Supervisory Emergency Management Specialist

About the role

See QUALIFICATIONS for important information about this position. Leads multidisciplinary teams, collaborates with internal and external subject matter experts and drives continuous improvement through risk assessments, corrective action planning, tests, training and exercises. See DUTIES for additional responsibilities of this position.

What you will do

• Fosters agencywide preparedness and resilience, enhancing the agency’s ability to safeguard the workforce, sustain essential operations and rapidly recover from disruptions and emergencies while supporting the agency’s mission under all conditions.
• Responsible for the overall management, accountability and oversight of an agency-wide, integrated continuity and emergency preparedness program.
• Develops, implements and maintains initiatives and capabilities to strengthen organizational resilience and mission assurance, protecting agency personnel, assets, information and reputation.
• Ensures compliance with Executive Orders, Presidential Memoranda, Federal directives and agency policy and serves as a senior advisor to executives in the assigned area.
• Directs, coordinates and oversees continuity of operations and emergency management programs, including development, implementation and evaluation of strategies, policies and procedures for continuity, emergency response and recovery activities.
• Directs, coordinates and oversees resiliency programs that enhance security of personnel, information, assets and reputation.
• Detect, deter and mitigate insider threats; prevent workplace violence; ensure safety of employees and the public; and ensure capability to perform mission essential functions during emergencies.
• Responsible for promoting emergency preparedness by increasing employee awareness of emergency procedures, life safety resources and workplace resilience initiatives.
• Represents office in meetings, briefings and workgroups with internal and external stakeholders, including law enforcement, legal and oversight entities.
• Collaborates with security, facilities, safety, first responders, law enforcement and other stakeholders to ensure effective emergency planning, communication and response.

Education

This position does not have an educational requirement. Education cannot be used in lieu of (or in addition to) Specialized Experience.

How you will be evaluated

Only applicants who demonstrate eligibility requirements will be evaluated. (1) Eligibility will be based on your claim under the ELIGIBILITY Section at the beginning of the online questionnaire, in addition to your responses to Assessment Question #1 (Federal Status) and Question #2 (Federal Performance Appraisal).

Be sure you claim the correct Eligibility and submit the appropriate documents to support your claim. (2) If rated 'eligible' you will receive a score based on your responses to the online experience questions.

Preview questions here: *** (3) If you are among the highest-ranking applicants based on that score, your resume will be reviewed by HR to determine if you demonstrate the required Specialized Experience.

RESUME: Describe duties you perform that meet the Specialized Experience required for this position (see QUALIFICATIONS), as well as duties that demonstrate the following as they relate to the Specialized Experience. It must be evident that the duties you describe are at the required level for at least 52 weeks.

Duties not clearly described cannot be credited. -- Knowledge of emergency management principles (possible 25 points) -- Skill in applying project and program management principles (possible 25 points) -- Ability to effectively distribute workloads (possible 25 points) -- Skill in communicating both orally and in writing (possible 25 points) Total Possible Points = 100 **It is not sufficient to make claims in the questionnaire that are not supported in your resume** Information not specifically stated in your resume cannot be assumed.

Information copied or restated from the announcement or rating criteria will not be considered. If this occurs, you may be found ineligible. (4) The highest-ranked applicants who demonstrate the required Specialized Experience will be referred to the hiring manager following Priority Selection procedures and applicable documents will be forwarded for further review.

(See Priority Selection below) Your claimed knowledge, skills and abilities are subject to verification by the selecting official. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation or to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed experience.

PRIORITY SELECTION: Well-Qualified ICTAP/CTAP eligibles will receive the first consideration ONLY IF appropriate supporting documents are provided (see Career Transition Guide AND Required Documents). Eligible veterans may apply under this Merit Promotion announcement, but preference points are not applied and veterans do not receive priority consideration.

See Required Documents for information on how to support these claims.

