emergency management specialist

Summary

About the Position:
This Emergency Management Specialist position is located with the U.S. Corps of Engineers Executive Emergency Management Office in Galveston, TX.

Current Federal employees are not eligible for return placement under this announcement. Current permanent Army employees should apply to Job Announcement Number CERK

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Duties

• Represent the District on committees and at conferences to formulate national emergency policies and determine support requirements and services to be provided by the District.
• Develop and participate in EOC operation for both manmade and natural Emergency Preparedness activities.
• Develop, review, and update plans involving mobilization, Continuity of Operations, and support to local civil preparedness agencies.
• Manage emergency operations activities during actual emergencies. Assembles and dispatches emergency teams, coordinates disaster zone information and determines resources available within the District for response.
• Organize and conduct national and technological disaster training and exercises for CAT and executive level crisis management team to support Commander.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state issued driver's license.
• Serves as incidental motor vehicle operator. Incumbent must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle without danger to self or others.
• The incumbent of this position must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• Incumbent must be deployable on TDY assignments to any area in the USACE impacted by a natural disaster or natural security emergency. Deployment normally last 30 days real time but may be extended based on the specific situation.

Qualifications

Who May Apply:
Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job.

You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected.

See [Proof of Eligibility]) for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Reinstatement

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.

Specialized Experience:
One year of specialized experience which includes:1) Managing overall Emergency Management budget and control of emergency management funds 2) Developing procedures to ensure emergency personnel and equipment of kept in a state of readiness AND 3) Preparing briefings and reports to leadership on status of emergency management program.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Budget Execution
• Emergency and Disaster Management
• Leadership
• Oral Communication

Physical Requirements:
The work is primarily sedentary.

However, incumbent occasionally participates in flood control project inspections and special assignments involving levees, pump stations, which require climbing, and other physical demands.

Work Environment:
Work is primarily performed in an office setting. During emergency situations, incumbent is subject to performing response activities in temporary field locations and adverse weather conditions.

Time in Grade Requirement:

Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).

Education

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 aloneno substitution of education for experience is permitted.

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) 12 Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• Position may be filled as a timelimited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE) 13 months by a current permanent Army employee. Timelimited promotions may be extended up to a maximum of five years. Timelimited reassignments and changes to lower grade may exceed five years, however return rights may be impacted. This position may be made permanent without further competition.

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• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is fulltime, parttime or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of [your application package]) (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process.

If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

You may claim Military Spouse preference.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) applicants will receive preference consideration and will be placed (if selected) at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined best qualified, up to and including the full performance level.

You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.

DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicants will receive preference consideration at the full-performance grade level only.

Only MSP/PPP applicants currently occupying a formal training program position are entitled to exercise their priority status.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP).

If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position.

To receive selection priority, you must:
(1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on [OPM's Career Transition Resources website]).

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How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/06/2024 to receive consideration.

• To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application ).
• Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
• After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
• You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must reselect your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
• It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
• Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the [USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center]).

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account ), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated.

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Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk Army Applicant Help Desk

Website

Address

RK-W2SU03 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT GALVESTON

DO NOT MAIL
Galveston, TX 77553

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Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

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