Program Specialist

Summary

Who May Be Considered: U.S. Citizens Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) eligible Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligible View common definitions of terms found in this announcement.
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Overview
Accepting applications

Open & closing dates
09/27/2024 to 10/10/2024

This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more

Salary
$108,245 - $167,336 per year

Pay scale & grade
GS 12 - 13

Location
1 vacancy in the following location:

Oakland, CA Remote job
No

Telework eligible
Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

Travel Required
50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed
No

Appointment type
Permanent

Work schedule
Full-time - This position will infrequently require work hours beyond a normal business operations schedule.

Service
Competitive

Promotion potential
13

Job family (Series)
0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program

Supervisory status
No

Security clearance
Secret

Drug test
Yes

Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

Trust determination process
Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure
No

Bargaining unit status
No

Announcement number
IOD-DE-12498953-24-VM

Control number
811296200

This job is open to

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency
U.S. Citizens and Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) / lnteragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles

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Duties
The primary purpose of the position is to serve as a Regional Operations Planner assigned to a Regional Operations Team. The Regional Planner is recognized as an expert on short-term and long-range planning priorities for the assigned Region.

Typical work assignments include: Supports the Regional Office in the annual process of receiving headquarters program priorities and developing corresponding regional plans to execute the priorities. Serves as a technical expert in short-term and long-range planning. Tracks new and ongoing programs, projects, initiatives and procedural changes, and analyzes for regional impacts. Works with regional leadership and staff to develop operational plans for efficient and effective program implementation and administration across the Region. Independently leads and coordinates development of customized regional security operations plans, such as National Special Security Events (NSSE), Special Event Activity Rating (SEAR)Events, and Regional Resiliency Assessment Program (RRAP) projects in conjunction with partners, stakeholders, and Regional leadership and staff. Facilitates the participation of private sector critical infrastructure owners and operators in the planning process, incorporating their requirements and capabilities into regional plans, as applicable. Participates in and advises the regional leadership, staff and regional personnel during planning and execution of incident response, including exercises, and provides planning support for diverse regional activities. Serves as the region's subject matter expert on all plans and uses available operational and critical infrastructure analysis to produce regional and district-level replanning documents. Provides day-to-day mission support capabilities to the Region as part of the Operations Team.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment
Complete the initial online assessment and USA Hire Assessment, if required. Selective Service - Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service see ;/li> All Federal employees are required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payments. DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities. You must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. One-year probationary period may be required. This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operation events without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations (5 U.S.C. 7501-7533 and 5 CFR Part 752, as applicable). This position requires a pre-employment drug test. All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to a drug test to screen for illicit/illegal drug use prior to receiving a final offer of employment. A final offer of employment is contingent upon a negative drug test result. Must live within 50 miles of duty location or be relocated by Entrance on Duty. This position will infrequently require work hours beyond a normal business operations schedule. (Weekend work and irregular hours may be required for response and recovery operations being supported by the region).

Qualifications

To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required experience for the respective grade level in which you are applying.

You qualify for the GS-12grade level, if you have:
EXPERIENCE: I have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level (or equivalent) in the Federal service or if outside the Federal service performing the following duties: Presenting the critical infrastructure systems, dependencies and interdependencies and various natural, technological, and human-cause or terrorism threats and hazards that may impact these systems; AND Assisting in the development, reviewing, and revising of strategic and operational continuity and hazard plans, policies, and procedures; AND Demonstrating the ability to use analytical and evaluative methods and techniques, including quantitative and qualitative analyses to conduct studies concerning critical infrastructure protection or related activities and conduct cascading effects analysis; AND Initiating fact-finding techniques; oral and written communications; meeting facilitation; and development of presentations, reports, and plans sufficient to produce regional and district-level reports, develop regional plans, and facilitate and advise on the operational planning execution.
You qualify for the GS-13 grade level, if you have:
EXPERIENCE: I have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level (or equivalent) in the Federal service or if outside the Federal service performing the following duties: Assisting with the National Preparedness System sufficient to develop, revise strategic and operations plans and associated policies and procedures; AND Processing and applying the National Infrastructure Protection Plan, Cyber Incident Response Plan, National Emergency Communications Plan, and associated Public Law, Presidential Policy Directives and Executive Orders sufficient to drive regional planning activities; AND Developing critical infrastructure systems, dependencies, and interdependencies and various natural, technological, and human-cause or terrorism threats and hazards that may impact these systems; AND Developing, reviewing, and revising of strategic and operational continuity and hazard plans, policies, and procedures. 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.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

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 alone-- no substitution of education for experience is permitted .

Additional information

Other incentives may be authorized. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position has been designated excluded from bargaining unit representation under the national security provision of 5 U.S.C. 7112(B)(6). When entering a federal job at a grade level lower than the highest promotion potential level, you may be promoted to more complex duties and work more independently, as your career progresses. NOTE: Career ladder promotions are not automatic, and all eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met in order to progress to the next grade level. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: _Accommodations_for_USA_Hire

Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Shared Certificate: When CISA completes their selections, the remaining list of qualified candidates may be shared with other Federal agencies who are hiring for similar positions. You will have an opportunity to opt-in if you would like your name, application materials, and assessment results shared to be considered for employment with other Federal agencies. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you can continue to explore other job opportunity announcements.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):
Administration and ManagementAttention to DetailCustomer ServiceDecision MakingFlexibilityIntegrity/HonestyInterpersonal SkillsLearningPlanning and EvaluatingReading ComprehensionReasoningResearch and AnalysisSelf-ManagementStrategic ThinkingStress ToleranceTeamwork

Category Rating Procedures: If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be placed in one of the following categories: Best-Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate high proficiency in all of the critical competencies, including all Selective Placement Factors (SPF), and appropriate Quality Ranking Factors (QRF) as determined by the job analysis. Well-Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrates acceptable proficiency in all of the critical competencies, including all SPFs and appropriate QRFs as determined by the job analysis. Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate basic proficiency in most of the critical competencies, including all SPFs and appropriate QRFs as determined by the job analysis. Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Program (I/CTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not I/CTAP eligible. View information about I/CTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered eligible under I/CTAP, you must be placed in the well-qualified category for this position, as described above. In addition, you must submit th Program Specialist (Regional Planner)

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