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Emergency Management Specialist (Secondary)

Department of Energy
National Nuclear Security Administration
Office of Secure Transportation

Summary

This position is located in the Office of Secure Transportation, Office of Mission Operations (OMO), Operations Division (OD), Mission Support Branch (MSB) and serves as an Emergency Management Specialist, providing operational coverage and emergency system and procedures analysis in support of the DOE emergency management program.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
01/16/2026 to 01/30/2026
Salary
$62,392 to - $117,625 per year
Pay scale & grade
NQ 2
Location
2 vacancies in the following location:
Albuquerque, NM
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Q Access Authorization
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
26-NA-15-OST-XA-00121-NNSA
Control number
854739800

Duties

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As an Emergency Management Specialist (Secondary), you will:

  • Provide operational coverage and emergency system and procedural analysis in support of DOE emergency management.
  • Apply analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of issues/problems, including those encountered during emergency events.
  • Assist in developing and maintaining the capability for DOE/NNSA to respond effectively to all types of emergency situations.
  • Assist with the operation and management of incident/emergency computers, communications, and networks within the Transportation and Emergency Control Center (TECC).

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Subject to Random Drug Testing
  • Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
  • Favorable suitability determination required.
  • Must be able to obtain/maintain a Q level Security Clearance.
  • You must be a United States Citizen.
  • This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
  • Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
  • Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity which will require that you provide two forms of identification.
  • The OST Mission is performed on a 24 hour, 7 days a week basis.
  • Employees are subject to participation in both scheduled and unscheduled emergency response exercises and events.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Qualifying Experience: This is a secondary position requiring prior Nuclear Materials Courier experience. If you do not possess this experience, you will not be qualified for this position. A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA Demonstration Project pay band or GS grade level in the Federal service, i.e., NQ-01, NV-01, or GS-08. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: experience in emergency response operations, knowledge of emergency planning, and knowledge of control center operations.

Examples of Specialized Experience:

  • Work where emergency planning and preparedness processes and procedures were performed in order to evaluate potential or emergency situations;
  • Experience in control center operations to evaluate and respond to emergency response situations from government, military, Federal, or other government law enforcement/security organizations;
  • Experience in operating and managing multi-computer- based systems and networks used in emergency operations centers;
  • Experience in a special materials transportation unit with responsibilities for ongoing communication with a control center.

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. If you are eligible for career transition assistance plans such as ICTAP or CTAP, you must meet the definition of "well qualified" which is defined as having a score of 85 or better.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for this position.


























Additional information

  • The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website.
  • More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.
  • All positions require successful completion of a background investigation.
  • All males born after December 31,1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register. If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government.
  • In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to the four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answers to these questions are not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration.

EEO Policy: Click HERE.
Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Click HERE.
Veterans Information: Click HERE.
Telework: Click HERE.
Selective Service Registration: Click HERE.

Information about the NNSA Demonstration project can be found by clicking HERE.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

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

THE APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS WILL BE IN TWO STAGES:

Minimum Qualifications:
Once the application process is complete, the Human Resources Office will review the first two pages of your resume and supporting documentation to determine whether you meet the minimum job qualifications.

Structured Resume Review: The Human Resources Office/Subject Matter Expert will review the first two pages of your resume to determine your technical qualifications.

Additional documentation (e.g., cover letter, links embedded in your resume) may not be considered.

A quality review will then be conducted by the HR Office and/or Subject Matter Expert (SME). Your application is rated based on the extent and quality of your experience, education (if applicable to the job), and training described in your online resume/questionnaire as related to the duties of this position. The quality categories are usually defined as "Best Qualified", "Well Qualified" and "Qualified". Veterans Preference eligible candidates will be listed at the top of whichever category your score places you in. CP/CPS veterans are placed at the top of the highest category for all positions except professional and scientific positions at GS-9 and higher.

Your application and resume shall demonstrate that you possess the following Competencies. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the Competencies identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write "see resume" in your application.

  • Decisiveness
  • Network Management
  • Oral Communication
  • Organizational Awareness
  • Public Safety and Security


If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses you provided in your online questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified'.

To preview the application questionnaire, click the link below.
https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12863603

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