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Summary
This is a 1-year non-reimbursable assignment.
Office of the Secretary
Emergency Management Specialist
Series Requested: 0089; 0080; 0343
Security Clearance: TS/SCI
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 position will report to the Continuity Operations Chief in support of the DHS Continuity Coordinator critical information priorities, mitigation planning, and informed decision making. The duties will include: 1) Supports the DHS Office the Secretary's (S1) continuity program and activities; 2) Supports the DHS Secretary, Deputy Secretary, and S1 successors' emergency relocation program and all associated activities/functions; 3) Liaisons and coordinates regularly with various S1 support stakeholders and mission partners to enhance departmental readiness for all hazards, at all times; (4) Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to send alert notifications to Emergency Relocation Group and Devolution Emergency Relocation Group members; (5) Report critical information as it relates to risks to the Department's continuity programs and activities; (6) Support Continuity Status briefings to enhance situational awareness of DHS Readiness; (7) Collaborate with Continuity partners in support of DHS Leadership Succession, Devolution, as well as, Air and Marine Relocation Operations.
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. Experience in analyzing, assessing, and reporting critical information needed to increase the situational awareness for operations and timely decision making in a complex environment;
2. Experience in Emergency communications coordination, alert & notification processes;
3. Ability to work in heightened risk and critical-sensitive environments;
4. Experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating all-hazards emergency management, crisis management, or continuity of operations;
5. Preparing for and participating in executive level exercises or supporting executive level response to real-world incidents;
6. Ability to analyze information or complex operational challenges and providing recommendations to mitigate risk through operational improvement plans;
7. Providing oral and written briefings to senior leadership or key stakeholders on program status or operational readiness;
8. Knowledge of Cyber Security and/or Critical Infrastructure Security;
9. Ability to develop reports in collaboration with Department of Homeland Security Components, and other partners as necessary;
10. Knowledge of research tools to conduct in depth research and analysis to produce a full range of complex finished situational awareness products and assessments;
11. Briefs senior leadership regarding situational awareness of evolving threats or hazards.

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.
Benefits
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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.