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JobSummary

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Office of the Administrator. The primary purpose of this position is to oversee and coordinate Federal programs for and relationships with State, local, and regional authorities in the National Capital Region (NCR). In addition to integrating the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia into the planning, coordination, and execution of Federal Government activities.

LowGrade

00

HighGrade

00

PromotionPotential

None

OrganizationCodes

HS/HSCB

Relocation

False

HiringPath

• fed-competitive
• fed-excepted
• ses
• public

TotalOpenings

1

AgencyMarketingStatement

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling on those who want to help protect American interests and secure our Nation. DHS Components work collectively to prevent terrorism; secure borders and our transportation systems; protect the President and other dignitaries; enforce and administer immigration laws; safeguard cyberspace; and ensure resilience to disasters. We achieve these vital missions through a diverse workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact; join DHS. FEMA is calling all problem-solvers, relationship builders, and humanitarians! FEMA is a mission-driven, people-focused Agency. Our mission is to help people before, during, and after disasters. We coordinate with other federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial partners to make sure America is equipped to prepare for and respond to disasters. At FEMA we strive to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. We are looking for citizens capable of bringing diverse perspective of thought, experience, or culture to help us achieve our mission. Everyday FEMA employees are inspired by that mission and are working tirelessly to make a difference. Come join us in a rewarding career where you can help make our nation safer, stronger, and more prepared! Visit www.fema.gov for more information.

TravelCode

1

ApplyOnlineUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/Apply

DetailStatusUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/ApplicationStatus

MajorDuties

• The Director, Office National Capital Region Coordination (ONCRC) will aid FEMA's mission to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards. In addition, the incumbent will direct the ONCRC's mission to convent, coordinate, and communicate within the NCR to synchronize and integrate homeland security and emergency management activities across the five mission areas of the National Preparedness Goal to achieve readiness against all hazards and threats. Specific responsibilities include but not limited to: Manages ONCRC by working in close coordination with homeland security, public safety, and emergency management authorities, including the jurisdictions represented at the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG) and serves as the intermediary for homeland security, public safety projects, and activities within the NCR, Responsible for the oversight, policy, procedural development, and coordination of all ONCRC operations. Ensures appropriate and effective liaison and working relationship with all DHS and other cabinet level entities, enhancing effective working relationships, and intensifying the effectiveness of homeland security goals and objectives throughout the NCR. Serves as the NCR senior level liaison to recommend, interpret, implement, ensure compliance, and recommend action on DHS strategies, goals, and objectives across all levels of government. Continuously analyzes and recommends changes to policies and procedures to increase program efficiency, responsiveness, and regularly evaluates the effectiveness of ONCRC programs and operations based on feedback from internal and external partners and develops enhancements to improve service delivery, coordination capability, and overall effectiveness. Coordinates and ensures effective and efficient lines of communication within the NCR. Promulgates rules and directives and prescribes internal instructions for guidance of DHS/FEMA officials throughout the national capital area. Reports to the FEMA Administrator and develops plans and strategies based on department and agency policy and the needs of the jurisdictions and other federal departments and agencies within the NCR. Manages the administrative budget for ONCRC staff to include equipment, travel, and training requirements. Ensures team preparedness and response activities are fully coordinated both internally and with external entities and actively focuses outreach activities on planning and coordination processes with the State and local governments, regional authorities, and other Federal agencies to improve response readiness. Coordinates personnel assignments and specific team member issues as the first level supervisor for the assigned ONCRC Section Chiefs. Responsible for all team actions, preparation, and execution. Reviews all related policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures to ensure adequacy and compliance. Assesses the impact of Administration guidance and/or new legislation on ONCRC programs. Develops processes for realigning ONCRC's workload to meet new and/or changing program delivery requirements. Represents the ONCRC, the Office of the Administrator, FEMA, and DHS on major considerations within assigned areas at meetings, briefings, hearings, and conferences with key officials within and outside DHS/FEMA, such as Congress and Congressional Committees, White House, OMB officials, Governors, other Government officials, and professional organizations on a national and regional level. Serves as the primary advisor to Office of the Administrator executive leadership on the management and oversight of the ONCRC including the following areas: strategic planning; budget formulation and execution; contract administration; resource management; property accountability; personnel administration; information systems; and program delivery and operational support issues. Prepares and communicates performance plans and expectations, and rates performance of employees. Reviews and approves or disapproves leave requests. Approves staff training requests. Recommends team members for awards as appropriate. Takes disciplinary action as required. Leads, mentors, motivates, and develops a diverse collection of individuals and molds them into an efficient, effective, and professional team.

Education

There is no recognized education to qualifying for this position; applicant's resumes and supporting documentation will be acceptable.

Requirements

Evaluations

A multi-step process is used to evaluate and refer applicants: 1. Minimum requirements: Your application must show that you meet all requirements including the education and/or experience required for this position. You may be rated "not qualified" if you do not possess the qualification requirements for the position. If your application is incomplete, you will be found "ineligible". 2. Rating and Ranking: A panel of subject matter experts will review your application and evaluate your qualifications for this position based on the information in your application. Your application will be rated, based on the extent and quality of your experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of this position. Interviews will be at the discretion of the panel and/or selecting official. 3. Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application will be referred to a selecting official for consideration and possible interview. The FEMA Executive Resources Board (ERB) will review results and make recommendations on final selections to the appointing authority where final interviews and reference checks may occur. Your supporting documents are an integral part of the process for determining your qualifications for the position. If your responses are not supported by required narratives, you will be eliminated from consideration. After reviewing your resume and supporting narratives, if a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Incomplete or late applications will not receive further consideration. The application process to recruit for this position is the TRADITIONAL-BASED method. You must address each ECQ separately and limit your statements to no more than two pages per ECQ, totaling no more than 10 pages addressing all ECQs. Combine all ECQ responses into 1 document (i.e., PDF or Word document). Additionally, you must address each TQ separately, and you may not exceed six pages. You are required to respond to all TQs. If you fail to do so, you will be rated as 'ineligible.' DO NOT COMBINE THE TQ AND ECQ STATEMENTS. Unless you have already been certified by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Review Board (QRB) in the past, your ECQs must be certified by the QRB before appointment can occur.

HowToApply

To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package MUST be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 02/02/2025. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. Paper applications and information sent by mail WILL NOT be accepted. If you cannot apply online, you may submit a paper application and the required forms. If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. DHS is an equal employment employer: Selection for positions will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status or other differences. DHS provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES employees in the Executive Branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES employee, please indicate this in your resume. Serving in a Schedule A, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES appointment WILL NOT eliminate you from consideration.

WhatToExpectNext

Once you submit your application, we will review your experience and qualifications to determine if you possess the required ECQs and TQs for the position based on the information submitted in your package. Those who meet the qualifications will be referred to a panel of SES members to determine the "highly qualified" candidates who will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. Once a selection has been made, the selectee's application will be forwarded to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for approval by the OPM Qualifications Review Board (QRB), unless the selectee is a noncompetitive candidate that has been successfully certified by the OPM QRB. We will notify you by email at various stages in the process. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then click "More Information." If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. DHS/FEMA offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. Thank you for your employment interest in the Federal Emergency Management Agency!

RequiredDocuments

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: Resume Emphasize your level of responsibility, scope and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments, policy initiatives undertaken, and the results of your actions. Your resume must show evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive-level management capability and directly related to the executive core qualifications. Include start and end dates for each position (e.g., month and year; month, day, and year). Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) statements The ECQs are listed in the Qualifications section. Address each ECQ separately. Limit your statements to no more than two pages per ECQ, totaling no more than 10 pages addressing all ECQs. Combine all responses into 1 document (i.e., all narratives in 1 PDF or Word document) Provide one or two examples of relevant experience per ECQ. For each example, describe your level of responsibility, scope and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments, policy initiatives undertaken, and the results of your actions. Applications directing the reviewer to search within the application or to see the resume (e.g., "Refer to Resume") are considered incomplete and may not rec...