Supervisory Emergency Management Specialist (Mitigation)

The ideal candidate for this position will have experience in emergency management mitigation, providing leadership, direction, coordination, and implementation of mitigation program activities. This position starts at a salary of $118,360 (GS-14). Apply for this exciting opportunity to become a member of Region III Mitigation Division within FEMA.View common definitions of terms found in this announcement. Help Help Accepting applications Open & closing datesOpening and closing dates10/28/2021 to 11/12/2021 This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn moreSalary$118,360 - $153,866 per year Pay scale & gradeGS 14Help Help Location1 vacancy in the following location:Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia, PA 1 vacancy Telework eligible Yes—as determined by the agency policy. Travel Required 50% or less - Travel may be required up to 50% of the time Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceCompetitivePromotion potential 14 Job family (Series) 0089 Emergency Management Specialist Supervisory statusYesSecurity clearanceNot RequiredDrug testNo Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk (MR) Trust determination process Suitability/FitnessAnnouncement numberFEMA-22-JB-492710-MPControl number619418600Help Help The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling on those who want to help protect American interests and secure our Nation. DHS Components work collectively to prevent terrorism; secure borders and our transportation systems; protect the President and other dignitaries; enforce and administer immigration laws; safeguard cyberspace; and ensure resilience to disasters. We achieve these vital missions through a diverse workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact; join DHS.When disaster strikes, America looks to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Now FEMA looks to you. Join our team and use your talent to support Americans in their times of greatest need. FEMA prepares the nation for all hazards and manages Federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. We foster innovation, reward performance and creativity, and provide challenges on a routine basis with a well-skilled, knowledgeable, high performance workforce. Please visit for additional information. EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENT: Every FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions.In this position, you will, serve as a Supervisory Emergency Management Specialist (Branch Chief in the Mitigation Division) supervising staff in the administration of FEMA mitigation programs as well as managing relationships with headquarters senior leader, tribal, state and local partners engaged in risk reduction. Typical assignments include: Managing Mitigation programs to include but not limited to Hazard Mitigation Grants programs, National Flood Insurance Program, Hazard Mitigation Planning through direct engagement with property owners, local/Tribal/State officials.Engaging in outreach activities and serves as a spokesperson to promote an understanding of floodplain management and flood mitigation measures; serves as a program spokesperson for floodplain management, flood insurance, hazard mitigation, and emergency management at regional conferences, workshops, training, meetings, and committees on the implementation of the floodplain management regulations and other risk reduction programs.Providing recommendations to local/Tribal/State and Regional staff for remedial actions concerning any programmatic or financial issues identified.Preforming risk reduction through regulations, local ordinances, land use and building practices, and mitigation projects that reduce or eliminate long-term risk from hazards and their effects.Performing senior level technical writing functions, requiring substantial knowledge of the various areas of floodplain management, flood insurance, emergency management, and of the specialized terminology required.Engaging risk reduction programs such as National Flood Insurance Program, Risk Map, Building Science, and Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Grant programs.Promoting the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) which has a goal to reduce the impact of flooding on private and public structures by providing affordable insurance for property owners.Extensive knowledge and use of analytical and evaluative methods, development and use of metrics to evaluate program effectiveness and benefit cost.Supervises staff, provides performance feedback and handles both performance and conduct issues, manages a budget and work plan.Help Help Conditions of EmploymentYou must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.You must successfully pass a background investigation.Selective Service registration required.Current federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements.You must be able to obtain and maintain a Government credit card.Please review "Other Information" section for additional key requirements.To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo, successfully pass, and maintain a background investigation for Public Trust as a condition of placement into this position. This may include a credit check after initial job qualifications are determined, a review of financial issues, such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs (please visit: Mythbuster on Federal Hiring Policies for additional information). For more information on background investigations for Federal jobs please visit OPM Investigations.COVID VACCINATION: As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee’s duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by November 22, 2021 or before appointment or onboarding with the agency, if after November 22. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request of the agency a legally required exception from this requirement.Due to COVID-19, FEMA is currently in an expanded telework posture which will end January 31, 2022. Therefore, if selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement. At that time, you may be eligible to request to continue to telework one or more days a pay period in accordance with FEMA’s telework policy.Please ensure you meet the qualification requirements described below. QualificationsCurrent Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the Federal service. The time-in-grade requirement must be met within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. The qualification requirements listed below must be met within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.You qualify for this position at the GS-14 level (starting salary $118,360) if you possess the following: One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-13) in the Federal Service. This experience may have been gained in the federal government, a state or local government, a non-profit organization, the private sector, or as a volunteer; however, your resume must clearly describe at least one year of specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position includes: Providing leadership, direction, coordination, and implementation of emergency mitigation program activities; and,Managing decisions on work problems, controversial program or personnel issues, and improving business practices; andManaging technical review of mitigation projects.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 provides valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.NOTE: Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. For a brief video on How to Create a Federal Resume, click here.Current or former FEMA Reservists/DAE employees: To accurately credit your experience for these intermittent positions, make sure to list the dates (from MM/YY to MM/YY) of each deployment, along with the job title and specific duties you were responsible for during each deployment. Failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. 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. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional informationIf 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.