Emergency Management Specialist - Assistant

Baltimore, MD · full time · Mid

$85,447 – $110,871

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 1, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This role assists with emergency preparedness, response planning, and disaster management activities at a VA medical center, supporting the primary Emergency Management Specialist in day-to-day operations and coordination. It suits someone with federal emergency management experience or equivalent training who wants to advance from mid-level federal service into a supporting specialist position.

Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

Skills this role names

Database Management

What they ask for

Required

One year of specialized experience in emergency management at GS-09 level or equivalent, OR Ph.D./3 years graduate education in relevant field, OR combination of education and experience
Knowledge of emergency management laws, guidelines, and policies
Experience developing and executing comprehensive emergency management programs
Knowledge of emergency, contingency, and operations plans
Current or former federal employee eligibility (for time-in-grade requirement)

Nice to have

Data analytical and evaluation methods experience
Program compliance assessment experience