Emergency Management Specialist

Summary This position is located at the VA Medical Center in Des Moines - IA. serving as a Emergency Management Specialist - you will be responsible for managing the health care system in sustaining national and regional support to the Comprehensive Emergency Management Program (CEMP). Summary This position is located at the VA Medical Center in Des Moines - IA. serving as a Emergency Management Specialist - you will be responsible for managing the health care system in sustaining national and regional support to the Comprehensive Emergency Management Program (CEMP). Qualifications Driver's License Requirement: A current valid state-issued driver's license is required. Note: We cannot accept photographs. Therefore - please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested - you will be required to provide your driver's license for verification purposes. To meet the minimum qualifications for this position - you must possess at least one (1) full year of specialized experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge - skills - and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. To be creditable - experience must have been equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes: applying the policies governing emergency management programs and operations; assisting with the execution of a comprehensive emergency management program; responding quickly to emergency situations; implementing a variety of emergency - contingency - and operations plans; applying basic data gathering methodologies to collect various types of information; using and managing database programs. NOTE: Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must clearly indicate the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. For more information on these qualification standards - please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at Physical Demands and Work Environment: The work is sedentary during non-emergency situations. However - participation in field exercises and operational support missions may require strenuous physical activity to include carrying persons and equipment - walking long distance - climbing - working long hours - long periods of standing - and bending and stooping. May include various housing and living conditions to include non-climate controlled - limited privacy sleeping facilities (for example - cots - tents - \"hot-bunking\" - gymnasiums - or similar) - limited shower and laundry facilities - and limited feeding options (such as shelf stable meals - meals-ready-to-eat (MRE's) - and field kitchens). During emergency situations the employee may be required to remain available 24 hours per day - seven days per week for multiple weeks and is subject to work under emergency notification and contact procedures. The EMS will be provided and must carry a government-provided mobile communication device. The work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate-controlled office; however - the employee may be required to work in a warehouse and store emergency management equipment in an outdoor storage facility and indoor storage rooms. The EMS will support site visits to all outpatient clinics to perform hazard vulnerability analysis - conduct drills - conduct training - and any other comprehensive emergency management implementation. Environment may be subject to adverse weather to include wind - precipitation - temperature and humidity extremes. Protective gear (gloves - hard hats - hearing protection - and similar) and adherence to safety precautions may be required. Travel by motor vehicle - train - boat - and aircraft within the United States may be required. 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; religions; 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. Duties ***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION - YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** The Emergency Management Specialist (EMS) is a high-profile position requiring daily interaction with the highest levels of medical center leadership - the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) - VHA - the VHA Office of Emergency Management (OEM) - and community stakeholders The EMS works with the VISN in coordinating and administering duties required to execute the roles and responsibilities under the VA's national level partners - Department of Defense (DoD) - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as well as federal - state - and local agencies in the public and private sector Major duties and responsibilities include: - Coordinating the Healthcare System efforts and engaging staff - as well as the functions required to manage the Comprehensive Emergency Management Program (CEMP) - Ensuring the emergency response results and conclusions lead to a continual improvement of the emergency management program throughout the healthcare system - Preparing for and carrying out or coordinating emergency functions to prevent - protect from - mitigate against - prepare for - respond to - and recover from emergencies and disasters - Assisting with the various program coordinators relating to Emergency Management (EM) - Safety - Pharmacy Cache - Clinical Support - and Law Enforcement - Developing and coordinating all VAMC emergency plans and exercises in accordance with VHA directives and VHA Emergency Operations Plan - Collaborating with community partners to support the execution of national objectives - Representing Executive Leadership at key planning sessions - after actions reviews - and response planning meetings - conferences - forums and symposiums - Providing guidance and assistance in all employee and vulnerable patient/Veteran accountability efforts before - during and after an emergency - Ensuring all data on employee and patient/Veteran accountability is reported to the healthcare system Incident Command Center and VISN in a timely manner - Establishing relationships with the stakeholders and community in order to communicate and disseminate program information to ensure an understanding of the agency's mission and activities - Establishing - maintaining - and fostering strong working relationships with partners at national - regional and local levels - Performing other related duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 7:30am-4:00pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Telework: This position may be authorized for adhoc telework Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process NOTE: This is a TEMPORARY appointment (not-to-exceed 1 year) This appointment may be renewed for additional service in accordance with Agency needs for 1 additional year Temporary positions offer health insurance (if the employee is expected to work at least 130 hours per month for at least 90 days) but do not offer life insurance or retirement benefits and may be terminated at any time before the expiration date The appointment to a Temporary position does not confer eligibility for promotion or reassignment to other positions or the ability to be non-competitively converted to permanent employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs