Emergency Management Specialist

Summary

The incumbent will serve as an Emergency Management Specialist in the Security Programs staff located in the Criminal Division, Office of Administration. The Security Programs staff is responsible for personnel security, physical security, information security, and emergency management programs in the Criminal Division.

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Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates

03/08/2024 to 03/21/2024

• Salary

$99,200 - $153,354 per year

Unless you have prior federal experience, you will likely start at step 1 of the pay scale which is: GS12: $99,200; GS13: $117,962.

• Pay scale & grade

GS 12 - 13

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

• Washington, DC

• Remote job

No

• Telework eligible

Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

• Travel Required

Not required

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

• Appointment type

Permanent -

• Work schedule

Full-time -

• Service

Competitive

• Promotion potential

13

• Job family (Series)

0089 Emergency Management Specialist

• Supervisory status

No

• Security clearance

Top Secret

• Drug test

Yes

• Announcement number

24-ADM-KB-034

• Control number

780660900

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This job is open to

• Federal employees

• Competitive service

Current or former competitive service federal employees.

• Individuals with disabilities

• Land & base management

Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.

• Military spouses

• Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista

• Special authorities

Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.

• Veterans

Clarification from the agency

Open to Status Candidates, to include current or former competitive service employees; Veterans; Individuals with Disabilities; and other individuals eligible for non-competitive appointment.

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Duties

As an Emergency Management Specialist, you will:

• Develop and administer the Division's emergency management programs and ensure supporting documentation is maintained and up to date.

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Departmental policies and directives.

• Coordinate disaster response or crisis management activities, providing recommendations and advice to senior level staff as required.

• Evaluate the conformance of programs and program actions to available guides, such as pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and precedents that affect the use of program and related resources.

• Participate in development and delivery of classes and briefings on emergency preparation, procedures, and processes.

• Recognize hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions, develop measures to eliminate or control these conditions and effectively communicate the appropriate measures to resolve these problems.

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to qualify for this position.

• You must complete the online questionnaire and additional assessment(s).

• You must undergo a pre-employment security investigation.

• Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable.

• You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

• You must meet status eligibility for this announcement.

• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.

• The Criminal Division participates in the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program. E-Verify helps employers to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.

Qualifications

To qualify at the GS-12 grade level, applicant must have one (1) year of specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-11 grade level. Examples of specialized experience include: organizing and implementing emergency management plans and drills; managing emergency communications systems; assessing emergency program compliance with appropriate laws and regulations; and providing formal presentations on emergency management activities.

To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, applicant must have one (1) year of specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-12 grade level. Examples of specialized experience include: developing emergency management plans; participating in working groups on emergency preparedness; assessing emergency program compliance with appropriate laws and regulations; providing formal presentations on emergency management activities; and providing training to personnel in emergency response policy and procedure.

Time-in-Grade: Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements for consideration by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There is no education requirement for this position.

Additional information

ELIGIBILITY: You are eligible under merit promotion procedures, if you meet one of the following criteria:

• Former federal employees with reinstatement eligibility based on previous career or career-conditional appointments in the competitive service. For more information see https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/reinstatement/;
• Displaced federal employees requesting special priority selection consideration under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP);
• Veterans with Veterans' Preference or veterans who have been separated under honorable conditions after three years or more of active continuous service (Veterans Employment Opportunities Act);
• Individuals with disabilities

• For more information and proof required see https://www.usajobs.gov/help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/individuals-with-disabilities/; or

• Any other individuals eligible for a non-competitive appointment, including former Peace Corps and AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers, Boren Scholars, Fulbright Scholars, military spouses, etc.

Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.

Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must:

• Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria;

• Be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above based on the competencies listed above; and

• Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.

USA Hire Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request an RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. To determine if you need an RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire.

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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.

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

• Attention to Detail

• Compliance

• Customer Service

• Decision Making

• Education & Training

• Flexibility

• Influencing/Negotiating

• Integrity/Honesty

• Interpersonal Skills

• Learning

• Occupational Safety

• Performance Analysis

• Planning & Evaluating

• Reading Comprehension

• Self-Management

• Stress Tolerance

• Teamwork

• Writing

If you are basically qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the online assessment questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Performance Appraisals and Awards:

You will receive an additional point added to your final score for your most recent fully successful or higher performance rating. An additional point will also be added to your final score for any one performance award received within the past three years that relates to the position for which you are applying. Please provide only one recent award. To receive credit, you must provide a copy of your performance rating and a copy of your performance award SF-50, if applicable.