This is a 1 year non-reimbursable assignment. The incumbent serves as a Continuity Planner located within U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Operations Support (OS), CBP Watch. This position serves as a specialist and provides technical support to Emergency Management professionals on continuity programs requiring application of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods to assess complex management and program processes and systems.

Duties

Development of a Multi-Year Strategic Program Management Plan for CBP. Assistance with planning and implementation of Federal continuity directives and guidance. Development of materials necessary for development and implementation of a Successor program. Development of planning resources necessary to assist CBP offices with continuity planning. Developing and implementing policy, plans, and strategies necessary for ensuring the uninterrupted performance of CBP mission essential functions (MEFs).

Requirements

• Must be a current Department of Homeland Security employee
• Must have supervisory approval to apply to the Joint Duty Assignment.
• Must NOT have any pending/outstanding disciplinary actions
• Must have achieved a minimum of "meet expectations/proficiency" on latest performance appraisal/evaluation
• Must be currently at the grade level of the detail. *No Temporary Promotion Opportunity*
• The program does not apply to members of the Military service or contractors.
• Must complete DHS 250-2 Application Form.? Supervisory signature is required.? Please see "Required Documents" section for form.

Qualifications

Qualifications required: General knowledge of and experience with continuity of operations planning. General knowledge of homeland security, national security, or intelligence functions. Knowledge and mastery of analytical tools, information systems, and methodologies with expert ability to provide authoritative advice to management throughout the Agency for continuity. Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate stakeholder efforts across organizational lines, including the ability to monitor progress on requirements development to ensure that realistic objectives and milestones are established, to clearly assign responsibilities, and to get mission requirements accomplished in a timely manner. Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, and to present well-considered and sound suggestions that provide a clear understanding of emergency situations and incidents to ensure effective communications and decision-making during a crisis. Please read the following important information to ensure we have everything we need to consider your application: It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit appropriate documentation prior to the closing date. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant experience as it relates to this Joint Duty assignment opportunity announcement. Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will be rated based on your resume. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (Include series and grade of Federal Job) Duties (Be specific in describing your duties) Name of Federal agency Supervisor name, email, and phone number Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)

Education

EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution for this position.

Contacts

• Address DHS Joint Duty Program 301 7th Street SW Washington, DC 20024 US
• Name: DHS Joint Duty Program
• Email: [email protected]