Field Support Unit Lead
When disaster strikes, America looks to FEMA. Now FEMA looks to you. Join our team and use your talent to support Americans in their times of greatest need. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepares the nation for all hazards and manages Federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. We foster innovation, reward performance and creativity, and provide challenges on a routine basis with a well-skilled, knowledgeable, high performance workforce. Please visit www.fema.gov for additional information.EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENT:
IMAT employees are subject to a 24-hour on call work schedules in the event of an emergency and be willing to be relocated to emergency sites with little notice. The teams deploy as soon as notified to respond and are on the scene within 12 hours. Once on scene, the teams operate and function under intense physical and mental stress until the response mission is accomplished. This service will require irregular and/or long working hours which may be under austere environments that include living and working in temporary facilities such as tents, warehouse, or other expediently established facilities, significant damage to critical infrastructure that prevents ready access to potable water (other than for drinking), other than basic medical care, and other routinely available services. Work may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description and may involve some physical exertion including activities such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; carrying and lifting of moderately heavy items (up to 50 pounds). In this position, you will serve as a Field Support Unit Leader (FSUL) to provide strategic guidance/advice on deployment issues and courses of action to meet the emerging needs of a disaster. When deployed, the Field Support Unit Lead serves as a key advisor to the Command Staff on personnel resource requirements, mobilization procedures, organizational structure, and right-sizing of operations. Typical responsibilities include:
Overseeing all unit operations, to include FEMA Corps Liaisons and Surge Capacity Force Specialists. Utilizing the Deployment Tracking System (DTS), to ensure the proper execution of all deployments to and from disaster events to include:
Informing leadership of critical resource shortfalls and maintains awareness of all staffing actions and providing strategic guidance/advice on deployment issues and courses of action to meet staffing requirements. Coordinating projects for all FEMA Corps Teams with specific program areas and providing support to FEMA Corps members as the primary point of contact for managing issues pertaining to member conduct, health, and well-being. Performs similar function for all Surge Capacity Force members when activated. Providing on-site guidance on the FEMA Qualification System and supporting the Disaster Field Training Office on delivery of necessary training. Conducts reach back to cadre management staff as needed. When not deployed, typical responsibilities include:
Participating in exercises at the national, regional and state level and all required training with states, territories and other federal agencies. Assisting in the development of plans, goals, and objectives for new initiatives and programs. Evaluating and provides recommendations for improving effectiveness of existing programs and activities. The qualification requirements listed below must be met within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. You qualify for this position at the IT-02 level (starting salary $36.26) if you possess the following:
One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (IT-01) in the Federal Service. This experience may have been gained in the federal government, a state or local government, a non-profit organization, the private sector, or as a volunteer; however, your resume must clearly describe at least one year of the following specialized
Experience:
Leading employees within an Incident Command Structure (ICS); Analyzing problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, or identify solutions; and, Analyzing staffing requirements and developing a plan to maximize resources. OR 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 OR Combination of education and experience 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 provides valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your application must show that you meet all requirements for this position. You may be found not qualified if you do not possess the minimum competencies required for the position. NOTE:
It is recommended you include in your resume any Position Task Book(s) you have completed and date(s) of completion in MM/DD/YY format. NOTE:
Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. For a brief video on How to Create a Federal Resume, click here. Current or former FEMA Reservists/DAE employees:
To accurately credit your experience for these intermittent positions, make sure to list the dates (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) of each deployment, along with the job title and specific
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
IMAT employees are subject to a 24-hour on call work schedules in the event of an emergency and be willing to be relocated to emergency sites with little notice. The teams deploy as soon as notified to respond and are on the scene within 12 hours. Once on scene, the teams operate and function under intense physical and mental stress until the response mission is accomplished. This service will require irregular and/or long working hours which may be under austere environments that include living and working in temporary facilities such as tents, warehouse, or other expediently established facilities, significant damage to critical infrastructure that prevents ready access to potable water (other than for drinking), other than basic medical care, and other routinely available services. Work may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description and may involve some physical exertion including activities such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; carrying and lifting of moderately heavy items (up to 50 pounds). In this position, you will serve as a Field Support Unit Leader (FSUL) to provide strategic guidance/advice on deployment issues and courses of action to meet the emerging needs of a disaster. When deployed, the Field Support Unit Lead serves as a key advisor to the Command Staff on personnel resource requirements, mobilization procedures, organizational structure, and right-sizing of operations. Typical responsibilities include:
Overseeing all unit operations, to include FEMA Corps Liaisons and Surge Capacity Force Specialists. Utilizing the Deployment Tracking System (DTS), to ensure the proper execution of all deployments to and from disaster events to include:
Informing leadership of critical resource shortfalls and maintains awareness of all staffing actions and providing strategic guidance/advice on deployment issues and courses of action to meet staffing requirements. Coordinating projects for all FEMA Corps Teams with specific program areas and providing support to FEMA Corps members as the primary point of contact for managing issues pertaining to member conduct, health, and well-being. Performs similar function for all Surge Capacity Force members when activated. Providing on-site guidance on the FEMA Qualification System and supporting the Disaster Field Training Office on delivery of necessary training. Conducts reach back to cadre management staff as needed. When not deployed, typical responsibilities include:
Participating in exercises at the national, regional and state level and all required training with states, territories and other federal agencies. Assisting in the development of plans, goals, and objectives for new initiatives and programs. Evaluating and provides recommendations for improving effectiveness of existing programs and activities. The qualification requirements listed below must be met within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. You qualify for this position at the IT-02 level (starting salary $36.26) if you possess the following:
One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (IT-01) in the Federal Service. This experience may have been gained in the federal government, a state or local government, a non-profit organization, the private sector, or as a volunteer; however, your resume must clearly describe at least one year of the following specialized
Experience:
Leading employees within an Incident Command Structure (ICS); Analyzing problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, or identify solutions; and, Analyzing staffing requirements and developing a plan to maximize resources. OR 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 OR Combination of education and experience 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 provides valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your application must show that you meet all requirements for this position. You may be found not qualified if you do not possess the minimum competencies required for the position. NOTE:
It is recommended you include in your resume any Position Task Book(s) you have completed and date(s) of completion in MM/DD/YY format. NOTE:
Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. For a brief video on How to Create a Federal Resume, click here. Current or former FEMA Reservists/DAE employees:
To accurately credit your experience for these intermittent positions, make sure to list the dates (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) of each deployment, along with the job title and specific
- Department:
0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program - Salary Range:
$36.26 to $50.63 per hour
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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