Emergency Management Specialist (Direct Hire)

NASA•Hampton, Virginia• Full Time

Posted 7 hours ago• Business & Finance• Mechanical

Compensation

$108,019–$140,426/year

Job Description

Summary

As the Emergency Manager, you will report to the Deputy Center Chief of Protective Services and be responsible for emergency preparedness planning, training, and exercising of all hazards for personnel (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 Center Emergency Operations Center (EOC) facility and personnel.

Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

04/27/2026 to 05/01/2026

Salary $108,019 - $140,426 per year Pay scale & grade GS 13

Location

Duties

Serve as the Emergency Management Program Manager reporting to the Deputy Chief of Protective Services.
Develop, coordinate, review and maintain a Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) to ensure compliance with Federal requirements and continued operation of critical functions during emergencies and disasters.
Establish and maintain a robust liaison program with Agency and other Center emergency managers, private industry tenants, federal, state and local governmental agencies.
Ensure NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) emergency management program policy, plans, training, exercises, and events are fully integrated, synchronized and consistent with NASA standards, requirements and policies.
Plan, develop, coordinate and implement drills and exercises for emergency responders and the Center community to include tenants and resident agencies and ensure compliance with Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) guidelines.
Manage and maintain databases to ensure the constant availability and readiness of the agency Emergency Notification System (ENS). Ensure appropriate number of personnel are trained to operate the ENS for testing and during emergencies.
Ensure daily operation of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to include appointment, training, and certification of EOC staff. Serve on behalf of the OPS Chief as the Operation Coordinator in the EOC during activation.
Develop and implement a comprehensive disaster/emergency response and recovery program for the NASA LaRC, including all tenants and resident agencies. Develop and maintain a Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP).

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 investigation or higher-level clearance. Investigation/Clearance may differ and be required based on the duty location/Directorate/Division/Branch requirements.
Financial Disclosure, Drug Testing, and/or the Travel Requirements for this position may differ and be required based on the duty location/Directorate/Division/Branch requirements
If selected, you must be able to obtain and maintain a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) certification within 6 months of onboarding.

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:

Planning or implementing a disaster or emergency management program, including mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery activities;
Improving emergency management capabilities through utilization of intra-agency, interagency, or community participation in planning, coordinating, and management functions;
Developing or implementing disaster or emergency management goals and objectives across a variety of environments.

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.

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:

Workplace Safety
First Response
Personnel Security and Safety
Technical Competence
Customer Service
Decision Making
Planning and Evaluating
Problem Solving
Teamwork
Written Communication

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:

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.