Duties Include:

1. Provides direct support to the development, readiness, and implementation of the House life safety and emergency preparedness program and on occasion, works independently to provide guidance and coordination, for related activities, projects, and programs.
2. Actively supports the Office Emergency Coordinator program, including outreach, training, planning assistance, program administration, data management, and related tasks for Member, Committee, and support offices. Requires data management and basic database skills.
3. Delivers prescribed training on topics of emergency preparedness, life safety, emergency planning, and protective actions to small and large groups virtually, in offices, and classroom settings.
4. Supports curriculum development, data analysis, and records administration.
5. Works with Legislative Branch Organizations, House offices, and stakeholders to develop life safety plans at the campus, building, and office level.
6. Liaises with appropriate Federal agencies and private sector entities regarding issues, initiatives, and standards related to emergency preparedness and life safety.
7. Develops/reviews planning documents, procedures, briefing slides, reference documents, white papers, and other documentation, as needed.
8. Attends meetings, captures notes, and shares key takeaways with applicable staff.
9. Supports exercise development and execution, as needed.
10. Supports the House Operations Center activations, special events, and projects, as required.
11. Maintains ability to operate equipment and functions in the House Operations Center in accordance with EMD standards and guidelines.
12. Serves as a watch officer in the House Operations Center Duty Program; 1-4 days per month; available to work long hours, nights, and weekends when necessary.
13. Available for recall 24/7 to deploy to support emergency management and continuity efforts.
14. Supports the Director of Preparedness and Program Manager for Preparedness with carrying out various assignments which further the goals of EMD. May be required to act as the Program Manager for Preparedness in his/her absence.
15. Conducts extensive coordination with senior House personnel, Executive Branch, and/or other Legislative Branch agency points of contact.
16. Manges multiple projects and programs without continuous oversight and direction.
17. Assists the Director of Preparedness and Program Manager for Preparedness with special projects.
18. Analyzes, reports on, and provides guidance on program budget, strategy, and program management initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Ability to thrive when there is ambiguity, remain composed when there are priority and deadline fluctuations, and withstand the tests of a rapidly changing environment with resilience and resolve.
2. Strong public speaking ability.
3. Knowledge of national policies and best practices in Emergency Management.
4. Analytical, judgement, and problem-solving skills to work on short deadlines and resolve critical issues.
5. Ability to work well under pressure, exercise discretion and sound judgment while independently solving problems.
6. Excellent computer skills (e.g., word processing, presentation slides, spreadsheets, data management, etc.).
7. Refined and proficient written and oral communication ability.
8. Strong organizational skills.
9. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Work Schedule:

Full-time, permanent. Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm. Work outside of normal business hours, when necessary, evenings and weekends may be required.

Must be available for recall 24/7 to deploy and support emergency management and continuity efforts.

Conditions of employment

https://www.house.gov/the-house-explained/officers-and-organizations/sergeant-at-arms.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and some emergency management, preparedness, life safety planning, and/or project/program management experience. Active Top Secret security clearance or must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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