EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST - Alexandria, VA

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

About the Position:
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is transitioning to the Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA)

This position is located at the DOW Education Activity HQ, Office of Chief of Staff, Ops, Plans, Legislation & Policy Division, Operational Readiness Branch in Alexandria, Virginia.

All candidates must reside within the local commuting area where the position is located.

Salary
$102,415 - $133,142 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Alexandria, VA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—Situational Telework Only, as determined by the agency policy. Travel Required
75% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.

Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
0089 Emergency Management Specialist
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Suitability/Fitness
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No

Duties
Help
Lead the exercise lifecycle for DoDEA School Emergency Management Team (SEMT) Training. Facilitate exercises that actively engage principals, teachers and support staff. Assist in the development of Emergency Action Plans (EAP), checklists, and briefing materials tailored to school and installation audiences.

Align emergency management (EM) program activities with DoDEA Administrative Instructions, DoD directives, National Incident Management System (NIMS), and federal requirements. Serve as a technical advisor for mass warning and notification capabilities. Provide technical assistance during real world incidents or planned events, support Standard Response Protocols, initial incident briefings, situational reporting, and resource coordination.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Requirements
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Conditions of employment
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Requirement. Proof of U.S. Citizenship required.

Direct deposit of pay is required. One year trial or probationary period may be required. Appointment subject to a suitability/fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.

This position requires a Tier 3 (Secret) investigation favorably adjudicated.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

Current Competitive Service Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) Civilian Employee
Current Department of War (DoW) Civilian Employee
Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
Non-Department of War (DoW) Transfer
Priority Placement Program, DoW Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
Priority Placement Program, DoW Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
Priority Placement Program, DoW MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
Priority Placement Program, DoW Retained Grade Preference Eligible
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

In order to qualify, you must meet the expereince requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes Providing briefings and technical assistance during incidents or planned events; and preparing emergency action plans for continuation of mission essential operations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
Attention to Detail
Customer Service
Flexibility
Integrity/Honesty
Interpersonal Skills
Learning
Reading Comprehension
Self-Management
Stress Tolerance
Teamwork

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).

Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) positions within the last 52 weeks may not be promoted more than 2 grades within the preceding 52 weeks.
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification.

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