SummaryThe position serves as a Supervisory Emergency Management Specialist responsible for Emergency Support Function (ESF) #11 emergency preparedness and response. This position supports the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the National Capital Region by providing expertise on agricultural and natural resources assistance for all hazards emergency preparedness and response efforts.
DutiesHelp
- The duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Serve as the Emergency Support Function (ESF)#11 National Coordinator and liaison between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), APHIS and inter-agency emergency response partners.
- Deploys to disaster-affected areas when necessary. During ESF#11 activations work may be performed 24/7 on behalf of USDA and partners.
- In coordination with the APHIS Programs, implements Agency-wide support for all-hazard responses.
- Coordinates ESF #11 preparedness and response activities with the department, other federal agencies, and ESF partners.
- Provides a wide variety of services relative to the development, analysis, review and coordination of proposed APHIS policies related to NRF core capabilities and activities.
- Ensures proper and timely attention is devoted to high level, top priority, urgent and/or controversial issues, problems, or situations.
- Supervises, trains, evaluates and manages a team of subordinate emergency management personnel.
- Develops short term and long-range plans and goals and sets priorities and deadlines for the staff.
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QualificationsApplicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.
TIME-IN-GRADE: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.
FOR THE GS-14 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-13 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates:
- Coordinating and providing technical leadership on Federal resources to respond to emergencies while strengthening and maintaining intergovernmental relationships.
- Effectively communicating, verbally and in writing, with internal and external stakeholders on Federal emergency management objectives, policies, and procedures.
- Applying Federal emergency management knowledge and experience while developing plans, participating in exercises and responding to all hazard emergencies.
- Coordinating Federal preparedness and response efforts with federal agencies, ESF partners and at the department level.
- Supervising, training, evaluating, and managing a team of subordinate emergency management personnel.
Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level.
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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
EducationThis position does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information- Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), or Reemployment Priority List (RPL): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, or RPL eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. CTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100 to receive selection priority.
- Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expense associated with reporting for duty will be the responsibility of the selected employee.
- Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here.
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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.
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