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1. Supply Management Specialist – Hawaii
2. Logistics Manager II / Facilities (DC)
3. Electronics Technician-GS-0856-11/12 (Round Hill, VA)
4. Emergency Management Specialist, GS-301-09/11 (DC)
5. Watch Analyst GS-343-11/12 (Chicago, IL)
6. Management Analyst GS-0343-13 (DC)
7. Personnel Security Specialist GS-0080-12 (DC)
8. Public Assistance Closeout Specialist-GS-0301-12 (Oakland, CA)
9. Travel Technician-GS-0303-7 (New Orleans, LA)
10. Acquisition Business Specialist GS 1101-13/14 (DC)
11. Administrative Services Supervisor-GS-0301-12 (Biloxi, MS)
12. External Affairs Officer-GS-0301-13 (Biloxi, MS)
13. Intel Positions OCONUS
14. Battalion Level CIM Manager – Afghanistan
15. Technical Operations Specialist (CONUS NCR) (TS/SCI)
16. Emergency Plans Analyst (Ft. Monroe, VA)
17. Network Engineer (Ft Monroe, VA)
18. Special Operations Planner (Tampa, Florida)
19. Firewall Administrator (Ft. Monroe, VA)
20. Technical Mechanic Instructor (Afghanistan)
21. OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST/INTELLIGENCE – (Afghanistan)
22. Army Logistics Planner (Ft. Belvoir) (Secret)
23. Security Assistance Training Program Developer – Afghanistan
24. Medical Logistician (Secret) (DC)
25. Program / Database Manager – Afghanistan
26. Operations Planner – Afghanistan
27. Integrated Unit Training Planner (Afghanistan)
28. Database Management & Analysis - Program Tracking – Afghanistan
29. Advisor Training Program Instructor / Program Developer – Afghanistan
30. Advisor Training Program Coordinator (Afghanistan)
31. Computer Network Operations (CNO)/Cyber Analyst positions (Arlington, VA)
32. 18E Communications Specialist/Instructors (O_CONUS – MD) (TS)
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1. >Subject: Supply Management Specialist - Hawaii
>Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 14:01:13 -0700
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>McLane Advanced Technologies, Inc
>Supply Management Specialist
>Hawaii
>Works under the general supervision of the Mission Support Element (MSE) G4,
>25th Infantry Division (MSE), Schofield Barracks and Wheeler AAF, who
>assigns work by outlining overall objectives and available resources.
>Provides overall asset visibility and manages distribution of all 25th
>Infantry Division non-expendable property assigned to the installation.
>Assists the Senior Commander (SC) in the management of accountable and
>non-expendable property, including supply readiness posture, asset control
>and supply support actions. Determines control measures required to provide
>supply data for management. Implements and monitors policies and procedures
>for inventory management supply cataloging, distribution, property
>utilization and disposal. Provides advice and assistance to operational
>staff, USARPAC, ASC, 8th TSC, 25th ID, Brigade/Battalion and garrison staff
>for supply issues. Work performed directly impacts a serviced population
>ranging from 4,000 to 38,000 active duty Soldiers.
>Apply online at www.mclaneat.com or
>Lucy Jensen
>lucy@military-civilian.com
>(310)455-2002 Office
>P.O. Box 177
>120 North Topanga Canyon Blvd. #105
>Topanga Canyon, CA 90290
>www.military-civilian.com
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2. A-T Solutions is seeking qualified Logistics Manager II / Facilities (DC)
All considerations should focus resume on relevancy of experience and results.
If you meet the requirements please email your resume to recruiting@a-tsolutions.com with " Logistics Manager II / Facilities" in subject line.
Thank you!
Logistics Manager II / Facilities (CONUS NCR)
This candidate will provide and coordinate for supplies, equipment, material, services, maintenance, and minor construction repair services as necessary to sustain and support designated DIA global faculties and operations as directed by the customer.
Security Requirements: Able to be granted and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with a single Source Background Investigation (SSBI) and are also required to be eligible for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). Nominee has been granted full SCI eligibility within the past 60 months and has not had a break in SCI access of more than 24 months during this period. Prior to nomination, the nominee completes a new or updates an existing Standard Form 86 or e-Qip, and electronic version of the form, along with submitting a SCI Nomination Letter and Questionnaire for National Security Positions, which does not contain any derogatory or disqualifying information.
Emergent Requirements Support: The Client may be required to provide support, to include 24 hours-per-day, 7 days-per-week as needed to support emergent requirements due to world events, e.g., support to the Global War on Terrorism, crises, contingencies, and military and counterintelligence operations.
Responsibilities/Duties: Ensure that designated facilities and global operations locations are supplied and maintained. This shall encompass the full range of management responsibilities to sustain operations including acquiring and overseeing facility maintenance services (HVAC, water, electrical, janitorial, minor construction and repair and other related services), office supplied and equipment, IT equipment and services, vehicle maintenance, material/equipment moving and disposal, life support services, storage and worldwide shipping service including commercial freight and coordination with MILAIR. Performs technical studies and analysis on highly complex systems to investigate logistics concepts, techniques and applications that will advance current capabilities and contribute to the development of effective logistics.
Requirements/Qualifications: Experience in facility renovation project management with a background in one, some or all of the following: Interior Design, Architecture, Real Property Development, Manager or Reorganization & Integration of Facilities Strategic Planning. Construction Management specializing in design planning, implementation of DoD secure facility requirements is a plus. Candidates must have demonstrated competencies in strategic facility planning, feasibility studies, analytical thinking and space planning. Ability to quickly and effectively assess project needs, determine attributes, and detrimental shortfalls to enable informed recommendations to government personnel for future planning strategies. Provide project management, and design recommendations on the overall planning and programming requirements for the design, repair and alteration of existing facilities to include space planning and reconfiguration on projects. Experience in the AutoCAD and Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) is also a plus.
Experience and expertise in one or several of the following areas is highly desired:
• Oversees the analysis and evaluation of complex systems to investigate logistics concepts, techniques and applications that will advance current capabilities and contribute to the development of effective logistics operations.
• Warehousing experience and logistics administration expertise (procure, receive, account for, maintain, and ship items of all different sizes and dollar values)
• Life cycle Logistics Defense Acquisition Workforce Impact (DAWIA) level II or III preferred. Level II or II Facilities Engineering DAU Certification preferred.
• Analyzes technology and distribution network trends, recommends major changes to senior management and ensures changes are implemented.
• Understanding of worldwide shipping/transportation/moving capabilities, standards, procedures and certifications
• Acts as advisor to business development, field support and customer service personnel to handle concerns and ensure support plans are in place to maintain long-term customer relationships.
• Property Book expertise to manage property accountability IAW DOD regulations
• Experience shipping HAZMAT and palletizing equipment IAW USAF standards
• Material Management and Life Cycle Management experience
• Understanding of the DOD acquisitions process
• Supply Chain Management experience
• Understanding of MILAIR operations
Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture or any Engineering discipline desired plus 10 years of experience working in Facilities trades or real property management or development as a technician/manager may be considered in lieu of education. Credentialed subject matter expert or recognized specialist in relevant field. All considerations should focus on relevancy of experience and results.
Send resumes to: recruiting@a-tsolutions.com with " Logistics Manager II / Facilities " in subject line.
George Slyer
Vice President Special Programs
A-T Solutions, Inc.
