This job is open to
Federal employees - Excepted service
Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.
National Guard and reserves
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
Clarification from the agency
This position is open to current military members of the Active-Duty Air Force, Air Force Reserves and Air National Guard (to include the Wisconsin Air National Guard) that are eligible to enlist in the Wisconsin Air National Guard.
Duties
As a EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST - Title 32, GS-0089-9, you will execute the Emergency Management (EM), Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN), and Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) emergency response, logistics, and training programs. The position develops, manages, and executes the EM programs, ensuring all military, civilian and contract personnel are trained and equipped to support home station and worldwide contingency operations.
MAJOR DUTIES:
1. Assists in the development and coordination of plans and procedures for implementation and execution of the RED HORSE Emergency Management Plan (IEMP 10-2).
2. Assists in conducting initial/recurring training for functional areas of EM.
3. Maintains Emergency Management response equipment, training resources, and supply inventories.
4. Collaborates with on and off-base units and agencies, on EM programs, policies, and procedures.
5. Serves as a CBRN Response team member.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:
Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
Military Grades: E-4 through E-6
Conditions of Employment:
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
- Must have successfully completed or be able to complete within six (6) months of appointment to position, the Air Force Emergency Management Course.
- Must possess or obtain (and maintain), within six (6) months of appointment to position, hazardous materials level training certifications through International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or Pro Board Fire Service Professional Qualifications System Awareness, Operations, and Technician to perform containment, control, detection, and identification. Proficiency in these requirements is essential to maintaining this position.
- May be required to be certified on and wear emergency protective equipment IAW DOW guidance.
- May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours.
Qualifications
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience that prepares the applicant to perform the duties of the position.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To qualify for the GS-0089-09 level, you must have at least 24 months of experience, education, or training involving the development, management and execution of Emergency Management programs, ensuring all military, civilian and contract personnel are trained and equipped to support home station and worldwide contingency operations. Experience with programs and work which include areas such as preparedness and response, training and exercises, activation and mobilization of resources, ongoing emergency and command operations, response and recovery operations, continuity planning and operations, uninterrupted execution of mission-essential functions, communications, logistics, hazard risk assessment, hazard effects, hazard classification, and collaborating with stakeholders and partners (e.g., Federal, State, Local, Territories, Tribes, international entities, foreign governments, community groups, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector). Experience with occupant emergency planning, crisis management, continuity of operations and government, mission assurance, and resiliency activities.
Additional information
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
BENEFITS AVAILABLE:
- Paid Time Off (Annual and Sick Leave)
- Paid Training Opportunities
- Paid Time Off for Military Duties
- Flexible Work Scheduling
- Fitness/Work Out Time (3hrs/week)
- 11 Paid Federal Holidays Off
- Promotion and Advancement Opportunities
- Work/Life Balance
- Federal Pension after 5 Years
- TSP Savings Plan (similar to 401K)
- Meaningful Work that directly affects the Wisconsin National Guard
- Challenging and Rewarding Career
- Professional Development and Mentorship Opportunities
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
Your resume showing places of employment, titles of positions held (include series and grade, if federal employment), dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.