Supervisory Program Analyst

Job Overview

Summary

When disaster strikes, America looks to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Now FEMA looks to you. Join our team and use your talent to support Americans in their times of greatest need. 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. Please visit www.fema.gov for additional information.

The ideal candidate has lead efforts relating to the development of guidance and National Incident Management systems (NIMS) and has thorough understanding of the role of the whole community in implementing NIMS. This position starts at a salary of $128,082 (GS-15). Apply for this exciting opportunity to become a member of the Protection National Preparedness, National Preparedness, National Integration Center team within FEMA.

EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENT: Every FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which 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 with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions.

Duties

In this position, you will be responsible for providing support to the Director and Deputy Director in the conceptualization and development of policies, plans and programs. Typical assignments include:

Maintaining up to date knowledge of important issues related to the office involving actions that affect office policies, plans, programs, mission and activities.
Analyzing problems, issues and requirements.
Reviewing and commenting on relevant documents and provides recommendations for best course of action in line with the views and policies.
Exercising initiative and independent judgment in planning, analyzing, coordinating, and directing the development of studies and programs.
Reviewing proposed legislation or regulations which would significantly change the basic character of agency programs, the way the agency conducts its business with the public or with private industry, or which modify important inter-agency relationships.
Planning and leading projects and activities, and evaluating and recommending significant changes to program policies and procedures.

Travel Required

Occasional Travel
This position may require non-emergency travel (5%)

Relocation Authorized

Job Requirements

Key Requirements

You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
You must successfully pass a background investigation.
Selective Service registration required.

Qualifications

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

NOTE: Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. For a brief video on How to Create a Federal Resume, click here.

Current or former FEMA Reservists/DAE employees: To accurately credit your experience for these intermittent positions, make sure to list the dates (from MM/YY to MM/YY) of each deployment, along with the job title and specific duties you were responsible for during each deployment. Failure to provide this information may result in disqualification.

You qualify for this position at the GS-15 level (starting salary $128,082) if you possess the following:

One full year of specialized experience at the GS-14 level that demonstrates the following: 1) Developing a qualification system in the areas of incident management or incident support; 2) Leading efforts in policy development that aid implementation of a National Preparedness System; and, 3) Resolving issues related the implementation of National Preparedness Systems in line with state and local government guidelines.

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, knowledge, and skills, and provides valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Security Clearance

Public Trust - Background Investigation

Additional Information

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. We expect to make a tentative 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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BENEFITS

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Other Information

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 credit check after initial job qualifications are determined (Mythbuster), a review of financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
DHS uses E-verify, an internet based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies.
All candidates must be able to deploy with little or no advance notice to anywhere in the United States and its territories for an extended period of time.
A one year probationary period is required for new Federal competitive service employees and new supervisors and managers.
If selected for this position you will be required to attend a two week Emergency Manager Orientation (EMO) in Anniston, AL or Emmitsburg, MD. Travel is at FEMA’s expense and will occur from Sunday to Friday.
Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the documentation that is required, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/454753300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.

Supervisory Program Analyst

Federal Emergency Management Agency

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Work Schedule is Full Time - Permanent

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