11905 Bowman Drive, Suite 510
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
Phone: (540) 373-9542 x 107
Fax: (540) 373-9543
Mobile: (540) 846-5064
GeorgeSlyer@A-TSolutions.comwww.a-tsolutions.com
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3. Job Title: Electronics Technician-GS-0856-11/12 (Round Hill, VA)
Department: Department Of Homeland Security
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Job Announcement Number: MG-2010-91578-EAH-386499D/M
SALARY RANGE: $62,467.00 - $97,333.00 /year
OPEN PERIOD: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 to Tuesday, October 05, 2010
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0856-11/12
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Career/Career Conditional
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 12
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Round Hill, VA
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: US Citizens and Status Candidates
JOB SUMMARY:
When disaster strikes, America looks to FEMA. Now FEMA looks to you. Join our team and use your talent to support Americans in their times of greatest need. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepares the nation for all hazards and manages Federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. We foster innovation, reward performance and creativity, and provide challenges on a routine basis with a well-skilled, knowledgeable, high performance workforce.
FEMA offers developmental opportunities, competitive compensation, and networking opportunities
This position is located in the Operations and Maintenance Division, Facility Management Branch, Electronics Section, Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center, Federal Emergency Management Agency. The incumbent provides expertise to the Division in the area of electronic engineering projects and building surveillance and life safety systems.
EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENT: FEMA employees are subject to 24 hour on-call in the event of any emergency. This service may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites that require functioning under intense physical and mental stress.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
• Relocation expenses will not be authorized.
• You must be a U.S. citizen to be considered for this position.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.
• Background and/or Security Investigation required.
• This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies.
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Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - Round Hill, VA
Organization: DHS/FEMA, Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center, Operations and Maintenance Division, Facility Management Branch, Electronics Section
Primary Purpose: The incumbent provides expertise to the Division in the area of electronic engineering projects and building surveillance and life safety systems.
Specific Duties:
This position is a developmental position with promotion potential to the GS-12. At the full performance level, the incumbent will:
• Performs testing, installation, repair, and modifications and maintenance of electronic systems.
• Provides technical leadership in evaluating and recommending the adoption of new or enhanced testing approaches for integration into the testing process.
• Services, maintains, and repairs extremely complex analog and digital electronic systems, such as surveillance camera systems, lighting systems, fire alarm systems, access control systems, monitoring, and control systems.
• Provides advisory and technical services required to resolve complex issues, as well as set up, commission, and set forth new guidelines and practices for the next level and generation of equipment and systems available.
• Collects, organizes, and tabulates necessary data for research and development projects.
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Qualifications and Evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Specialized Experience Requirements: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the 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 described as experience installing, programming, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining various types of fire alarm systems and card access control systems.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Applicants meeting the basic qualification requirements and any selective placement factor stated in this employment opportunity will be rated and ranked on the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's).
Selective Placement Factor: None
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of fire alarms and life safety electronic systems.
2. Knowledge of computers, installing and working with computer hardware/software/application as they relate to fire alarm and life safety systems.
3. Ability to read and interpret schematic and block diagrams, flow charts, and technical manuals in the repair, maintenance, and operation of equipment.
4. Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing.
Time-in-Grade Requirements: Status applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the Federal service. To be creditable, one (1) year is required at the GS-09 level for the GS-11 and one (1) year is required at the GS-11 level for the GS-12.
All qualifications and grade equivalency requirements must be met within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement.
To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click the following link: View Assessment Questions
REGISTRATION FOR SELECTIVE SERVICE: The Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that all male applicants born after 12-31-59, who are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, be registered or they are not eligible for appointment within this Agency.
CITIZENSHIP: Under Executive Order 11935, only United States citizens and nationals (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) may compete for civil service jobs. Agencies are permitted to hire non-citizens only in very limited circumstances where there are no qualified citizens available for the position.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You may be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.
DIRECT DEPOSIT: Mandatory Direct Deposit/Electronics Funds Transfer (DD/EFT) for salary payment is a condition of employment at FEMA. Selectee will be required to participate in DD/EFT.
DRUG TESTING: Applicants for this position may be required to submit to urinalysis for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
Employees are required to wear an electronic pager and maintain a working telephone in their residence at all times and be on call.
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
NATIONAL SECURITY: This is a National Security position that requires a background investigation. Appointment to the position is subject to the applicant or appointee successfully completing essential security investigation forms, the applicant or appointee cooperating with the investigator, the completion of the investigation, and the favorable adjudication of the investigation. Additionally, appointment could require that the employee satisfy additional security requirements established by FEMA or other Federal departments or agencies. Failure to satisfactorily complete any aspect of this process is grounds for immediate termination.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
All applicants will be evaluated based on responses to the Job Questionnaire for the announcement. These questions measure the extent to which an applicant meets basic eligibility for employment, minimum qualifications as described in the announcement (either through experience and/or education), and the extent to which applicants possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position. If applicants meet the minimum qualifications, they will be given the minimum earned rating of 70 points. Candidates must respond to all questions; a maximum of 30 points may be awarded based on the applicant’s responses to the questionnaire. Candidates who are found to be highly qualified will be referred to the selecting official for consideration.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities required of this position. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: Eligible veterans who meet established criteria will receive additional points (5 or 10) added to their total score as a result of their military service as appropriate.
INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ICTAP): Federal Career and Career-Conditional Displaced employees in the local commuting area who are rated "well qualified" will receive special selection priority. If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, you must submit a copy of your recent performance appraisal (at least "Meets or Exceeds", or equivalent), proof of eligibility, and your most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Please do not submit a cash/time off award SF-50, as this does not verify grade. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, you must meet the well qualified standards for the position. A well qualified applicant must satisfy the following criteria: In addition to meeting minimum qualifications, including selective placement factors, education, and experience requirements, the applicant must score at least an 85 (prior to veteran’s preference being applied) on the application questions as established and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry.
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Benefits and Other Info
BENEFITS:
Our career opportunities feature competitive starting salaries and the potential for performance-based increases, flexible hours, and the ability to achieve and maintain a balanced lifestyle. You will enjoy a range of comprehensive and competitive employment benefits that, among others, include: a fully portable Thrift Savings Plan, similar to a 401(k); personal leave days for vacation, illness, and family care; ten paid holidays per year; flexible work schedules; defined benefit retirement plan; a wide choice of health insurance programs, non-taxable Flexible Spending Accounts for out-of-pocket medical or dependent care expenses; life and long-term care insurance; transportation subsidies; and Employee Assistance Programs. Other benefits that may be available include: a uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; fitness centers; and telework. For more information on federal benefits, please visit www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.
OTHER INFORMATION:
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.
RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANTS: If you left federal employment and received a buyout and you are selected for this position, you may be required to repay the full amount of the buyout to the agency that paid you.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be considered regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, protected genetic information, status as a parent, lawful political affiliation, marital status, physical/mental disability (if not a job factor), membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factor.
FEMA also provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Applicants should notify the point of contact on this vacancy announcement if a reasonable accommodation is needed for any part of the application and hiring process. For more information, please visit www.opm.gov/disability/reasonableaccomodation.asp.
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How To Apply
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:
1. Your Resume;
2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire;
3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below).
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, October 05, 2010.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Please ensure you click the Apply for this position now! button at the end of the process. You will be redirected to Application Manager, https://applicationmanager.gov/, to complete your application package. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire.
Note: To check on the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
To fax supporting documents that you are unable to upload, complete this cover page, http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following vacancy ID: MG386499. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot apply online, you will need to:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire: View Occupational Questionnaire,
2. Print the 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf, and
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form (all 6 pages but do not include a Cover Page for this document) to: 1-478-757-3144.
4. Print the fax cover page (http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf) and include with any supporting documents you fax (e.g. resume, transcripts, veterans documents, etc) to the same fax number in #3.
Please do not completed steps 1 – 4 if you are applying on line.
If you upload your documents using Application Manager, DO NOT FAX the same documents. To verify uploaded documents have been processed, please wait one hour to ensure they have cleared the virus scan. You can verify that your uploaded documents are attached to your application by checking the Details tab of your Application Manager account (https://applicationmanager.gov/ for this vacancy announcement. You documents will be displayed under the Details tab in the Document area.
Faxed documents will take 2-3 business days to process. To fax documents, you MUST use the special coverage page. Print the pre-populated cover page on the uploaded documents screen of Application Manager or you may click this link: http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf to print a copy of the cover page. When faxing documents, follow the procedures outlined below.
• Include the 8-character Vacancy Identification Number: MG386499
• Provide your Social Security Number and full name in the spaces provided or we will not be able to associate your document(s) with the rest of your application.
• Fax your cover page and documents to 1-478-757-3144.
Instructions for answering the questions in the Occupational Questionnaire: If you are applying to this announcement by completing the OPM 1203-FX form instead of using the Online Application method, please use the following instructions as a guide to filling out the required questionnaire. You will need to print the vacancy announcement and refer to it as you answer each question. You may omit any optional information; however, you must provide responses to all required questions. Be sure to double check your application before submission.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
If applicable, candidates must attach the latest report of Separation from Active Duty (DD-214) to establish honorable discharge from military service. If appropriate documentation is not received by the closing date, preference will not be granted. Applicants who are active military duty will not have a DD-214. Prior to appointment we will verify your eligibility for veteran's preference and that your military service was honorable. To be entitled to preference, a veteran must meet the eligibility requirements in section 2108 of title 5, United States Code. This means that: An honorable or general discharge is necessary. Military retirees at the rank of major, lieutenant commander, or higher are not eligible for preference unless they are disabled veterans. Guard and Reserve active duty for training purposes does not qualify for preference. When applying for Federal jobs, eligible veterans should claim preference on their application or resume. Applicants claiming 10-point preference must complete form SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. The SF-15 is available online at: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.
Merit promotion and non-competitive eligible candidates:
Candidates must attach a copy of an SF-50 that documents the highest grade held, salary, tenure group, service computation date, and competitive service appointment. Failure to provide these documents will result in non-consideration for this position.
Competitive status is not required for qualified handicapped individuals eligible for appointment under 5 CFR 213.3102(u); qualified 30% or more disabled veterans eligible for appointment under 5 CFR 316.402(b)(5); those eligible under the Veteran`s Recruitment Act; and, those eligible under the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998, provided that these individuals otherwise meet the description of 'Who May Apply.'
Veterans who are preference eligibles or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after three (3) years or more of continuous active service may apply. (Veterans applying under this category must provide proof (DD 214) of service with submission of application). If a DD-214 Form is not available at the time of application, applicants must submit proof of honorable discharge or terminal leave status.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Beth Hough
Phone: (800)879-6076
TDD: (800)877-8339
Email: BETH.HOUGH@FEMA.GOV Agency Information:
DHS FEMA HCD Talent Acquisition and Processing
PO Box 9900
Winchester, VA 22603
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
Once your complete application is received, you will receive correspondence indicating that your application has been received. We will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome.
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4. Job Title: Emergency Management Specialist, GS-301-09/11 (DC)
Department: Department Of Homeland Security
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Job Announcement Number: MG-2010-T0137-CDA-387290-DE
SALARY RANGE: $51,630.00 - $81,204.00 /year
OPEN PERIOD: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 to Tuesday, October 05, 2010
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0301-09/11
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Term NTE 4 years
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 11
DUTY LOCATIONS: Many vacancies - Washington DC Metro Area, DC
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: United States Citizens
JOB SUMMARY:
When disaster strikes, America looks to FEMA. Now FEMA looks to you. Join our team and use your talent to support Americans in their times of greatest need. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepares the nation for all hazards and manages Federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. We foster innovation, reward performance and creativity, and provide challenges on a routine basis with a well-skilled, knowledgeable, high performance workforce.
FEMA offers developmental opportunities, competitive compensation, and networking opportunities.
EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENT: FEMA employees are subject to 24 hour on-call in the event of any emergency. This service may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites that require functioning under intense physical and mental stress.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
• Relocation expenses will not be authorized.
• You must be a U.S. citizen to be considered for this position.
• You may be required to serve a trial period of 1 year.
• Background and/or Security Investigation required.
• This position is term and not to exceed 2 years.
• Travel may be required.
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Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:
Many vacancies - Washington DC Metro Area, DC
Organization: This position is located within Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Primary Purpose: The incumbent serves as a FEMA program member for all programs which serve or provide assistance to individuals, households, businesses or communities who have sustained losses in presidentially declared disasters or emergencies and/or preparedness in advance of a disaster. In addition the incumbent assists with the implementation of disaster response, recovery, and mitigation and / or preparedness programs and provides leadership in and serves as a coordinator during a disasters.
Specific Duties:
• Provides technical assistance and supports various disaster assistance and emergency management programs.
• Collates and evaluates findings to determine the impact of the incident on individuals, households, business or communities.
• Coordinates a team on an emergency response or recovery effort and provides program guidance and direction.
• Establishes and maintains contact with counterparts at the Federal, state, local and voluntary efforts in order to ensure overall coordination.
• Identifies training requirements and coordinates and/or participates in training for staff.
• Provides input to recommendations and actions related to emergency management programs.
• Research, develop, prepare and deliver oral briefings.
• Research, develop and write various forms of professional documentation.
• Assists in developing briefings, speeches, papers and reports to explain the response, recovery, mitigation and/or preparedness programs to media and various groups.
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Qualifications and Evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Specialized Experience Requirements: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the 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.
FOR GS-09: Applicants must meet at least ONE of the qualification requirements described under A, B, or C below:
[A.] To qualify at the GS-9 level, you must possess one (1) year of specialized experience that equipped you with the skills needed to perform the job duties. This experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service or private sector that involved the evaluation and implementation of emergency preparedness plans, procedures, capabilities and exercises. OR
[B.] Two full years (36 semester hours or 54 quarter hours) of progressively higher level graduate education or a master’s or equivalent graduate degree (such as an LL.B. or J.D.). if related, from an accredited college or university, or has been evaluated by an Accreditation Association responsible for evaluating foreign education. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. (Please submit transcript.) Degrees in the following fields are preferred: emergency management, crisis management and/or homeland security. OR
[C.] COMBINATION OF GRADUATE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: If you have less than the full amount of graduate education described in "B" and less than the amount of experience described in "A," but have a combination of the type of graduate education described in "B" and the type of experience described in "A," you may be able to qualify by combining your education and experience. First determine your total qualifying specialized experience as a percentage of the experience required for this grade level (one year). Then determine your total number of successfully completed graduate semester hours as a percentage of education required for this grade level (36 semester hours, or whatever amount your school has determined to equal two full years). Then add the percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify under this provision.
The following is an EXAMPLE of how education and experience may be combined to qualify for this position at the GS-9 level: An applicant has 6 months of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 and 27 semester hours of graduate level education. The applicant meets 50 percent of the required experience and 50 percent of the required education, i.e, the applicant has 1/2 year of graduate study (9 semester hours) beyond that required for the GS-7 (18 semester hours). Therefore, the applicant meets the 100 percent of the total requirement and is qualified for this position.
