This position serves as an Emergency Actions Specialist in the Justice Command Center (JCC), located in the U.S. Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, Security and Emergency Planning Staff, Office of Command Resilience. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Watch Officer in the JCC, with an emphasis on emergency management in a secure 24-hour facility operating in support of law enforcement and national security programs.
To qualify for the position of (USAJOBS Title), at (Pay Plan - Series - Grade Range), you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below. If you are a current or former government employee on a permanent appointment in the competitive service, you will need to demonstrate 1-year (52-weeks) at the next lower grade level, to meet the time-in-grade requirements for this occupational series and grade. Additionally, please ensure to submit an applicable SF-50 (please refer to the "required documents" section for additional information). Specialized Experience: For the GS-09, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is defined as meeting 2 of the 4 following statements: 1) Receives, authenticates, interprets, and forwards time sensitive emergency action messages; 2) Utilizes analytical and research techniques to resolve issues; 3) Utilizes Microsoft Office applications to develop reports, compile data and develop brief material; 4) Utilizes communication security measures to ensure any physical or digital document is safeguarded. OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher- level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. For the GS-11, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is defined as meeting 2 of the 4 following statements: 1) Receives, authenticates, interprets, and forwards time sensitive emergency action messages; 2) Prepares and maintains a chronological log of all events and incidents that occur during an operational shift; 3) Participates in mock emergency exercises testing operational plans, procedures and policies; 4) Alerts applicable officials and agencies in the event of emergency warnings to limit the impact of natural or manmade incidents or disasters. OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by the closing date of this announcement, (Close Date). May be selected at any grade level with non-competitive promotion potential to the target grade. Non-competitive promotion potential to the target grade based on time-in-grade requirements and demonstrated ability to perform the higher graded duties. Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume. After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required of you. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement (Close Date) to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.
The duties and responsibilities for an Emergency Actions Specialist generally include, but are not limited to, the following: Oversees incident responses. Develops and coordinates emergency preparedness activities. Conducts facility assessments to evaluate risks and associated levels of protection. Participates in meetings and conferences to share ideas, present emergency plans, and brief senior leadership on incidents. Establishes plans related to continuity of operations, continuity of Government, occupant emergency planning, and pandemic planning. The duties listed above are generally written for one grade level. If the position is advertised at multiple grades, the duties will be adjusted in difficulty, complexity, and level of supervision, for higher or lower grades, as appropriate. The organization may also add other duties as assigned once you are hired, based on what is included and allowed by the position description.