About the Position: This Emergency Management Specialist position is located with the U.S. Corps of Engineers Executive Emergency Management Office in Tulsa, OK

Duties

Represent the District on committees and at conferences to formulate national emergency policies and determine support requirements and services to be provided by the District. Develop and participate in EOC operation for both manmade and natural Emergency Preparedness activities. Develop, review, and update plans involving mobilization, Continuity of Operations, and support to local civil preparedness agencies. Manage emergency operations activities during actual emergencies. Assembles and dispatches emergency teams, coordinates disaster zone information and determines resources available within the District for response. Organize and conduct national and technological disaster training and exercises for CAT and executive level crisis management team to support Commander. Express facts and conclusions in a succinct and organized manner. Lead senior leader sessions with the ability to clearly provide expert advice and recommendations to solve complex issues.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state issued driver's license.
• Serve as incidental motor vehicle operator. Incumbent must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle without danger to self or others.
• The incumbent of this position must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• Incumbent must be deployable on TDY assignments to any area in the USACE impacted by a natural disaster or natural security emergency. Deployment normally last 30 days real time but may be extended based on the specific situation.

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. Current Civilian Employees of the OrganizationCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActNon-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority 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 RetirementReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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. Specialized Experience for GS-11: One year of specialized experience which includes:1) Managing overall Emergency Management budget and control of emergency management funds 2) Developing procedures to ensure emergency personnel and equipment of kept in a state of readiness AND 3) Preparing briefings and reports to leadership on status of emergency management program. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Specialized Experience for GS-12: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Administering emergency management programs to include: organization response readiness to natural or technological disasters, National security threats, civil disturbances and/or terroristic acts; AND 2) Advising leaders on disaster investigations; AND 3) Representing an organization during disaster communications with Federal, state or local agencies. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12) You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Budget ExecutionEmergency and Disaster ManagementLeadershipOral Communication 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-11). Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary. However, incumbent occasionally participates in flood control project inspections and special assignments involving levees, pump stations, which require climbing, and other physical demands. Work Environment: Work is primarily performed in an office setting. During emergency situations, incumbent is subject to performing response activities in temporary field locations and adverse weather conditions. 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-12)

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address HB-APF-W2SU05 US ARMY ENGR DIST TULSA - TULSA DO NOT MAIL Fort Worth, TX 76102 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk