This vacancy is for a GS-0089-14, Supervisory Emergency Management Specialist (Continuity) located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Office of Emergency Management and Disaster Response (CG-OEM) in Washington, District of Columbia.
To qualify at the GS-14 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular and recurring basis. Leading and Organizing Continuity Programs - Mastery of continuity programs and experience in planning the development of implementation policies, plans and procedures necessary for effective inter/intra-agency coordination and development of organizational programs. Mastery of Emergency Planning - Knowledge in the area of emergency planning, COOP/COG, Business Continuity, disaster recovery, business resumption, business impact analysis, and business process analysis. Experience in Emergency Plan Design - In depth understanding and superior skill in selecting, designing, operating and/or maintaining alternate emergency facilities, emergency relocation sites, emergency operations centers, command centers, or other similar emergency/crisis organizations or teams. Program Analysis and Decision Making - Superior skill to independently conduct analyses and evaluation, make decisions and present oral and written communication with various internal/external stakeholders and other government officials Experience in Policy Enforcement - Comprehensive knowledge and application of broad guidelines and an understanding of agency policy. Problem-Solving Skills - Expert problem-solving abilities and skill in interpreting statutes, policy guidance and analytical reports. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
You will serve as a Supervisory Emergency Management Specialist and be responsible for providing expert program guidance and standards, overseeing the development of U.S Coast Guard Headquarters (CGHQ) Coast Guard Continuity of Operations (COOP) and Continuity of Government (COG) and Business Continuity plans, reviewing CGHQ COOP and Business Continuity plans ensuring compliance with Federal Continuity Directives, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and other governing directives, and coordinating CGHQ COOP exercise objectives in national exercises. This position also aids in the development and implementation of the COG supported program and is responsible for ensuring the continuity of CGHQ leadership and associated functions during any all-hazard incidents and emergencies. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Serving as the primary subject matter expert and primary manager for the Coast Guard COOP Program and serves as technical advisor responsible for Coast Guard Continuity Programs and planning efforts by providing policy guidance, program standardization, and technical expertise to Deputy Commandant for Operations, LANTAREA, PACAREA, Districts, Captains of the Port, and other local field units. Assigning daily work and maintaining information exchange and Coast Guard awareness of input into DHS agency policy development, as well as administrative support, input to evaluations, logistics, and project coordination. Providing technical advice and assistance in policy and conceptual aspects of emergency operations capability, alternate sites, and emergency relocation site planning to CGHQ emergency relocation groups and other directorate COOP coordinators and other appropriate personnel involved in the development of emergency preparedness and continuity operations. Establishing guidelines and performance expectations for employees, observing workers' performance; demonstrating and conducting work performance critiques, as well as providing informal feedback and periodically evaluating employee performance.