Summary This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent will be responsible for establishing DHRA emergency management policy, procedures, and practice to implement DHRA decisions and policy based on Executive Orders, Federal Statutes, National Response Framework, National Incident Management System (NIMS), and guidance form the Incident Command System (ICS) Agency Emergency Management. Responsibilities As a EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST at the GS-0089-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Incumbent implements and administers national level Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and DHRA Emergency Management Policy Develops reviews and exercises multi-discipline and multi-jurisdictional all-hazards emergency plans and procedures Designs and develops resources and implements the DHRA primary and alternate COOP Ensures COOP personnel are properly trained to manage and operate the COOP within a common operating picture Reviews and interprets Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and DHRA policy issuances to determine applicability, objectives, and required implementation for the Agency EM provides the guidance to protect personnel and property from all-hazards, including terrorist acts, national emergencies, man-made and natural disasters, increased terrorist threat conditions, significant criminal activities, civil disturbances, or other contingencies that would seriously affect the ability of the Agency to perform its mission Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service: Design, develop, and implements Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) plans and support agreements. Draft and finalize policies based on policy issuances for the Emergency Management Program Analyze, refine, and optimize workflows that enhance workflow efficiency and effectiveness. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). 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. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional Information Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements: Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A Special Hiring Authority for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/) The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy. Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information. For more information, please visit https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d Re-employed Annuitant: This position Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).