About the Position: Serves as an Emergency Management Specialist supporting the National and Natural Disaster Emergency Management Programs for the New York District. Working in New York provides access to world renown museums, parks, live theater, jazz clubs, cabarets, parades, shopping, restaurants, world champion sports teams, universities, Broadway shows, architecture, and historic locations. This is a place you don't want to miss out on!

Duties

Support the National and Natural Disaster Emergency Management Programs for the New York District. Evaluate state and local emergency agency policies, plans and procedures. Prepare various monthly, quarterly, and annual reports including those submitted to higher headquarters. Represent the organization on committees and at conferences to evaluate and formulate District emergency management policies. Determine support requirements and services to be provided by the organization in the execution of mission requirements. Ensure implementation of emergency management policies and procedures in accordance with applicable regulations and pertinent public laws. Participate in Emergency Operations Center (EOC) operations for both National and Natural Emergency Preparedness activities. New York District's Emergency Response Team Liaison to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for New York district wide emergencies. Organize and conduct training sessions as required, including dissemination of information on emergency procedures, and practices. Plan and coordinate the development of preparedness/operational programs. Write new and/or updates existing District emergency preparedness plans and documents. During emergencies, monitor daily information and data and prepare situation reports (SITREPS)

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential".
• In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations (natural or man-made disaster) the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• Must possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.

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 Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 Applicants can be selected at either the GS-09 or GS-11 grades. The target grade of this position is GS-11. If selected at the GS-09 level, as the selected employee develops the skills and knowledge through On-the-Job training, the employee may be non-competitively promoted to the full performance level of GS-11. Employee must meet all the requirements/qualifications, and be recommended by the supervisor, for the specific grade level at the time of promotion. In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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-09: One year of specialized experience which includes meeting two of the following: (1) supporting emergency management programs; (2) working under close supervision to maintain emergency preparedness or participate in emergency response; (3) tracking the operational readiness of personnel and equipment; and/or (4) ensuring operational compliance with regulations or standards. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Emergency Management. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. Specialized Experience GS-11: One year of specialized experience which includes meeting all of the following (1) supporting emergency management programs; (2) working independently to maintain emergency preparedness or participate in emergency response; and (3) coordinating training requirements and/or resources for emergency personnel. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Emergency Management. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and ManagementConcepts, Policies, and Principles of FinanceOral CommunicationPlanning and Evaluating Time in Grade Requirement GS-09: 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 (GS-07). Time in Grade Requirement GS-11: 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 (GS-09).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address FS-APF-W2SF02 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, NEW YORK DO NOT MAIL New York, NY 10278 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk