Emergency Management Specialist

DutiesYou will assess emergency program strategies (e.g., objectives, deadlines, goals) to determine resources needed.You will advise management and staff on emergency management policies and procedures to verify compliance with federal or Department of Defense (DOD) regulations.You will brief management on findings, recommendations, or issues associated with emergency management training, exercises, and events.You will analyze methods and techniques to improve emergency response capabilities.You will create emergency management guidelines to establish new procedures, support organizational mission changes, and complete related studies.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentMust be a US Citizen.Must be determined suitable for federal employment.Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.govGenerally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level.
This requirement is called time-in-grade.
Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.This is an overseas position.
You will be subject to and must be able to satisfy the overseas requirements of the 26Jul12 DODI 1400.25 V1230: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025v1230.pdfThis position may require travel to places within and outside the contiguous United States which could include remote or isolated sites.
You may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.If eligible for permanent change of station, the appointee will be required to sign a transportation agreement to establish a Government time in service requirement of 12 months.Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport.May be required to obtain a VISA dependent on the overseas country's laws/regulations.You will be required to sign the Statement of Understanding for Overseas Employment acknowledging receipt and understanding of the statement of living and working conditions for this location.Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.This position is considered Key/Non-Combat Essential.
You will be required to provide immediate and continuing support of the expeditionary requirements in other than combat or combat support situations.This is a Mission Essential position.
You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.You may be directed to deploy on short notice in advance of or in response to major incidents within the Region to augment Regional ERG operations or installation-level EOC staffs.You may he required to receive an annual or pandemic influenza vaccine.When augmenting Regional ERG operations or installation-level EOC stafs may require physical demands at incident scenes to help coordinate response in support of the Incident Commander, and serve as the eyes and ears of the EOC OIC on scene.
Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Participate in emergency management and disaster control planning, training, and operations to maintain compliance with regulations; 2) Develop and recommend integration Emergency Management Services (EMS) capabilities within structure fire and emergency criteria for installations and regions; 3) Advise senior leadership on emergency management procedures that comply with standards and maintain an acceptable level of risk to mission operations; and 4) Monitor program readiness (e.g., hazard assessments, checklists) to ensure emergency management efforts yield improved readiness results.
NOTE: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for this position.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
EducationN/A ADDITIONAL INFORMAITON CONTINUED:Physical Demands: The work is sedentary and will perform in an office or conference room while seated at a desk or table.
You may be required to lift and carry books, files, documents, records, and working papers.
A moderate amount of walking and standing is required in getting to and from meeting/conference sites away from the worksite.Work Environment: Most work is performed in a properly heated and ventilated, air conditioned and well-lighted office setting.
Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
Assignments require occasional visits to industrial areas which involve minimal risk of exposure to various hazards such as toxic material high noise levels explosives, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, high intensity optical and infrared sources, laser light sources and dust/fumes.
Protective equipment and clothing are sometimes necessary.
Observance of special safety precautions is required.
Additional informationThis position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
If you are unable to apply online and request information about the Alternate Application process, please contact the Department of Navy's Employment Information Center.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants.
Policy information may be found at: Tour of duty will be 36 months.
Pay Retention will be extended to eligible Department of Defense employee who applies through a formal recruitment program and is selected for a position at an overseas location.
To learn more about the living and working conditions at this military installation and additional Foreign Overseas information, go to: Priority consideration will be given to military spouse preference and family member preference eligible residing in the commute area of the duty location for this position.
Commute area is defined as the geographic area surrounding the duty location in which people can reasonably be expected to travel back and forth daily.
Military Spouses and Family Members may apply 30 days before their anticipated arrival date.
However, they will not receive preference until arrival at the foreign location.
Additional documentation may be required prior to granting preference.
Military spouses and family members who are appointed may not extend longer than 2 months following the transfer of the sponsor from the commuting area of the foreign duty station; 2 months beyond the separation of the appointee's sponsor; or any time beyond the time employee ceases to be a family member.
PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ).
To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher.
ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location.
Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate.
For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: HelpA career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
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Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered.
Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position.
Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.
When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement.
You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies:ACCOUNTABILITYAttention to DetailCustomer ServiceEMERGENCY MANAGEMENTFlexibilityIntegrity/HonestyInterpersonal SkillsLearningORAL COMMUNICATIONPROBLEM SOLVINGReading ComprehensionSelf-ManagementStress ToleranceTeamworkWRITTEN COMMUNICATION The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies.
You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered.
You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment.
You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process.
If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified.
Please follow all instructions carefully.
Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.