This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/528251300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
DOL seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse customers we serve. DOL fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility and fairness so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.
- This position is outside the bargaining unit at all grade levels.
03/22/2019 to 03/28/2019
$56,233 - $106,012 per year
GS 09 - 12
3 vacancies in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - 1 to 5 nights per month.
No
Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
Competitive
12 - There is no obligation to provide future promotions if you are selected. Promotions are dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, meet all the performance requirements, and supervisor’s recommendation to the next grade.
No
Yes
DE-19-HRC-EMC-121
528251300
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Open to all U.S. Citizens; ICTAP and CTAP eligibles in the local commuting area; Also, being advertised as job announcement #MS-19-HRC-EMC-121 for status applicants; to be considered for each, apply to BOTH announcements.
The Emergency Management Center (EMC), within the Office of Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management (OASAM), serves as the Department of Labor’s (DOL) focal point for all emergency management policy, planning, preparedness and response coordination. The EMC manages and has program oversight for the following program areas: Continuity of Operations (COOP), Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Program (CISR), Continuity of Government (COG), Communications Security (COMSEC) and Operations Security (OPSEC). The EMC is also responsible for a Test, Training, and Exercise (TT&E) program for these areas.
At the full performance level, the incumbent of this position will perform the following duties:
- Performs national security emergency management federal coordination duties, and works with other Federal counterparts in other Federal departments and agencies during 1) continuity of
operations (COOP) test, training and exercise activities, 2) Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activities, and 3) other related activities and operations to coordinate overall response and recovery efforts.
- Develops, reviews, revises, and maintains Emergency Management plans and procedures for the Department of Labor. Coordinates with the DOL Headquarters emergency points of
contact, providing guidance for establishing essential functions and ensuring headquarters operations and emergency resources continue with minimal disruption during emergencies.
- Coordinates and facilitates the collection and analysis of evaluation data. Advises personnel on program evaluation methodologies and procedures.
- Serves as the DOL liaison and representative on external committees and work groups dealing with national security, homeland security, emergency management, emergency communications, and continuity topics and issues. Provide input to workgroup issues as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
This position is designated Mission Critical Emergency. Incumbent participates as a key member of the DOL Emergency Response Group (ERG) in response to emergencies. Incumbent is subject to 24-hour on-call in the event of any emergency.”
Applicants must meet all legal and regulatory requirements. Reference the "Required Documents" section for additional requirements.
For the GS-9, applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-7, in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is defined as experience supporting a continuity program, or a test, training and exercise program or an emergency operations center for an organization; experience may have required the applicant to develop plans and procedures in support of these program areas, and to develop, review, revise and maintain Emergency Management plans and procedures for an organization; or experience supporting, developing, coordinating or conducting training sessions for emergency personnel.
OR
You may also qualify with a Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related.
OR
Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying.
For the GS-11, applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-9, in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is defined as experience supporting a continuity program, or a test, training and exercise program or an emergency operations center for an organization; experience may have required the applicant to develop plans and procedures in support of these program areas, and to develop, review, revise and maintain Emergency Management plans and procedures for an organization; or experience supporting, developing, coordinating or conducting training sessions for emergency personnel; manage the collection and analysis of evaluation data generated during assigned tasks and provides guidance to personnel on program evaluation methodologies and procedures.
OR
PH.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M or J.D., if related.
OR
Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying.
For the GS-12, applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-11, in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is defined as experience supporting a continuity program, or a test, training and exercise program or an emergency operations center for an organization; experience may have required the applicant to develop plans and procedures in support of these program areas, and to develop, review, revise and maintain Emergency Management plans and procedures for an organization; or experience supporting, developing, coordinating or conducting training sessions for emergency personnel; manage the collection and analysis of evaluation data generated during assigned tasks and provides guidance to personnel on program evaluation methodologies and procedures; identify information exchange requirements, establishing partnerships, managing expectations and ensuring delivery of outputs, products, and services in accordance with department and agency level exercise plans and regulations.
There is no educational requirement at the GS-12 level.
ALL SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE MUST BE CLEARLY DEMONSTRATED IN YOUR RESUME TO BE CONSIDERED ELIGIBLE FOR THIS POSITION.
Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service.
If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum course work requirements for this position. Click Evaluation of Foreign Education for more information.
DOL seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse customers we serve. DOL fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility and fairness so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.
Federal Employees Please Note: Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met and reflects your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure and the type of appointment (i.e. competitive/excepted). In some cases you may need to submit more than one SF-50.
Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION, FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES
Additional vacancies may be filled using this announcement, if authorized.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be evaluated against the evaluation factors below and will be placed into a category based on your vacancy question responses.
Category A (Best Qualified) - Meets the basic qualification requirements for the vacancy and has successful experience in the same or similar job that has demonstrated superior proficiency in applying critical competencies required by this position to work of increased levels of difficulty and complexity.
