EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Learn more about this agency Duties You will direct and organization's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during emergency management exercises, actual disasters or incidents. You will train emergency management personnel on the procedures used for minimizing the effects of an accident. You will coordinate emergency management command and control functions to maintain effective operations of an Emergency Operations Center (EOC). You will coordinate the inventory, storage, and maintenance of emergency management equipment and supplies. Requirements Conditions of employment Must be a US Citizen. Must be determined suitable for federal employment. Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases. This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time. You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license. This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision. Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Creating an emergency management plan in accordance with federal, state, local, and command rules and regulations; 2. Developing policies and procedures in response to emergencies (i.e. chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, fire, natural disasters); 3. Maintaining an emergency operations center (i.e. maintaining equipment, developing budget submissions; implementing training, etc.); 4. Analyzing emergency management incidents and responses to determine appropriate responses and/or areas for improvement. NOTE: This experience must be fully demonstrated in your resume to be considered for this position. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education Specialized experience may be substituted with the following education: A masters or equivalent graduate degree. OR Two full years of progressively higher graduate level education leading to a masters degree. OR Have obtained an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to the position being filled.https://www.usajobs.gov//working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/ Additional information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. This position is subject to a 24-hour recall in the event of an emergency This position may require irregular work hours and work at locations other than the normal duty station and may include duties other than those specified in this position description. This position is required to receive annual influenza vaccination. Physical Demands Work is primarily sedentary in an office environment however some travel to/from locations and fieldwork may be required. Regular lifting, movement, assembly, connecting, testing and minor troubleshooting of computer, related office and other EM equipment may be required. In the even of a disaster or emergency, the EOC Manager must be available and willing to respond on short notice and to work extended shifts. Work Environment Work is generally performed in an office environment onboard a Navy installation, rarely in hazardous and high noise areas. Position will involve occasional travel to other installations or locations for meetings, conferences, training or emergency operations. The incumbent must be able to perform effectively in a highly stressful atmosphere, maintain 24-hour accessibility for both superiors and subordinates plus readjust priorities as changes in the uncontrollable workload arise based on threatening man-made or natural conditions. During a crisis, must be available for odd shift schedules and uncontrollable overtime. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below. Expand Hide  additional information 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.