Supervisory Emergency Management Specialist

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as Chief, Readiness and Contingency Operations Division as well as the senior technical expert and program manager for the region. Duties Leads all Readiness and Contingency Operations (RCO) programs across a massive Area Of Responsibility (AOR). Directs planning, execution, and evaluation of disaster response for Flood Control and Costal Emergencies (PL 84-99), Stafford Act mission assignments (PL 93-288), Field Force Engineering, oversees humanitarian assistance, and military contingencies. Receives and manages mission assignments from Combatant Command, Department of Army, Federal Emergency Management Agency, and request/coordinate military support and inter-Division resources. Supervises Readiness and Contingency Operations staff: assignments, performance, disciplining, hiring, and training. Oversees funding, mission execution, and compliance at district level; reviews district requests and adjusts authorities/funding. Requirements Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident. This position has been designated "Mission Essential". A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed. This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position. This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time. A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Directs region-wide emergency operations, coordinating with multiple partner agencies to ensure comprehensive planning, execution, and post-event analysis for natural and man-made disasters and security requirements and providing advice and recommendations to military leadership; 2) Provides technical expertise, program management, and professional liaison for civil and military emergency programs, incorporating engineering principles that support requirements under Public Law 84-99, Public Law 93-288 and military contingencies with a multitude of federal, state, and local partners; 3) Supervises a team of professionals, effectively planning, assigning, and prioritizing work while resolving employee issues and ensuring adherence to program goals and objectives; and 4) Oversees civil and military planning, operations, and training/exercise initiatives, utilizing matrix assignments to maintain operational agility from peacetime to operations mode. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-14). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Installations Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction.htm for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Recruitment incentives MAY be authorized to highly qualified candidates. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.