Supervisory Emergency Management Specialist (Operations Function Coordinator)
What you'd do
You will serve as Chief for the Operations Section of the Emergency Management Branch. You will work under the general administrative direction of the Emergency Management Branch Chief who makes assignments of a broad and general nature covering long-range program priorities, policies, and objectives. You are responsible for providing advice and guidance to the Emergency Management Branch Chief on emergency requirements in collaboration with other federal departments, agencies, and programs.
Major duties
The duties may include, but are not limited to: Responsible for the coordination, operationalization, and management of APHIS Operations Centers, information and support requests, significant event reporting, and emergency notification. Conducts functional assessments and analysis, prepare staff papers, make oral presentations, and submit written reports of directorate operations to the Branch Chief and Director. Provides recommendations to leadership on EOC activation levels and coordinates appropriate staffing to support real-world and training events. Notifies leadership of significant challenges and unsatisfied customers in a timely manner and escalates requests to the appropriate level. Provides research and technical analysis for all-hazards vulnerabilities and prepares reports for senior leadership.
What you need to qualify
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. TIME-IN-GRADE: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. FOR THE GS-13 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-12 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Coordinates Federal resources to respond to emergencies while strengthening and maintaining intergovernmental relationships. Effectively communicates, verbally, and in writing, with internal and external stakeholders on Federal emergency management objectives, policies, and procedures. Applies Federal emergency management knowledge and experience while developing plans, participating in exercises and responding to all hazard emergencies. Analyzes Federal response efforts and provides recommendations on improvement to streamline and improve Federal emergency coordination. Provides technical leadership and guidance to emergency support functions. Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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