This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will NOT be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants should review the "How to Apply" section of this flyer for more information on how to be considered. This flyer will be used as positions become available. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.
Summary
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will NOT be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants should review the "How to Apply" section of this flyer for more information on how to be considered. This flyer will be used as positions become available. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.
Serve as the EOC Administrative Coordinator; manage emergency facilities, resources, equipment inventories, and status displays; and coordinate logistics, personnel deployment, and communications during disaster responses.
Formulate, analyze, and execute the yearly Emergency Management Division budget; monitor and reconcile specialized accounts ; and execute all financial tracking, billings, and mission closeouts using Financial Management Systems CEFMS and P2.
Compile and analyze complex project and operational data using Power BI, Excel, and Enterprise Data Warehouses to prepare situational reports (SITREPs), after-action reports, management briefings, and quarterly updates for higher headquarters.
Design, organize, and lead multi-agency natural disaster exercises; develop instructional materials and deliver formal training to District personnel on specialized software systems (P2/CEFMS).
Manage specialized agency readiness programs, including acting as the Individual Mobilization Augmentee (IMA) Coordinator for military reserve training and overseeing the District’s Family Readiness Program.
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
This position may require TDY 25% of the time.
This position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain a valid State Driver’s License.
Must be on call 24 hours per day and deployable on TDY assignments to any area in the USACE Theater of operation impacted by natural disaster or national emergency. Deployments normally last 30-days, but may be extended based on specific situation.
Qualifications
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Assisting in the development, coordination, or updating of emergency operations plans, standard operating procedures (SOPs), or continuity documents.
Participating in the planning, coordination, or execution of emergency preparedness exercises, training sessions, or drills.
Compiling data, drafting routine reports, and maintaining logs or resource inventories related to disaster response or mitigation programs.
Assisting higher-level specialists or local officials with logistical coordination, interagency communication, or basic hazard mitigation research.OR
GS-09:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: (Developing, evaluating, or updating portions of emergency operations plans (EOPs), emergency action plans, or disaster recovery frameworks.
Conducting risk assessments, hazard vulnerability analyses, or capabilities assessments for a defined geographical area or organization.
Designing, staging, or serving as a controller/evaluator for emergency preparedness exercises (e.g., tabletop or functional exercises) using Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) guidelines.
Coordinating with external stakeholders, community partners, or interagency working groups to deliver public preparedness outreach programs or training.
Compiling and analyzing complex disaster programmatic data to generate technical reports, briefings, or program recommendations for management.
GS-11:
Specialized Experience: To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of specialized experience which includes: EOC Administration & Operations: Serving as an EOC coordinator or administrator to manage facilities, emergency resources, equipment inventories, maps, and status boards; and establishing, activating, or coordinating facility operations and communications logistics during disaster responses.
Disaster Financial Management: Formulating yearly division budgets and analyzing future funding requirements using enterprise management systems (such as CEFMS, P2, or equivalent project/financial management databases); monitoring and managing accounts for emergency funds (e.g., Flood Control and Coastal Emergency, National Emergency Program, or FEMA disaster funds); and preparing, tracking, and certifying disaster billings and travel orders.
Program Evaluation & Reporting: Independently reviewing emergency operations plans, evaluating after-action data to streamline operations, and compiling metrics using data analysis tools (such as Power BI, Excel, or Enterprise Data Warehouses) to draft situational reports, briefings, and quarterly updates for higher headquarters.
Policy & SOP Development: Researching, interpreting, and applying federal emergency management laws, regulations, and policies to write or update agency-level standard operating procedures (SOPs), operational checklists, and formal program guidance.
Training & Exercise Coordination: Organizing, developing, and presenting training plans or instructional materials for emergency response programs or user software applications; and directing or coordinating multi-agency participation in natural disaster and continuity of operations (COOP) exercises.
Interagency Liaison: Serving as a primary point of contact or liaison between regional offices, field sites, and external partners (such as FEMA, state, or local governments) to resolve funding issues, coordinate resource allocation, or manage specialized personnel programs (such as military reserve or family readiness programs)
Education
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications.
Additional information
This announcement uses the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
This is a Safety and Occupational Health Career Field position.
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
Relocation Incentive may be authorized.
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.
If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.
If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Your complete application includes your resume and other documents which prove your qualifications and eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
1. Your resume:
Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
Alternate applications (e.g., facsimile applications) will not be accepted.
The complete application package must be submitted to the email address provided above by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/28/2026 to receive consideration.
RL-W2SR06 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-WILMINGTON
DO NOT MAIL
Wilmington, NC 28402
US
Next steps
Eligible applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.
Acknowledgement and Notice of Results letters will be sent by the hiring office.
The evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Your complete application includes your resume and other documents which prove your qualifications and eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
1. Your resume:
Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
Alternate applications (e.g., facsimile applications) will not be accepted.
The complete application package must be submitted to the email address provided above by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/28/2026 to receive consideration.
RL-W2SR06 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-WILMINGTON
DO NOT MAIL
Wilmington, NC 28402
US
Next steps
Eligible applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.
Acknowledgement and Notice of Results letters will be sent by the hiring office.
The evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
