Summary
In this position, you will be responsible for providing advice and guidance to the Emergency Management Branch Plans Section Chief on emergency requirements relating to all-hazards issues. You will serve as the primary interface for APHIS continuity program representatives, and coordinates regular training, exercises, and assessments focused on Mission Essential Function validation and Continuity of Operations/Continuity of Government planning and testing.
Duties
The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity
The duties may include, but are not limited to:
Schedules, conducts, and documents the results of monthly continuity meetings.
Coordinates with the Information Technology office to organize, issue, and maintain inventory of emergency communications equipment, to include Satellite Telephones and GETS/WPS cards.
Prepares written correspondence, including status reports, briefing papers, decision memoranda, position papers, budget justification, statements of work, , etc as they pertain to continuity programs.
Plans training, workshops, seminars, and exercises to be delivered by FEMA or outside vendors in coordination with the Training and Exercise Program Manager.
Assists in the development and recommendation of corrective action resulting from continuity exercises; reports findings, makes recommendations, and ensures appropriate follow-up actions are taken.
Drafts and implements policy regarding periodic training, testing, and reporting operability of emergency communications equipment
Manages all aspects of the continuity budget and associated contracts and duties.
Provides periodic status reports regarding emergency communications equipment to the Plans Section Chief.
Provides guidance and technical assistance to APHIS program leadership and EMSSD staff regarding the implementation and maintenance of agency-wide continuity programs.
Education
Please see above for education qualification requirement information.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated based on your qualifications for this position as evidenced by your experience, education, training, responses to the application questionnaire and the responses to all assessments required for this position demonstrated in your application package to determine the degree to which you possess the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies listed below: Attention to Detail Customer Service Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. Your application, including the online Assessment Questionnaire, will be reviewed to determine if you meet (a) minimum qualification requirements and (b) the resume supports the answers provided to the job-specific questions. Your resume must clearly support your responses to all the questions addressing experience and education relevant to this position. Note: If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may be found ineligible. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Providing inaccurate information on Federal documents could be grounds for non-selection or disciplinary action up to including removal from the Federal service. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. Additional Information - USA Hire Online Assessment All applicants are required to complete the online USA Hire assessment to be considered for the position for this vacancy. Applicants will not be given the opportunity to complete the online USA Hire assessment outside of the assigned assessment window for this vacancy. The assessment window closes 48 hours after the posted closing date and time of the announcement. The assessment window closes 48 hours after the posted closing date and time of the announcement. To preview the application questionnaire, please visit: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13080576