National Nuclear Security Administration
Emergency Management Specialist
National Nuclear Security Administration, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Summary
This position is part of the NNSA - Associate Administrator for Emergency Management (NNSA), Department of Energy (NA-40), Office of Emergency Operations (NA-44). A successful candidate in this position will serve as a Senior Watch Officer, leading efforts of a team working twelve (12)-hours rotating shifts to provide 24/7/365 operational coverage and emergency system and procedures analysis in support of the Watch Operations Division.
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Emergency Management Specialist , you will:
Provides on-the-spot leadership and guidance to the Watch Office Team in response to day-to day and emergency operations Provides the highest quality customer service and support to DOE/NNSA senior leadership and stakeholders Prepares timely alerts and notifications to senior leadership, program offices, and stakeholders Supports functionality of DOE/NNSA alternate work locations through the effective and timely use of multiple communications and information technology systems Ensures continual exchange of critically important emergency and emergency response information with the various Federal and select State and local Emergency Operations Centers Maintains situational awareness of planned or unplanned events and incidents that may affect DOE/NNSA personnel, facilities, or equities Conducts open-source research on threats and hazards potentially impacting DOE/NNSA equities Monitors multiple information sources to collect, analyze, verify, prepare and disseminate information to diverse audiences Requirements
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Conditions of employment
You must be a United States Citizen. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements. Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity which will require that you provide two forms of identification. Probationary periods are required for new employees appointed to competitive service positions for the first time. Reinstated employees who returned to Federal service after a break in service of 30-days or more and who have not completed a probation will be required to complete a new probationary period. Trial periods are required for all excepted service employees. Trial periods served in the same position and agency with no break in service will satisfy the requirement. May be required to successfully complete a one year probationary or two year trial period. Employees serving on a probationary or trial period may be terminated at any time during the probationary or trial period for performance, conduct, or business-related reasons in the interest of Federal service. Subject to Random Drug Testing. Must pass a pre-employment drug test. Favorable suitability determination required. Financial Disclosure is required. Must be able to obtain/maintain a Q level Security Clearance. Please limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred. Qualifications
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA Demonstration Project pay band or GS grade level in the Federal service, i.e., NQ-02 or GS-12. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: applying emergency management principles, theories, practices, and techniques, and interpreting and applying emergency management directives, regulations, policies, standards, and guidance in support of Emergency Operations (EOC) events.
Examples of Specialized Experience:
Developing, assessing techniques, procedures and protocols for emergency planning and functions. Consulting management, analytical and technical experts on issues relative to emergency preparedness. Assisting in the performance of research and analysis on national security and emergency programs.
"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
CTAP/ICTAP candidates:
To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. If you are eligible for career transition assistance plans such as ICTAP or CTAP, you must meet the definition of "well qualified" which is defined as having a score of 85 or better.
You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Education
Not Applicable
Additional information
Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website. If you believe that you are eligible for the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), please visit the OPM ICTAP/CTAP website for more information. In order to be considered under the ICTAP program, your application must score within the pre-established "well qualified" category as stated in the Qualifications section. More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year. Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation. All males born after December 31,1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register. If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government. A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified applicant in accordance with Agency policy. In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to the four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answers to these questions are not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration.
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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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This position is part of the NNSA - Associate Administrator for Emergency Management (NNSA), Department of Energy (NA-40), Office of Emergency Operations (NA-44). A successful candidate in this position will serve as a Senior Watch Officer, leading efforts of a team working twelve (12)-hours rotating shifts to provide 24/7/365 operational coverage and emergency system and procedures analysis in support of the Watch Operations Division.
Duties
Help
As a
Emergency Management Specialist , you will:
Provides on-the-spot leadership and guidance to the Watch Office Team in response to day-to day and emergency operations Provides the highest quality customer service and support to DOE/NNSA senior leadership and stakeholders Prepares timely alerts and notifications to senior leadership, program offices, and stakeholders Supports functionality of DOE/NNSA alternate work locations through the effective and timely use of multiple communications and information technology systems Ensures continual exchange of critically important emergency and emergency response information with the various Federal and select State and local Emergency Operations Centers Maintains situational awareness of planned or unplanned events and incidents that may affect DOE/NNSA personnel, facilities, or equities Conducts open-source research on threats and hazards potentially impacting DOE/NNSA equities Monitors multiple information sources to collect, analyze, verify, prepare and disseminate information to diverse audiences Requirements
Help
Conditions of employment
You must be a United States Citizen. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements. Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity which will require that you provide two forms of identification. Probationary periods are required for new employees appointed to competitive service positions for the first time. Reinstated employees who returned to Federal service after a break in service of 30-days or more and who have not completed a probation will be required to complete a new probationary period. Trial periods are required for all excepted service employees. Trial periods served in the same position and agency with no break in service will satisfy the requirement. May be required to successfully complete a one year probationary or two year trial period. Employees serving on a probationary or trial period may be terminated at any time during the probationary or trial period for performance, conduct, or business-related reasons in the interest of Federal service. Subject to Random Drug Testing. Must pass a pre-employment drug test. Favorable suitability determination required. Financial Disclosure is required. Must be able to obtain/maintain a Q level Security Clearance. Please limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred. Qualifications
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA Demonstration Project pay band or GS grade level in the Federal service, i.e., NQ-02 or GS-12. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: applying emergency management principles, theories, practices, and techniques, and interpreting and applying emergency management directives, regulations, policies, standards, and guidance in support of Emergency Operations (EOC) events.
Examples of Specialized Experience:
Developing, assessing techniques, procedures and protocols for emergency planning and functions. Consulting management, analytical and technical experts on issues relative to emergency preparedness. Assisting in the performance of research and analysis on national security and emergency programs.
"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
CTAP/ICTAP candidates:
To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. If you are eligible for career transition assistance plans such as ICTAP or CTAP, you must meet the definition of "well qualified" which is defined as having a score of 85 or better.
You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Education
Not Applicable
Additional information
Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website. If you believe that you are eligible for the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), please visit the OPM ICTAP/CTAP website for more information. In order to be considered under the ICTAP program, your application must score within the pre-established "well qualified" category as stated in the Qualifications section. More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year. Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation. All males born after December 31,1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register. If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government. A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified applicant in accordance with Agency policy. In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to the four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answers to these questions are not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration.
EEO Policy: Click
HERE.
Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Click
HERE.
Veterans Information: Click
HERE.
Telework: Click
HERE.
Selective Service Registration: Click
HERE.
Information about the NNSA Demonstration project can be found by clicking
HERE.
Expand Hide additional information
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.
Benefits
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.
Review our benefits
Eligibility 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.