Emergency Management Specialist with Security Clearance

Duties Assists in the development of plans and procedures for implementation and execution of the unit Full- Spectrum Readiness (FSR) program, Air Force Unit EM, and CBRN to ensure adequate disaster preparedness measures to minimize the effects of natural disasters and/or major accidents/incidents. Provides analysis and guidance to AF units as the alternate AF EM and CBRN subject matter expert. Assists in conducting initial/recurring training for functional areas of EM. Maintains Emergency Management response equipment, training resources, and supply inventories. Serves as a CBRN Response team member IAW DOD Directives, Army Guidance and the direction of the installation commander. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship Required. Males must be registered for Selective Service, see . If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program. Disclosure of Political Appointments. Must be able to obtain and hold a security clearance/SECRET Level required to access intelligence and threat briefs and readiness reporting systems. Air Force Certified Associate Emergency Manager (AFCAEM) certification is highly desirable. Completion of the National Planners course is highly desirable. Must successfully complete, or be able to complete within six (6) months of appointment to position, the Air Force Emergency Management Apprentice Course. May be required to be certified on and wear emergency protective equipment IAW DOD guidance. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. May be required to work outside normal duty hours. Must pass an initial pre-employment physical examination. Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, for the GS-0089, Emergency Management Series. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of a wide range of emergency response principles, practices, procedures and regulations applicable to health, safety, security directives, and environmental requirements on a military installation and the relationship of these responsibilities to local civil emergency management programs and knowledge of Federal Response Plan organization, lines of authority, and installation response roles and responsibilities. Note: Your resume must show supporting detail in describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D.in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your college transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of graduate level education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. Note: You must submit copies of your college transcripts. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of wide range of health, safety, security directives, and environmental requirements as outlined in applicable safety standards, regulations, and/or technical orders; National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF) plan organization, chain of command/lines of authority, and Air Force EM response roles and responsibilities; and natural disaster response procedures, training techniques, and use of specialized EM and CBRN equipment. 2. Knowledge of and ability to develop EM and CBRN training programs and conduct training and testing. 3. Knowledge of EM, CBRN, and hazardous materials to develop, coordinate, and execute response plans and operations. 4. Skill in analyzing situations and taking appropriate emergency actions. Ability to plan, organize, direct, conduct, operate, and evaluate emergency management and related programs; e.g., mobility/expeditionary engineering programs, CBRN response, hazardous material storage and classification methods, risk assessment, consequence management programs, exercise evaluation, and EOC operations. 5. Ability to make instant decisions and select a course of action under high stress conditions associated with emergencies. 6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to prepare and present briefings, coordinate planning efforts and manage program activities. 7. Knowledge of the Air Force Inspection System guiding principles and requirements to evaluate and document results of unit and installation exercises and practical drills related to EM, CBRN and unit-specific requirements. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech di