About the Position: Responsible for the development and execution of training and readiness evaluations of Department of Defense, CBRNE Response Enterprise, CRE Elements, to include state National Guard, Weapons of Mass Destruction, Civil Support Teams, and Enhanced Response Force Packages, Homeland Response Forces, Defense CBRN Response Force and Command and Control CBRN Response Elements located within the ARNORTH region.

Duties

Develop and propose system changes and recommend policies to resolve significant management and training problems. Oversee current regulations, policies, and directives concerning HAZMAT incident sites in response to homeland security and defense. Mentor Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) Response Enterprise commanders on the best methods of responding to terrorist incidents involving weapons of mass destruction (WMD). Review and approve internal proposals for organizational or functional realignments in accordance with established policies and guidance. Advise and consultant to the Command for all issues and matters relating to the development, implementation, and facilitation of training support for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) Response Enterprise elements.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent will be required to deploy within the NORTHCOM AOR on short notice (in under 24 hours).
• Overtime and shift work may be required on short notice to include nights, holidays, and weekends.
• Incumbent will be expected to function in adverse climatic conditions and under intense physical and mental stress.
• Incumbent must be capable, upon completion of training, of unassisted donning of mission oriented protective posture (MOPP) mask, clothing and equipment.
• Incumbent must be able to wear other personal protective equipment (PPE) or clothing such as boots, goggles, gloves, chemical mask and other safety equipment as required..
• Incumbent must participate in the DOD/DA Immunization program to include live vaccinations as required by DOD/DA policy.
• Employees may be required to wear an electronic pager and maintain a working telephone at all times.
• Incumbent will be required to submit to a urinalysis for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain/hold a Top Secret (SCI), Special Sensitive security clearance. Failure to satisfactory complete any aspect of this process is grounds for termination.
• As a pre-condition of employment, any and all incumbents of this position must pass a physical examination.
• Incumbent may travel up to 60%.

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. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent 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.) 13473Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes oversight of training and readiness evaluation for all DOD Component Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) domestic response teams and units; Experience with emergency responses which include Hazmat incident management and Weapons of Mass Destruction; experience applying system changes to policies, principles and practices and ensuring budgetary requirements for exercises are identified and met; Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of military and civilian personnel. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). In order to qualify, you must meet the 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and ManagementEducation and TrainingLeadershipOral CommunicationPlanning and Evaluating 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-13).

Contacts

• Address FR-APF-W6RAAA CIVIL SPT TNG ACTY DO NOT MAIL Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk