This position is located in the Management Directorate, Office of Security and Integrity, Mission Assurance Division, Emergency Mgmt Branch. As an Emergency Management Specialist, you will ensure enterprise resilience through coordination and management of all-hazard emergencies through preparedness, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery.

Duties

Provides guidance on the development and management of USCIS continuity of operations plans and projects that support agency alternate work sites designed to enable continuance of agency mission essential functions. Advises and contributes to the development of USCIS policies and procedures in compliance with federal continuity of operations, occupant emergency, and emergency management directives, regulations, and established procedures. Spearheads outreach activities, independently prepares for and executes Emergency Management Assistance Visits (EMAV) and Security Compliance Reviews (SCR). Maintains solid understanding and applicability of the USCIS continuity plan, USCIS strategic plan, USCIS management directives, DHS directives, the federal mission resilience strategy, federal continuity directives, presidential policy directive. Provides emergency management subject matter expertise and consultation before, during, and following emergencies and/or safety related events occurring within the USCIS areas of operation. Serves as incident management coordinator and primary advisor to HQ, regional, district, and local leadership within assigned area concerning all hazards mitigation, response, recovery and compliance with federal directives, OEP, and COOP. Incumbent organizes and administers the USCIS Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC), the Occupant Emergency (OEP), and similar training programs. Represents USCIS interests during local, district, regional, state or federal emergency management, continuity, and incident management planning workgroups within assigned area or in the absence of supervisor.

Requirements

Qualifications

The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 09/04/2024. Current Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the lower grade or equivalent grade band in the Federal service. The Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 09/04/2024. GS-13: You qualify at the GS-13 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the federal government, that equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing the following duties: Drafting continuity of operations plans. Writing occupant emergency plans. Serving as an incident management coordinator for a large organization. Develops and presents emergency management (all hazards mitigation, compliance with applicable federal directives, occupant emergency, continuity and pandemic planning strategies and usage of emergency communications systems) training to varied audiences. Preparing planning guidance that support the objectives of contingency or emergency disaster operations. Please read the following important information to ensure you submit everything we need to consider your application: It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit your responses and appropriate documentation prior to 09/04/2024. Your resume will be used to determine your qualifications for the position advertised in this announcement. Therefore, your resume must highlight your most relevant, significant experience related to the requirements found in the qualification section of this announcement, as well as any applicable education. USCIS will only review the first 5 pages of your resume to determine your initial eligibility/qualifications for a position. As such, please be sure to include content to support your eligibility/qualifications for this position within the first 5 pages. Please note that your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred. Be clear and specific when describing your work history since Human Resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will be rated and ranked based on your responses to the online questions. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job) Duties (be specific in describing your duties) Employer's name and address Supervisor name and phone number Start and end dates including month, day and year (e.g. June 18 2007 to April 05 2008) Start and end dates for each grade/pay level if you've held a federal position. Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week) Salary Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide the above information may result in a finding of ineligible. Note: Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Federal Experience: If you are using current or prior federal experience as a basis for qualifying for this position, the grade levels and length of employment (mm/dd/year) at each grade level must be listed in your work history. This information will be further validated if selected for this position. 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 criteria 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 service.

Education

EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution at this grade levels.

Contacts

• Address
• Name: HROC Staffing Help Desk
• Phone: 952-697-8380
• Email: [email protected]