Clarification from the agency

Applications will be accepted only from current permanent FPAC Business Center employees with competitive status; and CTAP/RPL eligible candidates.

• Develops and maintains emergency management knowledge-management systems, including organizing, curating, and publishing continuity, preparedness, and incident-related information within the SharePoint environment.
• Ensures enterprise-wide access, proper version control, and consistent operational guidance within the SharePoint environment.
• Serves as a FPAC liaison on all USDA Office of Homeland Security and related initiatives such as the National Response Plan (NRP), National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP) and USDA pandemic planning.
• Provides comprehensive knowledge of emergency management programs.
• Clarifies problems and identifies appropriate and suitable problem-solving tools and techniques.
• Implements USDA and mission area guidance in accordance with directives.
• Provides oversight and guidance for FPAC Occupant Emergency Plans (OEP).
• Monitors readiness and preparedness of FPAC agencies and resources.
• Assists in the planning and designing exercise scenarios using Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) principles that meet program objectives and provide measurable outcomes.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. If selected, you may be sent instructions on obtaining fingerprints. Please note we are unable to reimburse for any fees incurred.
• Successful completion of a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period unless previous federal service is creditable. Refer to Next Steps for more information.
• Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state motor vehicle operator's license for the type of vehicle(s) operated to perform the duties of this position.
• During emergency situations the incumbent may be required to remain available 24 hours per day, seven days per week for multiple weeks.
• Incumbent is subject to work under emergency notification and contact procedures. Incumbent will be provided and must carry a government provided mobile communication device.
• You may be called in during non-duty work hours to take care of unexpected problems or an emergency situation and is required to report for duty when so requested by a supervisor. Work schedule may include irregular hours and mandatory overtime.
• Failure to report may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations (5 U.S.C. 7501-7533 and 5 CFR Part 752, as applicable).

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards.

Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. If education is required or being used to qualify, you must submit a copy of your transcripts.

Specialized Experience Requirement

For the GS-11 grade level: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: supporting emergency management training and exercise programs within an all-hazards environment; assisting in the preparation, delivery, and evaluation of emergency management training and exercises; assisting in maintaining training and exercise records, tracking participation, documenting outcomes, and supporting after-action reporting processes.

OR

Education at the GS-11 grade level: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience as listed above.

For the GS-12 grade level: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in Federal service or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: independently managing and executing emergency management training and exercise programs within an all-hazards framework; independently preparing, delivering, and evaluating emergency management training and exercises; independently researching, analyzing, and coordinating training and exercise requirements with internal agencies and interagency partners; experience participating in program and project planning initiatives, determining methodologies, developing approaches, and implementing solutions to enhance emergency preparedness, response, and continuity capabilities.

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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Time-in-Grade Requirement: If you are a current federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirements of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. You must meet this requirement by the closing date of this announcement.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated based on your qualifications for this position as evidenced by the experience, education, and training you described in your application package. A rating will not be used; all applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements, to include any selective placement factor(s), if applicable, will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration.

Note: If after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Providing inaccurate information on Federal documents could be grounds for non-selection or disciplinary action up to including removal from the Federal service.

Clicking the link below will present a preview of the application form. The application form link below will only provide a preview and does not initiate the application process. To initiate the online application process, click the "Apply" button to the right.

To view the application form, visit: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12944692

The following documents are required for your applicant package to be complete. Encrypted documents will not be accepted. Failure to submit required, legible documents may result in loss of consideration.

Resume that includes: Personal Information: name, address, contact information; Education; Work Experience related to this position as described in the major duties including work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment; title, series, grade (if applicable); other qualifications. Resume cannot exceed 2 pages.

If education is required or being used to qualify, you must submit a copy of your college transcripts. An unofficial copy is sufficient with the application if it includes your name and the necessary course information; however, if you are selected, official transcripts will be required prior to entering on duty. Education must have been successfully obtained from an accredited school, college or university. If any education was completed at a foreign institute, you must submit with your application evidence that the institute was appropriately accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as equivalent to U.S. education standards. There are private organizations that specialize in this evaluation and a fee is normally associated with this service. For a list of private organizations that evaluate education, visit the NACES website. All transcripts must be in English or include an English translation.

Current Federal employees:

• Most recent non-award Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) showing you are/were in the competitive service, highest grade held (or promotion potential) on a permanent basis, position title, series and grade AND
• Most recent performance appraisal (dated within 18 months) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable. A performance plan is not an acceptable substitute.

Surplus or displaced employees eligible for CTAP/RPL priority must provide: proof of eligibility (RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for declining a transfer of function or directed reassignment to another commuting area, notice of disability annuity termination), SF-50 documenting separation (as applicable), current performance appraisal with rating of at least "Fully Successful" or equivalent, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with your application per 5 CFR 330.

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