Emergency Management Specialist

This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Central Office in Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job).

Position to be selected with a Duty Location within the Southwest/Navajo Regions including: New Mexico/Arizona/Colorado/Utah.

Duties

• Serves as the bureau point of contact and coordination for these activities for their respective counterparts for the tribes/tribal governments in their area of responsibility.
• Develops and assists with overseeing the implementation of operational policies, procedures, and emergency action checklists to initiate and manage the local 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.
• Maintains liaison with the appropriate Federal, State, and Tribal entities with oversight for emergency management planning and response.
• Leads, provides training in areas of expertise, or otherwise participates in training programs for emergency preparedness, damage assessment and disaster support and coordinates the provision of intra and interagency training in emergency programs.

HelpRequirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472). Form BIA -4432 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference.
• You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit
• You may be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
• A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• If you are a male applicant born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
• If you are required to operate a motor vehicle in order to properly carry out assigned duties, the 25 IAM 4 Motor Vehicle Safety Program Policy applies. A Link is provided in the Additional Information Section.
• This position is subject to both pre-employment and random drug testing as a condition of employment. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test is received.
• Subject to call back around the clock for emergency management operations or may be required to remain at work during dismissal or closure situations.
• The position is also expected to be assigned to one or more emergency management team rosters to be activated during disaster operations and participate with the team in exercises.
• Incumbent must be prepared to work extended hours during emergency operations with little to no notice.
• NOTE: TRAVEL AND RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE AUTHORIZED. ANY RELOCATION EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH REPORTING FOR DUTY WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SELECTED EMPLOYEE.
• This position is Remote but must live and work in the following BIA Region location: Southwest/Navajo Region, as specified in the Summary section of announcement.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: (OPM Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for Administrative and Management Positions, GS-0089).

GS-13: I possess one full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public 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) Experience working in an organization formulating, preparing, coordinating, and maintaining a variety of contingency plans, policies, directives, and regulations developed for emergency/disaster situations or similar type program. (5) Experience analyzing and evaluating complex operational reports, after action reviews, plans, and procedures. (6) Experience evaluating new or proposed legislation or policy; preparing implementation policy, plans, or procedures to ensure compliance of the Department with interagency guidance; and interpreting policy and provide guidance for others. These examples are not all inclusive (refer to the summary of duties for specialized experience).

EDUCATION: Education is not a qualification requirement at this grade level.

GS-12: I possess one full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector: Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: (1) Experience in emergency management by applying knowledge of the laws, guidelines and policies governing various emergency management programs and operations to assist in developing, executing, and analyzing an emergency management program; (2) Experience applying analytical studies and evaluation methods to determine program compliance with emergency preparedness and management rules and regulations; (3) Applying a working knowledge of a variety of emergency, contingency and operations plans, policies, and directives to provide advice and assistance; (4) Experience working in an organization formulating, preparing, coordinating, and maintaining a variety of contingency plans, policies, directives, and regulations developed for emergency/disaster situations or similar type program. (5) Experience in applying the concepts, theories, principles, and practices of emergency management and apply that knowledge to assist in development of plans and procedures to coordinate emergency management programs and response activities. These examples are not all inclusive (refer to the summary of duties for specialized experience).

EDUCATION: Education is not a qualification requirement at this grade level.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and is typically in or related to the position to be filled.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.

Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472).

Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date.

Education

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package will be evaluated against the minimum qualification requirements specified above. In order to qualify, your resume must specifically describe your work history and the duties you performed in each position. Your resume will be evaluated after the closing date of 10/02/2023 to determine whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position. Competencies measured include:
 

• Organizational Awareness
• Planning and Evaluating
• Technical Competence

We will compare your resume and supporting documentation to your responses on the assessment questionnaire. If the information in your resume does not support your responses to the assessment questions, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your qualifications.

Qualified Indian preference candidates will be referred to the hiring manager in order of veterans' preference.

Due weight will be given to performance appraisals and awards during the interview/selection process conducted by the hiring manager. If referred, all relevant documents including performance appraisals and awards submitted with your application package will be forwarded to the hiring official for review.