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Job Title:Program Support Specialist-GS-0301-09
Department:Department Of Homeland Security
Agency:Federal Emergency Management Agency
Job Announcement Number:MG-201282025-KST-563667-COR
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SALARY RANGE: |
to / Per Year |
OPEN PERIOD: |
Wednesday, November 16, 2011 to Wednesday, November 30, 2011 |
SERIES & GRADE: |
GS-0301-09 |
POSITION INFORMATION: |
Full Time - Temporary NTE 2 years |
PROMOTION POTENTIAL:09 |
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DUTY LOCATIONS: |
1 vacancy -
Oakland, CA United StatesView Map |
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: |
United States Citizens |
JOB SUMMARY:
Do you desire to protect American interests and secure our Nation while building a meaningful and rewarding career? If so, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling. DHS components work collectively to prevent terrorism, secure borders, enforce and administer immigration laws, safeguard cyberspace and ensure resilience to disasters. The vitality and magnitude of this mission is achieved by a diverse workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact; join DHS.
When disaster strikes, America looks to FEMA. Now FEMA looks to you. Join our team and use your talent to support Americans in their times of greatest need. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepares the nation for all hazards and manages Federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. We foster innovation, reward performance and creativity, and provide challenges on a routine basis with a well-skilled, knowledgeable, high performance workforce.
Who May Apply
- All U.S. Citizens
- For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here
This position is ideal for an expert Administrative professional looking for an opportunity to improve office operations in a complex organization with disparate organizational segments requiring complicated administrative controls to accomplish the work of the organization. Apply for this exciting opportunity to become a member of the Recovery Division, in Region IX located in Oakland, CA.
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.
This position is being announced under FEMA's CORE Program (Cadre of On-call Response/Recovery employees). These positions are authorized under P.L. 93-288 to perform temporary disaster work and are funded from the Disaster Relief Fund. Appointments are excepted service, temporary appointments. This is a 2 year temporary appointment in the Excepted Service.
EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENT: FEMA employees are subject to 24 hour on-call in the event of any emergency. This service may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites that require functioning under intense physical and mental stress.
Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
- You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
- You must be able to obtain a (Public Trust, TS) security clearance.
- You may be required to undergo periodic drug testing.
- Occasional travel may be required.
- Direct Deposit is mandatory.
- Males born after 12/31/59 - Selective Service Registration required.