Emergency Programs Assistant (26-EM)

District Of Columbia Water And Sewer Authority

Job Location:

Washington, AR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties locations and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. This job description is not a contract between the employee and the Authority. The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager.

General

Job Title:	Emergency Programs Assistant	Job Code:	PP0089
Supervises Directly:	No
New or Revised:	Revised	Regular or At-Will:	At-Will
Date Last Revised:	1/20/2026	Exempt or Non-Exempt:	Non-Exempt
Compensation Approval Signature:		Union/ Non-Union:	Non-Union
Department Name and Division:	OEM-Central Administration Administration	Salary Schedule:	Non-Union Salary Range
Cost Center Code:	201000	Grade:	NU14
Essential Position:	Yes	Reports To:	Director Emergency Management
EEO Code:	Paraprofessionals	Work Format	Hybrid

Who We Are & What We Do:

At DC Water we provide more than 700000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water wastewater and stormwater Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince Georges counties in Maryland and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in aspire to be known for superior service ingenuity and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision we commit to our shared mission every dayexceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe environmentally friendly and efficient manner.

Role Description:

The Emergency Programs Assistant is responsible for the implementation and coordination of DC Waters Emergency Alert System andOffice of Emergency Management procurement logistics and budget as support assisting in updating the DC Water Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) DC Water Emergency Management Plan (EMP) Liaises with the Office of Training and developmentcoordinating DC Waters Incident Command System training and exercise program.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Operates and sustains the DC Water Emergency Alert System (DC Water Alerts) including coordinating with IT and communications sending alerts creating reports data entry employee and contractor sign up and supporting user questions and requests.
Develops and maintains inventory management storage and documentation associated with emergency preparedness supplies.
Ensures emergency management vehicles are scheduled to be maintained properly supplied evaluated and tested regularly and manages the deployment of vehicles at the direction of the Director or designee.
Supports the Director or designee in maintaining updating and analyzing data associated with continual improvement planning documentation and training and exercise activities.
Supports the Director or designee as a liaison with other utilities regional jurisdictions and the Council of Governments to coordinate Mutual Assistance efforts during emergency situations.
Supports the Director or designee with document maintenance (plans policies procedures) and preparedness trainings and exercises.
Assists in schedules and logistics of emergency management trainings and exercises planning activations and after-action meetings.
During activations of DC Water Incident Management Team serves as a unit leader within the Planning Section. This includes supporting the development of the Incident Action Plan and Incident Briefing Documents for emergency and planned events.
Keeps up to date with internal and external emergency management issues and provides information and updates as required.
Performs other related duties and projects as assigned at the discretion of the immediate supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities:N/A

Key Working Relationships:Supports the Emergency Management Department and interacts with co-workers throughout the entire Authority.

Skills & Qualifications:

The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are provided.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Required Experience:

Three (3) years of progressive administrative services experience inclusive of one (1) year of disaster and emergency planning experience preferable in a utility or organization utilizing the Incident Command System

Minimum Education Requirements:

Associates Degree in Administration Emergency Management Homeland Security or related field from an accredited college or university or the equivalent combination of education and experience consisting of a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate and five (5) years of progressive administrative services experience inclusive of one (1) year of disaster and emergency planning experience preferable in a utility or organization utilizing the Incident Command System

Required Skills:

Knowledge of the Incident Command System (ICS) or similar crisis management system

Skill in performing data collection and report presentations.

Ability to analyze information under emergency operating conditions and directing the course of action to be taken.

Ability to demonstrate and apply emergency and/or disaster planning principles and practices.

Ability to demonstrate proficiency in assisting in the management and coordination of disaster recovery operations.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Must possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Ability to interact with employees and with all levels of management.

Ability to perform well in a team environment.

Ability to multi-task and manage several projects or activities at one time.

Utilizes personal computers and maintains a working knowledge of applicable software programs (e.g. Microsoft products) etc.).

Ability to work extended hours during a 24/7 emergency event.

Required Licenses & Certifications:

N/A

Required Languages:

English

Physical Requirements:

General office work may involve exposure to severe conditions (weather dust heavy pollen potentially toxic vegetation insects hostile domestic pets etc.)

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

N/A

Preferred Education Requirements:

N/A

Preferred Skills:

N/A

*The work environment characteristics described in the physical requirements section of the required skills & qualifications table are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.