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.The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR § 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR § 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies.All candidates must be able to deploy with little or no advance notice to anywhere in the United States and its territories for an extended period of time.A one year probationary period is required for new Federal competitive service employees and new supervisors and managers. If selected for this position, and you have not previously completed these requirements, you are subject to (1) completion of a 2 day onboarding program at your primary duty location; and, (2) completion of a subsequent, multiple day orientation program within 90-120 days of hire, at a location to be determined. Travel associated with the orientation portion of this requirement may be at FEMA’s expense.This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position.Due weight will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3).Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.Read moreHelp 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. DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select Benefits. Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.Review our benefitsEligibility 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.You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your experience, education and training will be rated using a job questionnaire that is based on the following competencies needed to perform this job:Technical ProficiencyCommunicationRepresenting the AgencyLeadershipIf you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. We recommend that you preview the online questions for this announcement before you start the application process.Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment, the veteran must 1) be a preference eligible; or 2) be a veteran separated after 3 or more years of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement. (Note: Veteran’s preference does not apply under Merit Promotion procedures. View VEOA information on Feds Hire Vets.)Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP/CTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not ICTAP/CTAP eligible. View information about ICTAP/CTAP eligibility on OPM’s Career Transition Resources website. To be considered well qualified under ICTAP/CTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of 85.00 for this position. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement. Interview Requirement: Interviews may be required for this position. Failure to complete the interview may result in removal from further consideration. To preview questions please click here.Help 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. DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select Benefits. Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.Review our benefitsEligibility 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.As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.Resume.Responses to the job questionnaire. You will be directed to the online job questionnaire once you begin the application process. Current/former federal employee? Submit copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action that demonstrates your eligibility for consideration, e.g., length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, with-in grade/range increases); your current promotion potential; proof of permanent appointment if applying based on an interchange agreement; etc. (see Note 1).Current/former FEMA Stafford Act employee who has served continuously for three or more years since August 1, 2014, and are eligible for consideration? Submit copy of your appointment SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing your employment in a Stafford Act position on or after August 1, 2014. CORE Stafford Act Employees will be required to submit the appointment SF-50 that demonstrates the beginning date of their three consecutive years as a CORE. This can be an SF-50 for a new CORE appointment or for a conversion to a CORE appointment. To confirm DRRA eligibility, you may be asked to provide additional documentation to confirm three or more years of continuous service without a break. This information will be used to ensure DRRA eligibility requirements have been met prior to receiving further consideration.Reservist Stafford Act Employees will be required to submit a copy of their most recent SF-50 as well as a copy of the “DRRA Notice of Eligibility” issued by FEMA. Applicants who believe they are eligible, but have not received a “Notice of Eligibility,” should contact the FEMA representative listed in the “Agency contact information” section of this announcement.Current FEMA Stafford Act employee with competitive status? Submit copy of your applicable SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing you have previously served in a permanent or conditional competitive service position. You may meet this requirement if your applicable SF-50 shows the following and you meet reinstatement eligibility requirements contained in 5 C.F.R. 315.401:Block 24 (Tenure). Code is either “1” – Permanent, or “2” – Conditional; and,Block 34 (Position Occupied). Code is “1” – Competitive ServiceCurrent or former Land/Base Management Agency employee eligible for consideration under the Land/Base Management Hiring Path? NOTE: If selected for this position, you will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your eligibility for Land/Base Management consideration. Validation of your eligibility will be conducted prior to appointment.Are you a veteran? Submit Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 or other (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and/or documentation of service connected disability. If applying based on eligibility under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces that you will be discharged or released from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification. Certifications must be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service (e.g. honorable, dishonorable, general etc.). View more veterans’ information.Claiming special priority selection rights under the Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP/CTAP)? Submit copies of your:Agency NoticeMost recent performance rating, andMost recent SF-50, Notification of personnel Action, noting your current position, grade level and duty location. 10. Boren Awardee? Submit a copy of your National Security Education Program (NSEP) certification letter.You may be asked to provide a copy of your recent performance appraisal and or incentive awards.Current/former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee? Submit copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:Position titleType of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee)AgencyBeginning and ending dates of appointmentNote 1: Examples of applicable SF-50's for submission include appointment, promotion, and with-in-grade/range increases – award SF-50’s will not be accepted.To begin your online application, click "Apply Online" to create a USAJOBS account and follow the prompts or log in to your existing account. Your application packet must include a completed assessment questionnaire, a resume, and any applicable and or required supporting documentation. Please see the "Required Documents" section for additional information. All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English.Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or email. You must submit your resume, your online questionnaire, and any supporting documents by 11:59 PM eastern standard time on the posted closing date of this job opportunity announcement, or the date the application limit has been reached, whichever comes first.It is your responsibility to verify that any information entered or uploaded is received and is accurate. Determining your eligibility and qualifications is dependent on the supporting documentation and information provided, which may impact your referral for further consideration. If a document is not legible, Human Resources will not be able to view it in your application.We strongly encourage you to apply online. If you cannot apply online or do not have access to the internet (e.g., applicant experiencing documented system issues, applicant does not have access to the internet, etc.), you may be able to submit a paper application and the required forms. To do so, please contact the Human Resources Specialist listed in the Agency Contact Information prior to the close of this announcement.Next stepsOnce you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best-qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews. We will notify you by email after each of these steps has been completed. We expect to make a tentative job offer within 30 days after the deadline for applications.If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.View more information on applying for federal employment.Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.Help Help Resume.Responses to the job questionnaire. You will be directed to the online job questionnaire once you begin the application process. Current/former federal employee? Submit copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action that demonstrates your eligibility for consideration, e.g., length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, with-in grade/range increases); your current promotion potential; proof of permanent appointment if applying based on an interchange agreement; etc. (see Note 1).Current/former FEMA Stafford Act employee who has served continuously for three or more years since August 1, 2014, and are eligible for consideration? Submit copy of your appointment SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing your employment in a Stafford Act position on or after August 1, 2014. CORE Stafford Act Employees will be required to submit the appointment SF-50 that demonstrates the beginning date of their three consecutive years as a CORE. This can be an SF-50 for a new CORE appointment or for a conversion to a CORE appointment. To confirm DRRA eligibility, you may be asked to provide additional documentation to confirm three or more years of continuous service without a break. This information will be used to ensure DRRA eligibility requirements have been met prior to receiving further consideration.Reservist Stafford Act Employees will be required to submit a copy of their most recent SF-50 as well as a copy of the “DRRA Notice of Eligibility” issued by FEMA. Applicants who believe they are eligible, but have not received a “Notice of Eligibility,” should contact the FEMA representative listed in the “Agency contact information” section of this announcement.Current FEMA Stafford Act employee with competitive status? Submit copy of your applicable SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing you have previously served in a permanent or conditional competitive service position. You may meet this requirement if your applicable SF-50 shows the following and you meet reinstatement eligibility requirements contained in 5 C.F.R. 315.401:Block 24 (Tenure). Code is either “1” – Permanent, or “2” – Conditional; and,Block 34 (Position Occupied). Code is “1” – Competitive ServiceCurrent or former Land/Base Management Agency employee eligible for consideration under the Land/Base Management Hiring Path? NOTE: If selected for this position, you will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your eligibility for Land/Base Management consideration. Validation of your eligibility will be conducted prior to appointment.Are you a veteran? Submit Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 or other (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and/or documentation of service connected disability. If applying based on eligibility under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces that you will be discharged or released from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification. Certifications must be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service (e.g. honorable, dishonorable, general etc.). View more veterans’ information.Claiming special priority selection rights under the Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP/CTAP)? Submit copies of your:Agency NoticeMost recent performance rating, andMost recent SF-50, Notification of personnel Action, noting your current position, grade level and duty location. 10. Boren Awardee? Submit a copy of your National Security Education Program (NSEP) certification letter.You may be asked to provide a copy of your recent performance appraisal and or incentive awards.Current/former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee? Submit copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:Position titleType of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee)AgencyBeginning and ending dates of appointmentNote 1: Examples of applicable SF-50's for submission include appointment, promotion, and with-in-grade/range increases – award SF-50’s will not be accepted.Help Help To begin your online application, click "Apply Online" to create a USAJOBS account and follow the prompts or log in to your existing account. Your application packet must include a completed assessment questionnaire, a resume, and any applicable and or required supporting documentation. Please see the "Required Documents" section for additional information. All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English.Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or email. You must submit your resume, your online questionnaire, and any supporting documents by 11:59 PM eastern standard time on the posted closing date of this job opportunity announcement, or the date the application limit has been reached, whichever comes first.It is your responsibility to verify that any information entered or uploaded is received and is accurate. Determining your eligibility and qualifications is dependent on the supporting documentation and information provided, which may impact your referral for further consideration. If a document is not legible, Human Resources will not be able to view it in your application.We strongly encourage you to apply online. If you cannot apply online or do not have access to the internet (e.g., applicant experiencing documented system issues, applicant does not have access to the internet, etc.), you may be able to submit a paper application and the required forms. To do so, please contact the Human Resources Specialist listed in the Agency Contact Information prior to the close of this announcement.Read moreNext stepsOnce you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best-qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews. We will notify you by email after each of these steps has been completed. We expect to make a tentative job offer within 30 days after the deadline for applications.If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.View more information on applying for federal employment.Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.Read moreHelp Help Accepting applications Open & closing datesOpening and closing dates10/28/2021 to 11/12/2021 This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn moreSalary$118,360 - $153,866 per year Pay scale & gradeGS 14Location1 vacancy in the following location:Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia, PA 1 vacancy Telework eligible Yes—as determined by the agency policy. Travel Required 50% or less - Travel may be required up to 50% of the time Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceCompetitivePromotion potential 14 Job family (Series) 0089 Emergency Management Specialist Supervisory statusYesSecurity clearanceNot RequiredDrug testNo Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk (MR) Trust determination process Suitability/FitnessAnnouncement numberFEMA-22-JB-492710-MPControl number619418600 This job originated on . For the full announcement and to apply, visit . Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at will be considered.