Contingency Planning Officer

Summary See below for important information regarding this job. Summary See below for important information regarding this job. Duties Help As a Director of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery you will be responsible for the following duties (If selected at the

GS-11

,12,13 levels, duties will be performed in a developmental capacity): Serve as a Plans professional leveraging operational planning team best practices, in accordance with formal planning doctrine (e.g. Joint Publication 5-0, Joint Planning, in VUCA ("volatile", "uncertain", "complex", and "ambiguous") environments. Serve as subject matter expert in continuity programs, contingency / crisis response planning and policy development, and NS/EP. Perform a wide range of operational planning duties to include operational analysis, concept development, inter-organizational coordination, and evaluation and refinement of current emergency preparedness contingency plans. Prepares and delivers compelling information and decision briefings for the organization, developed from written analysis, requirements documentation, operational plans and oral presentations. Requirements Must be a U.S. citizen Tour of Duty: Set Schedule Security: Required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to SCI and SAPs); including submitting to background checks as a condition of employment and/or continued access to Special Access Programs. Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): GS-13/14 Exempt, GS-11/12 Non-Exempt Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Bargaining Unit Status: No Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See for more information. This is a Mission Essential (ME) position. The incumbent may be required to report to work in the event of a natural disaster, inclement weather, or crisis. Pre-Employment Physical: No Qualifications To qualify for a Contingency Planning Officer, your resume and supporting documentation must support: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-14 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. To qualify at the GS-11 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: GS-11 Assisting in the development or maintenance of Continuity of Operations (COOP) or emergency preparedness plans, including basic operational analysis and coordination with internal stakeholders. Supporting inter-agency planning efforts by gathering data, preparing draft checklists or procedures, and participating in working groups as a junior technical advisor. Maintaining facility or operational readiness data, preparing routine reports, and supporting senior planners in exercises, after-action reviews, or contingency planning projects.

GS-12

Independently developing sections of COOP, NS/EP, or contingency plans, performing operational analysis, and conducting inter-agency coordination for assigned planning tasks. Managing small projects or portions of major preparedness initiatives, preparing decision briefs, and advising leadership on operational requirements within defined policy constraints. Conducting readiness assessments of facilities or systems, interpreting operational data, and recommending improvements to maintain continuity and emergency operations capabilities.

GS-13

Serving as a technical expert in federal continuity programs, developing or revising COOP/NS/EP policies, leading complex contingency planning efforts, and synchronizing inter-agency operational plans. Leading major operational support programs or multi-agency projects, coordinating with senior officials, and delivering planning products such as OPLAN revisions, operational impact assessments, or readiness posture analyses. Designing and implementing command-and-control reporting processes, publishing operational guidance, defining system requirements, and managing deployment or exercise planning at an enterprise level.

GS-14

Leading enterprise-wide continuity, NS/EP, or contingency planning programs; creating strategic policy guidance; and providing authoritative expertise on emergency operations to senior leadership and inter-agency bodies. Directing complex, multi-year planning initiatives involving major policy changes, unprecedented operational challenges, and high-level inter-agency coordination, including developing strategic courses of action and risk assessments for senior decision-makers. Establishing requirements for new technologies or automated readiness reporting processes, overseeing development and fielding across multiple organizations, and making enterprise-level recommendations to optimize operational capabilities and resource usage. B. Education Substitution Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Education must be from a college or university accredited by an organization approved by the U.S. Department of Education. See If using education to meet basic qualifications, YOU MUST SUBMIT A TRANSCRIPT as supplemental documentation. To qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you must possess: GS-11: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.M., if related. GS-12: Applicants may not substitute education in lieu of specialized experience. GS-13: Applicants may not substitute education in lieu of specialized experience. GS-14: Applicants may not substitute education in lieu of specialized experience. C. Combination Combinations of successfully completed post‑high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for grade levels GS‑11 may be computed by first determining the applicant's total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the applicant's education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grade GS‑11. 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. This is an Emergency Essential (EE) position. The incumbent will be designated Non-Combat Essential (NCE). In the event of a crisis, the incumbent may be required to deploy, within CONUS only, via temporary reassignment or be required to stay in place to support contingency operations. The incumbent may be required to take part in readiness exercises. This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively; therefore, the position requires the incumbent to be screened from military recall. Military Reservists selected for an EE position must arrange for a military deployment waiver from the Reserve Unit, which will remain in effect while assigned to the EE position. This requirement must be met prior to placement in an EE position. An NCE employee could be deployed to support emergency operations, humanitarian missions, disaster relief, or other expeditionary missions in the continental United States that are not considered "combat" locations. Deployment will be via Temporary Duty (TDY) orders. Deployment may entitle the employee to additional monetary compensation dependent upon the deployment location. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for GS-12/13/14 grade levels. Are you using your education to qualify? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application.

GRADUATE EDUCATION

One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

FOREIGN EDUCATION

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Additional information As required by 5 C.F.R. 302.106, DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. 1194). For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to Reemployed Annuitants This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: Information for Veterans Information for Veterans is available at: As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement. Drug-Free Workplace Policy The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing. Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug usage prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position. The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids. ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is illegal . Additional guidance on writing a federal resume can be found at: USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job? The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started. 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. Help 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr DLA Careers