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Duties

Serving as a Emergency Management Specialist GS-0089-9/11 makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) team and mission. This position is located in the Emergency Management & Continuity Branch (EMC), under the Mission and Support Readiness Directorate (MRSD) and located in North Charleston, South Carolina. The primary purpose of this position is to manage portions of the EMC program and report to the Chief EMC. Typical duties include: Supporting the development and implementation of portions of the FLETC enterprise-wide EMC program and its elements in support of emergency management and continuity activities. Implementing enterprise-wide EMC performance measures; measuring and analyzing the performances of the enterprise level of the FLETC EMC program efforts. Assisting in the evaluation of compliance with all higher-level guidance including directives, regulations, best practices, statutes, and laws as appropriate for FLETC operations. Maintaining effective working relationship with OSPR personnel; members of other FLETC Offices, Directorates and Programs; the Partner Organizations (POs); and Emergency Management/Preparedness and Continuity counterparts at DHS and other Federal, State, and local agencies and organizations. Supporting activities for the development, implementation, and management of portions of the FLETC EMC program. Assisting in the development of EMC- related policies and programs. Managing and coordinating the completion of taskings and functions within the EMC. Ensuring effective coordination occurs between the EMC and the other various FLETC programs, as well as all applicable FLETC stake holders.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Bargaining Unit: This is a bargaining unit covered position, represented under the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU).
• You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state issued driver's license to conduct official government business.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret (2N – Non-Critical Sensitive, Moderate Risk) security clearance.
• This position is eligible for situational-only telework based on agency policy.
• Overtime may be required.
• This position is designated as Emergency Essential. You will be required to sustain FLETC operations in the event of a localized situation, such as inclement weather, interruptions to power, or dismissal or closure of DHS operations or services.

Qualifications

Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. Please visit www.fletc.gov/site-page/employment-faqs website for further guidance regarding this page limit. Specialized Experience: For the GS-09: You qualify for the GS-09 grade level if you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 in the federal service assisting with assessing, inspecting, or evaluating emergency management processes, plans, standard operating procedures. -OR- Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree -OR- 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, OR LL.B., or J.D., from an accredited college or university that is related to the work of the position to be filled. Please provide a copy of your transcripts.-OR- An equivalent combination of successfully completed graduate level education obtained from an accredited college or university that is directly related to the work of the position and specialized experience. Only graduate education in excess of the first 18 semester hours may be used. Please provide a copy of your transcripts. If this position is filled at the GS-09 grade level, you may be non-competitively promoted without further competition when the supervisor determines that the duties of the higher grade level are being performed and all regulatory requirements have been met. For the GS -11: You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 in the federal service assessing, inspecting, or evaluating emergency management processes, plans, standard operating procedures, or guidance for compliance with established emergency management directives, regulations, policies, civil rights laws, standards, and guidance. -OR- Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, OR LL.M., from an accredited college or university that is related to the work of the position to be filled. Please provide a copy of your transcripts. -OR- An equivalent combination of successfully completed graduate level education obtained in an accredited college or university that is directly related to the work of the position and specialized experience. Only graduate education in excess of the first 36 semester hours will be combined with the specialized experience. Please provide a copy of your transcripts. All requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. View information about ICTAP eligibilityon OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered eligible under ICTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of 85 for this position. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this job announcement. Physical Demands: The work is primarily sedentary. Some work may require walking and standing in conjunction with travel and attendance of meetings and conferences away from the work site. Driving a vehicle may be required. Trips to other elements with the organizations are routine and trips to other government agencies or contract sites may be required. Intense concentration and performance of duties at maximum capability are required to meet deadlines. No special or out of the ordinary physical effort is required. Work Environment: Work is normally performed in an office setting where no unusual safety precautions are required. However, during emergencies and natural disasters, working conditions may be austere. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, cooled and ventilated. The employee, however may spend time in government, private and/or public transportation.

Education

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications; applicant's resumes and supporting documentation should only reflect education received from schools accredited by such institutions. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following Website: https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/home.

You must submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) from an accredited institution listing the college/university, degree confirmation date(s) and applicable courses for the position you are applying to.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency (a U.S. private organization's interpretation that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to conventional U.S. education programs) with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education webpage on the Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.

Contacts

• Address
• Name: Michele Bell
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]