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DHS - Furnace Specialist

Pueblo, CO · On-site

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Work involves replacing and installing heating systems in homes requiring license as a qualified journeyman and/or heating contractor. Performs energy audits of homes, furnace efficiency tests and ...

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DHS Continuity Evaluation Program Lead

Department of Homeland Security Headquarters

Colorado Springs, CO • On-site, Remote

$89K - $197K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Summary
This assignment is a 1-year non-reimbursable assignment.
Office of the Secretary
DHS Continuity Evaluation Program Lead
Series Requested: 0089 (Business and Technical Management Professional)
Security Clearance: None
Virtual/Remote: No
Only current, full-time federal employees are eligible.
Resumes are reviewed every 30 days until selection/closing date.
This is a Detail, not a Developmental Rotation.Supervisory approval form must be signed.
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Duties
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This DHS Joint Duty assignment supports the development of a comprehensive continuity evaluation program for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Specifically, this position will collect and analyze performance results from real-world continuity events, exercises, testing, and training to develop detailed reports that will inform future continuity preparedness activities and DHS capital investments in continuity programs.
Specific duties include:
- Maintain a system of record for all continuity performance data collected, including the results from real-world continuity events, exercises, testing and training activities, After Action Reports (AARs) and corrective action plans.
- Analyze and document the outcomes of continuity exercises, including validation of essential function performance, testing of equipment and systems, and verification of site and data accessibility.
- Document all continuity training events, including the date, participants, and outcomes.
- Review training objectives and learner feedback to assess whether improvements to future training deliveries are needed.
- Conduct and document debriefings or hot washes after real-world, exercises and training events.
- Identify and utilize relevant performance results from DHS Component continuity programs to ensure consistent and comprehensive reporting of continuity program performance throughout DHS.
- Draft AARs based on the comprehensives analysis of continuity exercises and real-world events.
Requirements
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Conditions of employment
  • Must be a current permanent Federal employee
  • Must have supervisory approval to apply to the Joint Duty Assignment. DHS 250-2 Application Form under "required documents" section.
  • Must NOT have any pending/outstanding disciplinary actions
  • Must have achieved a minimum of "meet expectations/proficiency" on latest performance appraisal/evaluation
  • Must be currently at the grade level of the detail. *No Temporary Promotion Opportunity*
  • The program does not apply to members of the Military service or contractors.

Qualifications
Qualifications required:
  1. General knowledge or experience in continuity of operations planning.
  2. General knowledge of analytical tools, information systems, and methodologies used to evaluate the performance of federal programs/projects.
  3. General knowledge of homeland security, national security, or intelligence functions.
  4. Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate stakeholder efforts across organizational lines.
  5. Knowledge or experience developing authoritative reports that identify areas of improvement and best practices of federal programs/projects.
  6. Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, and to present data-supported recommendations for program/project improvements.

Please read the following important information to ensure we have everything we need to consider your application:
It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit appropriate documentation prior to the closing date. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant experience as it relates to this Joint Duty assignment opportunity announcement.
Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will be rated based on your resume.
Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
  1. Job Title (Include series and grade of Federal Job)
  2. Duties (Be specific in describing your duties)
  3. Name of Federal agency
  4. Supervisor name, email, and phone number
  5. Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)

Education
EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution for this position.
Additional information
**DHS does not offer any additional benefits beyond that which the Federal employee is already receiving.
If the position requires a security clearance, employees must have a SECRET or TOP SECRET clearance to placement AND must maintain that level of clearance while performing in the position.
Selected applicants for a JDA are requested to fulfill the items below during the JDA:
  1. Complete the DHS Training Course 15 days prior to the arrival to the JDA.
  2. Complete the DHS Joint Duty Assignment Progress Plan to include:
    • Phase 1: Establish assignment objectives within the first 30 days of the JDA.
    • Phase 2: Complete a self-assessment of the duties performed at the mid-point of the JDA.
    • Phase 3: Complete a final review within the last 30 days of the JDA.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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