplace Safety

NASA considers paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

NASA will not ask you to disclose criminal history record information during the application process or before we make a conditional/tentative offer of employment. If you apply for this position and are selected, NASA will conduct a suitability/security background investigation after you accept a tentative job offer. If you feel you are asked to disclose your criminal history before you accept a tentative offer and wish to file a complaint within 30 days, please contact: [email protected].

Required Documents

All submitted resumes must not exceed two (2) pages in length. Resumes longer than two pages will be rejected by USAJOBS. Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize including experience and relevant qualifications that directly align with the position advertised. All work experience and accomplishments must be associated with dates (month/year) to allow for accurate qualification assessment.

A complete application package includes a resume, required documents and completion of the vacancy announcement questionnaire. Please see this guidance: . Your resume should describe your specialized experience and support your answers to the vacancy announcement questionnaire.

Please note: if any of the following types of information are included on your resume, your application package will be disqualified:

Classified or government sensitive information.
Social Security Number (SSN)
Photos of yourself
Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
Encrypted and digitally signed documents.

If your resume contains any of the above information, you must redact that information prior to the submission of your application.

The following documents are required:

Certified Business Continuity Professional Certification
Resume

There may be other supporting documents (licenses, certification, veterans preference, etc.), depending on your answers to the questionnaire and job announcement description, that you may have to submit, please verify your application. Do not submit an OF-306 with your application.

If you are a surplus or displaced employee (CTAP and ICTAP), submit proof that you meet the requirements for CTAP/ICTAP. This includes copies of your agency notice, most recent Performance Rating and most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) noting current position, grade level, and duty location.

Official documents are required at the time of appointment for verification of eligibility and qualifications.