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Preparedness Manager

Emergency Management Division

Salary: $122,345 - $129,700

This is a supervisory position.

Job Summary:

The incumbent is responsible for managing and maintaining unclassified and classified life safety programs, including training offerings for all offices, protective action drills, emergency notification and communication processes and procedures, protective actions and life safety plans, and supporting documents. The incumbent coordinates with the United States Capitol Police, other Federal agencies, and private sector entities regarding emergency preparedness and life safety. 

Typical duties include, but are not necessarily limited to: 

• Oversees and sustains operations for the House Emergency Preparedness Program.
• Serves as supervisor for personnel assigned to the Preparedness program.
• Oversees and sustains the Office Emergency Coordination Program, providing guidance, planning templates, training, and correspondence to Member, Committee, and Support offices.
• Serves as the House lead for Life Safety Support Programs, including, but not limited to, proactive actions program, protective equipment, and protective systems.
• Serves as the House lead for developing and sustaining the emergency program for the House Child Care Center.
  Serves as SAA system expert for the Emergency Mass Notification Systems for the House (e.g., Mass notification technology, annunciators, alert beacons, etc.).
• Manages a comprehensive emergency preparedness training program administered for all personnel, including Leadership, Member, Committee, and support offices.
• Develops, coordinates, and executes all Life Safety Drills (e.g., building evacuations, shelter-in-place, etc.).
  Manages and sustains the emergency equipment program (e.g., escape hoods, victim rescue units, bleeding control kits, etc.).
• Prepares emergency planning documentation such as life safety protective action procedures (e.g., evacuation, shelter-in-place, donning escape hoods, etc).
• Sets, manages and communicates project plans, objectives, milestones, expectations and products to team members and stakeholders.
• Oversees some support contracts, procurement efforts, and vendor-provider services by serving as the Contracting Officers’ Representative (COR) on such efforts.
• Supports the execution of the EMD budget.
• Liaises with appropriate Congressional staff, other Federal agencies, and private sector entities regarding issues, initiatives, and standards related to emergency management and continuity.
• Supports development, readiness, and implementation of the House life safety and continuity programs, including supporting projects, exercises, and special events, as needed.
• Supports activation of the House Operations Center and personnel deployment, as necessary.
• Serves as a watch officer in the House Operations Center Duty Program 1-4 days per month. 
• Acts to support the Deputy Assistant and carries out various assignments which further the goals of EMD.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

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Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with at least seven (7) years of experience in Continuity of Operations (COOP) or Emergency Management 
• Master’s degree or equivalent experience with five (5) years of experience in Continuity of Operations (COOP) or Emergency Management.
• Minimum of two (2) years project management experience in corporate, Legislative, and/or government environments.

Skill Requirements:

CORE

• Adaptability - Ability to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations and work persistently when facing obstacles. Ability to work well in ambiguous situations, adjust quickly to change, and easily consider new approaches.
• Collaboration - Ability to foster a sense of unity and trust within teams, breaking down silos and promoting teamwork across departments. Ability to encourage and facilitate cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity. Skill in working with others to achieve goals.
• Communication - Ability to convey ideas and information to different audiences through verbal and written means. Knowledge of different writing techniques for different document types and purposes. Ability to create written documents that are complete, grammatically accurate, and technically sound. Ability to articulate ideas clearly through speech.
• Customer Orientation - Values and delivers high quality, professional, responsive, and innovative service to internal and external customers. Builds and maintains effective customer relations that result in satisfaction; holds self and others accountable for quality outcomes.
• Decision Making - Skill in making sound, well-informed, and objective decisions, taking into consideration the potential impact and implications of the decisions. Ability to commit to action even in uncertain situations.
• Organizational Awareness - Knowledge of the structure, functions, and dynamics present within the U.S. House of Representatives and the Office of the Sergeant at Arms. Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures that govern the organization. Knowledge of how the Sergeant at Arms fits within the broader context of Federal agencies and how it contributes to government functioning.
• Planning and Coordination - Ability to organize work, set priorities, and determine resource requirements. Ability to determine short-term or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them. Ability to coordinate with others to accomplish goals. Skill in monitoring progress in relation to desired outcomes.
• Problem Solving - Ability to identify problems; skill in determining accuracy and relevance of information. Ability to use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, develop effective solutions, and make recommendations.

LEADERSHIP

• Project Management - Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and performance.

• Stakeholder Management - Knowledge of the concepts, practices, and techniques used to identify, engage, influence, and monitor relationships with individuals and groups connected to the U.S. House of Representatives and the Sergeant at Arms.

SPECIALTY

• Congressional Awareness & Tact - Knowledge of the internal and external politics that impact the work of the organization. Ability to maintain a nonpartisan approach when addressing work and interacting with others. Knowledge of organizational and political reality and ability to act accordingly.
• Emergency & Security Plan Writing - Skill in preparing written documentation to transfer technical information about emergency and security requirements and procedures to audiences with varying levels of technical knowledge.
• Emergency Management - Skill in coordinating and managing resources, protocols, and responsibilities pertaining to the mitigation of, preparedness for, response to, and recovery from an emergency.

Work Schedule:

Full-time, permanent. Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Must be able to work outside of normal business hours, when necessary, evenings and weekends as needed.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

This job operates in both a typical office environment and a field environment (e.g., House buildings, garages, grounds, facilities, checkstands, etc.), which is subject to typical weather conditions and temperatures. Actual weight handled varies, but the role involves handling items including books, documents, and equipment weighing up to 65 lbs. The incumbent should be capable of meeting physical requirements, which may include sitting, lifting, bending, crouching, walking, and standing.

Security Requirements:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance w/ SCI.

Other Significant Factors:

• Job requires on-call support.
• Job requires occasional travel.
• Job may be required to report to work in all conditions.
• Job may require various shifts, extended hours, or weekends.

Applicant Instructions:

Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter by 7:00 P.M. on June 19, 2026. Applicants will receive an email response indicating receipt of their cover letter and resume. Submission of these documents does not guarantee an interview.

Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including marital or parental status), disability, or age.

The SAA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse work environment. Employment with the U.S. House of Representatives is at-will. This position has been determined to be EXEMPT from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. 

Employment is contingent upon satisfactorily completing a criminal history records check.

A preemployment drug test is required for positions requiring a security clearance. 

Veterans’ Preference Information:

Hiring for this position is governed by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act. 

**Only applicants seeking veterans’ preference consideration should email saa.veoa@mail.house.gov for further information. Please note the word “Veteran” in the subject line and note the job title in the body of the email. 

How you will be evaluated

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

Candidates will be evaluated using a structured interview process.