SummaryIf you have experience as an Emergency Management Specialist and/or in security and public safety, AND you want to play a significant role in a dynamic organization, then consider joining the Division of Emergency Management (DEM) team. For more information, visit http://www.ors.od.nih.gov/Pages/home.aspx.Learn more about this agencyDutiesHelp
The incumbent serves as a Supervisory Emergency Management Specialist within the DEM, and functions as Chief, Planning and Evaluation Branch (PEB), with primary responsibility for supervising and overseeing the execution of the emergency planning and emergency management function at NIH and for providing overall direction, coordination, management, and evaluation of all facets and components of the program within DEM, in line with the vision and direction of the Division Director for DEM. The major duties and responsibilities include:
- Serves as the expert technical advisor/consultant on all issues related to emergency management.
- Serves as a liaison and representative of the NIH with emergency preparedness organizations, state offices and in national emergency response organizations under the leadership of the HHS.
- Works with the NIH components, Division Directors, other supervisors, Federal and non-Federal agencies, as well as other organizational components to disseminate emergency management and preparedness information.
- Is instrumental in the development of emergency management and preparedness for the NIH.
- Represents the Director, DEM in conferences and meetings with high level officials from other Federal and non-Federal agencies whose emergency management policies and activities are related to DEM operations for NIH.
QualificationsYou qualify at the GS-14 level, if you meet the following qualification requirement:You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: managing and coordinating emergency planning and training/exercise programs, plans, and activities; providing leadership, guidance, and consultation on emergency planning and training/exercise programs, plans, and activities; collaborating with emergency response organizations and other emergency management organizations and agencies; developing policies and procedures for emergency planning and response; and planning and participating in emergency management readiness exercises.
Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer.
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Additional information- This position is designated as an "emergency essential" position and the selected candidate will be considered an "emergency essential" employee and will be required to be available, ready, willing, and able to report for duty under all circumstances (e.g., inclement weather, government closings and holidays, lapses in appropriations, non-emergency and emergency situations) for operation 24 hours a day and 365 days per year coverage.
- NIH may repay certain outstanding Federally insured student loans to facilitate the recruitment and retention of highly qualified people. Recipients will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on organizational need, specific case justification, and budget limitations.
- A newly appointed or reappointed employee may receive service credit for prior work experience or active duty uniformed service that otherwise would not be creditable for the purpose of determining his or her annual leave accrual rate. All creditable service must be directly related to the duties of the position being filled and decisions to allow for such credit must be finalized prior to the selectee's entrance on duty. Recipients will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on organizational need, specific case justification, and budget limitations.
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- Military Spouses selected from this announcement will remain in their current duty location (i.e., the official duty station of the military service member.
- 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: Reasonable Accommodation Information.
- Veterans' Preference only applies to Schedule A (disability appointment), HHS Reemployment Priority List (RPL) Eligibles, HHS Priority Reemployment List (PRL) Eligibles, and Veterans Recruitment Appointments (if applicable).
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