Summary The Department of the Interior is devoted to protecting and preserving the natural resources of this great nation, including National Parks, Landmarks, and the well-being of communities, including those of Native American, Alaska Natives and affiliated Islanders. Responsibilities This position is located within the Department of the Interior (DOI), Office of the Secretary (OS), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget (AS-PMB), Office of Emergency Management (OEM), Interior Operations Center (IOC), Denver, CO or Washington, D.C. At the full performance level (GS-14) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Serves as the program manager for the DOI-OEM centrally managed Emergency Notification System (DOI ENS) utilized by DOI bureaus and offices to coordinate DOI Continuity of Operations (COOP), Emergency Management (EM), Employee Accountability, and Occupant Emergency Program activities. 2. Plans, organizes, staff, directs, and controls all phases and activities of emergency management projects undertaken by the Emergency Operations Division. 3. Analyzes, interprets, and evaluates emergency management policies, procedures, regulations, and a wide variety of pertinent emergency management data required for emergency alerts, safety messaging, and other notifications to DOI employees and non-Federal entities and DOI partners regarding incidents, emergencies, office closures, tests, and/or exercises 4. Provides oversight, guidance, and execution for the following @types of programs: OEM emergency management projects, procurement of IOC-specific hardware and software operations and maintenance, IOC conference room logistics and management, OEM resource management, and other related duties. 5. Coordinates activities with other professionals and experts who share responsibility for emergency preparedness including land and natural resource managers, law enforcement officers, wildland firefighters, emergency medical personnel, environmental specialists, engineers, scientists, school administrators, social service professionals, occupational health and safety specialists, legal advisors, public affairs specialists, and others involved in emergency management across the Department. 6. Perform duties common to all Department of the Interior emergency management personnel. 7. Analyzes, prepares, and maintains budget submissions for all projects, including life cycle management, business case development and maintenance, application development standards, project management guidelines, and procedures for linkage among the budget, acquisition, telecommunications, and IT communities to ensure organizational integration. The OS-Office of Emergency Management has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for situational/ad-hoc telework only. This position is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent will be subject to background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. The incumbent is designated as an Emergency Employee and is subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations or may be required to remain at work during dismissal or closure situations. Emergency Employees are expected to remain in contact with their agencies at all times during emergency situations. The position is expected to be assigned to one or more emergency management team rosters to be activated during disaster operations and participate with the team in exercises. A valid State driver's license is required. Salary Range Information (Per Annum) First time hires to the federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level. GS14: Denver, CO: $140,239 to $182,316 per annum Washington, D.C.: $143,913 to $187,093 per annum* This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen. You will be subject to a background/suitability investigation/determination. You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit. You must submit ALL required documents and a completed questionnaire. Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service system, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See http://www.sss.gov/. Qualifications Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position you must meet the Specialized Experience for the series to which you are applying. Specialized Experience To qualify for the GS-14, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience (must meet all): 1. Independently managing and coordinating Department-wide or organization-wide emergency management response activities for disasters and emergencies such as natural disasters, wildland fires, technological incidents, oil spills, and hazardous materials; 2. Planning, implementing, and reporting on emergency management program activities; AND 3. Creating and disseminating incident notifications via several modalities including emergency notification systems. -Must Meet All- Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions and is available at OPM's website: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.asp All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. Education Additional Information Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period (as applicable) during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for and performance of higher-level duties. Important Note: All Department of the Interior (DOI) employees are subject to the conflict of interest restrictions imposed upon all employees of the Executive Branch of the Federal Government and may be required to file a Financial Disclosure Report. In addition, DOI employees, GS-15 and above, who work in the Office of the Secretary; along with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) employees (at ALL grade levels), are further restricted concerning their interests in Federal lands and resources administered or controlled by the Department of the Interior. This includes holding stock in energy corporations which lease Federal lands (e.g.: oil, gas, coal, alternative energy resources, etc.). If you have any such investments you should contact the DOI, BOEM or BSEE Ethics Office before accepting employment. DOI employees are held to the highest level of integrity. Employees must be objective and impartial in the performance of their work. All potential issues (e.g.: work-related interactions with friends, family members, or previous employers) must be disclosed at the time of application or during the interview process. NOTICE: This employer participates in E-Verify and will utilize your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.A preliminary background check must be completed before a new employee can begin work with the U.S. Department of the Interior. The preliminary background check consists of a search of Office of Personnel Management and Department of Defense background investigation files and an FBI National Criminal History Fingerprint Check; it may take up to 3 weeks to complete. If selected for this position, you will be extended a tentative offer of employment pending a satisfactory background check. Current Federal employees or individuals with an existing completed background investigation may not be required to undergo another background check; these will be handled on a case-by-case basis in coordination with the Bureau security office.
