The District of Columbia Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA) is committed to leading homeland security and emergency management efforts to ensure the District is prepared to prevent, protect against, respond to, mitigate, and recover from all threats and hazards. A key element of HSEMA is the District of Columbia (DC) Fusion Center, which includes the Strategic Intelligence Bureau (SIB) and the Situational Awareness Bureau (SAB).
This position serves as an Supervisory Information Technology (IT) Specialist, responsible for performing a wide range ofIT work that involves data management, customer support, and systems analysis which entails planning and delivering customer support services, including installation, configuration, troubleshooting, customer assistance, and user training; analytical processes to the planning, designing and implementation of new and improved information systems to meet the business requirements of the agency; and planning, developing, implementing and administering systems for the acquisition, storage, and retrieval of data.
Duties and Responsibilities
The incumbent serves as the IT Bureau Chief, advising and working alongside agency leadership on IT investment priorities, emerging technologies, and enterprise architecture decisions. This includes defining the long-term technology roadmap, evaluating the feasibility and return on investment of proposed systems development projects, and aligning IT capabilities with evolving agency mission requirements. The incumbent directs planning and execution of major systems implementations, platform migrations, and infrastructure modernization initiatives, recommending actions based on time, cost, quality, and mission impact.
The incumbent oversees day-to-day management of the agency's IT environment, including the 24/7/365 fusion center, desktop computing infrastructure, network systems, and telecommunications equipment. The incumbent supervises IT staff, outlines objectives and work assignments, and reviews completed work for technical quality, timeliness, and adherence to requirements. Working across organizational boundaries, the incumbent partners with program offices, DC government agencies, including the Office of the Chief Technology Officer, and regional and federal partners to gather requirements, resolve complex system issues, and ensure continuity of critical business functions. The incumbent is subject to work call-back to support critical emergencies.
Qualifications and Education
This position requires one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Specialized experience is directly related to the position and has equipped the individual with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform its duties.
A minimum of five (5) years’ experience working in the related field is desired, including emergency management, information technology, and security organizational management in the private sector. A bachelor’s degree in emergency management or a related field is desired.
Licensures, Certifications and other requirements
Enhanced consideration will be given for one or more of the following: Certified Project Manager or Certified Program Manager; FEMA Approved Intelligence Analyst Training Courses; Fusion Center Liaison Certification; IAEM Certified Emergency Manager or state-level emergency management certification.
Work Conditions and Environment
Incumbent will generally work in office settings with local travel. The incumbent may be required to work in an environment with limited access to personal electronic devices and limited natural lighting or austere conditions during emergencies and disasters.
Other Significant Facts
Tour of Duty: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (however, hours can vary based on the mission)
Pay Plan, Series, and Grade: MS-2210-14
Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is NOT a part of the Collective Bargaining Unit.
Promotion Potential: No Known Promotion Potential
Duration of Appointment: This is a Management Supervisory Service (MSS) Appointment. All positions and appointments in the MSS are "at-will" and serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and may be terminated anytime with or without cause.
Position Designation: This position has been designated as security sensitive; therefore, the incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel Regulations, Suitability, and as such, incumbents of this position shall be subject to criminal background checks, background investigations, and mandatory drug and alcohol testing, as applicable. The incumbent is designated as an essential employee and must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings, to support the District’s overall preparedness. In the event of an emergency, the incumbent may be called into work. The incumbent will fulfill all training and activation requirements as part of the Incident Management Team.
Residency Notice: If the position you are applying for is in the Career, Management Supervisory, or Educational Service at an annual salary of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) or more, you must establish residency in the District of Columbia within one hundred eighty (180) days of the effective date of the appointment and continue to maintain residency within the District of Columbia throughout the duration of the appointment. (Contact agency HR if you have questions)
EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate or retaliate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, family responsibilities, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, homeless status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, participation in a legally protected activity, parental status, matriculation, personal appearance, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, military service, or other non-merit factor.
