You will serve as an Emergency Management Specialist (CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS) in the Joint and Fleet Operations Division (N3) of COMMANDER US FLEET FORCES COMMAND.

Duties

You will serve as an expert planner, coordinator, and advisor for the USFFC claimancy regarding COOP policy and planning to ensure the organization can accomplish mission essential functions regardless of the hazard or threat. You will design, implement, and manage an emergency management financial plans to meet mission objectives. You will develop, justify, and manage budgets for annual emergency management projects and programs You will advise senior leaders with the management to ensure the Navy controlled spaces and associated equipment meet the requirements for the COOP Plan. You will plan and supervise execution of USFFC N3 Operations Department staff relocation and reconstitution. You will analyze, interpret, and implement higher level governing authority in USNORTHCOM and OPNAV COOP guidance. You will provide assistance, guidance and direction to Navy Echelon III commands and the Naval Inspector General’s office regarding COOP program assessments. You will provide advice for the planning, administrative matters, and training readiness for continuity planning officers throughout the Directorates to support the HQ COOP Program. You will coordinate the execution of regular training events to prepare the Navy Headquarters emergency relocation staff (ERS) to respond during a COOP event. You will act as primary COOP advisor to USFFC and Commander USNAVNORTH during emergencies which impact the operations of the Navy or the performance of the Navy HQ staffs.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience, skill, and knowledge to gather information, identify and analyze issues, and develop recommendations to resolve substantive problems related to Continuity of Opertations Program (COOP) planning. Experience defining the strategic approach to understanding the needs of various emergency management stakeholder groups and work with subordinate commands to develop solutions. Experience and skill advising senior leaders with the management to ensure the Navy controlled spaces and associated equipment meet the requirements for the COOP Plan. Experience, knowledge, and skill coordinating with OPNAV and USNORTHCOM COOP administration for Fleet Command and Control (C2) continuity and potential headquarters tasking. Experience and expert knowledge of COOP concepts, principles, and practices at a level allowing for representation of commander's position during meetings inside the Navy to HHQ staffs Experience and expert knowledge of computer hardware and software (word processing, spreadsheet, data management, etc). Information and data management of any COOP applications, and understanding the essential tasks of each of the USFFC staff offices and directorates allows the incumbent to better address COOP planning and budgeting requirements. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Contacts

• Address COMMANDER US FLEET FORCES COMMAND US Fleet Forces Command Norfolk, VA 23551 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]