Emergency Operations & Info Spec

This position is in the District of Columbia’s Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA). The mission of HSEMA is to lead the District's effort to prevent, protect against, and respond to, and recover from all threats and hazards by coordinating all planning and preparedness efforts and facilitating a common operating picture during events. The Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA) Fusion Center maintains 24/7/365 situational awareness and provides information analysis of all threats and hazards within the District and the National Capital Region (NCR).

The Emergency Operations and Information Specialist maintains constant watch over potential emergency conditions and issuing alert notifications and is responsible for performing developmental level work established to provide advancement to the full performance, under the guidance of the supervisor. The Specialist serves as a Watch Analyst in the DC Fusion Center

The incumbent reports to a Supervisory Emergency Operations and Information Specialist. The position functions as an Emergency Operations and Information Specialist, responsible for monitoring severe weather conditions to notify the public of emergency conditions and appropriate safety actions. The incumbent monitors regional and national warning systems. The assignments typically involve issuing alert notifications to civil and military agencies within the District and the National Capital Region in response to emerging threats and hazards.

The incumbent issues alert notification to civil and military agencies within the District and the National Capital Region in response to emerging threats and hazards. The incumbent performs other duties as assigned, including but not limited to mobilizing to support Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activations.

Specialized experience is experience which is directly related to the position and has equipped the individual with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, at least one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.

Bachelor’s Degree or a combination of education and experience (associate degree with one year of relevant experience or diploma with five years of relevant experience, including at least one year of specialized practice from multi-agency coordination center setting). Desired.

Incumbents maybe required and maintain a DHS Security Clearance.

The work is normally performed in an office setting; however, in an emergency situations some field work maybe be required.

• Tour of Duty
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  Incumbent serves on a rotating shift to provide coverage in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) twenty-four- (24) hour, seven (7) days a week.
• Pay Plan, Series and Grade
  : CS-0301-11
• Duration of Appointment
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  This is a Career Service Term Appointment--Not to exceed 13 months.
• Collective Bargaining Unit
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  This position is a part of the Collective Bargaining Unit (CBU) FAH and may require you to pay dues.
• Promotion Potential
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  None
• Position Designation
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  This position has been designated as security sensitive therefore the incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel Regulations, Suitability and as such, incumbents of this position shall be subject to criminal background checks, background investigations, and mandatory drug and alcohol testing, as applicable. The incumbent is designated as an essential employee and must be willing to work flexible…