EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (TEMP INDEF) (TITLE 5)

Summary

This National Guard position is for an EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (TEMP INDEF) (TITLE 5), the Position Description Number is T5805P01 and is part of the 151st CES, located in Salt Lake City, UT with the Utah Air National Guard.

The selecting supervisor for this vacancy is Lt. Col. Travis Johnson.

This vacancy priority is those who are current military members of the Utah Air National Guard.

INDEF position with possibility to convert to Permanent without competition.

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Duties

MAJOR DUTIES: This is NOT an all-inclusive list.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Position is required to maintain classified documents; therefore, requires a security clearance.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must have successfully completed, or be able to complete within six (6) months of appointment to position, the Air Force Emergency Management Course.
• Positions covered by this PD must be reviewed for proper "Testing Designated Position (TDP)"coding to comply with the AF Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program (AFI 44-107).
• Must possess or obtain (and maintain), within six (6) months of appointment to position, hazardous materials level training certifications through International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or Pro Board Fire Service Professional Qualifications System Awareness, Operations, and Technician to perform containment, control, detection, and identification. Proficiency in these requirements is essential to maintaining this position.
• May be required to be certified on and wear emergency protective equipment IAW DOD guidance.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Potential for Incentive Pay
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours.
• The duties and responsibilities of your 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.
• 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 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.
  
  

Qualifications

• Your resume must reflect in detail how the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer meets the below listed general and specialized experience required for the position.
• Must include beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week in order to determine part time vs. full time credit.
  
  

Basic Qualications

• Skilled in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately;
• Ability to clearly enunciate English without impediment of speech that would interfere or prohibit; effective two-way radio or telephone communication;
• Ability to write English in reports and presentation formats;
• Ability to communicate -orally and in writing- clearly and effectively;
• Ability to assess body language and perceive immediate risk levels; and,
• Skilled in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting technical material
  
  

Specialized Experience

Have at least 1 year experience at the GS-0089-07? (Must submit SF 50 to verify claim)

OR

Have at experience that provide the KSAs need for the position:

• That involves applying principles, concepts, and methods of emergency management operations sufficient to design projects having applicable precedents where well-established occupational methods, techniques, processes and precedents can be utilized.
• Knowledge of and skill in applying a comprehensive range of principles, concepts and practices relating to emergency management operations in carrying out the full scope of emergency management operations for the ANG Aviation Wing and supported units.
• Knowledge of a variety of emergencies, hazards, or natural and man-made/technological (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, high-yield explosives) incidents.
• Knowledge of emergency management and related directives, policies, regulations, procedures, and methods; and the collaboration and fostering of relationships between Federal, State, local governments and non-governmental organizations or the private sector, and their response mechanisms and authorities.
  
  

OR EDUCATION, see below.

Education

Substitution For Specialized Experience

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related.

College academic courses or technical school education in business management, speech, English grammar, algebra, biology, physics, chemistry, and computer operations.

• 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.** All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see http://www.ed.govOR Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to timely provide such evidence by submitting proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency with your application materials. More information may be found at http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.
  
  

Additional information

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).

MILITARY MEMBERS WITH BONUSES: Upon acceptance of a military technician position military members who are currently receiving a military Reenlistment/Extension Bonus (REB) or GI Bill-SR Kicker may lose incentive eligibility and may be subject to termination or suspension of incentive (includes indefinite and temporary technicians on assignment for more than 180 days in any continuous 12-month period). Are advised to meet with education specialist to review contract.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Category Rating: Your application will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. Once the application process is complete, a review of your qualifications will be conducted to determine if you are qualified for this job. Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The quality categories are:

• Highly Qualified: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for this position.
• Well Qualified: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for this position.
• Qualified: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements for this position. 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.
  
  

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. 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 rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment.

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Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

• Resume: resume must show relevant experience, where you worked, job title, detailed duties and accomplishments written in your own words, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and ending dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.), hours per week. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your position title, pay plan, series and grade. Your detailed experience should be listed under each job title with starting and ending dates. Resume must show applicants name and contact information.
• Other supporting documents:
• Applicable documents required for qualification, education, or certification as stated above.
• Must provide transcripts for education requirements.
  
  

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.

• Other supporting documents: VET Preference documents if you possess them (DD Form 214, VA Disability Letter, SF15)
  
  

Veterans Preference Information: Veterans' preference is not the same thing as being considered a veteran, there is a list of qualifying criteria that can be found at the following link:

OPM Guide: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide-for-hr-professionals/

Veterans' preference must be validated by formal submissions including all necessary supporting documentation.

Note: Any alterations in the shaded areas render the DD-214 void.

Acceptable Documentation May Be

• If claiming TP: You must submit a copy of your DD Form 214, "Certificate of Release or discharge from Active Duty". The DD 214 must reflect dates of service, Character of Service as Honorable or under honorable conditions, and an authorized campaign medal.
• If claiming CP or CPS: You must submit a copy of your DD Form 214 and a Disability Letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs. The DD 214 must reflect dates of service, and Character of Service as Honorable, or under Honorable conditions. The Letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs must reflect your disability rating (0 to 100%) for preference eligibility. (You may obtain one by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA call center, or online at VA.gov. You will need to submit a Standard Form, SF-15, "Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference".)
• If claiming XP: You must submit a copy of your DD Form 214, and a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting 100% disability for preference eligibility. You will need to submit a Standard Form, SF-15, "Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference". Note: preference is not awarded if the veteran is living and is qualified for Federal Employment.
  
  

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

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.