FOR GS-11: Applicants must meet at least ONE of the qualification requirements described under A, B, or C below:
[A.] To qualify at the GS-11 level, you must possess one (1) year of specialized experience that equipped you with the skills needed to perform the job duties. This experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service or private sector that involved coordinating, delivering and implementing one or multiple areas of disaster response, recovery, mitigation and or preparedness activities during disaster operations emergency preparedness plans, procedures, capabilities and exercises.
[B.] Three full years (54 semester hours or 81 quarter hours) of progressively higher level graduate education, or possess a Ph.D., LL.M., or equivalent doctoral degree, if related, from an accredited college or university, or has been evaluated by an Accreditation Association responsible for evaluating foreign education. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. (Please submit transcripts.) Degrees in the following fields are preferred: emergency management, crisis management and/or homeland security. OR
[C.] COMBINATION OF GRADUATE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: If you have less than the full amount of graduate education described in "B" and less than the amount of experience described in "A," but have a combination of the type of graduate education described in "B" and the type of experience described in "A," you may be able to qualify by combining your education and experience. First determine your total qualifying specialized experience as a percentage of the experience required for this grade level (one year). Then determine your total number of successfully completed graduate semester hours as a percentage of education required for this grade level (54 semester hours, or whatever amount your school has determined to equal three full years). Then add the percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify under this provision.
The following is an EXAMPLE of how education and experience may be combined to qualify for this position at the GS-11 level: An applicant has 6 months of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 and 45 semester hours of graduate level education. The applicant meets 50 percent of the required experience and 50 percent of the required education, i.e, the applicant has 1/2 year of graduate study (9 semester hours) beyond that required for the GS-9 (36 semester hours). Therefore, the applicant meets the 100 percent of the total requirement and is qualified for this position.
Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Applicants meeting the basic qualification requirements and any selective placement factor stated in this employment opportunity will be rated and ranked on the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's).
Selective Placement Factor: None
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Knowledge and application of Federal rules, regulations, directives, policies and standards related to emergency management/preparedness programs.
2. Knowledge of and skill in the application of emergency management theories, principles and practices sufficient to evaluate and implement emergency management plans, procedures, capabilities and exercise.
3. Ability to act as liaison sufficient to interact with emergency management representatives from Federal, State, Tribal, local.
4. Ability to communicate orally sufficient to deliver comprehensive presentations on emergency management issues to a variety of audiences.
5. Ability to communicate in writing sufficient to prepare correspondence, reports and other written products using common software.
All qualifications and grade equivalency requirements must be met within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement.
To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click the following link: View Assessment Questions
REGISTRATION FOR SELECTIVE SERVICE: The Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that all male applicants born after 12-31-59, who are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, be registered or they are not eligible for appointment within this Agency.
CITIZENSHIP: Under Executive Order 11935, only United States citizens and nationals (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) may compete for civil service jobs. Agencies are permitted to hire non-citizens only in very limited circumstances where there are no qualified citizens available for the position.
TRIAL PERIOD: You may be required to serve a trial period of 1 year.
DIRECT DEPOSIT: Mandatory Direct Deposit/Electronics Funds Transfer (DD/EFT) for salary payment is a condition of employment at FEMA. Selectee will be required to participate in DD/EFT.
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:The Security Clearance requirement will be dependent upon the organization in which you are selected. Some positions may require a Public Trust, Secret or Top Secret Clearance.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
All applicants will be evaluated based on responses to the Job Questionnaire for the announcement. These questions measure the extent to which an applicant meets basic eligibility for employment, minimum qualifications as described in the announcement (either through experience and/or education), and the extent to which applicants possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position. If applicants meet the minimum qualifications, they will be given the minimum earned rating of 70 points. Candidates must respond to all questions; a maximum of 30 points may be awarded based on the applicant’s responses to the questionnaire. Candidates who are found to be highly qualified will be referred to the selecting official for consideration.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities required of this position. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: Eligible veterans who meet established criteria will receive additional points (5 or 10) added to their total score as a result of their military service as appropriate.
INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ICTAP): Federal Career and Career-Conditional Displaced employees in the local commuting area who are rated "well qualified" will receive special selection priority. If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, you must submit a copy of your recent performance appraisal (at least "Meets or Exceeds", or equivalent), proof of eligibility, and your most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Please do not submit a cash/time off award SF-50, as this does not verify grade. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, you must meet the well qualified standards for the position. A well qualified applicant must satisfy the following criteria: In addition to meeting minimum qualifications, including selective placement factors, education, and experience requirements, the applicant must score at least an 85 (prior to veteran’s preference being applied) on the application questions as established and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry.
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Benefits and Other Info
BENEFITS:
Our career opportunities feature competitive starting salaries and the potential for performance-based increases, flexible hours, and the ability to achieve and maintain a balanced lifestyle. You will enjoy a range of comprehensive and competitive employment benefits that, among others, include: a fully portable Thrift Savings Plan, similar to a 401(k); personal leave days for vacation, illness, and family care; ten paid holidays per year; flexible work schedules; defined benefit retirement plan; a wide choice of health insurance programs, non-taxable Flexible Spending Accounts for out-of-pocket medical or dependent care expenses; life and long-term care insurance; transportation subsidies; and Employee Assistance Programs. Other benefits that may be available include: a uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; fitness centers; and telework. For more information on federal benefits, please visit www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.
OTHER INFORMATION:
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.
RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANTS: If you left federal employment and received a buyout and you are selected for this position, you may be required to repay the full amount of the buyout to the agency that paid you.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be considered regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, protected genetic information, status as a parent, lawful political affiliation, marital status, physical/mental disability (if not a job factor), membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factor.
FEMA also provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Applicants should notify the point of contact on this vacancy announcement if a reasonable accommodation is needed for any part of the application and hiring process. For more information, please visit www.opm.gov/disability/reasonableaccomodation.asp.
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How To Apply
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:
1. Your Resume;
2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire;
3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below).
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, October 05, 2010.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Please ensure you click the Apply for this position now! button at the end of the process. You will be redirected to Application Manager, https://applicationmanager.gov/, to complete your application package. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire.
Note: To check on the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
To fax supporting documents that you are unable to upload, complete this cover page, http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following vacancy ID: MG387290. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot apply online, you will need to:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire: View Occupational Questionnaire,
2. Print the 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf, and
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form (all 6 pages but do not include a Cover Page for this document) to: 1-478-757-3144.
4. Print the fax cover page (http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover/pdf) and include with any supporting documents you fax (e.g. resume, transcripts, veterans documents, etc) to the same fax number in #3.
Please do not completed steps 1 – 4 if you are applying on line.
If you upload your documents using Application Manager, DO NOT FAX the same documents. To verify uploaded documents have been processed, please wait one hour to ensure they have cleared the virus scan. You can verify that your uploaded documents are attached to your application by checking the Details tab of your Application Manager account (https://applicationmanager.gov/ for this vacancy announcement. You documents will be displayed under the Details tab in the Document area.
Faxed documents will take 2-3 business days to process. To fax documents, you MUST use the special coverage page. Print the pre-populated cover page on the uploaded documents screen of Application Manager or you may click this link: http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf to print a copy of the cover page. When faxing documents, follow the procedures outlined below.
• Include the 8-character Vacancy Identification Number: MG387290
• Provide your Social Security Number and full name in the spaces provided or we will not be able to associate your document(s) with the rest of your application.
• Fax your cover page and documents to 1-478-757-3144.
