USAJOBS · 20 hours ago
Green & Gold - Emergency Management Specialist
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$56K/yr - $56K/yrUSAJOBS is offering a two-year paid Congressional Fellowship for Veterans, Gold Star family members, and Active-duty spouses within the House of Representatives. The role involves supporting emergency management programs, including planning, preparedness, and operations across the Capitol Campus.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provides direct support to the development, readiness, and execution of the House Life Safety and Emergency Preparedness Program
Develops/reviews/edits written material, including planning documents, procedures, briefing slides, reference documents, white papers, and other documentation, as needed
Responds to requests for emergency equipment, resource allocation, and inventory assistance, providing responsive and professional customer service
Supports the Preparedness Team with office-related tasks, including management of the SAA EMD inbox, WebEOC data entry, and responding to inquiries from House staff and Office Emergency Coordinators
Assists in preparedness outreach by developing flyers and outreach material, attending office hours, and staffing the EMD table during service fairs and events
Supports data analysis, recordkeeping, and reporting related to emergency preparedness programs (i.e., trainings, outreach, readiness, life safety, emergency planning, and protective actions)
Contributes to the development and implementation of House life safety and continuity programs, including assistance with exercises, special events, and related projects
Maintains proficiency in operating equipment and performing functions within the House Operations Center, in accordance with EMD standards and guidelines
Provides support during operations center activations, special events, and other emergency-related activities as required
Performs other duties and special projects, as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must be a Veteran, Gold Star family member, or Active-Duty spouse
Honorably discharged
Released from active duty within the last six years
Pay grades at or below E-5/O-3/W-2
Veterans promoted to the pay grades of E-6/O-4/W-3 WITHIN 6-MONTHS OF SEPARATION from active duty may be eligible if they meet ALL other requirements
Veterans who are in receipt of a 20-year or Temporary Early Retirement Authority (TERA) retirement are not eligible for the program
A surviving spouse, child/step-child, parent/step-parent, or sibling/step-sibling of a veteran who died in the line of duty while serving in the Armed Forces or from a service-connected disability
Must be the spouse of an Active-Duty service member
Conditions of employment follow U.S. House of Representatives guidelines
Detail oriented; excellent organization skills; strong computer skills; ability to complete projects within timelines and under minimal supervision
Ability to work well under pressure and maintain a professional and courteous work disposition
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in handling sensitive information
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
High School Diploma required
Effective verbal and written communication skills are necessary
Veterans must submit a Resume and DD-214 (Member COPY 4)
Gold Star applicants require a Resume and one of the following: For members who died on active duty: DD-1300 or DD-2064, accompanied by a Line of Duty Determination; OR For members who died of service-connected disability: Last DD-214 issued to the veteran, and VA eligibility letter. Proof of dependency on the Veteran: DD-1172 (PAGE 2); OR Proof of relationship (obituary, birth certificate, etc…) to the Veteran
Active-Duty Spouses must submit a Resume and a copy of the FRONT and BACK of Dependent ID card
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Company
USAJOBS
USAJOBS enables federal job seekers to access job opportunities across hundreds of federal agencies and organizations.
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