Documents you must provide

• Resume -- all applicants (see OPM's new resume guidance) SF-50 - all current and former federal employees - read requirements below Federal Performance Appraisal - all current and former federal employees (see below) ICTAP documents -- if claimed Vet documents - if claimed Military Spouse documents -- if claimed If your federal pay scale is not GS or FWS, provide a copy of your agency's pay scale for pay-setting upon a job offer.
• DOCUMENTS PREVIOUSLY UPLOADED TO USAJOBS MAY BE OUTDATED AND CAN CAUSE YOU TO LOSE CONSIDERATION.
• RESUMES are limited to 2 pages and must include: -- your name and contact information -- employer name, full-time or part-time hours worked per week -- full start and stop dates (month/day/year) for each position -- your grade and pay scale (for all federal positions) and -- a clear descriptions of the duties performed that relate to the experience required for this position.
• If you no longer hold a position it must show an ending date.
• Since Specialized Experience has a time component, it must be evident that the duties you describe are at the required level for at least 52 weeks.
• Do not simply list projects on which you worked or list experience in terms of accomplishments or achievements.
• You must describe duties you perform that pertain to the requirements for this position.
• Information copied or restated from the vacancy announcement, rating criteria or KSAs will not be considered.
• If this occurs, you may be found ineligible.
• See QUALIFICATIONS for information on what your resume must demonstrate.
• SF-50: required for all current and former federal employees (even if you claim VEOA or Military Spouse eligibility).
• SF-50s are used to verify grade, time-in-grade, tenure and appointment type.
• More than one SF-50 may be required to demonstrate all of the eligibility requirements.
• Be sure your SF-50(s) reflect what you state on your resume.
• Former federal employees must submit their separation SF-50 but may have to submit additional SF-50s to document the four required items.
• If your qualifying experience was gained in a prior position, submit an additional SF-50 to document the grade of the prior position.
• Follow instructions in questionnaire.
• FEDERAL PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL: required for current federal employees -- must be for a period that ended less than a year ago, must be completed and signed and must indicate a rating of satisfactory or better.
• Do not submit an un-rated mid-year review or other un-rated 'Performance Discussion.' DO NOT submit a WIGI or award SF-50 in lieu of a rated performance appraisal.
• If your federal agency does not provide formal performance appraisals, submit an equivalent document with an explanation for why you are not providing a standard federal performance appraisal.
• Follow instructions in questionnaire.
• HR will determine if your document is acceptable for application purposes.
• FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: Submit separation SF-50 showing separation was not for performance or conduct.
• ICTAP/CTAP: Submit separation notice AND final SF-50 documenting official separation date.
• If your separation notice doesn't include performance appraisal information, submit a copy of your final performance appraisal.
• (See ***) VETERANS: submit DD-214 / Member 4 copy showing 3+ years of continuous active duty and honorable discharge.
• Veterans with federal status must also submit the required SF-50s and Performance Appraisal.
• Do not use VEOA status to circumvent requirements for applicants with federal status.
• For 10-point preference, also submit SF-15 and documents specified on the reverse.
• Current active-duty military claiming preference under Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act -- submit certification that you will be discharged under honorable conditions within 120 days of the certification date.
• Your letter must be signed by or under direction of the appropriate personnel office, unit commander or higher headquarters.
• Certifications must be on official letterhead from appropriate military branch and must include dates of service, expected discharge date. type of discharge, character of service, rank, and date when terminal leave begins.
• Since service after Aug 31, 2010 is generally not qualifying for preference, include any qualifying campaign or expeditionary medals you received.
• MILITARY SPOUSES: see USAJOBS Help Center | Military Spouses -- submit marriage certificate and proof that your spouse is still an active-duty member of the military or is 100% disabled and unemployable.
• If you have federal status you must also submit relevant SF-50(s) and performance appraisal.
• Do not use Military Spouse status to circumvent requirements for applicants with federal status.

