Emergency Management Specialist (Response) - Operations Section Chief Type II
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 rapidly deploy to assist State and Local Officials in managing large-scale, all-hazards incidents.
When deployed, typical assignments include:
Managing all operations directly applicable to the primary mission of supporting State and Local Government and ensuring the overall safety and welfare of all section personnel.
Developing, activating and supervising the Operations Section's organizational elements in accordance with the Incident Action Plan and directing it execution.
Ensuring that the structure and staffing are Incident Command System (ICS) compliant.
Ensuring that subordinates are qualified to perform assigned positions.
Making organizational adjustments based on the complexity of the incident and requesting additional personnel, supplies, services, and equipment as needed.
Ensuring subordinates are briefed on information relevant to their assignments and discussing any special safety considerations or hazardous situations.
Ensuring subordinates receive needed training and coaching.
Completing performance evaluations of subordinates.
Coordinating with FEMA program leads (Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation) to ensure that the delivery of programs is consistent, meets customer needs and are implemented in accordance with Stafford Act requirements and current FEMA policies and operational processes.
Offering executive advice and recommendations on the appropriate conduct of disaster incident operations to the Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO), Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer (DFCO) the State Coordinating Officer (SCO) or the Tribal Coordinating Officer (TCO).
When not deployed, typical assignments include:
Reporting to the IMAT Leader and providing leadership and oversight to operational planning efforts.
Participating in development, execution and documentation of functions and plans that affect critical aspects of FEMA's mission, operational responses and programs.
Participating in all training as required by position with states, territories and other Federal Agencies (OFA), professional development as required for team member development and FEMA Qualification System (FQS) certification, in addition to emergency management training and workshops.
Assisting in developing and submitting goals and objectives for new initiatives and programs and evaluating and providing recommendations for improving effectiveness of existing programs and activities.
Providing authoritative guidance and leadership to programs impacting a major agency organization.
Directing, reviewing and analyzing information from a variety of sources to support decision-making and planning.
Supervising a group of employees and providing administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the unit.
The qualification requirements listed below must be met within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
To qualify for this position at the IT-4 level, your resume must demonstrate at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the IT-3 level in 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:
Managing teams of emergency response personnel in all phases of All-Hazards disaster operations (preparedness, response and recovery); Supervising large groups of personnel serving a technical functional area; and Commanding and coordinating emergency operations at the Operations and/or Incident Command level as illustrated in the Incident Command System (ICS) 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.
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 rapidly deploy to assist State and Local Officials in managing large-scale, all-hazards incidents.
When deployed, typical assignments include:
Managing all operations directly applicable to the primary mission of supporting State and Local Government and ensuring the overall safety and welfare of all section personnel.
Developing, activating and supervising the Operations Section's organizational elements in accordance with the Incident Action Plan and directing it execution.
Ensuring that the structure and staffing are Incident Command System (ICS) compliant.
Ensuring that subordinates are qualified to perform assigned positions.
Making organizational adjustments based on the complexity of the incident and requesting additional personnel, supplies, services, and equipment as needed.
Ensuring subordinates are briefed on information relevant to their assignments and discussing any special safety considerations or hazardous situations.
Ensuring subordinates receive needed training and coaching.
Completing performance evaluations of subordinates.
Coordinating with FEMA program leads (Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation) to ensure that the delivery of programs is consistent, meets customer needs and are implemented in accordance with Stafford Act requirements and current FEMA policies and operational processes.
Offering executive advice and recommendations on the appropriate conduct of disaster incident operations to the Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO), Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer (DFCO) the State Coordinating Officer (SCO) or the Tribal Coordinating Officer (TCO).
When not deployed, typical assignments include:
Reporting to the IMAT Leader and providing leadership and oversight to operational planning efforts.
Participating in development, execution and documentation of functions and plans that affect critical aspects of FEMA's mission, operational responses and programs.
Participating in all training as required by position with states, territories and other Federal Agencies (OFA), professional development as required for team member development and FEMA Qualification System (FQS) certification, in addition to emergency management training and workshops.
Assisting in developing and submitting goals and objectives for new initiatives and programs and evaluating and providing recommendations for improving effectiveness of existing programs and activities.
Providing authoritative guidance and leadership to programs impacting a major agency organization.
Directing, reviewing and analyzing information from a variety of sources to support decision-making and planning.
Supervising a group of employees and providing administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the unit.
The qualification requirements listed below must be met within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
To qualify for this position at the IT-4 level, your resume must demonstrate at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the IT-3 level in 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:
Managing teams of emergency response personnel in all phases of All-Hazards disaster operations (preparedness, response and recovery); Supervising large groups of personnel serving a technical functional area; and Commanding and coordinating emergency operations at the Operations and/or Incident Command level as illustrated in the Incident Command System (ICS) 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.
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