About the Position: This Emergency Management Specialist position is located with the U.S. Corps of Engineers Executive Emergency Management Office in Galveston, TX. Position may be filled as a temporary promotion NTE by a current permanent Army employee. Temporary promotions may be extended up to a maximum of 5 years and may be made permanent without further competition.

Duties

Represent the District on committees and at conferences to formulate national emergency policies and determine support requirements and services to be provided by the District. Develop and participate in EOC operation for both manmade and natural Emergency Preparedness activities. Develop, review, and update plans involving mobilization, Continuity of Operations, and support to local civil preparedness agencies. Manage emergency operations activities during actual emergencies. Assembles and dispatches emergency teams, coordinates disaster zone information and determines resources available within the District for response. Organize and conduct national and technological disaster training and exercises for CAT and executive level crisis management team to support Commander.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state issued driver's license.
• Serves as incidental motor vehicle operator. Incumbent must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle without danger to self or others.
• The incumbent of this position must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• Incumbent must be deployable on TDY assignments to any area in the USACE impacted by a natural disaster or natural security emergency. Deployment normally last 30 days real time but may be extended based on the specific situation.

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 EmployeesDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the 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: One year of specialized experience which includes:1) Managing overall Emergency Management budget and control of emergency management funds 2) Developing procedures to ensure emergency personnel and equipment of kept in a state of readiness AND 3) Preparing briefings and reports to leadership on status of emergency management program. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Budget ExecutionEmergency and Disaster ManagementLeadershipOral Communication 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 (GS-11). Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary. However, incumbent occasionally participates in flood control project inspections and special assignments involving levees, pump stations, which require climbing, and other physical demands. Work Environment: Work is primarily performed in an office setting. During emergency situations, incumbent is subject to performing response activities in temporary field locations and adverse weather conditions.

Education

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.

Contacts

• Address RK-W2SU03 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT GALVESTON DO NOT MAIL Galveston, TX 77553 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk