This position is located in the Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of Administration (OA), Office of the Chief Operations Officer (OCOO), White House Operations Center (WHOC). The WHOC's mission is to coordinate with EOP Campus partners to build a common operating picture that can be used to plan improvement efforts, anticipate and mitigate operational or contingency events and communicate the impacts.

Duties

As a Lead Emergency Management Specialist, GS-0089-13, your typical work assignments may include the following: Collects, coordinates and disseminates a wide range operational information to EOP staff and partners during emergency and continuity events impacting EOP staff and operations. Monitors various streams of operational information for potential emergency situations, including serving as a WHOC liaison in other internal and external stakeholder operations centers and emergency coordination mechanisms. Operates emergency communications equipment including UHF/VHF radios, mass notification system and various specialized software programs. Coordinates with EOP Campus partners to build a common operating picture that can be used to plan campus operations, anticipate and identify disruptions to campus operation and mitigate the impact of disruptions when they occur. Consults directly with senior EOP continuity officials to provide advice and guidance on continuity messaging, interim staff plans if displaced, delivery methods and audience. Analyzes information collection and dissemination systems and process to identify improvements and efficiencies and actively seek partner feedback. Identifies and develops policy and procedure recommendations with potential Campus-wide impacts.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national
• Selective Service registration is required if you are a male born after December 31, 1959.
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug tests.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Executive Office of the President will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
• May be required to successfully complete a one year probationary period.
• 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.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
• Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
• This position is designated Mission Critical Emergency support.
• Incumbent is subject to 24 hour on-call status during an emergency.
• Incumbent may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards. ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level or pay band in Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you must meet the following minimum qualification requirements:One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector that demonstrates the following: 1) developing and delivering oral and written communicating regarding emergencies; 2) enacting continuity plans post crisis to ensure no lapse in staff work performance 3) leading after-action analysis after an incident which consists of: identifying lessons learned, collecting stakeholder feedback and providing recommendations for policy and procedure revisions to improve capabilities and 4) leading a team or working in an emergency management operations center. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

There is no education substitution for this position.

Contacts

• Address Office of Administration 725 17th Street Washington, DC 20503 US
• Name: Client Services EOP - OA
• Email: [email protected]