Fema Work Values

Daily Duties at Fema:

The primary duties of this position is to provide executive oversight for a regional staff that performs work involved in managing, and coordinating with other entities the recovery from intentional and/or unintentional crises, disasters, other humanitarian emergencies, hazards, or natural and man-made/technological (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, high-yield explosives) incidents. The principal functions of the regional operations are to oversee the delivery of specific program resources to groups affected by disasters. Determines needed and available resources (e.g., technical expertise, equipment, and infrastructure) and capacities, as well as future sources, in order to support disaster recovery activities. The position works to develop and provide a flexible structure that enables disaster recovery managers to operate in a unified and collaborative manner. Requires knowledge of emergency management and related directives, policies, regulations, procedures, and methods; and the collaboration and fostering of relationships between Federal, State, local, tribal, territorial, nongovernmental organizations, the private sector, and their recovery mechanisms and authorities. This position also requires: the ability to plan a coordinated recovery effort to deliver program resources in support of disaster and/or crisis operations; to lead, direct and maintain highly effective operations under conditions of extreme pressure, unusual working hours during crisis/emergency conditions; skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships and meaningful communication interchanges; and demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in writing. Requires knowledge of regional operating programs, their interrelationships as well as a comprehensive knowledge of FEMA missions, functions, and programs in order to effectively plan, direct, and supervise division operations. Oversees subordinate supervisors in the delivery of Stafford Act program authorities: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, the Declaration Process, and related Recovery Functions. Interface routinely with Red Cross, SBA, HUD, USDA, etc.

What they like about Fema:

Organizations with strong, centralized leadership are particularly attractive to you. You require a work environment with leadership that aggressively seeks to expand and grow the business and does so in a visible and decisive manner. In general you prefer to work in an environment in which there is a strong link between leadership, its actions, and a strong set of company-wide values.

Tags

Training, Physical Security, Security, Transportation, Weapons, Budgetary, Budgeting, Cobra, Hazardous Waste, HYGIENE, Coach/Evaluator Instructor

Skills

Executive Leader, Certified Emergency Manager, Crisis Communications, Coach / Evaluator Instructor, Associate in Project Management Principles, Certified Toastmaster

These are some of the questions we asked our climbers about their experiences with Fema: