EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
What you'd do
This position is located in the Continuity and Planning Division of the Office of Homeland Security (OHS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in Washington, DC. The primary purpose of the position is to serve as a USDA recognized authority in the development, implementation and administration of plans for coordinated USDA national response and the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), and formulation of policy regarding USDA Continuity of Operations programs.
Major duties
Identifies, evaluates and communicates to leadership the latest technology and tools used for protecting against threats to agency personnel and critical infrastructure. Develops and performs preventive, preparedness, response and recovery actions and measures to secure agency facilities and infrastructure from all types of disasters and emergencies. Provides departmental leadership for developing, maintaining and carrying out the Continuity of Operations (COOP) for USDA according to PPD-40, FCD-1, and departmental regulations. Provides direct technical and management assistance 24-7 in notification and activation of Continuity of Operations (COOP) personnel during a crisis; directs COOP personnel to Emergency Relocation Facilities (ERFs) and coordinates logistics. Interprets new Presidential and Departmental policies and directives and appropriately advises management and leadership. Responsible for leading, implementing and monitoring the development and administration of USDA’s Continuity of Operations (COOP) planning program and other emergency preparedness and response activities. Represents USDA at meetings and conferences by participating on national, departmental and interagency homeland security, emergency preparedness and response teams and working groups. Formulates, develops and revises national and headquarters policy, protocols, procedures, guidance documents and instructions for implementing and maintaining an effective Continuity of Operations (COOP) program. Develops strategies, approaches and methods for mitigating areas where USDA is vulnerable, coordinates the restoration of critical infrastructure and monitors the implementation of mitigation activities.
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 and specialized experience, as defined below. Time in Grade: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet the time in grade requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. Specialized Experience: GS-14: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service or equivalent responsibility in the private sector/pay systems that has equipped the candidate with the particular competencies to successfully perform as an Emergency Management Specialist. For this position, the specialized experience is experience developing and implementing policies, procedures, and standards related to continuity of operations, continuity of government, resiliency, and emergency management programs. 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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