About the Position: This position is with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, located in Rock Island, IL. This is a temporary appointment. The initial appointment is not-to-exceed 1-year and may be extended up to a maximum of 3 years without further competition. The work schedule is Intermittent.

Duties

Develop and revise emergency standard operations procedures and checklists. Coordinate communications, message control, and resources to support emergency operations. Assist with the development of plans to support emergency preparedness and response activities. Establish fund accounts for emergency response. Prepare project cost estimates and priorities based on command guidelines. Assist in developing, coordinating, and arranging emergency training and exercises. Maintain computerized databases for emergency planning, analysis, and response. Perform various office administration functions. Compile data and update emergency systems to support operations. Maintain inventories of Emergency Management resources, equipment, and supplies.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• TDY may include working up to 12 hours daily, 7 days/week; Severe climactic conditions (e.g., heat, humidity, cold, wet); Working on slippery, uneven ground; Limited medical assistance; Working and sleeping austere conditions.

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. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan 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. To qualify for the GS-09: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) maintaining computerized databases; 2) planning and carrying out programs to support emergency readiness; 3) creating emergency response plans; 4) implementing upward reporting of critical incidents and emergency activities through collaboration with impacted organizations; 5) managing readiness of teams, supplies and equipment for emergencies; and 6) performing various office administration functions (e.g. credit card purchases, preparing correspondence, and organizing travel). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: ClericalFirst ResponseProject Management 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-07).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address RG-W2R905 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-ROCK ISLAND DO NOT MAIL Rock Island, IL 61204 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk