The interview process is generally chaotic and poorly planned from my experience on both sides. I'm not sure a negative experience is the right term, but people often get frustrated. If you are going to work for the agency, you'll need to be flexible and able to deal with that (they like to call it "FEMA flexible" which is just code for a bunch of people failing to do their jobs and expecting you to smile about it). However, the questions will almost always be scenario related (e.g. "name a time you did x, y or z") and fairly straightforward. Each department handles interviews differently and some will require you to interview with a few people in a single day, hire you without an interview, or have a single interview. Be prepared to give specific examples and present a confident demeanor. As an HR professional with the agency, I can safely attest that being professional and kind are going to give you a leg up on the competition. A thing to keep in mind, hiring under the Stafford Act is different from Title V and much less regulated. If you are applying for one of these jobs (such as an IC pay scale position), this may mean a less qualified candidate gets the job or preferential treatment. Try not to get discouraged if you don't get the job and just keep at it= APPLY APPLY APPLY.
