This position is located in the Office of Security (OS) , Executive Office for Immigration Review, U. S. Department of Justice. Incumbent serves as s Emergency Management Specialist responsible for the overall management of the continuity of operation programs for EOIR and the immigration courts nationwide. This is a Competitive Service position; additional positions may be filled from this announcement within 90 days of certificate issuance.

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to the following: Identify and develop emergency and safety systems, plans and records. Analyze and interpret regulations, policies, and guidance to determine the impact of these documents on EOIR Emergency Management program. Develop specific guidance and supplement regulations for use by all components within the EOIR on EOIR-wide issues. Identify shortfalls in emergency and safety exercises and response operations. Provide policy guidance and long-term development of field counterparts. Develop and prepare reports of continuity of operations status for EOIR management,and other Departmental organizations. Coordinate closely with EOIR senior leadership, DOJ, DHS and Federal training community to ensure EOIR provides the most current,relevant and practical training in order to meet mission requirements. Responsible for integrating emergency procedures with current information and communications capabilities. Initiate and maintain liaison with other Departmental offices involved in emergency preparedness and continuity of operation issues.

Requirements

• Complete the initial online assessment and USA Hire Assessment, if required
• You must complete a background investigation, credit check, and drug test.
• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable.
• Probationary period will apply.
• May be required to file a Financial Disclosure.
• Salary payments must be by direct deposit to a financial institution.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for the Emergency Management Specialistposition, you must meet the following minimum qualifications: Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one or more full-time years (12-months) of specialized work experience, equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, performing ALL the following duties: Planning procedures required for emergency and/or safety preparedness; Responding to situations involving national security or natural disasters; Relaying critical information to officials or staff; Interpreting and/or analyzing legislation, policies and other guidance; AND Employing emergency preparedness planning techniques. (Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience) Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Office of Administration 5107 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA 22041 US
• Name: Midwest Services Branch
• Phone: 8164265706
• Email: [email protected]