Employment Opportunities in Emergency Management


Boutte, LA, November 15, 2005 - New Orleans teacher Alison Silber was hired by FEMA just after her school was unable to open due to Hurricane Katrina's devastation. Alison is working in a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in south central Louisisana assisting other hurricane victims. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA FEMA is striving to become the employer of choice for high quality individuals looking for an environment that fosters innovation, rewards performance and creativity, and provides challenge on a routine basis. Individuals interested in becoming part of a well skilled, knowledgeable, high performance workforce that reflects the diversity of our nation should review the employment opportunities listed below.

You may browse positions available at FEMA by choosing any of the categories in the following list or by using the 'Search for Job Openings' function below:

- FEMA Regional Offices
- Florida Recovery Offices
- Hurricane Katrina Related
- Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center - VA
- National Emergency Training Center - MD
- National Processing Service Centers - MD, PR, TX, VA
- Washington, DC Metro Area
- Other

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Optional Application For Federal Employment - OF 612 (PDF 66 KB, Word 74 KB)

Additional Form for Police Officer Positions - Lautenberg Form (Word 32 KB)

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.