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When disaster strikes, America looks to FEMA. Now FEMA looks to you. Join our team and use your talent to support Americans in their times of greatest need. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepares the nation for all hazards and manages Federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. We foster innovation, reward performance and creativity, and provide challenges on a routine basis with a well-skilled, knowledgeable, high-performance workforce.
Learn more about this agency01/23/2023 to 02/22/2023
$183,500 - $212,100 per year
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No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - This position may require occasional non-emergency travel.
Yes—Relocation expenses MAY be authorized.
Permanent
Full-time
Senior Executive
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Yes
Yes
FEMA-23-SM-AAM-SES
701101700
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
You must complete the application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. This Senior Executive Service job is open to: U.S. Citizens (all qualified U.S. Citizens).
This is a Senior Executive Service (SES) position located within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Resilience. The incumbent serves as the Assistant Administrator for Mitigation within Resilience is responsible for the development, delivery, management, and evaluation of hazard mitigation programs, technical assistance and related activities.
The incumbent assists and advises Resilience leadership on making the nation more resilient through on national mitigation programs, policies and activities.
The incumbent provides oversight and direction to several direct report senior executives and staff and participate fully in determining policies, plans, goals, organization of, and courses of action for these direct reports. Ensures that plans and practices effectively carry out the mission while assuring the effective and efficient use of resources, adherence to Resilience leadership’s policies and objectives, and the goals of the President, the Congress, and the Department of Homeland Security.
The incumbent serves as the principal advisor to Resilience leadership on the coordination, scope and coverage of national mitigation programs and how to best align and integrate strategies and policies with the Agency's and Department’s goals and program planning.
The incumbent ensures that appropriate long-range planning is coordinated and accomplished, and that resources are used effectively and efficiently. This includes resource expenditures, the timing of major events, prioritization of projects and plans. Incumbent also ensures that the mitigation programs effectively executing on FEMA’s Strategic Plan and priorities set by Resilience leadership.
The incumbent recommends and implements ways to simplify and streamline hazard mitigation programs in order to improve customer experience and lessen the burden on stakeholders. Ensures hazard mitigation programs incorporate equity considerations and address equity-related barriers.
The incumbent guides the integration of all mitigation programs throughout Resilience and with the rest of the Agency, including technical assistance, other grant programs, recovery programs, etc. Serves as a leader within the federal interagency to coordinate risk reduction and works with philanthropic organizations, the private sector, and other external partners to accelerate resilience in disadvantaged and underserved communities.
The incumbent represents DHS/FEMA in dealings with Federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, private sector and non-governmental organization officials who have vital interests in homeland security and emergency management.
The incumbent oversees the suite of programs that help communities reduce risk from natural disasters by providing direction, setting execution goals, and ensuring accountability for results at all levels of the Mitigation Directorate.
The incumbent serves as the authoritative voice on mitigation issues with senior FEMA officials, representatives of other government agencies, state and local officials, the insurance industry and other external organizations. Presents, defends, and negotiates programs and associated resource requirements to other agencies, Members of Congress and their staff, the Office of Management and Budget, and Department of Homeland Security leadership. Defends programs and policies in legislative proceedings at the national level.
Carries out Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and communicates support of these policies to subordinates. Ensures diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility in determining qualifications, selections, assignments, training, promotions, discipline, and awards to employees. Ensures that minorities and women are considered for training opportunities and are nominated/appointed to boards and committees. Coordinates efforts with EEO officials during the development and execution of policies affecting personnel.
Performs other duties as assigned.
As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications listed below. Experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-15 grade level in the federal service or its equivalent in the private sector.
To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show in your resume that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and the Technical Qualifications (TQs) listed below.
We recommend that your resume emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of the programs managed, and your program accomplishments, including the results of your actions.
The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME-ONLY. Do not address the ECQs or TQs separately, evidence of each must be clearly reflected in your resume.
Any information in excess of 5 pages WILL NOT be considered.
A sample 5-page resume that incorporates ECQs and TQs can be viewed on this link (indexed at page 29 - 37): http://www.opm.gov/ses/references/GuidetoSESQuals_2012.pdf.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS – MANDATORY
Applicants currently serving under a career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointment, eligible for reinstatement into SES, or have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) approved by OPM are not required to address the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs); however, applicants must address the Technical Qualifications (TQs) within their resume.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs):
ECQ 1: LEADING CHANGE: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
ECQ 2: LEADING PEOPLE: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
ECQ 3: RESULTS DRIVEN: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
ECQ 4: BUSINESS ACUMEN: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
ECQ 5: BUILDING COALITIONS: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.
There are no educational requirements for this position.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments and experience. Your application will be evaluated by an internal rating and ranking panel. Highly qualified candidates may undergo an interview and a reference check. Unless you have already been previously certified by a Qualifications Review Board (QRB), your Executive Core Qualifications must be certified by an OPM-sponsored QRB prior to appointment.
Failure to provide all the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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.
Once your application is received, an evaluation of your qualifications will be conducted. Our evaluation will be based on the information you supply. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers. You will be notified of the outcome.
Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders. interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.
Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/701101700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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