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As of Jun 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for fema reservist in the United States is $33.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.63 and $42.55 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Fema Reservist position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a FEMA Reservist, you need a background in emergency management, crisis response, and basic knowledge of federal disaster relief protocols, often supported by relevant experience or training. Familiarity with FEMA's emergency management systems, incident reporting tools, and compliance certifications like ICS (Incident Command System) and NIMS (National Incident Management System) is highly valuable. Strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, and the ability to remain calm under pressure distinguish outstanding candidates. These skills and qualifications enable reservists to effectively assist communities during disasters, work efficiently with diverse teams, and navigate dynamic, high-stress environments.

What is a typical deployment like for a FEMA Reservist, and how long do assignments usually last?

A FEMA Reservist is typically deployed to disaster-affected locations on short notice and may work in challenging conditions to support recovery or relief efforts. Assignments can vary in length, but most deployments last from a few weeks to several months, depending on the scale of the disaster and operational needs. Work schedules can be demanding, often including extended hours and weekends. Reservists collaborate with other FEMA staff, local agencies, and community members, playing a vital role in assisting survivors and rebuilding affected areas. This dynamic, mission-driven environment provides valuable experience and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

What is a FEMA Reservist job?

A FEMA Reservist is a temporary, on-call employee who supports disaster response and recovery efforts. Reservists work intermittently and are deployed to disaster-affected areas as needed. They assist with a variety of tasks, such as conducting damage assessments, coordinating logistics, and providing assistance to survivors. While not full-time employees, Reservists play a crucial role in FEMA's mission to help communities recover from emergencies.

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Plumber Leader

Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation | FEMA.gov

Round Hill, VA • On-site

$38.21/hr

Other

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

In this position you will work as a member of the Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center (MWEOC), Facilities Management Division, Maintenance Branch. The ideal candidate for this position has experience leading others in commercial and/or industrial plumbing work.
Come join us in a rewarding career where you can help make our nation safer, stronger, and more prepared! Visit www.careers.fema.gov for more information.Qualifications:The qualification requirements listed below must be met within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standard. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
Working Conditions: The work is done inside and outside, and is usually dirty, dusty, and greasy. The plumbers are sometimes required to make repairs and installations outside in bad weather or in areas where bad smelling fumes are present. There is frequent exposure to the possibility of uncomfortable heat conditions. The pipefitters are frequently exposed to the possibility of strains, cuts, scrapes, bruises, burns, and infections. They are occasionally exposed to the possibility of broken bones.
Physical Effort: The pipefitters make repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms, and where the systems and equipment worked on are in hard-to-reach places. This requires the pipefitters to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. The pipefitters frequently handle, lift, carry, and set up parts and equipment that weigh up to 23 kilograms (50 pounds). Occasionally, the pipefitters may lift and carry items that weigh over 23 kilograms (50 pounds). Pre-employment physical is required.

Please read the following important information to ensure we have everything we need to consider your application:

  • Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
  • Limit your resume to no more than two pages. The USAJOBS database will not allow an applicant to submit an application that includes a resume over two pages.
  • Your resume serves as the basis for experience related qualification determinations, and you must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable), as it relates to this job opportunity. Please use your own words, be clear, and specific when describing your work history. We cannot make assumptions regarding your experience.

Are you qualifying based on your work experience?

  • Qualifications are based on your ability to demonstrate in your resume that you possess one year of the specialized experience for this announcement at a comparable scope and responsibility. To ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the USAJOBS online Resume Builder. If you choose to use your own resume, it must contain the following information organized by experience/position: (1) job title, (2) name of employer, (3) start and end dates of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY), (4) detailed description of duties performed, accomplishments, and related skills, and (5) hours worked per week (part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience). Federal experience/positions must also include the occupational series, grade level, and dates in which you held each grade level.
  • Are you a current or former FEMA Reservist/Disaster Assistance Employee (DAE)? To accurately credit your experience from intermittent positions and Reservist Deployments, you must list the dates (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) of deployments that are relevant to your qualifying experience, along with the job title and specific duties you were responsible for during each deployment.
  • Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information. Failure to provide the above information in your resume may result in your application being found "not qualified."
  • Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and provides valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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No Educational Substitution: There is no educational substitution for this position, and you must meet the qualifications listed in the "requirements" section of this announcement.

Employment Type: OTHER

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