Emergency Management Specialist

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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 Wallops Flight Facility (WFF), 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 WFF'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 WFF emergency responders and the 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 WFF Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to include appointment, training, and certification of EOC staff, serving as the Operation Coordinator in the EOC during activation.