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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (T32), Position Description Number D2225P01 and is part of the AL 117TH Air Refueling Wing, National Guard.
LOCATION: 117TH AIR REFUELING WING, BIRMINGHAM, AL
SELECTING OFFICIAL: Lt Col S. VANDENBERGHE
11/04/2022 to 12/04/2022
$66,562 - $86,526 per year
GS 11
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent - NON-MERIT
Full-time -
Excepted
11
Yes
Yes
AL-11709913-AF-22-287
687725000
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
CAT 1- All on board Federal Employees/Technicians within the ALANG (T32 and T5, Permanent and Excepted Indefinite) CAT 2- Current Air DSG and Temporary Technicians within ALANG CAT 3- Applicants willing to become NG T32 DS Technicians and gain ALANG membership, all current federal employees, all U.S. Citizens
1. Develops, coordinates, obtains approval, and publishes plans and procedures for implementation of wing policies and instructions relating to Emergency Management (EM). Develops, updates, and coordinates the Wing Emergency Management Plan (IEMP) 10-2. Establishes wing emergency management plan objectives, effectively correlating the requirements on interdependent functional areas and provides comprehensive and timely guidance for all units in accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directives (HSPDs), National Response Framework (NRF), National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF), Consequence Management (CM), National Incident Management System (NIMS), the Air Force Incident Management System (AFIMS), and DOD guidance. Ensures EM planning and response actions are included in the wing Anti-Terrorism Force Protection (AT/FP), Medical Contingency Response, Disease Containment Plans, state and local plans (as applicable), Emergency Operations Center (EOC), and Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) Control Center checklists. Serves as a member of Force Protection and Threat Working Groups. Develops, coordinates, and schedules annual review of Memoranda of Agreement/Memorandum of Understanding (MOA/MOU) and Mutual Aid Agreements (MAA). Analyzes, reconciles, compiles and correlates differences in approaches and identifies capability shortfalls and limitations. Develops and maintains applicable EOC Quick Reaction Checklists (QRCs) in support of the IEMP 10-2. Recommends courses of actions regarding Readiness and Emergency Management within the Wing. 20%
2. Conducts wing EM assessments; interprets and analyzes assessment results. Evaluates EM program to ensure compliance with established guidance. Ensures wing Risk/Hazard/EM vulnerability assessments are performed annually. Provides written findings and recommendations on corrective actions to Readiness and Emergency Management to the squadron, group or Wing leadership. Establishes metrics and analysis systems to ensure actions are timely and reviewed at critical points. Performs unit self-inspections to check policies and procedures as needed to find ways to improve quality, timeliness, and efficiency of work and provide comprehensive report with any corrective action taken to leadership. Performs follow-up to ensure complete and quality resolution of discrepancies. Determines best course of action from many alternatives and recommends and supports this action to leadership. 20%
3. Conducts initial and recurring training programs for EM functional areas. Develops, implements, and conducts wing EM and CBRN related training for first and emergency responders, specialized teams, and wing personnel. Conducts specialized EM training for senior wing leadership (i.e., EOC responsibilities). Develops written examinations and practical demonstrations to measure and assess the knowledge and skill of trained members. Educates and assists unit EM representatives on the EM education and training program. Develops and maintains master lesson plans for instructor-led courses utilizing available instructor guides created by Air Force Civil Engineer Center and Readiness Directorate (AFCEC/CX) tailoring lesson plans to local conditions. Reviews exercise reports to identify training shortfalls and conducts remedial training where required. 20%
4. Serves as Emergency Operations Center Manager under the direction of the EOC Director. Provides guidance on mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Provides EM and CBRN subject-matter expertise and support to the EOC director, incident commander, and other first and emergency responders. Oversees the establishment, organization, and maintenance of the CBRN Control Center. 20%
5. Collaborates with on and off-base units and agencies on specific wing EM programs, policies, and procedures. Serves as the wing emergency management liaison with outside agencies at the local, county, and tribal level during emergencies. Assists in performing unit staff assistance visits utilizing checklists and criteria to determine compliance with program specific directives and procedures. Provides findings of staff assistance visits to flight leadership. Adapts accepted techniques for application to plan for emergency response to potential hazards in highly specialized and technical operations. 20%
6. Performs other duties as assigned
High School Diploma is required with successful completion of courses in algebra, biology, physics, chemistry, typing/keyboarding, computer operations, English grammar and composition, speech, and general science. College academic courses in business management, speech, English grammar, algebra, biology, physics, chemistry, and computer operations are highly preferred. Advanced education must have been obtained in an accredited business, civilian or military technical school, junior college, college or university. Must have successfully completed technical military training school basic EM Apprentice course and the CBRN Responders Course. Completion of the military technical training school (Seven Skill Level) Craftsman EM course is preferred.
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
PLEASE DO NOT SEND/FAX/COURIER/EMAIL ANY APPLICATIONS OR RESUMES TO THE ALABAMA NATIONAL GUARD HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE. The Human Resources Office can only process materials received through USA Jobs. Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
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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.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents: SF-50 and DD214s are recommended, but not required.
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.
Your resume must have complete information: Please ensure your resume accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YY). If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will not be considered for this position.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents: SF-50 and DD214s are recommended, but not required.
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.
Your resume must have complete information: Please ensure your resume accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YY). If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will not be considered for this position.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
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/687725000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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