This position is located in the Division of Administration, Security Branch which provides Agency-level Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP), program management, policy, training, and guidance. The focus of this position is crisis management, continuity of operations and hazard risk assessment. The incumbent is responsible for providing agency subject matter expertise for the development and management of projects, programs and resources employing all subject areas of COOP.

Duties

The selectee of this position is responsible for performing the following duties: Serves as an expert planner, coordinator, and advisor for agency policy regarding Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP) to include training employees throughout the Agency on sound continuity principles, employing all subject areas of the common body of knowledge of Continuity Planning. Gathers information, identifies and analyzes issues, and develops recommendations to resolve substantive problems related to Continuity Planning. Creates continuity strategies utilizing resources provided by Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to ensure the Agency meets standards. Manages and assigns duties in the Reconstitution and Devolution Teams in support of day-today operations, exercises, and real world crises. Provides oversight, guidance and instruction to NLRB Field Offices as needed or requested on the development of COOP plans. Represents NLRB at federal and state exercises and conferences and handles classified documents and uses proper security procedures throughout all phases of planning, exercising and execution.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is not a remote position.
• Relocation expenses are not authorized.
• Selectee must pass a background investigation prior to appointment.
• This is a Non-Reimbursable Detail Not -To- Exceed six (6) months.
• Must complete a Detail Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) prior to on-boarding with the National Labor Relations Board.
• Submit complete application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

Qualifications

This is a Non-Reimbursable Detail not-to-exceed six (6) months and will be filled at any one of the grade levels advertised. This assignment may be ended earlier or extended, based on management's needs. This is NOT a temporary promotion and temporary promotion candidates will not be considered. Interested applicants must currently be in a non-time limited appointment in the same grade level they are applying for. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT The Ideal Candidate for the Emergency Management Specialist (COOP) position should have experience that includes management preparedness and disaster assistance; active engagement with Federal, State, local and non-governmental partners which support the development of evacuation plans, strategies, policies and procedures in times of disaster; identifies evacuation support resources; independently prepares analysis of data, budgets and contracts; interprets complex policy and independently prepares guidance in written and oral summaries for senior level briefings associated with emergency situations. The preferred candidate should possess a Certification - Level 1 COOP or Level II Master Continuity Practitioner. Interested candidates should be available to start the detail within approximately six (6) weeks from selection. THIS POSITION IS A NON-REIMBURSABLE DETAIL NOT-TO-EXCEED SIX (6) MONTHS FOR CURRENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEES IN THE COMPETITIVE SERVICE. THIS IS NOT A TEMPORARY PROMOTION. To be considered for this position as a DETAIL at the GS-12 or 13 grade level, you must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to potentially qualify for a detail and hold the same grade level you are currently applying for. Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of an Emergency Management Specialist at the GS-12. Specialized experience includes: Experience assisting in managing an emergency preparedness program; AND Assisting in preparing standard operating procedures and/or guidelines for meeting mission requirements and identifying resources to support the program operations; AND Evaluating emergency management processes, plans standards operating procedures or guidance to ensure compliance with established emergency management directive, regulations, policies, standards and guidance. This experience must be fully supported and articulated in your resume to receive consideration. Please do not cut and paste the assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of an Emergency Management Specialist at the GS-13. Specialized experience includes: Experience overseeing and/or developing an emergency preparedness program; AND Developing policies and guidelines for meeting mission requirements and identifying resources to support the program operations; AND Providing guidance and assistance to staff concerning issues dealing with immediate response to an event, incident, or disaster; AND Evaluating emergency management processes, plans, standards operating procedures or guidance to ensure compliance with established emergency management directives, regulations, policies, standards and guidance. This experience must be fully supported and articulated in your resume to receive consideration. Please do not cut and paste the assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Upon completion of this DETAIL, the employee will be expected to return to their home agency.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address DOA SECURITY BRANCH 1015 Half St SE Washington, DC 20570-0014 US
• Name: National Labor Relations Board
• Email: [email protected]