Summary The position is in the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management (OASAM), Office of Field Operations (OFO), Emergency and Security Branch. This position is responsible for managing and coordinating the full range of emergency management program activities throughout the OFO area of operations. This position is outside the bargaining unit. Responsibilities As an Emergency Management Specialist, you will be responsible for emergency management programs and work such as preparedness and response; training and exercises; activation and mobilization of resources; ongoing emergency and command operations; response and recovery operations; continuity planning and operations; communications; logistics; disease outbreaks; impacts to critical infrastructure that would impact Essential Functions; hazard risk assessment, effects, and classification; collaborating with stakeholders and partners. Major duties for this position include but are not limited to the following: Coordinate and manage emergency management programs, including preparedness, response, training, resource mobilization, command operations, recovery, continuity planning, communications, logistics, and hazard risk assessment. Administer emergency management activities and oversee regional hazard, weather, and safety leave procedures for regional and field locations. Develop, implement, evaluate, and update regional emergency management and preparedness plans, initiatives, and Continuity Program procedures. Create and revise procedures, guides, instructions, and publications to address new or updated security and operational requirements. Safeguard information, personnel, property, assets, and materials by conducting security-related work to prevent theft, loss, misuse, fraud, disclosure, espionage, or sabotage. Provide technical guidance and leadership in the development and implementation of physical security initiatives. Develop, maintain, and disseminate security policies, procedures, and related documents. Conduct facility and personnel security surveys and studies as needed. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. For this position, the next lowest grade is the GS-12. Qualifying specialized experience for this position includes the following, and applicants must demonstrate a minimum of 4 of 5 of the below: Experience developing and implementing emergency management standards, regulations, practices, training, and procedures to identify, minimize or eliminate hazards and threats. Experience developing plans to ensure the serviced organizations have the capability to continue essential functions when normal operations are impacted. Experience managing plans, training, coordination of exercises to maintain preparedness of an organization. Experience providing coordination and assistance to serviced organizations to ensure the capability of continuing essential functions during any event or incident. Experience providing technical advice on preparedness and response activities associated with natural and/or man-made disasters. Education Additional Information The mission of the Department of Labor (DOL) is to protect the welfare of workers and job seekers, improve working conditions, expand high-quality employment opportunities, and assure work-related benefits and rights for all workers. Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION, REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION, FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES As a condition of employment, all personnel must undergo a background investigation for access to DOL facilities, systems, information and/or classified materials before they can enter on duty: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION For more information, click Telework Position Information. This is not a remote work position. The selectee will report to an assigned DOL office location on a regular basis and is eligible for participation in telework as determined by management in accordance with DOL policy. Based on agency needs, additional positions may be filled using this vacancy. The Fair Chance Act (FCA) prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOL employee has violated your rights under the FCA, you may file a complaint of the alleged violation following our agency's complaint process Guidelines for Reporting Violations of the Fair Chance Act. Note: The FCA does not apply to some positions specified under the Act, such as law enforcement or national security positions. All Department of Labor employees are subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Program under Executive Order 12564 and Public Law 100-71. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the: Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. (https://appsupport-usastaffing.opm.gov/hc/en-us/sections/45063131363475-Reasonable-Accommodation-In%E2%80%A6).
