Emergency Management Specialist

Are you looking for a Challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We can help! We are seeking an Emergency Management Specialist to support The Department of Justice (DOJ), Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA), Washington, D.C.

I’ve never heard of Terrestris. What do you do?

At Terrestris, we leverage technology to create better mission outcomes through better human performance. We form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.

So, what will an Emergency Management Specialist do?

The Executive Office for the United States Attorneys (EOUSA) mission is to provide close liaison between the Department of Justice (DOJ) in Washington DC., for the ninety-four United States Attorneys Districts, located throughout the fifty states, the District of Columbia, Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. As an Emergency Management Specialist, you will support the Department of Justice (DOJ), Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA), in developing, coordinating, and maintaining comprehensive emergency preparedness, response, and continuity programs. You will ensure that EOUSA and the 94 U.S. Attorneys’ Offices (USAOs) are fully prepared to effectively respond to and recover from all hazards, including natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other emergencies that may impact operations and personnel.

What does a typical day look like for an Emergency Management Specialist?

You will:

• Staff the EOUSA Emergency Watch Center, which serves as the central point of contact for all communications from United States Attorneys’ offices related to emergency preparedness, planning, and response, including:
  • Reports of any activation of districts’ Critical Incident Response Plan (CIRP), Continuity of Operations (COOP) Plan, and Occupant Emergency Plan (OEP) for all USAO buildings.
• Monitoring all situation updates during emergencies.
• Testing communications systems and managing the day-to-day operations of the EOUSA/USAO Employee Notification System and the USAAlert mass notification tool.
• Maintaining electronic copies of the district emergency plans.
• Maintaining electronic copies of after-action reports (AAR) of any district exercise or actual district plan activation and sharing copies with other components as necessary.
• Serve as the focal point for supporting activation of the EOUSA emergency plans, including:
  • Issue emergency notifications to EOUSA personnel according to guidance from EOUSA leadership.
• Issue emergency notifications during Occupant Emergency Plan incidents using the USAAlert mass notification tool.
• Continue these activities during an EOUSA continuity event.
• Assist in developing EOUSA/USAO-wide policy standards and programs for emergency preparedness program planning and coordination.
• Propose alterations to existing emergency management plans to reflect changes in law and policy and lessons learned from previous exercises and incidents.
• Participate in the test, training, and exercise elements of the Continuity of Operations Program.
• Continue to perform essential functions as set forth in the Continuity of Operations Plan in the event of a continuity event.
• Provide guidance on emergency management laws, regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Conduct briefings, training classes, and presentations on other elements of emergency preparedness.
• Develop and assist in the implementation of an Occupant Emergency Program and Plan for the building occupied by EOUSA and other DOJ components.
• Work with municipal and federal agencies for response coordination.
• Assist in planning and conducting Emergency-Management-related training, drills, and exercises for EOUSA and other occupant agency personnel, including American Red Cross or other certified first aid, automated external defibrillator, and CPR training.
• Keep informed of events or activities related to the likelihood of an emergency, especially those that could affect response efforts.
• Assist in the coordination of responses to disasters and emergencies affecting EOUSA and USAO operations and personnel.
• Disseminate course material and resources via Department website.
• Take part in special projects and studies affecting the overall preparedness of EOUSA and the USAOs.

What qualifications do you look for?

You might be the professional we’re looking for if you have:

• Authorization to permanently work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Public Administration, or a related field and four (4) years of experience or eight (8) years of experience in emergency preparedness, homeland defense, and law enforcement.
• Expertise providing input and design on policy.
• Experience in strategic planning and project execution.
• Experience directing and controlling design and development, evaluation and control, and After-Action Review and Improvement Plan development.
• Strong understanding of federal continuity directives, National Incident Management System (NIMS), and Incident Command System (ICS).
• Experience with planning and conducting training and exercises.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and emergency management platforms.

What kind of benefits does Terrestris Offer?

We offer outstanding benefits including health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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