Emergency Management Specialist with Security Clearance

Duties Provide support in development of Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Plan to identify the natural and human caused hazards that potentially impact the District. Provide support in development of Hazard Mitigation Plan involving Emergency Management program stakeholders and establish strategies, goals, objectives and actions to reduce risk. Provide support in development of District All Hazards Plan that covers response procedures, roles, facilities, water supplies, FEMA interface, public affairs policies and toxic spill contingency plans. Develops and evaluates the emergency exercise program exercises for continuity, consistency, and work ability. Serves as instructor for personnel assigned to Emergency Operations Center in duties and procedures during natural disaster operations. Budget preparation of yearly natural disaster program budget of approximately $750,000. Schedules work for upcoming fiscal year and provides oversight for projects. Participates in initiating action to alert key personnel of disasters necessitating action such as travel, reports, and provide recommendations for further action. Examines damaged facilities such as flood control embankments, pumping stations, bridges, roads, water supply and sewage treatment facilities. Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Incumbent will be required to serve on 24-hour call, and remain readily accessible during emergency conditions. Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid State motor vehicle operator's license prior to the appointment. Must be able to drive a SUV. Knowledge of and experience with computer equipment, techniques, and various software and systems applicable to performing position functions and the ability to develop new methods or programs. (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and ENGLink) Incumbent must be able to perform all physical requirements of this position. Work is sedentary except during regular and recurring field visits where there is considerable walking, bending, climbing and stooping. Incumbent may be required to perform up to 20 percent temporary duty travel (TDY). Response to disasters or emergencies will be within 6 hours of notification and be prepared to stay for a minimum of 30 days at a time. Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees, Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce, Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan, Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act, Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473, Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible, Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible, Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement, Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible, and Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document . Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting with the development of plans or projects designed to improve the efficiency or productivity of an organizations' emergency management program; monitoring or assisting in developing a budget or segments of a budget; administering emergency-related activities or assisting in performing emergency-related activities during periods of high stress and crisis situations; design and construction of temporary housing sites in support of FEMA mission assignments; and utilizing software packages that include electronic mail, calendars, word processing, presentation documents, spreadsheets, and financial systems. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Concepts, Policies, and Principles of Budget
Critical Incident Response
Program Management
Written Communication Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11). Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Career Program (CP) 12 - Safety and Occupational Health Management position You may claim military spouse preference (MSP). If a MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application . Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit . Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit for more information. Relocation Incentive MAY BE authorized to highly qualified candidate. Benefits Help 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 window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits 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, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. 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. You may claim Military Spouse preference. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) applicants will receive preference consideration and will be placed (if selected) at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined best qualified, up to and including the full performance level. You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference. DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicants will receive preference consideration at the full-performance grade level only. Only MSP/PPP applicants currently occupying a formal training program position are entitled to exercise their priority status. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility . click apply for full job details