Supervisory Program Analyst Emergency Response

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY ________________________________________ VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT/OPPORTUNITY #: RB-06-504-BEE OPENING DATE: 08/25/2006 CLOSING DATE: 09/11/2006 ________________________________________ The Response Division is establishing a new unit of the National Response Coordination Center (NRCC). This position is being advertised with a Selective Placement Factor. Failure to address this factor will preclude you from further consideration. 1) The incumbent of this position must have or be able to obtain a TOP SECRET clearance; (2) This position includes emergency duty assignments. As part of the emergency duties assigned to this position, the individual may be required to deploy to the field in support of a disaster where conditions may be austere for short periods of time when deployed to the field; (3) Occasional travel will be required; and (4) the incumbent will be required to work on rotational shifts and may have irregular hours. TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT: Full Time - Permanent POSITION: Supervisory Program Analyst (Emergency Response) SERIES - PAY GRADE: GS-0343-15 NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1 PROMOTION POTENTIAL: None SALARY RANGE: $107,521 - $139,774 per annum, including locality ORGANIZATION: DHS/FEMA Response Division Operations Branch Incident Response Section, NRCC Operations/Planning Unit of the NRCC DUTY LOCATION: Washington, DC RELOCATION EXPENSES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED WHO MAY APPLY: All Sources Veterans who are preference eligibles or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after three (3) years or more of continuous active service may apply. (Veterans applying under this category must provide proof (DD 214) of service with submission of application). INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ICTAP): Federal Career and Career-Conditional Displaced employees in the local commuting area who are rated well qualified will receive special selection priority. If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, you must submit a copy of your recent performance appraisal (at least Meets or Exceeds , or equivalent), proof of eligibility, and your most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Please do not submit a cash/time off award SF-50, as this does not verify grade. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, you must meet the well qualified standards for the position. A well qualified applicant must satisfy the following criteria: In addition to meeting minimum qualifications, including selective placement factors, education, and experience requirements, the applicant must score at least an 85 (prior to veteran's preference being applied) on the application questions as established and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. Competitive status is not required for qualified handicapped individuals eligible for appointment under 5 CFR 213.3102(u); qualified 30% or more disabled veterans eligible for appointment under 5 CFR 316.402(b)(5); those eligible under the Veteran`s Readjustment Act; and, those eligible under the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998, provided that these individuals otherwise meet the description of Who May Apply. DUTIES: Serves as the supervisor of the Operations/Planning Unit of the NRCC and provides the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised. The Team is primarily responsible for analyzing, planning and implementing an all-hazards response with an emphasis toward the development of innovative and cutting edge solutions to emergency management. The incumbent will ensure a 24/7 operational capability within the team and ensure the establishment of a robust program designed to meet situational awareness needs and provide senior decision makers with timely and accurate information and options to mitigate risk. Provides technical guidance to the staff concerning the analysis, development and establishment of policies, procedures, and crisis action plans (courses of action) with an emphasis toward the development of forward thinking and innovative solutions to national emergency management plans and programs. Establishes priorities and plans activities, goals and objectives to meet the policy and program analysis, planning and implementation needs. Analyzes and evaluates overall performance to identify shortfalls and corrective actions that may be required in training, planning, personnel, facilities and/or equipment. Mastery of a wide range of methods for the assessment and improvement of complex programs, processes and systems. Coordinates with program officials to evaluate difficult and complex organizational operations and activities and recommends improvements. Provides leadership and representation at top-level inter-/intra-agency planning groups. Supervisory Probationary Period: Selectee will be subject to a one-year supervisory probationary period. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirements as contained in the OPM's Qualification Operating Manual. These are available on line at www.opm.gov. The manual states that one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade in the Federal service is required. Specialized experience is experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of that position. Applicants meeting the basic qualification requirements and any selective placement factor stated in this Employment Opportunity will be rated and ranked on the following Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSA`s). Applicants must submit a separate written statement addressing any selective placement factor and each KSA. Failure to address the selective placement factor and each KSA separately will result in the applicant receiving no further consideration. Specialized Experience is experience that demonstrates managerial authority, overseeing and assuring implementation of team goals and objectives for innovative and cutting edge solutions to emergency management response efforts. Time-In-Grade Requirements: Status applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the Federal service. All qualifications and time-in-grade requirements must be met within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement. To be eligible, internal candidates must meet the requirements at the GS-14 grade level. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: To receive further consideration, applicants are required to demonstrate on separate paper, their experience in emergency management planning and managing of emergency or disaster operations at the local, State, or Federal level. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES (KSAs): 1. Skill in conducting operational analysis of complex emergency management incidents, recommending courses of action, and developing work plans that capture the essence of actionable work items. Applicants should include an example in their narrative response that reflects any innovative solutions they developed to solve an operational problem or to improve the effectiveness of a program. 2. Working knowledge of and skill in applying the laws, policies, rules, regulations, or directives governing emergency management planning and response operations such as the National Response Plan and the Robert T. Stafford Act. 3. Skill to effectively manage and supervise employees and promote sound business practices and team building concepts. 4. Skill to plan, organize and implement proposals involving key agency mission-oriented programs. 5. Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate new concepts for improvement in the delivery of FEMA's mission (e.g., prepare written documents that provide authoritative guidance on complex and wide-impacting program issues; lead working groups to effect improvements and policy changes; and evaluate training exercises for effectiveness, etc.). BASIS OF RATING: Applicants meeting basic eligibility requirements will be rated and ranked on the knowledge, skills and abilities, and other characteristics (KSA's) required to perform the duties of the position. Please review KSA's carefully. Include in the write-ups such things as experience in and out of Federal service that gave you the specific knowledge, skill or ability; objectives of your work; and evidence of your success (such as accomplishments, awards received, etc.). Applications will be reviewed to determine if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications as described in the announcement (either through experience and/or education) and any other legal requirements. IF the applicant meets the minimum qualifications, he/she will be given the minimum earned rating of 70 points. Applicants will then be rated by a rating panel, a subject matter expert, or Human Resources Specialist as determined by the Agency designee at the time of the rating. A maximum of 30 points may be awarded for KSA responses. The minimum earned rating plus the earned rating for all the KSAs will be combined to arrive at the total earned rating. Eligible veterans who meet established criteria will receive additional points (5 or 10) added to their total score as a result of their military service as appropriate. The applicants with the highest scores will be referred to the selecting official for possible selection. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT AT FEMA EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENT: FEMA employees may be subject to 24-hour on-call in the event of an emergency. This service may require irregular working hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and
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