This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, Executive Office (EO), located in Rockville, Maryland.

Duties

The incumbent serves as an expert in continuity and emergency management in support of HHS ASPR and OASH. Responsibilities include HHS-wide emergency planning including establishing and leading continuity, emergency preparedness and security activities. Serves as the alternate Incident Commander, and liaison with local and federal emergency preparedness organizations, on behalf of the OASH Designated Official. Collaborates and provides leadership to the Department and ASPR concerning the HHS Continuity of Operations Program (COOP) and represent OASH in these efforts, to include Federal Directives and Executive Orders, the Department's All Hazards Plan, Emergency Support Functions 6 & 8, as well as all OASH programs with a high emphasis on the Commissioned Corps Headquarters and the Blood and Tissue program. Participates in HHS ASPR Physical Security and Emergency Management requests for participation during National Security Special Events occurring within the National Capitol Region. Establishes and leads continuity, emergency preparedness and security activities including the coordination of the OASH occupied space in the Southwest (SW) Complex, HHS Regional Offices around the country and the OASH HQ in the Rockville, MD Tower Building's. Leads OASH COOP Devolution and Reconstitution Teams, to include providing direction and/or training. Conducts training and orientations with DHS-FPS, local law enforcement from Montgomery County and Fire and Rescue Services, to include as needed tours of the Tower building to ensure quick and accurate response in the event of an emergency.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Registered or exempt from Selective Service (www.sss.gov)
• If not previously completed, a background security investigation will be required for all appointees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Must meet time in grade requirements.
• One year probationary period may be required
• If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.
• Financial disclosure statement may be required.
• Bargaining Unit Position: No
• Drug Screening Required: No
• Research Position: No
• This is a Temporary Promotion opportunity NTE 1 year that can be extended up to 4 years.
• Management can terminate this temporary promotion at any time at which time incumbent will return to their position of record.
• Per managements discretion this temporary promotion may be converted to a permanent promotion/position at any time. Time in grade restrictions apply.

Qualifications

Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Minimum Qualification requirements as noted below. Specialized Experience: GS-14: You must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-13 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing (3) of the (4) duties listed below: Responding to man-made, natural disasters, and/or law enforcement emergencies where there is risk to life and property; Conducting risk and/or vulnerability assessments associated with fire protection and security; Providing guidance, present detailed reports and findings, and/or rendering recommendations and plans in support of continuity and operational planning; Developing new approaches or methods for use by Operational staff related to emergency preparedness planning and disaster recovery program for the full spectrum of emergencies. Documenting Experience: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description. Experience that would not normally be part of the employee's position is creditable, however, when documented by satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the employee's supervisor or an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment. The documentation must indicate whether the duties were performed full time or, if part time, the "percentage of times" the other duties were performed. It is expected that this documentation is included in the employee's official personnel record. In order to receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your official position, you must provide a copy of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated above. 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; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to gain employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If such experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited. Time-in-Grade Requirement: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying). You must include an SF-50 (you may need to submit more than one) that supports meeting this requirement with your application package. OPM Qualification General Policies Website www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=app All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. INCENTIVES Incentives may be authorized; however, this is contingent upon multiple factors, including funds availability. If authorized, certain incentives may require you to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a period of up to 3 years. Note: This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid. Incentives may include the following: moving expenses, recruitment or relocation incentive; student loan repayment, superior qualifications appointment, creditable service for annual leave for prior non-federal work experience or prior uniformed military service, etc.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health 200 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20201 US
• Name: Acquisition Talent
• Email: [email protected]