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Reservists (On-Call)

FEMA consistently seeks talented and hard-working people who are eager to assist disaster survivors and first responders on an on-call basis as Reservist employees. They are the main FEMA workforce during an emergency or disaster.

Reservists travel, receive training, build professional networks and support those in need. When you become a reservist, you should know:

The work is available intermittently

Applicants must commit to working on an on-call basis

Be available to travel within 24-48 hours

Be deployed for 30 or more days

Our cadres are teams organized by skill and experience. Learn about the 23 cadres that represent the work we do at FEMA.

How to Apply

Reservists are also hired to a position within a Cadre based on their skills and experience. Cadres are groups of personnel organized by operational function. If interested, please review the cadre options and see where your skills and interests align.

Applying for a Reservist Position is easy. You can apply to be a Reservist - usajobs.gov