About the Position: Serves as Chief of the Emergency Management Program, directing the activities of Emergency Management and response Corps employees involved in emergency operations.

Duties

Supports fully all Emergency Support Function (ESF) Planning and Response Teams (PRTs), and any other functional team, within LRD with inherent knowledge, skills, and abilities. Assesses emergency situations to determine recommendations for course of action and resources to commit. During emergency operations, using the CAT, responsible for preparing, coordinating and providing Situation Reports and developing and presenting Senior Executive level and other related briefings. Develops operational plans and procedures for District activities supporting EOP. Assesses emergency situations to determine recommendations for course of action and resources to commit. Reviews and approves responder travel orders, vouchers and any disaster related billings, ensuring propriety and correctness for funds reaching into several million dollars. Acts as liaison for and with the District elements, coordinating with them and plans and training as relate to emergency operations. Develop leadership in others through coaching, mentoring, rewarding, and guiding others

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is covered by the civilian drug abuse testing program. Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019-R, Condition of Employment for certain civilian positions identified as critical under the Drug Abuse Testing Program.
• Incumbent must submit a Financial Disclosure Statement OGE-450 upon entering employment.
• This position is supervisory as defined by the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) General Schedule Supervisory Guide (GSSG). A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.
• Incumbent will be required to remain readily accessible during potential emergency conditions to commence work quickly and to serve on 24 hour call.
• Position may be filled as a temporary promotion/reassignment NTE 13 months by a current permanent Army employee. Temporary promotions or reassignments may be extended up to a max of five years, and MAY BE made permanent without further competition.
• Position may be filled as a term appointment NTE 13 months, if the candidate is not a current permanent Army employee. Term appointments may be extended up to a max of six years with the potential for an extension beyond six years up to eight years.
• This position requires a SECRET security clearance.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Civilian Employees of the OrganizationCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActNon-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience GS-12: One year of specialized experience which includes leading the development of plans or projects designed to improve the efficiency or productivity of an organizations' emergency management program; monitoring or assisting in developing a budget or segments of a budget; administering emergency-related activities or assisting in performing emergency-related activities during periods of high stress and crisis situations; and utilizing software packages that include electronic mail, calendars, word processing, presentation documents, spreadsheets, and financial systems. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service GS-11. Specialized Experience GS-13: One year of specialized experience which includes leading the development of plans or projects designed to improve the efficiency or productivity of an organizations' emergency management program; monitoring or assisting in developing a budget or segments of a budget; administering emergency-related activities or assisting in performing emergency-related activities during periods of high stress and crisis situations; and utilizing software packages that include electronic mail, calendars, word processing, presentation documents, spreadsheets, and financial systems. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service GS-12. Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Concepts, Policies and Principles of BudgetEmergency ResponseLeadershipOral CommunicationPlanning and Evaluating Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent .

Contacts

• Address GJ-APF-W2SM07 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, DETROIT DO NOT MAIL Louisville, KY 40201 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk