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Duties

If selected at the GS-13 level, duties will be performed in a developmental capacity. Responsible for directly supporting the Department of Defense (DoD) Continuity of Operations Program; serves as an on-site continuity of operations representative for the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Serves as an emergency management specialist responsible for executing, analyzing, and evaluating DoD and OSD continuity and emergency management functional and operational protocols, readiness, and capabilities for operations sufficiency. Executes OSD Policy guidance; facilitates emergency management planning, coordination, liaison, and operational service support in conducting national level events, exercises, site surveys, training, modernization, and managing other projects. Analyzes, reviews, and implements activities supporting emergency response and Continuity of Operations. Identifies and analyzes facility and capability issues. Prepares recommendations and alternatives to the Director. Represents the Director at conferences, meetings, and working groups involving complex issues associated with Federal Executive Branch directed continuity of operations planning and execution. Provides technical advice on preparedness and response activities associated with natural and/or man-made disasters.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: MaxiFlex
• Security Requirements: Special Sensitive with Top Secret/SCI Access
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status: No
• Mission Essential Position: This is a mission essential (ME) position. The incumbent may be required to report to work in the event of a natural disaster, inclement weather, or crisis.
• Required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to SCI and Special Access Programs (SAPs); including submitting to background checks as a condition of employment and/or continued access to Special Access Programs.

Qualifications

To qualify for an Emergency Management Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. To qualify at the GS-14 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: GS-13: Supporting the planning and operations of the Continuity of Operations and the National Security/Emergency Preparedness (NS/EP) programs. Serving as a technical expert for assigned duties and projects and participating in inter-agency working groups to address current and future operational plans and responsibilities in a dynamic and complex environment. Performing a wide range of operational planning duties to include operational analysis, concept development, inter-agency coordination, evaluation, and refinement of current emergency preparedness contingency plans. Analyzing operational requirements, proposals, and documentation to ensure goals and objectives are consistent with policy constraints, overall objectives, and management intent. Preparing decision briefs and briefs to senior leadership. GS-14: Supporting the planning and operations of the Continuity of Operations and the National Security/Emergency Preparedness (NS/EP) programs. Performing a wide range of operational planning duties to include operational analysis, concept development, inter-agency coordination, evaluation, and refinement of current emergency preparedness contingency plans. Serving as a subject-matter-expert in federal continuity programs, continuity of operations policy and plans, policy development, and NS/EP planning. Making recommendations for actions to maintain a maximum readiness posture within existing resources and to resolve operational programs that impact upon readiness capabilities. Preparing and publishing guidance governing command and control requirements for and operation of emergency measures. 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.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Contacts

• Address DLA Logistics Operations 8725 John J Kingman Road Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 US
• Name: Christine Cromwell
• Phone: 7177708324
• Email: [email protected]