Instructions for answering the questions in the Occupational Questionnaire: If you are applying to this announcement by completing the OPM 1203-FX form instead of using the Online Application method, please use the following instructions as a guide to filling out the required questionnaire. You will need to print the vacancy announcement and refer to it as you answer each question. You may omit any optional information; however, you must provide responses to all required questions. Be sure to double check your application before submission.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
If applicable, candidates must attach the latest report of Separation from Active Duty (DD-214) to establish honorable discharge from military service. If appropriate documentation is not received by the closing date, preference will not be granted. Applicants who are active military duty will not have a DD-214. Prior to appointment we will verify your eligibility for veteran's preference and that your military service was honorable. To be entitled to preference, a veteran must meet the eligibility requirements in section 2108 of title 5, United States Code. This means that: An honorable or general discharge is necessary. Military retirees at the rank of major, lieutenant commander, or higher are not eligible for preference unless they are disabled veterans. Guard and Reserve active duty for training purposes does not qualify for preference. When applying for Federal jobs, eligible veterans should claim preference on their application or resume. Applicants claiming 10-point preference must complete form SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. The SF-15 is available online at: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Loren N. Gibson
Phone: (202)646-4271
TDD: (800)877-8339
Email: LOREN.GIBSON@FEMA.GOV Agency Information:
DHS FEMA HCD Talent Acquisition and Processing
1201 Maryland Avenue Portals III
Mail Stop 3715
Washington, DC 20024
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
Once your complete application is received, you will receive correspondence indicating that your application has been received. We will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome.
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5. Job Title: Watch Analyst GS-343-11/12 (Chicago, IL)
Department: Department Of Homeland Security
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Job Announcement Number: MG2010-R5-10-110-382991-WWH
SALARY RANGE: $62,909.00 - $98,022.00 /year
OPEN PERIOD: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 to Tuesday, October 05, 2010
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0343-11/12
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Career/Career Conditional
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 12
DUTY LOCATIONS: 2 vacancies - Chicago Metro area, IL
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: US Citizens and Status Candidates
JOB SUMMARY:
When disaster strikes, America looks to FEMA. Now FEMA looks to you. Join our team and use your talent to support Americans in their times of greatest need. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepares the nation for all hazards and manages Federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. We foster innovation, reward performance and creativity, and provide challenges on a routine basis with a well-skilled, knowledgeable, high performance workforce.
FEMA offers developmental opportunities, competitive compensation, and networking opportunities.
The Watch Teams are responsible for an all-hazard 24/7 watch operation. The primary responsibility of the teams is to monitor the readiness and preparedness of regional response teams and resources. This includes maintaining a situational awareness of the regional operational status to monitor emerging incidents or potential incidents with possible operational consequences.
The Watch Teams maintain regional situational awareness by collecting and analyzing information from a variety of sources, developing standard and specialized reports, summaries and briefings. The teams generate daily situation reports and executive level summaries to keep senior leadership informed about potential incidents.
EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENT: FEMA employees are subject to 24 hour on-call in the event of any emergency. This service may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites that require functioning under intense physical and mental stress.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
• Relocation expenses will not be authorized.
• You must be a U.S. citizen to be considered for this position.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.
• Background and/or Security Investigation required.
• This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies.
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Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:
2 vacancies - Chicago Metro area, IL
Organization: Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Region V, Chicago, IL Response Division, Regional Response Coordination Center (RRCC).
Primary Purpose: The Watch Teams are responsible for an all-hazard 24/7 watch operation. The primary responsibility of the teams is to monitor the readiness and preparedness of regional response teams and resources. This includes maintaining a situational awareness of the regional operational status to monitor emerging incidents or potential incidents with possible operational consequences.
The Watch Teams maintain regional situational awareness by collecting and analyzing information from a variety of sources, developing standard and specialized reports, summaries and briefings. The teams generate daily situation reports and executive level summaries to keep senior leadership informed about potential incidents.
Specific Duties: Responsible for monitoring the operational environment by tracking and evaluating events occurring within the environment. Analyzes and interprets a wide variety of data in the assigned area. Assists in ensuring that proper methodology is utilized in responding to the various products developed within the Watch Team. Supports FEMA’s all hazard mission by accomplishing reporting activities. Identifies relevant issues on operations and changing program requirements. Collects relevant information from numerous sources. Monitors network communications for situational awareness such as CNN, The Weather Channel, Fox News, etc. Develops new analytical techniques to evaluate findings and submits recommendations to the Senior Watch Officer. Prepares input for the Daily Situational Awareness Report (DSAR) and Executive Summary reports. Initiates activation orders, mission assignments and develops, distributes, and implements operational orders and warning orders. Assist the Senior Watch Officer in the analysis of trends, state-of-the-art and cutting edge technology orders and warning orders.
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Qualifications and Evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Specialized Experience Requirements: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the 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 described as experience in applying the concepts, theories, principles and practices of emergency management in order to collect and analyze data from a variety of sources in order to develop specialized reports, summaries and briefings used to mitigate risks. This experience could have been gained by working in a 24/7 operations center.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Applicants meeting the basic qualification requirements and any selective placement factor stated in this employment opportunity will be rated and ranked on the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's).
Selective Placement Factor: At least one year experience as a Watch Officer/Analyst in a command or watch center at the federal, state or local level.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of and skill in analytical techniques to synthesize incident or potential incident data to determine relevant information needed for decision-making purposes.
2. A good understanding of the Federal, State, and local government structures, organizations, functions, and responsibilities sufficient to gather, analyze, and disseminate disaster-related information.
3. Skill in the use of computer mapping or similar programs.
4. Knowledge of the operational concept of the National Response Framework relating to emergency operations, procedures and emergency notification.
Time-in-Grade Requirements: Status applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the Federal service. To be creditable, one (1) year is required at the GS-09 level for the GS-11. To be creditable, one (1) year is required at the GS-11 level for the GS-12.
All qualifications and grade equivalency requirements must be met within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement.
To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click the following link: View Assessment Questions
There are no special education requirements for this position.
REGISTRATION FOR SELECTIVE SERVICE: The Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that all male applicants born after 12-31-59, who are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, be registered or they are not eligible for appointment within this Agency.
CITIZENSHIP: Under Executive Order 11935, only United States citizens and nationals (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) may compete for civil service jobs. Agencies are permitted to hire non-citizens only in very limited circumstances where there are no qualified citizens available for the position.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You may be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.
DIRECT DEPOSIT: Mandatory Direct Deposit/Electronics Funds Transfer (DD/EFT) for salary payment is a condition of employment at FEMA. Selectee will be required to participate in DD/EFT.
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: This is a National Security position that requires a top secret background investigation. Appointment to the position is subject to the applicant or appointee successfully completing essential security investigation forms, the applicant or appointee cooperating with the investigator, the completion of the investigation, and the favorable adjudication of the investigation. Additionally, appointment could require that the employee satisfy additional security requirements established by FEMA or other Federal departments or agencies. Failure to satisfactorily complete any aspect of this process is grounds for immediate termination.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
All applicants will be evaluated based on responses to the Job Questionnaire for the announcement. These questions measure the extent to which an applicant meets basic eligibility for employment, minimum qualifications as described in the announcement (either through experience and/or education), and the extent to which applicants possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position. If applicants meet the minimum qualifications, they will be given the minimum earned rating of 70 points. Candidates must respond to all questions; a maximum of 30 points may be awarded based on the applicant’s responses to the questionnaire. Candidates who are found to be highly qualified will be referred to the selecting official for consideration.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities required of this position. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: Eligible veterans who meet established criteria will receive additional points (5 or 10) added to their total score as a result of their military service as appropriate.
INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ICTAP): Federal Career and Career-Conditional Displaced employees in the local commuting area who are rated "well qualified" will receive special selection priority. If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, you must submit a copy of your recent performance appraisal (at least "Meets or Exceeds", or equivalent), proof of eligibility, and your most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Please do not submit a cash/time off award SF-50, as this does not verify grade. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, you must meet the well qualified standards for the position. A well qualified applicant must satisfy the following criteria: In addition to meeting minimum qualifications, including selective placement factors, education, and experience requirements, the applicant must score at least an 85 (prior to veteran’s preference being applied) on the application questions as established and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry.
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Benefits and Other Info
BENEFITS:
Our career opportunities feature competitive starting salaries and the potential for performance-based increases, flexible hours, and the ability to achieve and maintain a balanced lifestyle. You will enjoy a range of comprehensive and competitive employment benefits that, among others, include: a fully portable Thrift Savings Plan, similar to a 401(k); personal leave days for vacation, illness, and family care; ten paid holidays per year; flexible work schedules; defined benefit retirement plan; a wide choice of health insurance programs, non-taxable Flexible Spending Accounts for out-of-pocket medical or dependent care expenses; life and long-term care insurance; transportation subsidies; and Employee Assistance Programs. Other benefits that may be available include: a uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; fitness centers; and telework. For more information on federal benefits, please visit www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.
OTHER INFORMATION:
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.
RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANTS: If you left federal employment and received a buyout and you are selected for this position, you may be required to repay the full amount of the buyout to the agency that paid you.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be considered regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, protected genetic information, status as a parent, lawful political affiliation, marital status, physical/mental disability (if not a job factor), membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factor.
FEMA also provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Applicants should notify the point of contact on this vacancy announcement if a reasonable accommodation is needed for any part of the application and hiring process. For more information, please visit www.opm.gov/disability/reasonableaccomodation.asp.
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How To Apply
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Résumé
2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire
3. Additional Required Documents, if applicable (Veterans Documents, SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action, CTAP/ICTAP documentation, non competitive appointing authority documents, transcripts, etc.)
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, October 05, 2010.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Please ensure you click the Apply for this position now! button at the end of the process. You will be redirected to Application Manager, https://applicationmanager.gov/, to complete your application package. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID MG382991. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot apply online:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire ,
2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf, and
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
Submitting Documents
If you upload your documents using Application Manager, DO NOT FAX the same documents. To verify uploaded documents have been processed, please wait one hour to ensure they have cleared the virus scan. You can verify that your uploaded documents are attached to your application by checking the Details tab of your Application Manager account https://applicationmanager.gov/ for this vacancy announcement. Your documents will display under the Details tab in the Document area.
Faxed documents will take 2-3 business days to process. To fax documents, you MUST use the special cover page. Print the pre-populated cover page on the upload documents screen of Application Manager. Or, you may click this link http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf to print a copy of the cover page. When faxing documents, follow the procedures outlined below.
• Include the 8-character Vacancy Identification Number MG382991
• Provide your Social Security Number and full name in the spaces provided or we will not be able to associate your document(s) with the rest of your application.
• You may submit multiple documents for the same vacancy announcement using one cover page.
• Fax your cover page and documents to 1-478-757-3144.
Faxed documents submitted with missing information will not be processed. The following will prevent your documents from being processed:
• Not using the special cover page mentioned above.
• Missing, incomplete, or invalid Vacancy Identification Number
• Missing or incomplete Social Security Number or name
Note: If you have documents in your Application Manager account from a previous vacancy announcement they can be opened, copied and saved then reused as an upload file for this vacancy. Uploading your documents will speed the processing of your application for this announcement.
Your resume, curriculum vitae, the Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF 612), or any other written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications can be submitted electronically using the document upload process or fax. Please be sure to include all of the following information in your resume:
Job Information:
-Vacancy Identification Number, title, grade and location for which you are applying.
Personal Information:
- Full name, mailing address (with zip code) and day/evening telephone numbers (with area code).
- Country of Citizenship.
- If ever employed by the Federal Government, please show the highest Federal civilian grade held, job series, and dates of employment in grade.
Education:
- High School name, city, state and zip code, date of diploma or GED.
- Colleges and/or Universities attended, city, state and zip code.
- Major field(s) of study.
- Type and year of degree(s) received. If no degree received, show total credit hours received in semester or quarter hours.
Work Experience for each paid or non-paid position held related to the job for which you are applying (do not provide copies of job descriptions):
- Job title.
- Duties and accomplishments.
- Number of hours per week.
- Employer's name and address.
- Supervisor's name and phone number.
- Starting and ending dates of employment (month and year).
- Salary.
- Indicate if your current supervisor may be contacted.
Other Qualifications:
- Job-related training courses (title and year).
- Job-related skills (e.g., other languages, computer software/hardware, tools, machinery, typing speed, etc.)
- Job-related certificates and licenses.
- Job-related honors, awards, and special accomplishments. (e.g., publications, memberships in professional or honor societies, leadership activities, public speaking, performance awards, etc.) Do not send copies of documents unless specifically requested.
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your rating and or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.
Instructions for answering the questions in the Occupational Questionnaire: If you are applying to this announcement by completing the OPM 1203-FX form instead of using the Online Application method, please use the following step-by-step instructions as a guide to filling out the required questionnaire. You will need to print the vacancy announcement and refer to it as you answer the questions. You may omit any optional information; however, you must provide responses to all required questions. Be sure to double check your application before submission.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
If applicable, candidates must attach the latest report of Separation from Active Duty (DD-214) to establish honorable discharge from military service. If appropriate documentation is not received by the closing date, preference will not be granted. Applicants who are active military duty will not have a DD-214. Prior to appointment we will verify your eligibility for veteran's preference and that your military service was honorable. To be entitled to preference, a veteran must meet the eligibility requirements in section 2108 of title 5, United States Code. This means that: An honorable or general discharge is necessary. Military retirees at the rank of major, lieutenant commander, or higher are not eligible for preference unless they are disabled veterans. Guard and Reserve active duty for training purposes does not qualify for preference. When applying for Federal jobs, eligible veterans should claim preference on their application or resume. Applicants claiming 10-point preference must complete form SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. The SF-15 is available online at: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.
Merit promotion and non-competitive eligible candidates:
Candidates must attach a copy of an SF-50 that documents the highest grade held, salary, tenure group, service computation date, and competitive service appointment. Failure to provide these documents may result in non-consideration for this position.
Competitive status is not required for qualified handicapped individuals eligible for appointment under 5 CFR 213.3102(u); qualified 30% or more disabled veterans eligible for appointment under 5 CFR 316.402(b)(5); those eligible under the Veteran`s Recruitment Act; and, those eligible under the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998, provided that these individuals otherwise meet the description of 'Who May Apply.'
Veterans who are preference eligibles or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after three (3) years or more of continuous active service may apply. (Veterans applying under this category must provide proof (DD 214) of service with submission of application). If a DD-214 Form is not available at the time of application, applicants must submit proof of honorable discharge or terminal leave status.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Whitney L. Hill
Phone: (800)879-6076
TDD: 800-877-8339
Email: WHITNEY.HILL@FEMA.GOV Agency Information:
DHS FEMA HCD Talent Acquisition and Processing
PO Box 9900
Winchester, VA 22604
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
Once your complete application is received, you will receive correspondence indicating that your application has been received. We will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome.
