THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (COOP), D5776000 and is part of the OR JDOC, National Guard.

Duties

As a EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (COOP), GS-0089-11, serves as an Emergency Management Specialist in the Joint Forces Headquarters - State (JFHQ-State) responsible for Emergency Management and Continuity of Operations planning. 1. Serves as a planner, coordinator, and advisor for the JFHQ-State Emergency Management and Continuity of Operations matters. Uses existing and improves-upon communications templates and procedures in conjunction with State Homeland Security Office, Emergency Management Agency, Joint Forces Headquarters, Army and Air National Guard Headquarters and National Guard Bureau. The incumbent must continually gather information, identify and analyze issues, and develop recommendations to resolve substantive problems related to Emergency Management and Continuity of Operations planning. Provides program planning, assessment, coordination, and advisory services for a wide variety of complex Emergency Management issues ranging from support plans to the effective management of limited resources. Ensures coordination between JFHQ-S and NGB on Emergency Management and Continuity of Operations plans, guidance, policies, and procedures. Accurately portrays current JFHQ-State operations and capabilities to facilitate shared situational awareness with NGB and mission partners. Ensures timely input of data into the Joint Information Exchange Environment (JIEE). Collaborate with JFHQ-State leaders, NGB, ANG, ARNG, state, local, tribal and private entities to build internal and external coalitions to ensure the myriad of Emergency Management related issues are holistically analyzed by all applicable stake-holders. 20% 2. Interprets Federal and State policy directives and guidance to develop and coordinate continuity plans. Schedules, plans, and coordinates continuity exercises. Leads state preparation for National Level, DoD, NGB, JFHQ-State, and Department of the Army exercises. Trains exercise participants on exercise rules, objectives, and operations. Develops and provides input for Master Scenario Events List (MSEL) for construction of exercise scenarios. Facilitates exercise conduct for participants. Attends Regional, State, Interagency, and NGB level meetings, exercises, and planning sessions, in person or via distributive means. 20% 3. Serves on the exercise evaluation team, evaluates results of exercises, and identifies best practices, lessons learned and corrective actions for organizations within the assigned region, and prepares reports and presents findings. Accomplishes and/or assists with planning and coordination, and provides advice on Emergency Management matters and issues. Continually assesses and monitors status of JFHQ-S readiness in support of Emergency Management and Continuity of Operations based on performance in exercises, After-Action-Reviews, and Corrective Action Plans. Collaborates with peers to share lessons learned/best practices. 20% 4. Develops training plans and sets up workshops to train continuity and non-continuity personnel at all levels within the assigned region. Develops and coordinates exercises within and across states to provide training in and testing of emergency/contingency plans, procedures, and programs during and following emergencies. Prepares and presents classified and unclassified briefings to senior leadership as required and ensures proper security procedures are implemented prior to the presentation. 20% 5. Develops and maintains JFHQ-State continuity plans to ensure the performance of Mission Essential Functions, as required by State policy and Federal guidance. Supports the National Continuity Plan through the implementation of PPD 40, White House Directive 16-1, DoDD 3020.26, CNGBI and CNGBM on continuity. Drafts deliberate plans which nest within National and Federal plans. When designated, serves as financial manager for COOP and operations requiring proficiency in the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution Systems. Develops, maintains, and tests JFHQ-State communications PACE plans to include all required continuity communications platforms. 20% 6. Performs other duties as assigned. *The above description only mentions a limited amount of the position's official duties. For a full comprehensive document that covers all the duties of the position, please contact one of the Recruitment Specialists at the bottom of the announcement.

Requirements

• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• The duties of this job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
• Must be able to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• Federal employment suitability required and determined by a background investigation before appointment to position.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; shift work and/or overtime may be required.
• This position is covered by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program. The incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019 and must pass urinalysis testing, as required prior to appointment and periodically annually thereafter.
• Incumbent is required to be on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and to support extended hours (weekdays, weekends, and holidays) of operation during local and or national emergency events.
• This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 days per year approved in advance by the TAG.

Qualifications

AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: Area 1: All on board permanent and indefinite T5 federal employees within the Oregon National Guard Area 2: All on board permanent and indefinite T32 federal technicians within the Oregon National Guard Area 3: All current non-permanent technicians/employees (T5 and T32) of the Oregon National Guard Area 4: All current and former members of the Oregon National Guard (former members must provide documentation showing membership in the Oregon National Guard such as an NGB 22 or DD214) GENERAL AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Must have at least one year of experience equivalent to GS-09. Specialized experience is that which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.

Education

If you are using education to qualify for this position, you must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims.

Contacts

• Address OR JDOC 3225 State Street Salem, OR 97301 US
• Name: Edward Chitwood
• Phone: (971) 355-3303
• Email: [email protected]