We encourage you to read the entire announcement before submitting your application.
PKEMRA established the Surge Capacity Force (SCF) program to deploy federal employees in the aftermath of a major incident to support response and recovery efforts managed by FEMA. The Act enables federal employees who work every day in the service of the United States to extend their support to a culture of preparedness and volunteerism throughout the Federal Government family.
Summary
We encourage you to read the entire announcement before submitting your application.
PKEMRA established the Surge Capacity Force (SCF) program to deploy federal employees in the aftermath of a major incident to support response and recovery efforts managed by FEMA. The Act enables federal employees who work every day in the service of the United States to extend their support to a culture of preparedness and volunteerism throughout the Federal Government family.
This detail opportunity is for current competitive and excepted service employees only. If
you are not a current federal civilian employee you will not be eligible for this position. DHS Joint Duty Assignments do not apply to members of the Military service or contractors.
Members may respond to natural and man-made disasters, acts of terrorism, and other major incidents. Working in a variety of FEMA program areas depending on operational requirements such as Individual Assistance, Disaster Survivor Assistance, External Affairs, IT, Logistics, National Disaster Recovery Support, Equal Rights, Planning, among others.
Member Requirements:
Full-time federal employee from any federal agency
Grade GS-15 and below
Have a valid federal government identification badge compliant with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-12 requirements from your Agency
Have a valid Government-issued travel card
Successful completion of your agency's anti-harassment training within the last 365 days
Obtain supervisor approval
Successful completion of the following required online Independent Study courses and exams through the Emergency Management Institute (EMI) (https://training.fema.gov/is/):
IS-100.C: Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100
IS-102.C: Preparing for Federal Disaster Operations: FEMA Response Partners*
IS-35.21: FEMA Safety Orientation 2021*
IS-700.B: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
IS-800.D: National Response Framework, an Introduction
Additional information
Work Hours:
SCF members may be required to work evenings and/or weekends. Extensive overtime may be required. Appropriate premium pay rates will be used in accordance with Federal Pay regulations.
Pay & Benefits:
DHS SCF members continue to be paid by their home agency, the home agency will pay the base 80 hours/pay period. FEMA will reimburse documented overtime and approved expenses. As a federal employee, both your health care coverage and worker's compensation will remain with you during deployment; however, if you have a state-managed plan, you may want to check their policy on providers out of state/out of network.
Deployment and Duration of Detail:
Deployments are projected to last up to 45 days. You may be asked to deploy within 48 hours after a declared DHS SCF activation.
Location:
Locations will vary within the US States and territories.
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.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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.
1. SF-50: Submit a copy of your official SF-50 (no text version) or other official "Notification of Personnel Action" document which shows the following information:
Your appointment in the Federal service
Tenure
Grade and Step
Full performance level
If your SF-50(s) does not provide the information needed to make a final determination for qualification, you will be found ineligible for the position.
2. DHS Joint Duty Assignment Application Form signed by your supervisor. Please click on the following link to access the required form DHS Form 250-02.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and other supporting documents, and complete the questionnaire.
Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link, and then select the more information link for this position. The Application page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
DHS Joint Duty Program
301 7th Street SW
Washington, DC 20024
US
Next steps
Once you submit your application, your information will be provide to your home agency DHS SCF Coordinator for review. The coordinator will then be in contact with you regarding next steps on how to enroll in the DHS SCF.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
1. SF-50: Submit a copy of your official SF-50 (no text version) or other official "Notification of Personnel Action" document which shows the following information:
Your appointment in the Federal service
Tenure
Grade and Step
Full performance level
If your SF-50(s) does not provide the information needed to make a final determination for qualification, you will be found ineligible for the position.
2. DHS Joint Duty Assignment Application Form signed by your supervisor. Please click on the following link to access the required form DHS Form 250-02.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and other supporting documents, and complete the questionnaire.
Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link, and then select the more information link for this position. The Application page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
DHS Joint Duty Program
301 7th Street SW
Washington, DC 20024
US
Next steps
Once you submit your application, your information will be provide to your home agency DHS SCF Coordinator for review. The coordinator will then be in contact with you regarding next steps on how to enroll in the DHS SCF.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
