EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to develop, review, coordinate and execute the National Guard Bureaus' Emergency Action Center component of the Emergency Management (EM) program plan in support of the Continuity Program Management Office, Operations Directorate at the National Guard Bureau.

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Duties

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• Works under the direction and guidance of the Office Chief NGB-J3, in executing the operations and activities of the continuity program management office and Emergency Action Cell (EAC).
• Conducts NGB EA assessment and interprets and analyzes assessment results.
• Serves as the central point for NGB Emergency Action Center Nuclear, Command, Control, and Communications (NC3).
• Analyzes and optimizes the CNGB EAC training program.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required. Males must be registered for Selective Service, see
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at:
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program. Disclosure of Political Appointments.
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume. Student Loan Repayment may be authorized.
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position. Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• The incumbent is subject to short or no-notice recall to duty for emergency situations or exercise.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or Shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively.
• May require occasional travel to relocation and /or training sites. During National Emergency this position may be required to deploy up to, or beyond 60 consecutive days.
• The duties of this position meet all requirements as a category 4 designation, and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing;
• the capability of the parent Federal Agency or office to function effectively. This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and cannot become a member of the Ready Reserve. (IAW: DoDD 1200.7, "Screening the Ready Reserve,")
• Position may perform other related duties as assigned. This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.
• Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. Category II /Type 5 (Code O )
• Special Sensitive: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/vehicle to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel may include overnight stays.
• This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.

Qualifications

• This position may be designated as a key position IAW AFI 36-507. Duties of this position may be locally determined to be essential to accomplishment of wartime/contingency operations. Incumbents of key positions must be removed from their military recall status if alternative for filling of the position during an emergency are not available.

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of the policies, principles, concepts, guidance, procedures, techniques, and methodologies pertaining to National Continuity Policy, National Leadership Command Capability, &Strategic Command, Control & Communications; knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation and Interagency organizations to provide command level staff guidance and/or National Continuity Policy, National Leadership Command Capability, & Strategic Command, Control & Communications; and knowledge of The National Strategy for Homeland Security and Presidential Policy Directive #8(PPD8) provide the foundation for the formal Federal Government response through frameworks such as the National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF), the National Response Framework (NRF),National Mitigation Framework (NMF) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS).

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Knowledge of the policies, principles, concepts, guidance, procedures, techniques, and methodologies pertaining to National Continuity Policy, National Leadership Command Capability, & Strategic Command, Control & Communications.

2. Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of DOD and Interagency organizations to provide command level staff guidance and/or National Continuity Policy, National Leadership Command Capability, & Strategic Command, Control & Communications.

3. Ability to assist in the planning, organization, and execution of operations of the Emergency Action Cell.

4. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of subordinate organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.

5. Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy.

6. Knowledge of The National Strategy for Homeland Security and Presidential Policy Directive #8 (PPD8) provide the foundation for the formal Federal Government response through frameworks such as the National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF), the National Response Framework (NRF), National Mitigation Framework (NMF) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS).

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here .

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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.

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