View Common Definitions of terms found in this announcement. Organizational Location: This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations, Office of Intelligence, locations negotiable for Washington, DC and Scottsdale, AZ. This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Duties

As an Emergency Management Specialist, at the full performance level, you will perform the following duties: Advance and implement emergency management standards, regulations, practices, training, and procedures to minimize or eliminate all hazards and threats. Understand emergency management plans, policies, and procedures to include but not be limited to; continuity of operations, devolution, testing, training, and exercises, medical countermeasures, and risk assessments. Manage aspects of emergency management program(s) and activities during a response, including Emergency Operation Center activation and operations. Comply with and following emergency management directives, regulations, policies, standards, and guidance (e.g., Presidential Policy Directive -8, Homeland Security Presidential Directive - 20, Federal Continuity Directive 1&2, National Incident Management System, National Response Framework, National Disaster Recovery Framework, National Security Communications Directive 3-1 O). Develop and implement new or modified legislation for projected impact upon agency programs and resources; and/or in translating into program goals, actions, and services.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• You must successfully pass a drug screen.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must certify registration with Selective Service.
• Requirements by Closing Date: Unless otherwise noted, you must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• Time in Grade: Current Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the Federal service. Time in grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Probationary Period: This is a full-time permanent position (Career/Career-Conditional appointment). Upon appointment to this position, you may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Irregular hours and shift work maybe required for emergencies.
• Required to deploy during emergencies.
• Required to work 12-hour shifts when deployed, during the activation of the Crisis Action Team or Emergency Relocation Group, or when required during an emergency as determined by management.

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. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. 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. You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as: Organizing the needed and available resources (e.g., technical expertise, equipment, infrastructure) and capacities, as well as future resources, to support emergency activities; Providing technical advice on preparedness and response activities to eliminate, or mitigate damages associated with natural and man-made disasters; and Providing emergency response and preparedness training, exercises, and assistance. You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as: Represent the agency regarding emergency management issues, operations, plans, policies, and procedures; and Interface with other agency components and inter-agency partners regarding emergency management issues, operations, plans, policies, and procedures. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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. The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address
• Name: Julissa Gaitan
• Email: [email protected]