Clarification from the agency

Open to all qualified applicants in all Areas of Consideration listed below.

As a EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (COOP), GS-0089-11, serves as an Emergency Management Specialist in the Joint Forces Headquarters - State (JFHQ-State) responsible for Emergency Management and Continuity of Operations planning.

1. Serves as a planner, coordinator, and advisor for the JFHQ-State Emergency Management and Continuity of Operations matters. Uses existing and improves-upon communications templates and procedures in conjunction with State Homeland Security Office, Emergency Management Agency, Joint Forces Headquarters, Army and Air National Guard Headquarters and National Guard Bureau. The incumbent must continually gather information, identify and analyze issues, and develop recommendations to resolve substantive problems related to Emergency Management and Continuity of Operations planning. Provides program planning, assessment, coordination, and advisory services for a wide variety of complex Emergency Management issues ranging from support plans to the effective management of limited resources. Ensures coordination between JFHQ-S and NGB on Emergency Management and Continuity of Operations plans, guidance, policies, and procedures. Accurately portrays current JFHQ-State operations and capabilities to facilitate shared situational awareness with NGB and mission partners. Ensures timely input of data into the Joint Information Exchange Environment (JIEE). Collaborate with JFHQ-State leaders, NGB, ANG, ARNG, state, local, tribal and private entities to build internal and external coalitions to ensure the myriad of Emergency Management related issues are holistically analyzed by all applicable stake-holders. 20%

2. Interprets Federal and State policy directives and guidance to develop and coordinate continuity plans. Schedules, plans, and coordinates continuity exercises. Leads state preparation for National Level, DoD, NGB, JFHQ-State, and Department of the Army exercises. Trains exercise participants on exercise rules, objectives, and operations. Develops and provides input for Master Scenario Events List (MSEL) for construction of exercise scenarios. Facilitates exercise conduct for participants. Attends Regional, State, Interagency, and NGB level meetings, exercises, and planning sessions, in person or via distributive means. 20%

3. Serves on the exercise evaluation team, evaluates results of exercises, and identifies best practices, lessons learned and corrective actions for organizations within the assigned region, and prepares reports and presents findings. Accomplishes and/or assists with planning and coordination, and provides advice on Emergency Management matters and issues. Continually assesses and monitors status of JFHQ-S readiness in support of Emergency Management and Continuity of Operations based on performance in exercises, After-Action-Reviews, and Corrective Action Plans. Collaborates with peers to share lessons learned/best practices. 20%

4. Develops training plans and sets up workshops to train continuity and non-continuity personnel at all levels within the assigned region. Develops and coordinates exercises within and across states to provide training in and testing of emergency/contingency plans, procedures, and programs during and following emergencies. Prepares and presents classified and unclassified briefings to senior leadership as required and ensures proper security procedures are implemented prior to the presentation. 20%

5. Develops and maintains JFHQ-State continuity plans to ensure the performance of Mission Essential Functions, as required by State policy and Federal guidance. Supports the National Continuity Plan through the implementation of PPD 40, White House Directive 16-1, DoDD 3020.26, CNGBI and CNGBM on continuity. Drafts deliberate plans which nest within National and Federal plans. When designated, serves as financial manager for COOP and operations requiring proficiency in the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution Systems. Develops, maintains, and tests JFHQ-State communications PACE plans to include all required continuity communications platforms. 20%

6. Performs other duties as assigned.

*The above description only mentions a limited amount of the position's official duties. For a full comprehensive document that covers all the duties of the position, please contact one of the Recruitment Specialists at the bottom of the announcement.

Conditions of employment

• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• The duties of this job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
• Must be able to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• Federal employment suitability required and determined by a background investigation before appointment to position.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; shift work and/or overtime may be required.
• This position is covered by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program. The incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019 and must pass urinalysis testing, as required prior to appointment and periodically annually thereafter.
• Incumbent is required to be on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and to support extended hours (weekdays, weekends, and holidays) of operation during local and or national emergency events.
• This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 days per year approved in advance by the TAG.

Qualifications

AREAS OF CONSIDERATION:
Area 1: All on board permanent and indefinite T5 federal employees within the Oregon National Guard
Area 2: All on board permanent and indefinite T32 federal technicians within the Oregon National Guard
Area 3: All current non-permanent technicians/employees (T5 and T32) of the Oregon National Guard
Area 4: All current and former members of the Oregon National Guard (former members must provide documentation showing membership in the Oregon National Guard such as an NGB 22 or DD214)
Area 5: All U.S. Citizens

GENERAL AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Must have at least one year of experience equivalent to GS-09. Specialized experience is that which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. Your supporting documentation will used to determine eligibility. Your rating will be based on both your entire application package as well as the responses to the assessment questionnaire. Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your category rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Category Rating: Your application will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The quality categories are:

1. Highly Qualified: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for this position.

2. Well Qualified: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for this position.

3. Qualified: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements for this position.