U.S. Department of the Interior

Emergency Management Specialist (Watch Officer)


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Pay$85447.00 / year
LocationWashington/District Of Columbia
Employment typeOther
  • Job Description

      Req#: 855579800
      The Department of the Interior is devoted to protecting and preserving the natural resources of this great nation, including National Parks, Landmarks, and the well-being of communities, including those of Native American, Alaska Natives and affiliated Islanders.

      Duties


      This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Department of the Interior (DOI), Office of the Secretary (OS), Office of Emergency Management (OEM), Interior Operations Center (IOC) duty stationed in Washington, DC.

      At the full performance level (GS-12) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
      1) Monitors multiple information sources to collect, analyze, verify, prepare and disseminate information to ensure immediate notifications and alerts are made to key personnel regarding significant events that are affecting or could affect DOI facilities and/or personnel.
      2) Maintains situational awareness of evolving incidents and events in order to develop and maintain a Department level common operating picture.
      3) Tracks and reports critical incidents, monitors ongoing events for new and updated information, executes standard operating procedures and maintains comprehensive watch office logs and vital records.
      4) Prepares required alerts and notifications to relay updated information regarding emergency management activities and events to a large interagency audience.
      5) Maintains proficiency in the operation of IOC communication and IT systems to facilitate information sharing, disseminate alerts and notifications and operate classified and unclassified IOC communication systems.
      6) Performs activities in support of the Interior Operations Center, Emergency Operations Division, Office of Emergency Management, the Department's emergency management program, and the Secretary of the Interior in operational areas such as analysis and productions, modeling, innovation, and tools development.
      7) Leads workgroups and facilitate emergency management projects in support of the office's strategic goals and initiatives.

      OS has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for situational/ad-hoc telework only.

      Please note:


      Requirements


  • About the company

      The United States Department of the Interior is a federal executive department of the U.S. government. It is responsible for the management and conservation of most federal lands and natural resources, and the administration of programs relating to Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, territorial affairs, and insular areas of the United States, as well as programs related to historic preservation. About 75% of federal public land is managed by the department, with most of the remainder managed by the United States Department of Agriculture's United States Forest Service. The department was created on March 3, 1849.

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