Emergency Management Specialist

Clarification from the agency

United States Citizens

As an Emergency Management Specialist, you will:

1. Serve as a principal advisor to the Unit Chief, Administrative Services and Quality Management on all aspects of emergency management functions and serve as an expert technical advisor/consultant in the development of an emergency management program framework for a small federal agency.
2. Serve as an Emergency Management Specialist responsible for managing emergency activities including initiatives to develop, implement and maintain the programs crucial for protecting the safety and welfare of the PSA community.
3. Provide guidance on emergency management activities adaptive to small agency resource limitations to ensure continued compliance with U.S. Government policy standards and requirements on all issues related to emergency management.
4. Serve as a PSA representative to agency-wide emergency coordination program.
5. Recommend policies for facilities management, emergency planning, preparedness and response, and continuity of operations.
6. Recommend changes to PSA's continuity of operations document in accordance with changes in agency practices and directives, or Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) guidelines.
7. Recommend updates to the Occupant Emergency Plan.
8. Recommend and develop methodologies to analyze organizational impact of potential threats and design processes to perform risk analysis.
9. Develop and maintain critical programs crucial for protecting the safety and welfare of the PSA community and continuing the essential functions of the PSA during exigent conditions.
10. Serve as planner, participant and observer for readiness exercises sponsored by PSA as
    well as develop and present training to diverse audiences in PSA emergency management programs.

Conditions of employment

Bargaining Unit Status and chapter: Not Covered, AFGE Local 1456

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies

This is not a law enforcement position

Conditions of Employment

1. Must be a U.S. Citizen.
2. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
3. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation.
4. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period, if not already completed.
5. All applicants are subject to a comprehensive criminal background investigation and required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
6. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.
7. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must meet the specialized experience requirement below.

To qualify at the GS-13 level, you must possess one year of specialized experience guiding emergency planning, preparedness and response, and continuity of operations programs for an Agency. This includes recommending systems and procedures, resolving critical problems that arise, developing new approaches to be followed by others, and ensuring the Agency's emergency response is managed in accordance with applicable regulations and policies.

NOTE: Your resume must clearly show the specialized experience related to this position. Failure to demonstrate how you possess the experience requirements will result in an "Ineligible" rating.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your rating will be based on your responses to the job specific information provided in your resume. Your resume must clearly show how you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below. Failure to demonstrate how you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities will result in a rating of "Qualified" by the rating panel.

1. Knowledge of emergency management principles and requirements.

2. Skill in developing and implementing effective emergency systems and procedures.

3. Ability to provide strategic guidance and expert recommendations to senior leadership on emergency management priorities, emerging risks, and operational improvement.

Once the application process is completed, your application will be reviewed to ensure you meet the job requirements. You will be evaluated on the extent and quality of your experience, education and training. If you meet the basic qualification requirements, your resume will be forwarded to a panel for rating. Category Rating will be used to evaluate applicants using the following categories to further determine which applicants will be referred to the selecting official for final consideration.

Best Qualified: Applicants possessing a background that demonstrates a superior level on all evaluation criteria.

Well Qualified: Applicants possessing a background that demonstrates a satisfactory level on evaluation criteria.

Qualified: Applicants possessing the specialized experience described above.

Application of Veterans' Preference: Category rating and selection procedures place those with veterans' preference above non-veterans within each category. Veterans who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements, and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10% are listed in the highest quality category (Best Qualified), except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-9 grade level or higher.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume listing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, duties performed and salary information. Only resumes up to a total of 2 pages will be accepted. Applicants with resumes exceeding 2 pages will be removed from consideration. Resumes must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility, minimum qualifications and other position requirements listed in the job announcement.

2. Other supporting documents:

• DD-214 (member 4 copy) showing honorable discharge, SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty for consideration under Veteran hiring authorities.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program Documentation, must include the following:
  • SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action, position, grade level, and duty location; and
  • Most recent performance appraisal; and
  • Certification of Expected Separation or Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice or Notice of Proposed Removal may also be submitted.

ICTAP Applicants: To be considered under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP), applicants must submit all required documentation at the time of application and must be determined to be well-qualified for the position. Required documentation includes:

1. Proof of ICTAP eligibility (displacement) which must include one of the following:
   1. an SF-50 documenting a Reduction in Force (RIF) action, certification of expected separation, Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice, ora notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function outside the local commuting area; and
2. An SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) documenting your current or most recent position, grade level and duty location; and
3. Your most recent performance appraisal, reflecting a rating of at least Fully Successful (or equivalent).

Only applicants who meet both ICTAP eligibility requirements and the well-qualified standard will be considered for selection priority. Failure to submit all required documents may result in a determination that you are not eligible for ICTAP consideration.

Only send documentation as requested/required by this announcement and that directly supports your qualifications for this position.

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