If you are an exceptionally talented, knowledgeable and motivated individual with experience in managing emergency preparedness activities and developing strategic emergency preparedness plans, and want to play a significant role in a dynamic organization, then consider joining the Division of Facilities Operations and Maintenance (DFOM). This position is advertised as a Facilities Response Coordinator, if selected you your official job title will be Emergency Management Specialist.

Duties

As a Emergency Management Specialist you will: Develop emergency plans for fire and other major emergencies that could occur within NIH facilities. Serve as an emergency planning resource for the ORF and is responsible for coordinating NIH resources essential to planning and preparedness functions. Respond promptly to fulfill responsibilities during periods of crisis or disaster response. Collaborate with senior managers in the Office of Research Facilities Development and Operations (ORF) and other NIH program managers in formulating emergency response initiatives and the development of response plans. Represent NIH at meetings, conferences, and working groups with local, state, and federal organizations and coordinates NIH activities required by these groups. Participate in critiques involving the principals of participating groups to address readiness and recovery capabilities, identifying deficiencies, and recommending changes which will improve responses.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• The selectee must possess and maintain a valid state motor vehicle license.
• This position is designated as an "emergency essential" please see Additional Information section for more information.
• This position requires night shifts, regular or rotational shifts, holiday hours, weekends.
• This position has on-call or call-back requirements.
• If selected, you will be covered by a bargaining unit (union).

Qualifications

In order to qualify for a Emergency Management Specialist, GS-0089 position at the GS-09 level, you must have: A. completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.B. or J.D., if related; OR B. 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: working with higher level emergency management specialists in scheduling, coordinating, and conducting evaluation drills; assisting in the development of response plans and exercises to test organizational emergency readiness; assisting in the development and presentation of emergency management training to various audiences; monitoring incoming emergency notifications to determine further action. OR C. a combination of post baccalaureate education related to the position and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. In order to qualify for a Emergency Management Specialist, GS-0089 position at the GS-11 level, you must have: A. Completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or an L.L.M., if related. OR B. One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: assisting in emergency facilities maintenance programs, plans, and activities; providing information on emergency facilities maintenance programs, policies, and procedures; drafting preliminary development of hazard plans, risk assessments, vulnerability assessments; and holding an active role in emergency maintenance readiness exercises. OR C. A combination of post baccalaureate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. In order to qualify for a Emergency Management Specialist, GS-0089 position at the GS-12 level, you must have: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: planning, managing, administering, and coordinating emergency facilities maintenance programs, plans, and activities; developing and providing advice, guidance, and information on emergency facilities maintenance programs, policies, and procedures; collaborating with other emergency management organizations and agencies; and planning or leading emergency maintenance readiness exercises. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. 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. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12300714

Education

If you qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience for the GS 0089 9 or GS 0089 11, you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application packages. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Sirena Ellis
• Phone: 301-402-2894
• Email: [email protected]