Your Experience at DC Water:

At DC Water our people make us an industry leader. Join a group of thinkers innovators and problem solvers focused on protecting lifes most precious resource in the nations capital.

Take pride in your work.We provide an essential service and do work that matters. A career at DC Water is an exciting opportunity to help improve the environment and make a lasting difference for the community.

Connect to a strong culture.Everything we do is grounded in our shared valuesaccountability trust teamwork customer focus safety and wellbeing.

Be your true self.We are an inclusive organization that embraces diversity and we recognize and celebrate employees individuality and unique contributions.

Build your skills and career path.We are committed to developing a future-ready workforce by helping our employees develop skills for the jobs of tomorrow.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to

perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please

Required Experience:

Junior IC

DescriptionThe intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties locations and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-r...

Description

General

Job Title:	Emergency Programs Assistant	Job Code:	PP0089
Supervises Directly:	No
New or Revised:	Revised	Regular or At-Will:	At-Will
Date Last Revised:	1/20/2026	Exempt or Non-Exempt:	Non-Exempt
Compensation Approval Signature:		Union/ Non-Union:	Non-Union
Department Name and Division:	OEM-Central Administration Administration	Salary Schedule:	Non-Union Salary Range
Cost Center Code:	201000	Grade:	NU14
Essential Position:	Yes	Reports To:	Director Emergency Management
EEO Code:	Paraprofessionals	Work Format	Hybrid

Who We Are & What We Do:

Role Description:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Operates and sustains the DC Water Emergency Alert System (DC Water Alerts) including coordinating with IT and communications sending alerts creating reports data entry employee and contractor sign up and supporting user questions and requests.
Develops and maintains inventory management storage and documentation associated with emergency preparedness supplies.
Ensures emergency management vehicles are scheduled to be maintained properly supplied evaluated and tested regularly and manages the deployment of vehicles at the direction of the Director or designee.
Supports the Director or designee in maintaining updating and analyzing data associated with continual improvement planning documentation and training and exercise activities.
Supports the Director or designee as a liaison with other utilities regional jurisdictions and the Council of Governments to coordinate Mutual Assistance efforts during emergency situations.
Supports the Director or designee with document maintenance (plans policies procedures) and preparedness trainings and exercises.
Assists in schedules and logistics of emergency management trainings and exercises planning activations and after-action meetings.
During activations of DC Water Incident Management Team serves as a unit leader within the Planning Section. This includes supporting the development of the Incident Action Plan and Incident Briefing Documents for emergency and planned events.
Keeps up to date with internal and external emergency management issues and provides information and updates as required.
Performs other related duties and projects as assigned at the discretion of the immediate supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities:N/A

Key Working Relationships:Supports the Emergency Management Department and interacts with co-workers throughout the entire Authority.

Skills & Qualifications:

Required Skills & Qualifications

Required Experience:

Minimum Education Requirements:

Required Skills:

Knowledge of the Incident Command System (ICS) or similar crisis management system

Skill in performing data collection and report presentations.

Ability to analyze information under emergency operating conditions and directing the course of action to be taken.

Ability to demonstrate and apply emergency and/or disaster planning principles and practices.

Ability to demonstrate proficiency in assisting in the management and coordination of disaster recovery operations.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Must possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Ability to interact with employees and with all levels of management.

Ability to perform well in a team environment.

Ability to multi-task and manage several projects or activities at one time.

Utilizes personal computers and maintains a working knowledge of applicable software programs (e.g. Microsoft products) etc.).

Ability to work extended hours during a 24/7 emergency event.

Required Licenses & Certifications:

N/A

Required Languages:

English

Physical Requirements:

General office work may involve exposure to severe conditions (weather dust heavy pollen potentially toxic vegetation insects hostile domestic pets etc.)

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

N/A

Preferred Education Requirements:

N/A

Preferred Skills:

N/A

Your Experience at DC Water:

At DC Water our people make us an industry leader. Join a group of thinkers innovators and problem solvers focused on protecting lifes most precious resource in the nations capital.

Connect to a strong culture.Everything we do is grounded in our shared valuesaccountability trust teamwork customer focus safety and wellbeing.

Be your true self.We are an inclusive organization that embraces diversity and we recognize and celebrate employees individuality and unique contributions.

Build your skills and career path.We are committed to developing a future-ready workforce by helping our employees develop skills for the jobs of tomorrow.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to

perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please

Required Experience:

Junior IC