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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Air National Guard · Department of the Air Force

Salary
$106,437–$138,370/year
Grade
13
Work location
Telework eligible (US)
Posted
Aug 17, 2026
Apply by
Aug 28, 2026
Category
Emergency Management Specialist

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Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the senior Lead Search and Rescue (SAR) and Personnel Recovery (PR) future operations staff office in the Operations Plans Division, Air, Space, and information. Operations Directorate, Air Forces Northern (AFNORTH/A3X). Incumbent is also the acknowledge subject matter expert (SME).

Duties

1.Coordinate, Integrate, and Synchronize SAR/PR policy, strategy, and operations for AFNORTH. Serve as the Air Force's Northern (AFNORTH) senior technical operations and plans staff officer for Search and Rescue (SAR) and Personnel Recovery (PR) support in the AFNORTH/A3. 2. Perform duties as a SAR/PR operations officer for the AFNORTH PRCC. 3. Lead deliberate and crisis action planning discussions, meetings, committees, and special projects; conducts and analyses, presents briefings, and prepares recommendations and reports. 4. Represent the AFNORTH Future Operations at Search and Rescue (SAR) and Personnel Recovery (PR) events.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Occupational Reading Assessment Occupational Judgment Assessment (GS2) Occupational Interaction Assessment The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume. BASIS OF RATING: The assessments for this job will also measure Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) as listed under Qualifications Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable. Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements. Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements. To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.

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