Office of Administration
Emergency Management Specialist
Office of Administration, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Summary
This position is located in the Executive Office of the President, Office of Administration, Office of the Chief Operations Officer, White House Operations Center. The incumbent will serve as an Emergency Management Specialist responsible for performing work involved with intentional and/or unintentional crises, disasters, humanitarian emergencies, hazards, or natural and man-made/technological incidents as well as other incidents that may impact overall campus operations.
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As a Emergency Management Specialist, GS-0089-11/12, your typical work assignments may include the following:
Serves at the technical authority and expert for the development of alert and notification policies and procedures and assists with determining the requirements and methods of all-hazards notifications. Develops and assists with overseeing the implementation of operational policies, procedures, and emergency action checklists to initiate and manage the EOP's all-hazards alert notification process. Identifies shortfalls in response operations and/or exercises and recommends immediate corrective action and procedural and policy changes required to enhance emergency response. Operates and tests equipment and capabilities providing recommendations on the development of systems and technology to enhance emergency operations activities and security. Maintains liaison with the White House stakeholders and EOPC personnel to coordinate specific projects and/or assigned emergency and continuity operations. Requirements
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Conditions of employment
Must be a U.S. citizen or national Selective Service registration if a male born after December 31, 1959 Subject to pre-employment and random drug tests Direct Deposit is required RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID Suitability for Federal employment You may be required to complete a one-year trial/probationary period if not previously completed in a competitive or excepted service position. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level). This is a Drug Testing Designated Position (DTDP) and is covered by the Executive Office of the President Drug-Free Workplace Program. More than one selection may be made from this announcement. Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards.
TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level or pay band in Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector.
ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must meet one of the following criteria listed below in order to meet the basic requirement for Emergency Management Specialist, 0089.
AND
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Examples of specialized experience are:
You may qualify at the GS-11 level, if you fulfill one of the following qualification requirements:
A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector: (1) Provides technical guidance to senior management officials regarding emergency management related regulations, policies, and procedures and assists with developing operational policies, procedures, and emergency response instructions. (2) Executes specified emergency functions during operations and exercises, identifies shortfalls during response operations and exercises and recommends immediate corrective action. (3) Serves as the technical authority and subject-matter-expert for the development of alert and notification policy, procedures, and determines methods of all-hazards notifications. (4) Operates and tests equipment and capabilities providing recommendations on the development of systems and technology to enhance emergency operations activities and security.
-OR-
B. A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or possession of a LL.M. degree, if related. Graduate level education must demonstrate the competencies necessary to do the work of the position.
-OR-
C. A combination of education and experience as listed above.
You may qualify at the GS-12 level, if you fulfill one of the following qualification requirements:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector: (1) Provides technical guidance to senior management officials regarding emergency management related regulations, policies, and procedures and assists with developing operational policies, procedures, and emergency response instructions. (2) Executes specified emergency functions during operations and exercises, identifies shortfalls during response operations and exercises and recommends immediate corrective action. (3) Serves as the technical authority and subject-matter-expert for the development of alert and notification policy, procedures, and determines methods of all-hazards notifications. (4) Operates and tests equipment and capabilities providing recommendations on the development of systems and technology to enhance emergency operations activities and security.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service program (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 can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY?
You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
PASS/FAIL COURSES : If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.
GRADUATE EDUCATION:
One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
FOREIGN EDUCATION : If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Additional information
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA):
To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, you must be a preference eligible or a Veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.
Active Duty Military Members MAY apply under this announcement due to the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act.
You must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions along with your application for Federal employment. A certification is a document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days from the date of application. If selected, appointment eligibility requirements must be met prior to the effective date of appointment.
Males born after 12-31-59
must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs & Career Transition Assistance Programs:
These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement : http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/index.cfm
Employment Information Resources - Resource Center : https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Main_Page
Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities:
For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Person with Disabilities - Schedule A Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans Special Hiring Authorities for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternative Application.
