Emergency Management Specialist

Summary

In this position, you will be responsible for providing advice and guidance to the Emergency Management Branch Plans Section Chief on emergency requirements relating to all-hazards issues. You will serve as the primary interface for APHIS continuity program representatives, and coordinates regular training, exercises, and assessments focused on Mission Essential Function validation and Continuity of Operations/Continuity of Government planning and testing.

Duties

• •The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity
• •The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• •Schedules, conducts, and documents the results of monthly continuity meetings.
• •Coordinates with the Information Technology office to organize, issue, and maintain inventory of emergency communications equipment, to include Satellite Telephones and GETS/WPS cards.
• •Prepares written correspondence, including status reports, briefing papers, decision memoranda, position papers, budget justification, statements of work, , etc as they pertain to continuity programs.
• •Plans training, workshops, seminars, and exercises to be delivered by FEMA or outside vendors in coordination with the Training and Exercise Program Manager.
• •Assists in the development and recommendation of corrective action resulting from continuity exercises; reports findings, makes recommendations, and ensures appropriate follow-up actions are taken.
• •Drafts and implements policy regarding periodic training, testing, and reporting operability of emergency communications equipment
• •Manages all aspects of the continuity budget and associated contracts and duties.
• •Provides periodic status reports regarding emergency communications equipment to the Plans Section Chief.
• •Provides guidance and technical assistance to APHIS program leadership and EMSSD staff regarding the implementation and maintenance of agency-wide continuity programs.

Qualifications

Applicants 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-11 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-09 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Develops and maintains continuity plans, policies, and procedures supporting agency functions and operational resilience; Coordinates continuity training and exercises with leadership and agency partners to assess preparedness and identify capability gaps; Evaluates continuity program performance through assessments, after-action reviews corrective actions, or recommendations to improve agency readiness. OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in the fields of Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Public Policy, or closely related. OR LL.M., if related. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level. TRANSCRIPTS are required if: You are qualifying for the position based on education. You are qualifying for this position based on a combination of experience and education. This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university. COMBINATION OF EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-11 GRADE LEVEL: Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for that 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.

Education

Please see above for education qualification requirement information.