Job Title: Emergency Management Specialist (COOP) - (Detail NTE 6 Months)

Summary

This position is located in the Division of Administration, Security Branch which provides Agency-level Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP), program management, policy, training, and guidance. The focus of this position is crisis management, continuity of operations and hazard risk assessment. The incumbent is responsible for providing agency subject matter expertise for the development and management of projects, programs and resources employing all subject areas of COOP.
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Overview
Accepting applications

Open & closing dates
03/18/2024 to 04/01/2024

Salary
$99,200 - $153,354 per year

Pay scale & grade
GS 12 - 13

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
Detail -

Work schedule
Full-time -

Service
Competitive

Promotion potential
None

Job family (Series)
0089 Emergency Management Specialist

Supervisory status
No

Security clearance
Other

Drug test
No

Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk

Trust determination process
Credentialing
Suitability/Fitness

Announcement number
NL24MP12318014TW

Control number
782278500

This job is open to

Federal employees - Competitive service
Current or former competitive service federal employees.

Clarification from the agency
This position is ONLY open to CURRENT permanent Federal Employees in the Competitive Service in the Washington, DC local commuting area. This is a Non-Reimbursable Detail not-to-exceed six (6) months. This assignment may be ended earlier or extended, based on management's needs.

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Duties
The selectee of this position is responsible for performing the following duties: Serves as an expert planner, coordinator, and advisor for agency policy regarding Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP) to include training employees throughout the Agency on sound continuity principles, employing all subject areas of the common body of knowledge of Continuity Planning. Gathers information, identifies and analyzes issues, and develops recommendations to resolve substantive problems related to Continuity Planning. Creates continuity strategies utilizing resources provided by Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to ensure the Agency meets standards. Manages and assigns duties in the Reconstitution and Devolution Teams in support of day-today operations, exercises, and real world crises. Provides oversight, guidance and instruction to NLRB Field Offices as needed or requested on the development of COOP plans. Represents NLRB at federal and state exercises and conferences and handles classified documents and uses proper security procedures throughout all phases of planning, exercising and execution.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment
U.S. Citizenship is required. Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service. This is not a remote position. Relocation expenses are not authorized. Selectee must pass a background investigation prior to appointment. This is a Non-Reimbursable Detail Not -To- Exceed six (6) months. Must complete a Detail Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) prior to on-boarding with the National Labor Relations Board. Submit complete application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

Qualifications

This is a Non-Reimbursable Detail not-to-exceed six (6) months and will be filled at any one of the grade levels advertised. This assignment may be ended earlier or extended, based on management's needs. This is NOT a temporary promotion and temporary promotion candidates will not be considered. Interested applicants must currently be in a non-time limited appointment in the same grade level they are applying for.

All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT
The Ideal Candidate for the Emergency Management Specialist (COOP) position should have experience that includes management preparedness and disaster assistance; active engagement with Federal, State, local and non-governmental partners which support the development of evacuation plans, strategies, policies and procedures in times of disaster; identifies evacuation support resources; independently prepares analysis of data, budgets and contracts; interprets complex policy and independently prepares guidance in written and oral summaries for senior level briefings associated with emergency situations. The preferred candidate should possess a Certification - Level 1 COOP or Level II Master Continuity Practitioner.

Interested candidates should be available to start the detail within approximately six (6) weeks from selection.

THIS POSITION IS A NON-REIMBURSABLE DETAIL NOT-TO-EXCEED SIX (6) MONTHS FOR CURRENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEES IN THE COMPETITIVE SERVICE. THIS IS NOT A TEMPORARY PROMOTION.

To be considered for this position as a DETAIL at the GS-12 or 13 grade level, you must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to potentially qualify for a detail and hold the same grade level you are currently applying for.

Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of an Emergency Management Specialist at the GS-12. Specialized experience includes: Experience assisting in managing an emergency preparedness program; AND Assisting in preparing standard operating procedures and/or guidelines for meeting mission requirements and identifying resources to support the program operations; AND Evaluating emergency management processes, plans standards operating procedures or guidance to ensure compliance with established emergency management directive, regulations, policies, standards and guidance. This experience must be fully supported and articulated in your resume to receive consideration. Please do not cut and paste the assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of an Emergency Management Specialist at the GS-13. Specialized experience includes: Experience overseeing and/or developing an emergency preparedness program; AND Developing policies and guidelines for meeting mission requirements and identifying resources to support the program operations; AND Providing guidance and assistance to staff concerning issues dealing with immediate response to an event, incident, or disaster; AND Evaluating emergency management processes, plans, standards operating procedures or guidance to ensure compliance with established emergency management directives, regulations, policies, standards and guidance. This experience must be fully supported and articulated in your resume to receive consideration. Please do not cut and paste the assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

Upon completion of this DETAIL, the employee will be expected to return to their home agency.

Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

THIS POSITION IS A NON-REIMBURSABLE DETAIL NOT-TO-EXCEES SIX (6) MONTHS FOR CURRENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEES IN THE COMPETITIVE SERVICE. THIS IS NOT A TEMPORARY PROMOTION.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
The National Labor Relations Board is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sex orientation), age, disability, genetic information, political affiliations, or any other non-merit factor. Applicants with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Agency's Selective Placement Coordinator by email here. NLRB offers a wide array of reasonable accommodations and programs for individuals with disabilities. (Note: for additional information for job seekers with disabilities, please click on the following website here.)

ALTERNATE APPLICATION INFORMATION
Applicants may contact the Office of Human Resources at Employment.Solutions@nlrb.gov.

This position may be eligible to telework up to two (2) days per week, based upon the duties of the position.

The National Labor Relations Board offers career opportunities that feature competitive starting salaries and the potential for performance-based increases, flexible hours, and the ability to achieve and maintain a balanced lifestyle. You will enjoy a range of comprehensive and competitive employment benefits that include Work/Life Balance Programs (Alternative Work Schedules, Telework, Employee Assistance Program, and the Child Care Subsidy Program), the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care Insurance, Thrift Savings Plan, and the Transit Benefit Program.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, a review of resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that your scores do not reflect that you meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position, you will lose consideration for this position.

A review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to assess your qualification for the position.

Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility and may cause you lose consideration for this position.

If you are best qualified, you maybe referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview.

To preview the assessment questionnaire, please click here .https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12318014

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
In addition to your responses to the assessment questionnaire and your resume, you must submit the following additional documents specific for this vacancy:

Resume
Your resume must describe your job-related experiences and will be used to verify your qualifications. Therefore, it is important that the information be relevant, detailed where appropriate, and addresses the competencies for this position. Your resume must contain the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present) to include the hours worked per week (i.e., 40 hours full-time per week). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you will not receive consideration for this position. Your resume should not exceed 5 pages. If your resume is over 5 pages, only the first 5 pages will be considered.

Most Recent Performance Appraisal
The performance appraisal must be dated within the last 18 months, or if you are unable to provide a performance appraisal, an explanation of why must be provided. Please include a document in your application package explaining why the performance appraisal is not available.

Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50)
Most recent SF-50 showing your current grade and tenure (you may be removed from consideration if not submitted). An SF-50 showing highest (permanent) grade ever held, if different from your current grade. (NOTE: Performance Award, Realignment/Reassignment, Name Change and Detail SF-50s will not be accepted as proof of grade and tenure.) If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide an SF-50 or SF-50s which shows the length of time in the current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with dates that show proof of you holding the grade for at least a year) to support meeting time-in-grade requirements. As a current or previous career or career conditional employee in the Competitive Service, you may determine your status by checking block 24 on your SF-50. The block must reflect "1" or "2". Also, block 34 must reflect "1". A copy of your SF-50 must be provided for verification.

Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the vacancy will result in your removal from consideration for this position. Please review your application prior to final submission and ensure you have submitted all appropriate documents. Uploading documents to USAJOBS does NOT ensure inclusion with your application to our system. You must verify that the documents are in the system with your application prior to final submission.

All materials must be received by 11:59pm EST on 04/01/2024 to be considered for this announcement.