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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 located in the Executive Office of the President, Office of Administration, Office of the Chief Operations Officer, White House Operations Center. The incumbent will serve as an Emergency Management Specialist responsible for performing work involved with intentional and/or unintentional crises, disasters, humanitarian emergencies, hazards, or natural and man-made/technological incidents as well as other incidents that may impact overall campus operations.
Duties
Help
As a Emergency Management Specialist, GS-0089-11/12, your typical work assignments may include the following:
Serves at the technical authority and expert for the development of alert and notification policies and procedures and assists with determining the requirements and methods of all-hazards notifications. Develops and assists with overseeing the implementation of operational policies, procedures, and emergency action checklists to initiate and manage the EOP's all-hazards alert notification process. Identifies shortfalls in response operations and/or exercises and recommends immediate corrective action and procedural and policy changes required to enhance emergency response. Operates and tests equipment and capabilities providing recommendations on the development of systems and technology to enhance emergency operations activities and security. Maintains liaison with the White House stakeholders and EOPC personnel to coordinate specific projects and/or assigned emergency and continuity operations. Requirements
Help
Conditions of employment
Must be a U.S. citizen or national Selective Service registration if a male born after December 31, 1959 Subject to pre-employment and random drug tests Direct Deposit is required RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID Suitability for Federal employment You may be required to complete a one-year trial/probationary period if not previously completed in a competitive or excepted service position. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level). This is a Drug Testing Designated Position (DTDP) and is covered by the Executive Office of the President Drug-Free Workplace Program. More than one selection may be made from this announcement. Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards.
TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level or pay band in Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector.
ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must meet one of the following criteria listed below in order to meet the basic requirement for Emergency Management Specialist, 0089.
AND
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Examples of specialized experience are:
You may qualify at the GS-11 level, if you fulfill one of the following qualification requirements:
A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector: (1) Provides technical guidance to senior management officials regarding emergency management related regulations, policies, and procedures and assists with developing operational policies, procedures, and emergency response instructions. (2) Executes specified emergency functions during operations and exercises, identifies shortfalls during response operations and exercises and recommends immediate corrective action. (3) Serves as the technical authority and subject-matter-expert for the development of alert and notification policy, procedures, and determines methods of all-hazards notifications. (4) Operates and tests equipment and capabilities providing recommendations on the development of systems and technology to enhance emergency operations activities and security.
-OR-
B. A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or possession of a LL.M. degree, if related. Graduate level education must demonstrate the competencies necessary to do the work of the position.
-OR-
C. A combination of education and experience as listed above.
You may qualify at the GS-12 level, if you fulfill one of the following qualification requirements:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector: (1) Provides technical guidance to senior management officials regarding emergency management related regulations, policies, and procedures and assists with developing operational policies, procedures, and emergency response instructions. (2) Executes specified emergency functions during operations and exercises, identifies shortfalls during response operations and exercises and recommends immediate corrective action. (3) Serves as the technical authority and subject-matter-expert for the development of alert and notification policy, procedures, and determines methods of all-hazards notifications. (4) Operates and tests equipment and capabilities providing recommendations on the development of systems and technology to enhance emergency operations activities and security.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service program (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 can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY?
You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
PASS/FAIL COURSES : If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.
GRADUATE EDUCATION:
One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
FOREIGN EDUCATION : If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Additional information
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA):
To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, you must be a preference eligible or a Veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.
Active Duty Military Members MAY apply under this announcement due to the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act.
You must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions along with your application for Federal employment. A certification is a document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days from the date of application. If selected, appointment eligibility requirements must be met prior to the effective date of appointment.
Males born after 12-31-59
must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs & Career Transition Assistance Programs:
These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement : http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/index.cfm
Employment Information Resources - Resource Center : https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Main_Page
Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities:
For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Person with Disabilities - Schedule A Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans Special Hiring Authorities for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternative Application.
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.