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Duties

(Cont. from Summary above) The primary purpose of this position is: To develop, review, coordinate and execute the installation's Emergency Management (EM) program plan in support of DOD, Joint Service, Air Force, MAJCOM, Numbered Air Force, federal, state, and county plans in the area(s) of Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery. Duties- 1.Develops, coordinates, obtains approval, and publishes plans and procedures for implementation of installation policies and instructions relating to EM. 2. Conducts installation EM assessment and interprets and analyzes assessment results. 3. Conducts initial and recurring training for functional areas of EM. 4. Serves as Emergency Support Function (ESF 5), EM representative in the EOC and CBRN Control Center.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Air Force Certified Associate Emergency Manager (AFCAEM) certification is highly desirable.
• Completion of the National Planners course is highly desirable.
• Must have successfully completed, or be able to complete within six (6) months of appointment to position, the Air Force Emergency Management Course.
• Must possess or obtain (and maintain), within six (6) months of appointment to position, hazardous materials level training certifications through International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or Pro Board Fire Service Professional.
• Qualifications System Awareness, Operations, and Technician to perform containment, control, detection, and identification. Proficiency in these requirements is essential to maintaining this position.
• May be required to be certified on and wear emergency protective equipment IAW DOD guidance.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• May be required to work outside normal duty hours.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a top secret security clearance.
• Pre-employment physical examination is required for position.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
• Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-9, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes developing, coordinating and executing an installation's Emergency Management (EM) program; ensuring effective prevention, protection, response, and recovery operations to allow continued mission capability at the installation level. OR EDUCATION: I have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., related degree from an accredited college or university(Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.). OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: 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%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-9 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of wide range of health, safety, security directives, and environmental requirements as outlined in applicable safety standards, regulations, and/or technical orders; National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF) plan organization, chain of command/lines of authority, and installation response roles and responsibilities; and natural disaster response procedures, training techniques, and use of specialized EM and CBRN equipment. 2. Knowledge of and ability to develop EM training programs and conduct training and testing. 3. Knowledge of EM, CBRN, and hazardous materials to develop, coordinate, and execute response plans and operations. 4. Skill in analyzing situations and taking appropriate emergency action. 5. Ability to make instant decisions and select a course of action under high stress conditions associated with emergency situations. 6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to prepare and present briefings, coordinate planning efforts and manage program activities. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address United States Space Force 1670 Space Force Pentagon Washington, DC 20330 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]