What to expect next

Incorrect information in your USAJobs Account means you may not receive important emails pertaining to this announcement. SSA/HR is not responsible if outdated information in your USAJobs Account causes you to miss emailed notifications or job offers.

No matter what information is provided on your resume, HR and USAStaffing can only contact you using the information in your USAJobs Account. Your Biographic Information for this vacancy cannot be changed once your application has been submitted.

If you applied correctly and provided a valid email address in your Biographic Information, you will receive an Acknowledgement of Occupational Questionnaire. This is not an indication that your application is complete. Follow the instructions in the "How to Apply" and "Required Documents" sections to ensure that you submit a complete application.

You are responsible for verifying that your application is complete and your documents have been properly submitted. After applications are evaluated, a Best Qualified List will be issued and you will be notified of your status (e.g., highly qualified and referred to the selecting official; qualified but not referred; or ineligible).

INTERVIEWS may or may not be conducted, but if an interview is desired, it will be scheduled by the hiring office and a representative from that office will contact you directly. HR will not have information pertaining to the scheduling of interviews and cannot provide feedback pertaining to completed interviews. For a status of your application, go to your USAJobs account.

Select Application Status then More Information to see if updates are available. Updates will not be available during the interview/selection process, which may take up to 90 days. After selections have been completed, final notices will be sent to applicants who were referred to the selecting official.

Applicants who are not referred will not receive a final notice.

Additional information

WHO MAY APPLY: (1) ICTAP/CTAP :Career Transition Guide) (2) Current Competitive Service / permanent OR conditional tenure (3) Former Competitive Service -- resigned or retired with (a) permanent tenure (separation at any time) (b) conditional tenure (separation within previous 3 years) OR (c) conditional tenure AND vet preference (separation at any time) (4) Current Excepted Service: (a) agency with competitive service compatibility (Foreign Service, US Postal Service, etc) (b) agency with Interchange Agreement (c) Schedule A -- block 5 of APPOINTMENT action shows Reg 213.3102(u) -- must work in competitive service agency, agency with competitive service compatibility or agency with Interchange Agreement (d) not described above but can demonstrate prior Competitive Service OR vet status (5) Former Excepted Service - with prior Competitive Service (permanent or conditional tenure) OR vet status (6) Military Spouse -- see USAJOBS Help Center | Military Spouses (7) VEOA -- see USAJOBS Help Center - Veterans - veterans with non-qualifying federal status (i.e., certain Excepted Service or non-tenured positions) may apply under VEOA, but still must provide federal status documents (e.g., current SF-50 / performance appraisal or separation SF-50).

VEOA / Military Spouse cannot be used to circumvent federal status requirements. Applicants will be considered on federal status first. Military status will be considered only if federal status cannot be used.

Eligibilities must be fully documented to receive consideration. If you are a federal contractor, do not identify yourself as a federal employee. See QUALIFICATIONS for information on qualifying for this position.

See HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED and REQUIRED DOCUMENTS for information on applying for this position. This is a non-bargaining unit position to be filled under the provisions of the Management Officials Promotion Plan. The best-qualified list for this vacancy may be used to fill the same or similar positions in this office.

Additional selections may be made within 6 months of the date the best qualified list is issued. Relocation expenses will not be paid; salary will be set in accordance with locality pay provisions.

You must have (or be able to obtain) and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance (TS-SCI).

You may be required to supervise shift work, be on call 24/7 and perform duties in a variety of settings, including during emergencies or hazardous conditions. You may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period for supervisors unless you previously completed one or served in such a position before August 11, 1979.

Successful performance of work in this position and adherence to conditions of this position will be assessed during the 1-year probationary period served that may be served by new appointees (e.g., new to SSA and/or new to this series). This is a special-sensitive position.

You may be required to complete SF-86 (Questionnaire for Sensitive Positions) to have the appropriate investigation conducted. Position is assigned to: Security and Resiliency (SR) Insider Threat and Resiliency (IRT)