6- months non-reimbursable assignment FEMA - National Exercise Division Interagency Section Chief Series Requested: 0089 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

Overseeing and supervising a team of employees and contractors to implement the National Exercise Program as part of the National Preparedness System in partnership with other Federal departments and agencies to validate our national capabilities to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from the threats and hazards that pose the greatest risk to the security of the nation. Leading, planning, and facilitating regular meetings of the Exercise Implementation Committee, the interagency coordinating body for the National Exercise Program, which includes setting national exercise priorities, coordinating exercises across large stakeholder groups, and sharing exercise best practices through effective stakeholder management and coordination. Lead a collaborative process for the planning, delivery, conduct and evaluation of Senior Officials Exercises with interagency and National Security Council partners to increase the effectiveness of federal program policies, plans, and procedures. Facilitating stakeholder planning meetings/events professionally and tactfully and negotiate among parties towards effective solutions. Representing the National Exercise Division and FEMA at interagency meetings, negotiating with key officials within and outside FEMA on matters relating to national preparedness, and exercising authority to speak for and commit the Division to specific actions within the bounds of Agency policies and the priorities of higher-level senior staff. Establishing priorities for the section with the Branch Chief managing multiple complex and concurrent projects, identifying challenges and mitigation strategies, recommending courses of action, making effective decisions and translating decisions and intent into instructions for staff.

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: Leading staff to include evaluating performance, managing career development, projects, and /or resolving issues, AND Collaborating with high level internal and external stakeholders on matters of emergency preparedness and exercises, AND Managing large, complex projects using effective project management skills, problem identification and risk mitigation strategies. 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]