VISN Network Emergency Management Specialist-Temp NTE

Temporary Emergency Management Specialist

This position is for a temporary not to exceed 120 day detail/promotion, and may be extended and/or made permanent without further competition. You may be returned at any time to the position from which you were temporarily promoted/detailed, or to a different position of equivalent grade and pay. The return is not subject to reduction-in-force, performance-based reduction in grade and removal, adverse, or agency administrative grievance procedures action. This position is part of the Comprehensive Emergency Management Program Workforce Modernization Plan for emergency preparedness and response which establishes responsibilities for emergency management activities within VHA to all levels of the Department and with other Departments and Agencies, establishes consistency of functions, and streamlines hiring process.

Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Applies specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities particular to a healthcare system environment including methods to support emergency planning and operations.
• Provides operational support and expertise to management through evaluative, analytical, coordination, planning, administrative, developmental, interpretive, and judgmental methodologies.
• Coordinates Network emergency management activities that require a high level of judgment and ability including assuming responsibility for planning, implementing and coordinating emergency response and recovery actions for VA Medical Centers (VAMCs), Community Living Centers (CLCs), Domiciliary Units, Outpatient Clinics (OPCs), Healthcare Centers (HCC), and Community Based Outpatient Clinics(CBOCs).
• Produces pertinent and informative management reports, demonstrating effective practices in problem resolution.
• Ensures emergency operations and support activities are monitored to expedite return to readiness whenever there is a loss of operational capabilities from any of the Network facilities or catchment areas.
• Provides technical assistance, guidance, and coordination on emergency medical preparedness programs for all VISN medical facilities and catchment areas.
• Employs considerable knowledge of healthcare facility operations and emergency operations supporting federal, state, and local entities within the geographical boundaries of the Network.
• Fulfills program responsibilities and coordinates network programs with senior management officials at VA Headquarters, VISN medical facilities, other federal departments/agencies, state government, and local communities where VA facilities are located.
• Manages and coordinates all aspects of the Network Emergency Management Coordination Center (NEMCC) and organizes network emergency management support activities as necessary including developing a Network Emergency Operation Plan (EOP) which meets contingency requirements.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Telework: This position may be authorized for telework on ad-hoc basis. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: VISN Network Emergency Management Specialist-Temp NTE / PD99786S

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

US Department of Veterans Affairs