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The National Incident Management Assistance Team (IMAT) responds to different levels of disasters based on various criteria including: scope of impact, geographic size and extent of required Federal assistance. National IMAT Leaders manage, direct, coordinate, and integrate Federal efforts with State and local response. This announcement is for one position: one National IMAT Leader located in Herndon, VA (East).
Learn more about this agency09/25/2023 to 10/24/2023
$183,500 - $212,100 per year
Salary range may be adjusted to reflect any updates to the SES pay scale in 2024 if applicable.
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Yes—Relocation expenses MAY be authorized.
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Senior Executive
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FEMA-23-CB-NIMATLE-SES
751015600
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 position is located in the Office of Response and Recovery, Field Leadership Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The incumbent serves as the Leader of one of the National Incident Management Assistance Teams (IMAT).
National IMATs have extensive impact on both FEMA and the timely delivery of disaster assistance to disaster survivors, States, and local governments. The incumbent will generally serve as the Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) or Deputy FCO and, using the resources and capabilities of the National IMAT, will integrate the National IMAT with existing FEMA resources already responding; will expeditiously establish Federal presence at the disaster operations site; will immediately begin to advise and support the State and local Incident Command or Area Command structure; will facilitate an integrated, interjurisdictional State and Federal disaster response; and will begin the flow of Federal support.
The incumbent provides leadership and direction in the development and achievement of new concepts and capabilities, especially as they relate to disaster assistance delivery systems. Develops plans and strategies based on agency policy and the needs of the customer. Coordinates the relationships between Federal, State, local and FEMA personnel in partnership with the FCO and State Coordinating Officer (SCO). Advises the Governor and the FCO on the status of the Federal response. Establishes a Joint Field Office (JFO) and coordinates Federal disaster response, recovery, and mitigation operations with the SCO.
The incumbent provides continuous updates and situational assessments to the FCO, Regional Administrator, FEMA Administrator, the State Director of Emergency Management and/or Homeland Security, the State Emergency Operations Center (EOC), the FEMA Regional Response Coordination Center (RRCC), the National Response Coordination Center (NRCC), and other officials, as necessary.
The incumbent manages media, community and other external relations to communicate the availability of assistance to Members of Congress, to Federal assistance applicants, and to the general public. Establishes communications links with the media and elected Federal, State, and local officials in accordance with Joint Field Office Standard Operating Procedures and other policies.
The incumbent serves as a principal advisor to the FCO, Regional Administrator, Assistant Administrator and other senior officials as required in the management of the National IMAT during deployment to a disaster. Develops and implements long-range objectives and requirements of the National IMAT, defines financial support requirements and schedules/manages provided support.
During periods when not deployed for disaster response, the incumbent reports to the Assistant Administrator, Field Leadership Directorate, Office of Response and Recovery.
Perform other duties as assigned.
EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENT: Every FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions.
Failure to meet the basic qualification requirement and all Technical and Executive Core Qualification factors automatically disqualifies an applicant.
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. Typically, 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. Although you should 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); but a narrative statement for each of the Technical Qualifications (TQs) is recommended.
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.
Additional information on the Executive Core Qualifications is available at http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/qualify.asp.
The following categories of applicants may omit the mandatory Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), but the Technical Qualifications must be addressed within your Resume:
All required application materials will be reviewed to determine if applicants meet the mandatory qualification requirements. Qualification and experience determinations will be based only on the information supplied by the applicant. The best-qualified candidates for this position will be distinguished from other applicants by an evaluation committee to determine the degree to which qualification requirements are met. Applicants should provide specific evidence of possession of the mandatory Technical and Executive Core Qualifications, as outlined under Qualifications Criteria, to assist the evaluation committee in determining the best-qualified candidates that will be considered for final selection.
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
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. If you are referred to the hiring manager for further consideration, you will be required to complete an on-line assessment and/or in-person assessment requirement along with an interview. Highly qualified candidates may also undergo 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.
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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.
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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/751015600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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