1-year non-reimbursable assignment DHS Office of Homeland Security Situational Awareness (OSA) Emergency Management Specialist or Program Analyst Series Requested: 0089 or 0343 Security Clearance: TS/SCI Virtual/Remote: No Only current, full-time federal employees are eligible. Resumes are reviewed every 30 days until selection/closing date. This is a Detail, not a Developmental Rotation. Supervisory approval form must be signed.

Duties

This position is in the Resilience Section, Integration Division (ID), DHS Office of Homeland Security Situational Awareness (OSA). The individual detailed to support this position must have a current DHS TS/SCI security clearance and will support OSA Continuity of Operations (COOP) program requirements. Specific duties will include: Support OSA COOP planning, training, exercise, and evaluation activities. Participating in OPS recurring communication and completing associated Continuity reporting requirements. Developing, coordinating, executing, and assessment for OSA COOP related exercise requirements. Capturing COOP lessons learned and best practices to be integrated into plans and operations as appropriate. Supporting COOP requirements established in the OSA Strategic Plan. Sustaining the OSA COOP and Pandemic Workforce Protection Support Plans (this includes revising and exercising both plans). Assisting in managing OSA unclassified and classified continuity requirements. Representing OSA at various DHS Continuity coordination, exercise, and training forums. Supporting the OSA Continuity Manager in coordinating/implementing Training, Testing, and Exercise efforts and other COOP requirements as directed or assigned. This is not a virtual position, but the employee will be authorized to telework within established DHS guidance.

Requirements

• Must be a current permanent Federal employee
• Must have supervisory approval to apply to the Joint Duty Assignment. DHS 250-2 Application Form under "required documents" section.
• 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.

Qualifications

Qualifications required: Working knowledge of Continuity of Operations (COOP) & Continuity of Government (COG) programs. Working knowledge of continuity, critical infrastructure, emergency preparedness based project management, operational planning, staff coordination, testing, training and exercise emergency management work. Working knowledge of MSOFFICE applications. Ability to research, analyze, and present results of analysis to Senior Leadership in both unclassified and classified venues. Working knowledge of COOP Exercises and Homeland Security Exercise & Evaluation Program (HSEEP). Ability to complete range of project management and mid-level staff officer assignments. Ability to work closely with and routinely communicate with other continuity managers and staff within Resilience, OSA and other DHS Components, Offices, and/or Joint Collaboration elements. 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 Department of Homeland Security Headquarters OCHCO/HRMS/MS #0170 6595 Springfield Center Drive Springfield, VA 20598-0170 US
• Name: DHS Joint Duty Program
• Email: [email protected]