About the Position: Plan, schedule, and carry out the projects, programs, and activities of the Integrated Protection Branch. The incumbent provides support and management of the Army Medicine's (MEDCOM) Continuity of Operations (COOP) Program to ensure the organization Mission Essential Functions (MEF) continue to operate with minimal to no interruption.

Duties

Maintain contacts with Federal, state, and local officials involved with various continuity and emergency response plans throughout the Medical Command (MEDCOM) Area of Responsibility (AOR). Provide support to Army Medicine’s command and general staff during emergency conditions and on a day-to-day basis. Provide oversight and coordination within MEDCOM on projects related to Continuity of Operations (COOP), defense critical infrastructure (DCI), and emergency management. Advise on preparedness and response activities associated with executing exercises in accordance with Homeland Security Exercises and Evaluation Program (HSEEP). Work directly to implement strategies and develop policies that support a national hazard mitigation and national continuity program for MEDCOM.

Requirements

• This position requires you to be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance of access for the duration of employment which includes a background investigation and credit check.
• This position requires Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel approximately 10% of the time away from your permanent duty station.
• This position is identified as Mission Essential which may require you to work or remain at work during an emergency situation or when inclement weather has curtailed operations (e.g., threat to the facility, natural disaster, delayed reporting).
• This position has been designated as “Key” and will not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization as doing so would seriously impair the capability of the organization to function effectively.
• You must be exempted from recall to active duty and will receive training to ensure mission accomplishment of sustaining base operations during mobilization.
• This position may require overtime and shift work on short notice to include nights, holidays, and weekends.

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. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-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 RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans 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: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) assisting in the development of a continuity program for an organization; 2) implementing emergency response plans; 3) conducting analysis to determine risk and/or mitigation strategies for common and high-impact events; and 4) making recommendations to ensure continuance of an organizations mission essential functions. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: External AwarenessProblem SolvingStrategic ThinkingTechnical Credibility 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address M1-W3VYAA HQ US ARMY MEDICAL COMMAND DO NOT MAIL Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk