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Organizational Location: These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations, Office of Intelligence in Washington, District of Columbia.

These are non-bargaining unit positions.

Duties

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As an Emergency Management Specialist, at the full performance level, you will perform the following duties:

• Develop and implement emergency management standards, regulations, practices, training, and procedures to minimize or eliminate all-hazards and threats.
• Understand the Reconstitution and Devolution plans, policies, and procedures.
• Manage components of emergency management program(s) and activities during a response, including Emergency Operation Center activation and operations.
• Comply with and following emergency management directives, regulations, policies, standards, and guidance (e.g., Presidential Policy Directive -8, Homeland Security Presidential Directive - 20, Federal Continuity Directive 1&2, National Incident
  Management System, National Response Framework, National Disaster Recovery Framework, National Security Communications Directive 3-10).

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• You must successfully pass a drug screen.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must certify registration with Selective Service.
• Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required
• Requirements by Closing Date: Unless otherwise noted, you must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• Time in Grade: Current Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the Federal service. Time in grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Probationary Period: This is a full-time permanent position (Career/Career-Conditional appointment). Upon appointment to this position, you may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Required to deploy during emergencies.
• Required to work 12-hour shifts when deployed, during the activation of the Crisis Action Team or Emergency Relocation Group, or when required during an emergency as determined by management.
• Travel will be required up to 25% of the time.
• Irregular hours and shift work may be required for emergencies.
• Must obtain or possess a Top Secret security clearance with an SCI endorsement.

Qualifications

Please limit your resume to 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess the following:

Experience: One (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as:

• Organizing the needed and available resources (e.g., technical expertise, equipment, infrastructure) and capacities, as well as future resources, to support emergency activities;
• Providing technical advice on preparedness and response activities to eliminate, or mitigate damages associated with natural and man-made disasters; and
• Providing emergency response and preparedness training, exercises, and assistance.

You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess the following:

Experience: One (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as:

• Represent the agency regarding emergency management issues, operations, plans, policies, and procedures; and
• Interface with other agency components and inter-agency partners regarding emergency management issues, operations, plans, policies, and procedures.

Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification.

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Promotion Potential: When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

A student loan repayment incentive may be available, in which case a service agreement will be required.

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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.

Benefits

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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.

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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.