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Lead Emergency Management Specialist (Secondary)

Department of Energy
National Nuclear Security Administration
Office of Secure Transportation

Summary

This position is located in the Office of Secure Transportation, Office of Mission Operations (OMO), Operations Division (OD), Mission Support Branch (MSB), and serves as a Lead Emergency Management Specialist, providing guidance to six (6) Emergency Management Specialists on emergency operating procedures and oversight during emergency response activities.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Location
few vacancies in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Salary
$62,392 - $117,625 per year
Pay scale & grade
NQ 2
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Q Access Authorization
Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
26-NA-15-OST-XA-01086-NNSA
Control number
887594800

Duties

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As a Lead Emergency Management Specialist (Secondary), you will:

  • Operate the DOE/NNSA Advance Radio Enterprise System, and the Transportation Command and Control System to maintain continuous contact with enroute OST trips.
  • Evaluate emergency situations, conduct emergency response operations, and provide OST Duty Officers and managers initial situation reports containing convoy strength, disposition, and activity, and provide enemy SALUTE reports.
  • Manage a team and plan, prioritize, and assign work during emergency operations situations and response activities.
  • Develop and implement emergency operating procedures, while planning and implementing assigned aspects of OST Emergency Management programs and projects and coordinating with other groups and individuals, as necessary.
  • Provide aid and/or direction to duty officers, OST management and Federal Agents (FA) during emergency response activities in order to control events and secure facilities/assets, while maintaining liaison with agency representatives in order to provide guidance, share information and ideas.
  • Responsible for a broad range of business management issues, including monitoring resources and reporting on budget and personnel status change/impact.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Subject to Random Drug Testing
  • Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
  • Favorable suitability determination required.
  • Financial Disclosure is required.
  • Must be able to obtain/maintain a Q level Security Clearance.
  • You must be a United States Citizen.
  • This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
  • Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
  • Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity which will require that you provide two forms of identification.
  • Shift work is required.
  • Occasional travel may be required.
  • Training in Emergency Response Coordination(5-6weeks)
  • The OST Mission is performed on a 24 hour, 7 days a week basis.
  • Employees are subject to participation in both scheduled and unscheduled emergency response exercises and events.
  • Please limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, you will be disqualified.
  • This is a secondary position; therefore, prior experience as a Nuclear Materials Courier is required for successful performance of the duties.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

A qualified candidate's Online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience to the next lower NNSA Demonstration Project pay band or grade in the Federal service, i.e. NQ-01/NV-01 or GS-07 Level position. Qualifying specialized experience for this position is defined as: Experience providing operational coverage and resolution when encountering emergency events. Experience developing and implementing emergency management program policies and initiatives. This is a secondary, so previous experience as a Nuclear Materials Courier is required for successful performance of duties in this position.

Examples of Specialized Experience:

  • Providing operational coverage and resolution when encountering emergency events.
  • Developing and implementing emergency management program policies and initiatives.
  • Coordinating emergency preparedness or response activities with internal and external organizations, including participating in emergency training, drills, or exercises.


"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. If you are eligible for career transition assistance plans such as ICTAP or CTAP, you must meet the definition of "well qualified" which is defined as having a score of 85 or better.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

If using education to qualify for this position, the applicant must possess 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


If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

EDUCATION: Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside of the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. A written evaluation of any foreign education must be provided with your application in response to this vacancy announcement or be received by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide this evaluation will result in you being found unqualified for the position. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education, see the Department of Education website, and for a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, visit The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

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.**If you are selected, official transcripts will be required.**FOREIGN EDUCATION: Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside of the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. A written evaluation of any foreign education must be provided with your application in response to this vacancy announcement or be received by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide this evaluation will result in you being found unqualified for the position. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education, see the Department of Education website, and for a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, visit The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. Please Note: If your foreign education has already been accepted by an accredited U.S. educational institution as part of a degree program with that institution, you do not need to provide an evaluation of foreign education but must submit a copy of the transcripts listing the degree from the U.S. accredited institution that accepted your foreign 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.

Additional information

  • Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website.
  • If you believe that you are eligible for the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), please visit the OPM ICTAP/CTAP website for more information. In order to be considered under the ICTAP program, your application must score within the pre-established "well qualified" category as stated in the Qualifications section.
  • More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.
  • A Q clearance is required for this position.
  • All males born after December 31,1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register. If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government.
  • In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to the four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answers to these questions are not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration.


EEO Policy: Click HERE.
Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Click HERE.
Veterans Information: Click HERE.
Telework: Click HERE.
Selective Service Registration: Click HERE.

Information about the NNSA Demonstration project can be found by clicking HERE.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

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

THE APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS WILL BE IN TWO STAGES:

Minimum Qualifications:
Once the application process is complete, the Human Resources Office will review the first two pages of your resume and supporting documentation to determine whether you meet the minimum job qualifications.

Additional documentation (e.g., cover letter, links embedded in your resume) may not be considered.

A quality review will then be conducted by the HR Office and/or Subject Matter Expert (SME). Your application is rated based on the extent and quality of your experience, education (if applicable to the job), and training described in your online resume/questionnaire as related to the duties of this position. The quality categories are usually defined as "Best Qualified", "Well Qualified" and "Qualified".

Your application and resume shall demonstrate that you possess the following Competencies. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the Competencies identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write "see resume" in your application.

  • Decisiveness
  • Leadership
  • Partnering
  • Public Safety and Security
  • Technical Competence


If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses you provided in your online questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified'.

To preview the application questionnaire, click the link below.
https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13076847

National Nuclear Security Administration

Would you like to play a key role in a critical mission? If so, then the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Office of Secure Transportation, Office of Mission Operations (OMO), Operations Division (OD), Mission Support Branch (MSB), has a great opportunity for a Lead Emergency Management Specialist. As a Lead Emergency Management Specialist, you will assist in developing and maintaining a capability for DOE/NNSA to respond effectively to all types of emergency situations.

Agency contact information

Joel Alvarez
Phone
202-660-2791
Email
joel.alvarez@nnsa.doe.gov
Address
NNSA - Office of Secure Transportation
24600 20th St SE
Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5507
US

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