This position is located in the Division of Quality Management at the Kayenta Service Unit, Kayenta, AZ. The primary purpose is to provide overall direction and leadership for service unit Emergency Preparedness (EP) operations as they relate to the Service Unit community disaster response and daily operations. The Emergency Preparedness function refers to the broader Emergency Management functions of preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery.

Duties

Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or result in you losing consideration for the job. The incumbent: Develops, implements, monitors, manages and evaluates the Service Unit's emergency management policy, plans, and procedures, and activities to comply with Federal preparedness and Homeland Security Presidential Directives, for the SU inclusive of hospital and clinics. Manages, prioritizes, and provides deliverables for applicable grants; develops goals, objectives, policies, and procedures by administering and monitoring grant budgets, participates in strategic and operational planning, writes policies and procedures for the hospital and clinics, prepares, and submits reports to the Director of Division of Quality Management, Hospital Executive Committee and the Navajo Area Office. Leads and participates in the Service Unit emergency management functions involving training and exercises, development of interoperable communication capabilities including satellite technology and continued internet availability. Operates automated computerized information system. Serves as EP field liaison for training participation with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Arizona Department of Health Services. Serves as a liaison to the local community and tribal programs interested in IHS emergency management processes and materials.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such degree, OR 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Examples include: Working with national, regional, state, or local emergency management regulations, statutes, and/or general laws in order to coordinate emergency management plans and response; coordinating emergency planning for a Federal, State, local, tribal, or private organization; conveying and disseminating technical information and providing technical assistance in emergency situations. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

There are no education requirements.

Contacts

• Address Kayenta Service Unit PO Box 368 Kayenta, AZ 86033 US
• Name: Dori Sombrero
• Phone: 928-697-4391 X54391
• Email: [email protected]