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6. Job Title: Management Analyst GS-0343-13 (DC)
Department: Department Of Homeland Security
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Job Announcement Number: MG-2010-T0302-DBV-387167D/M
SALARY RANGE: $89,033.00 - $115,742.00 /year
OPEN PERIOD: Monday, September 20, 2010 to Monday, October 04, 2010
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0343-13
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Career/Career Conditional
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Washington DC Metro Area, DC
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: US Citizens and Status Candidates
JOB SUMMARY:
When disaster strikes, America looks to FEMA. Now FEMA looks to you. Join our team and use your talent to support Americans in their times of greatest need. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepares the nation for all hazards and manages Federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. We foster innovation, reward performance and creativity, and provide challenges on a routine basis with a well-skilled, knowledgeable, high performance workforce.
FEMA offers developmental opportunities, competitive compensation, and networking opportunities.
EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENT: FEMA employees are subject to 24 hour on-call in the event of any emergency. This service may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites that require functioning under intense physical and mental stress.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
• Relocation expenses will not be authorized.
• You must be a U.S. citizen to be considered for this position.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance.
• This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies.
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Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - Washington DC Metro Area, DC
Organization: This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Mission Support Bureau, Office of the Chief Security Officer (OCSO).
Primary Purpose: The incumbent is responsible for the day to day administrative security support for the Chief Security Officer (CSO), Deputy Chief Security Officer (DCSO), and the Executive Support Unit; and provides administrative, analytical, and clerical support as a Staff Assistant.
Specific Duties:
• Independently and by special instruction undertakes critical, sensitive studies on various administrative and office management functions, aspects, projects, and programs specifically assigned by he CSO, DCSO, or Executive Officer.
• Conducts research on a variety of documents in order to gather, correlate, analyze, determine and recommend solutions to resolve internal management problems and improve efficiency.
• Analyzes policies to determine the impact and consequences on current OCSO policy, practices, and procedures on internal and external customers.
• Anticipates the CSO and DCSO need for information and efficiently gathers, summarizes, and prepares material or briefings to inform the CSO/DCSO in a timely manner.
• Prepares a variety of written correspondence, memorandum, and reports on matters pertaining to OCSO operations, functions, organization and management. Coordinates with various DHS, FEMA, MSB, and other federal entities. Organize and ensure completeness and accuracy of documents and correspondence supporting OCSO requirements.
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Qualifications and Evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Specialized Experience Requirements: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the 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 described as at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. My experience includes providing analytical support to senior staff in reviewing, analyzing, and editing documents; including correspondence, advising senior managers based on knowledge of current issues, legislation, and regulations, relating to administrative security support ; using knowledge of personnel security related concepts, principles and practices to complete assignments involving writing and editing documents to develop authoritative information on the programs, policies, and functions; and applying analytical and evaluative techniques for developing new or modified approaches, or procedures to facilitate organizational improvement and program effectiveness.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Applicants meeting the basic qualification requirements and any selective placement factor stated in this employment opportunity will be rated and ranked on the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's).
Selective Placement Factor: None
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Comprehensive knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods to identify administrative and management problems, develop corrective actions, and implement effective resolutions.
2. Ability to gather, analyze, and synthesize information used to create protocols, records, files, and other management tools.
3. Skill in oral communication to convey information in meetings and workgroups, and coordinate work between multiple offices.
4. Ability to foster and maintain relations both internally and externally as a liaison with external organizations and individuals.
Time-in-Grade Requirements: Status applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the Federal service. To be creditable, one (1) year is required at the GS-12 level for the GS-13.
All qualifications and grade equivalency requirements must be met within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement.
To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click the following link: View Assessment Questions
REGISTRATION FOR SELECTIVE SERVICE: The Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that all male applicants born after 12-31-59, who are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, be registered or they are not eligible for appointment within this Agency.
CITIZENSHIP: Under Executive Order 11935, only United States citizens and nationals (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) may compete for civil service jobs. Agencies are permitted to hire non-citizens only in very limited circumstances where there are no qualified citizens available for the position.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You may be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.
DIRECT DEPOSIT: Mandatory Direct Deposit/Electronics Funds Transfer (DD/EFT) for salary payment is a condition of employment at FEMA. Selectee will be required to participate in DD/EFT.
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Top Secret/SCI Access required
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
All applicants will be evaluated based on responses to the Job Questionnaire for the announcement. These questions measure the extent to which an applicant meets basic eligibility for employment, minimum qualifications as described in the announcement (either through experience and/or education), and the extent to which applicants possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position. If applicants meet the minimum qualifications, they will be given the minimum earned rating of 70 points. Candidates must respond to all questions; a maximum of 30 points may be awarded based on the applicant’s responses to the questionnaire. Candidates who are found to be highly qualified will be referred to the selecting official for consideration.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities required of this position. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: Eligible veterans who meet established criteria will receive additional points (5 or 10) added to their total score as a result of their military service as appropriate.
INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ICTAP): Federal Career and Career-Conditional Displaced employees in the local commuting area who are rated "well qualified" will receive special selection priority. If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, you must submit a copy of your recent performance appraisal (at least "Meets or Exceeds", or equivalent), proof of eligibility, and your most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Please do not submit a cash/time off award SF-50, as this does not verify grade. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, you must meet the well qualified standards for the position. A well qualified applicant must satisfy the following criteria: In addition to meeting minimum qualifications, including selective placement factors, education, and experience requirements, the applicant must score at least an 85 (prior to veteran’s preference being applied) on the application questions as established and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry.
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Benefits and Other Info
BENEFITS:
Our career opportunities feature competitive starting salaries and the potential for performance-based increases, flexible hours, and the ability to achieve and maintain a balanced lifestyle. You will enjoy a range of comprehensive and competitive employment benefits that, among others, include: a fully portable Thrift Savings Plan, similar to a 401(k); personal leave days for vacation, illness, and family care; ten paid holidays per year; flexible work schedules; defined benefit retirement plan; a wide choice of health insurance programs, non-taxable Flexible Spending Accounts for out-of-pocket medical or dependent care expenses; life and long-term care insurance; transportation subsidies; and Employee Assistance Programs. Other benefits that may be available include: a uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; fitness centers; and telework. For more information on federal benefits, please visit www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.
OTHER INFORMATION:
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.
RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANTS: If you left federal employment and received a buyout and you are selected for this position, you may be required to repay the full amount of the buyout to the agency that paid you.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be considered regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, protected genetic information, status as a parent, lawful political affiliation, marital status, physical/mental disability (if not a job factor), membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factor.
FEMA also provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Applicants should notify the point of contact on this vacancy announcement if a reasonable accommodation is needed for any part of the application and hiring process. For more information, please visit www.opm.gov/disability/reasonableaccomodation.asp.
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How To Apply
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:
1. Your Resume;
2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire;
3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below).
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Monday, October 04, 2010.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Please ensure you click the Apply for this position now! button at the end of the process. You will be redirected to Application Manager, https://applicationmanager.gov/, to complete your application package. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire.
Note: To check on the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
To fax supporting documents that you are unable to upload, complete this cover page, http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following vacancy ID: MG387167. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot apply online, you will need to:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire: View Occupational Questionnaire,
2. Print the 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf, and
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form (all 6 pages but do not include a Cover Page for this document) to: 1-478-757-3144.
4. Print the fax cover page (http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf) and include with any supporting documents you fax (e.g. resume, transcripts, veterans documents, etc) to the same fax number in #3.
