GS-0089

Emergency Management

Positions that involve planning, coordinating, and directing emergency preparedness and response activities including disaster response, continuity of operations, and recovery operations.

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Qualification Requirements

Official OPM qualification standards for GS-0089

Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions

Individual Occupational Requirements: There are no Individual Occupational Requirements for this series.

Education and Experience Requirements (Group Standard):

This is a two-grade interval series. Positions follow the GS-5, GS-7, GS-9, GS-11, GS-12 progression pattern.

Grade	Education	Experience	Combined
GS-5	Bachelor's degree in any field from accredited college/university	3 years progressively responsible experience, 1 year equivalent to GS-4	Equivalent combinations qualifying
GS-7	1 full year graduate education OR Superior Academic Achievement	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-5	Combinations of graduate education and experience
GS-9	2 years graduate education or master's degree	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-7	Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-7 requirement) and experience
GS-11	3 years graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-9	Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-9 requirement) and experience
GS-12+	Not applicable	1 year specialized experience equivalent to next lower grade	N/A

Superior Academic Achievement (for GS-7):

Upper third of graduating class in college/university or major subdivision
GPA of 3.0 or higher out of 4.0 as recorded on official transcript, OR 3.5 or higher in major field
Election to membership in national scholastic honor society

Graduate Education: One year of full-time graduate education is the number of credit hours the school determines represents 1 year of full-time study. If unavailable, 18 semester hours satisfies the 1-year requirement.

Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

🎖️Tips for Veterans

✓Translate military experience: Map duties to civilian terminology.
✓Highlight training: Include courses and certifications.
✓Veterans preference: Claim your 5 or 10-point preference.
✓Experience substitution: Military experience may substitute for education.

🎖️Military to Federal Crosswalk

Military jobs that transition to GS-0089

NavyDC

★★★★★Match

Damage Controlman

Strong alignment. Emergency Management positions value DC emergency planning and response skills. Excellent fit for DCs interested in broader emergency preparedness.

Skills:

Emergency responseContingency planningDisaster preparednessRisk assessment

Entry Grades:

GS-7GS-9GS-11

Air Force1C3X1

★★★★★Match

Command Post

Emergency Management path for continuity of operations roles.

Skills:

Emergency OperationsCrisis ManagementContinuity Planning

Entry Grades:

GS-9GS-11GS-12

💡 Tip: Your unique military experience may qualify you even if your MOS isn't listed.

📋Typical Duties

•Develop emergency response plans and procedures
•Coordinate emergency preparedness activities
•Conduct emergency exercises and drills
•Manage incident response operations
•Coordinate with emergency response agencies
•Develop continuity of operations plans
•Train personnel on emergency procedures
•Analyze hazards and vulnerabilities
•Manage emergency communications
•Support disaster recovery operations

🎯Key Competencies

Emergency Planning

Ability to develop comprehensive emergency response plans.

Disaster Response

Skill in coordinating response activities during emergencies.

Risk Assessment

Knowledge of hazard identification and vulnerability analysis.

Continuity Planning

Ability to develop continuity of operations plans.

Interagency Coordination

Skill in working with federal, state, and local agencies.

Training Development

Ability to develop and conduct emergency preparedness exercises.

Communication

Skill in crisis communication and public information.

Resource Management

Knowledge of emergency resource allocation and logistics.

Recovery Operations

Understanding of disaster recovery and mitigation strategies.

Regulatory Knowledge

Knowledge of Stafford Act and emergency management regulations.

🔑Resume Keywords

Analyze hazards and vulnerabilitiesConduct emergency exercises and drillsCoordinate emergency preparedness activitiesCoordinate with emergency response agenciesDevelop continuity of operations plansDevelop emergency response plans and proceduresEmergency ManagementManage emergency communicationsManage incident response operationsSupport disaster recovery operationsTrain personnel on emergency procedures

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