Category B (Well Qualified)- Meets the basic qualification requirements for the vacancy and demonstrates satisfactory proficiency in the critical competencies required by this position.
Category C (Qualified) - Meets the specialized experience described in the minimum qualifications requirements section of this announcement and demonstrates proficiency in the basic competencies.
Evaluation Factors (Competencies) - All qualified applicants will be evaluated on the following key competencies:
Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
Reasoning - Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions.
Oral Communication - Expresses ideas and facts to individuals or groups effectively; makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others; facilitates an open exchange of ideas.
Written Communication - Uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material that is appropriate for an intended audience.
Interpersonal Skills - Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, cooperation, concern, and respect for individuals from different backgrounds and different situations.
The information you provide may be verified by a review of your work experience and/or education, by checking references and through other means (ex. interview). Your evaluation may also include a review by an HR Specialist or panel and may include other assessment tools (ex. interview, structured interview, written test, work sample, etc). The examining Human Resources Office (HRO) makes the final determination concerning applicant ratings. Your resume MUST provide sufficient information to substantiate your vacancy question responses. If not, the HRO may amend your responses to more accurately reflect the level of competency indicated by the content of your resume. Your evaluation may also include a review by a Human Resources Specialist or panel and may include other assessments (ex. interview, panel review, written test, writing sample, etc.)
INFORMATION FOR ICTAP/CTAP ELIGIBLES ONLY: If you are eligible for special priority selection under ICTAP/CTAP, you must be well-qualified for the position to receive consideration. ICTAP/CTAP eligibles who are placed into Category [INSERT WELL-QUALIFIED CATEGORY] or higher will be considered "well-qualified".
Click Application of Veterans Preference for Category Rating Jobs for more information.
The following documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the vacancy closing date. You are not required to submit a document if it does not apply to you. Warning: If you submit a document using the same document title, the 2nd submission will OVERWRITE the 1st submission. Also, do not upload password protected documents.
- Veterans Documents (if applicable): To be considered as a 5-point preference eligible, you must submit a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD214. Your DD-214 must show the type of discharge and dates of active duty. To claim 10-point preference, you must submit a copy of your DD214; an Application for 10-point Veteran's Preference, SF15; and the proof of entitlement of this preference which is normally an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs certifying to the present existence of the service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of your disability. (For active duty service members expecting honorable or general discharge or release within 120 days, click Active Duty). Without this documentation, you will not receive veteran's preference. For more information, go to: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/hire/hrp/vetguide/index.aspx
- Displaced Employee Placement Documents – Only required if requesting priority consideration under CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.
- Cover Letters are not mandatory and will not be used to verify experience, but may be submitted
– Unofficial Transcript(s) (in English) - submit if using education as a basis for qualifying for this position. If so, you must submit all applicable academic transcripts demonstrating that you meet the qualifying educational requirements (ex. BA/BS, MA, JD, PHD, etc). If specific course work is required to qualify, you must supply transcripts from each academic institution in which the required courses were taken in order to receive credit.
You may upload your transcript(s) as one document (3 MB size limit). If over 3 MB, please submit via fax feature.
OFFICIAL Transcripts MUST BE RECEIVED prior to selection and report date. Reference the “Education Section” for College Transcript and Evaluation of Foreign Education.
Applicants selected for employment who are not current DOL employees will be required to provide proof of citizenship, and the E-Verify system will be used to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Follow the 5 steps below to apply. Your application and ALL required supplemental documents must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time (ET) on the vacancy closing date to be considered. Paper applications and supplemental documents submitted in any other manner without prior approval from the vacancy contact will not be considered.
For more details, click How To Apply Detailed Instructions Document . For help, refer to the Vacancy Contact in the "Questions about this job" section. SAVE your information before the 30 MINUTE TIMEOUT!
STEP 1 - Create USAJOBS Account, including Resume and Saved Documents
Your resume must provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses in the self-assessment vacancy questions. If not, the HRO may amend your responses to more accurately reflect the competency indicated by resume content. FOR EACH EMPLOYMENT PERIOD, include: start/end month & year and note full-time or part-time (if part-time, include # of hours worked per week).
STEP 2 - Answer Vacancy Questions (DOORS)
Click the Apply Online button, which is available when you search for a job on www.usajobs.gov, click on the title and proceed.
STEP 3 - Submit Supplemental Documents
Submit the required documents (only if applicable to you) specified in the "Required Documents" section of this vacancy by the close date. For details: click How to Submit Supplemental Documentation Document. Warning: If you submit a document using the same document title, the 2nd submission will OVERWRITE the 1st submission.
STEP 4 - Review Application and click Finish Click here to submit an updated resume after initial application.
STEP 5 - Edit Application as needed by 11:59 pm ET of Close Date
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and refer candidates for selection consideration. Candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome. A selection is expected to be made within 30 calendar days from the issuance date of the certificate.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/528251300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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