KEY REQUIREMENTS



• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• You must be able to obtain a Public Trust security clearance.
• You may be required to undergo periodic drug testing.
• This position may require occasional non-emergency travel.
• Direct Deposit is mandatory.
• Males born after 12/31/59 - Selective Service Registration required.

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency, (FEMA), Region III, Response Division, in Philadelphia PA.  The incumbent will serve as an advisor to the Director of the Response Division and will lead and perform a wide variety of emergency management and operational program functions critical to meeting the mission and strategic goals of the division.

• Ability to analyze plans to ensure that the actions required of each activity are integrated into a comprehensive project plan in support of the overall program plans that support disaster or crisis operations.
• Experience applying the knowledge of emergency management laws and regulations in order to develop and implement plans to assist State and local governments to prepare for and respond to all-hazards.
• Experience in guiding the development and execution of detailed work plans, budgets and projects plans to support ongoing operations, including the establishment and management of metrics and innovative solutions to challenging problems in disaster relief operations.
• Experience managing large numbers of employees during disaster operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally to various levels of Federal, State and local governments and private organizations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing to various levels of Federal, State, and local governments and private organizations.

You qualify for this position at the GS-13 level if you possess one of the following:  One year of specialized experience at the next lower grade in the Federal government.  Specialized experience is described as managing the development and implementation of complex logistics and operations programs to include coordination, decision making, resource management and prioritizing of plans and projects. In order to be credible, specialized experience must have been gained within the National Incident Management System/Incident Command System compliant organization. 

The qualification requirements listed above must be met within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement.

Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for Public Trust as a condition of placement into this position. This may include a review of financial issues, such as delinquency, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

All applicants will be evaluated based on responses to the Job Questionnaire for the announcement. Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire.

If you are qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview.  To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click the following link:  View Assessment Questions

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to www.dhs.gov/careers and select “benefits.”

OTHER INFORMATION:

This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies.

Your application must be received by 11:59PM EST on Monday, April 09, 2012. 

To begin your online application, click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register or sign into USAJOBS, take the online questionnaire, and submit the required documents. See Required Documents section for more detail.

We strongly encourage you to apply online. If you cannot apply online, you may FAX your résumé, assessment questionnaire, and supporting documents to (478) 757-3144. You must print a copy of OPM Form 1203-FX, document your responses to the assessment questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire and use the official FAX coversheet found here.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

1. Your résumé
2. Your responses to the job questionnaire View Assessment Questions
3. Are you a current or former Federal employee?  Submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, that shows your current/former grade and step.

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WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and interviews. We will notify you by email after each of these steps has been completed. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on “Application Status,” and then click “More Information.” We expect to make a final job offer within 30 days after the deadline for applications. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.

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