Clarification from the agency

This vacancy is open to Current permanent Federal Department of Labor (DOL), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management (OASAM), Office of Field Operations (OFO) employees only with competitive/noncompetitive eligibility; and CTAP eligibiles in the local commuting area.

As a Supervisory Emergency Management Specialist, you will be responsible for planning and guiding operations, overcoming challenges, and providing flexibility in the face of unforeseen obstacles and conditions. This position identifies methods to improve operations, programs, and services as well as manages, contributes to, and implements operating and strategic plans for the office and oversees ongoing monitoring of program goals. Executes duties or directs others to respond to changes in DOL management priorities, initiatives, and changes in staffing. Major duties for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide direction and operational guidance for cross-regional emergency management and field operations, ensuring alignment with agency priorities and mission requirements.
• Lead organizational improvement initiatives, including the development and implementation of policy, procedures, and guidance documents.
• Contribute and/or oversee staff development, including teams of emergency management professionals, by setting priorities, monitoring performance, and ensuring effective day-to-day and long-term operations.
• Manage development and implementation of field policies, ensuring compliance with requirements related to emergency management, security, and continuity planning.
• Lead continuity of operations and disaster recovery planning, overseeing testing, readiness activities, threat monitoring, and field implementation of continuity communication systems.
• Manage emergency management programs and continuity of operations activities by overseeing COOP planning, preparedness actions, threat monitoring, and disaster recovery processes to ensure operational readiness across regional field offices.
• Administer physical and personnel security programs by managing PIV credentialing, access control systems, facility security requirements, and coordination with FPS, GSA, OIG, and law enforcement to maintain a secure operating environment.
• Interpret and apply federal policies, Executive Orders, DHS/FEMA continuity standards, and DOL regulatory requirements to ensure operational compliance and consistent implementation across field operations.
• Develop and execute operational plans by establishing performance measures, milestones, and resource allocations to support effective program management and agency coordination.
• Conduct threat and vulnerability assessments and implement mitigation strategies by developing incident response procedures that protect personnel, property, and classified or sensitive information.
• Design and deliver training and technical guidance to employees, managers, and regional leadership on emergency management, security, continuity operations, and safety protocols to ensure consistent program execution.
• Provide technical guidance, administrative support, and specialized training to employees, agency officials, and field-based leadership on security, continuity, emergency preparedness, and safety requirements.
• Oversee security and access control programs, including PIV credentialing, facility access protocols, and coordination with stakeholders and law enforcement to ensure a secure environment for employees and visitors.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Candidate required to obtain the necessary security/investigation level.
• Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug tests.
• Requires a supervisory probationary period if the requirement has not been met.
• Subject to financial disclosure requirements.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. For this position, the next lowest grade is the GS-13. Qualifying specialized experience for this position includes the following:

• Experience managing emergency management and continuity programs, including developing, reviewing, or implementing COOP plans; conducting or overseeing continuity tests and updates; and coordinating preparedness, threat monitoring, or disaster recovery activities across multiple organizational units.
• Experience coordinating with agency leadership and external partners (e.g., federal, state, or local entities) to resolve operational, policy, or implementation challenges; integrate program activities; and represent an organization at meetings, conferences, or inter agency work groups.
• Experience evaluating and improving organizational processes, including assessing performance data, identifying gaps in communication or operations, applying change management practices, and implementing improvements that support mission goals.
• Experience providing technical guidance or training to field leadership, committees, or staff on emergency management, security, continuity operations, or safety procedures, and ensuring adherence to relevant policies, standards, or regulatory requirements.
• Experience administering or overseeing physical and personnel security programs, including PIV credentialing, facility access controls, incident response procedures, or coordination with security partners such as FPS, GSA, OIG, or law enforcement entities.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your evaluation will be based on how well you meet the qualifications outlined in this vacancy announcement, as demonstrated through your resume and supporting documentation.

You may preview application questions for this vacancy here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12914079

SME Resume Panel Review

Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will review your resume to assess your technical qualifications based on the competencies listed below. Applicants who meet the required qualifications will advance to the next stage of the hiring process.

For each below competency, SME(s) will provide a rating of 0-Not Applicable, 1-Awareness, 2-Basic, 3-Intermediate, 4-Advanced, or 5-Expert based on the content of your resume.

Evaluation Factors (Competencies) - All qualified applicants will be evaluated on the following key competencies:

• Customer Service
• Decision Making
• Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Technical Competence

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The information you provide may be verified by a review of your paid, unpaid, and volunteer, as it demonstrates the competencies or skills required for the position to be filled. Your evaluation may include an interview, reference checks, or other assessment conducted by HR specialists, subject matter experts, or panel members and may include other assessment tools (ex. interview, structured interview, written test, work sample, etc.).

INFORMATION FOR CTAP ELIGIBLE(S) ONLY: If you are eligible for special priority selection under CTAP, you must be well-qualified for the position to receive consideration. CTAP eligible(s) will be considered well-qualified if they attain at least a rating score of 85 in a numerical rating scheme. Be sure to review the eligibility questions to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP eligible and submit supporting documentation.

When Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management completes its hiring, the remaining list of qualified candidates may be shared with additional sub-agencies in the Department. You will have an opportunity to opt-in if you would like your name, application material, and assessment results shared to be considered for employment with additional sub-agencies at DOL. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you can continue to explore other job opportunity announcements.

The following documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the vacancy closing date.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements of time-in-grade (52 weeks at the next lower grade), time-after-competitive-appointment (90 days), and minimum qualifications (52 weeks equivalent to the next lower grade in federal service). These requirements must be met within 30 days of 04/06/2026 the announcement closing date.

The following documents are required from all applicants (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY):

• AGENCY EMPLOYEES: Please provide a copy of your last or most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which shows your appointment eligibility for the position for which you are applying. Your SF-50 must identify the highest grade you held on a permanent basis, Pay Plan/Pay Schedule, Series, Grade/Pay Band, and career status. Multiple SF-50 may be submitted to demonstrate your highest previous rate and eligibility.

*WARNING: An award SF-50 (ex. cash or time off award) may not indicate grade, step, and competitive status. For current DOL employees, an award SF-50 DOES NOT indicate grade and step.

• Resumes are required- provide a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one from your profile. To receive full consideration for relevant and specialized experience, please list the month, year, and number of work hours worked for experience listed on your resume. We also suggest that you preview the vacancy questions, and confirm that your resume supports your question responses.
• Most recent performance appraisal/evaluation signed and dated within 18 months is requested by the agency, but will not disqualify candidates if not submitted. If not submitted during the application process, one may/will be requested at the time of the interview if the opportunity is extended. *In most cases, CTAP applicants must submit this document - see the CTAP link below for more details.

The following documents are required (if applicable):

• Displaced Employee Placement Documents: Only required if requesting priority consideration under Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) Eligibility. Click/Review this CTAP link to confirm what must be submitted as proof that the requirement has been met.

Cover Letters are not mandatory and will not be used to verify experience but may be submitted.

Do not upload password-protected documents.

Applicants selected for employment who are not current DOL employees will be required to provide proof of citizenship, and the E-Verify system will be used to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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