Please do not completed steps 1 – 4 if you are applying on line.
If you upload your documents using Application Manager, DO NOT FAX the same documents. To verify uploaded documents have been processed, please wait one hour to ensure they have cleared the virus scan. You can verify that your uploaded documents are attached to your application by checking the Details tab of your Application Manager account (https://applicationmanager.gov/ for this vacancy announcement. You documents will be displayed under the Details tab in the Document area.
Faxed documents will take 2-3 business days to process. To fax documents, you MUST use the special coverage page. Print the pre-populated cover page on the uploaded documents screen of Application Manager or you may click this link: http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf to print a copy of the cover page. When faxing documents, follow the procedures outlined below.
• Include the 8-character Vacancy Identification Number: MG387167
• Provide your Social Security Number and full name in the spaces provided or we will not be able to associate your document(s) with the rest of your application.
• Fax your cover page and documents to 1-478-757-3144.
Instructions for answering the questions in the Occupational Questionnaire: If you are applying to this announcement by completing the OPM 1203-FX form instead of using the Online Application method, please use the following instructions as a guide to filling out the required questionnaire. You will need to print the vacancy announcement and refer to it as you answer each question. You may omit any optional information; however, you must provide responses to all required questions. Be sure to double check your application before submission.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
If applicable, candidates must attach the latest report of Separation from Active Duty (DD-214) to establish honorable discharge from military service. If appropriate documentation is not received by the closing date, preference will not be granted. Applicants who are active military duty will not have a DD-214. Prior to appointment we will verify your eligibility for veteran's preference and that your military service was honorable. To be entitled to preference, a veteran must meet the eligibility requirements in section 2108 of title 5, United States Code. This means that: An honorable or general discharge is necessary. Military retirees at the rank of major, lieutenant commander, or higher are not eligible for preference unless they are disabled veterans. Guard and Reserve active duty for training purposes does not qualify for preference. When applying for Federal jobs, eligible veterans should claim preference on their application or resume. Applicants claiming 10-point preference must complete form SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. The SF-15 is available online at: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.
Merit promotion and non-competitive eligible candidates:
Candidates must attach a copy of an SF-50 that documents the highest grade held, salary, tenure group, service computation date, and competitive service appointment. Failure to provide these documents will result in non-consideration for this position.
Competitive status is not required for qualified handicapped individuals eligible for appointment under 5 CFR 213.3102(u); qualified 30% or more disabled veterans eligible for appointment under 5 CFR 316.402(b)(5); those eligible under the Veteran`s Recruitment Act; and, those eligible under the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998, provided that these individuals otherwise meet the description of 'Who May Apply.'
Veterans who are preference eligibles or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after three (3) years or more of continuous active service may apply. (Veterans applying under this category must provide proof (DD 214) of service with submission of application). If a DD-214 Form is not available at the time of application, applicants must submit proof of honorable discharge or terminal leave status.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Delores Valentine
Phone: (202)646-1351
Email: DELORES.VALENTINE@FEMA.GOV Agency Information:
DHS FEMA HCD Talent Acquisition and Processing
1201 Maryland Ave SW
Washington, DC 20472
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
Once your complete application is received, you will receive correspondence indicating that your application has been received. We will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome.
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7. Job Title: Personnel Security Specialist GS-0080-12 (DC)
Department: Department Of Homeland Security
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Job Announcement Number: MG-2010-T0301-DBV-387164D/M
SALARY RANGE: $74,872.00 - $97,333.00 /year
OPEN PERIOD: Monday, September 20, 2010 to Monday, October 04, 2010
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0080-12
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Career/Career Conditional
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Washington DC Metro Area, DC
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: US Citizens and Status Candidates
JOB SUMMARY:
When disaster strikes, America looks to FEMA. Now FEMA looks to you. Join our team and use your talent to support Americans in their times of greatest need. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepares the nation for all hazards and manages Federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. We foster innovation, reward performance and creativity, and provide challenges on a routine basis with a well-skilled, knowledgeable, high performance workforce.
FEMA offers developmental opportunities, competitive compensation, and networking opportunities.
EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENT: FEMA employees are subject to 24 hour on-call in the event of any emergency. This service may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites that require functioning under intense physical and mental stress.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
• Relocation expenses will not be authorized.
• You must be a U.S. citizen to be considered for this position.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Investigation.
• This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies.
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Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - Washington DC Metro Area, DC
Organization: This position is located in the Operations Support Directorate, Personnel Security and Information Branch, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Primary Purpose: The incumbent of this position serves as a Senior Case Officer with responsibility in the formulation and application of security policies, procedures, systems and programs.
Specific Duties:
• Responsible for ensuring the employment or retention in employment of each person is consistent with the interests of National Security and that employment can reasonably be expected to promote the efficiency of the Federal Service.
• Functions as a technical authority requiring the application of new theories, and developments to security problems not susceptible to treatment by accepted security methods, technology, or procedures.
• Makes final determinations regarding eligibility for access to classified information, or assignment to a sensitive position. Makes determinations to grant or deny security clearances in accordance with proper application of guidelines, standards, and judgment.
• Implements national level guidance in agency standards, guidelines, or policies for major security programs.
• Performs background investigations for cases which are politically sensitive or potentially embarrassing to the agency.
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Qualifications and Evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Specialized Experience Requirements: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the 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 described as at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 in the Federal Service applying Agency and Government-wide policies, procedures, and regulations for fingerprint and access control requirements in order to; verify personnel identity, validate suitability, conduct background checks, authorize facility access and issue badges for personnel.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Applicants meeting the basic qualification requirements and any selective placement factor stated in this employment opportunity will be rated and ranked on the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's).
Selective Placement Factor: None
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of personnel security requirements established in legislation, regulations and Executive Orders.
2. Knowledge of Department of Homeland Security Integrated Security Management System (ISMS), Automatic Personnel Security System (APPS) and Visitor Authorization Request System (VARS).
3. Skill in oral and written communication.
Time-in-Grade Requirements: Status applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the Federal service. To be creditable, one (1) year is required at the GS-11 level for the GS-12.
All qualifications and grade equivalency requirements must be met within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement.
To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click the following link: View Assessment Questions
REGISTRATION FOR SELECTIVE SERVICE: The Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that all male applicants born after 12-31-59, who are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, be registered or they are not eligible for appointment within this Agency.
CITIZENSHIP: Under Executive Order 11935, only United States citizens and nationals (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) may compete for civil service jobs. Agencies are permitted to hire non-citizens only in very limited circumstances where there are no qualified citizens available for the position.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You may be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.
DIRECT DEPOSIT: Mandatory Direct Deposit/Electronics Funds Transfer (DD/EFT) for salary payment is a condition of employment at FEMA. Selectee will be required to participate in DD/EFT.
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess or be able to obtain a TOP SECRET/SENSITIVE COMPARTMENTED INFORMATION (TS/SCI) security clearance.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
All applicants will be evaluated based on responses to the Job Questionnaire for the announcement. These questions measure the extent to which an applicant meets basic eligibility for employment, minimum qualifications as described in the announcement (either through experience and/or education), and the extent to which applicants possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position. If applicants meet the minimum qualifications, they will be given the minimum earned rating of 70 points. Candidates must respond to all questions; a maximum of 30 points may be awarded based on the applicant’s responses to the questionnaire. Candidates who are found to be highly qualified will be referred to the selecting official for consideration.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities required of this position. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: Eligible veterans who meet established criteria will receive additional points (5 or 10) added to their total score as a result of their military service as appropriate.
INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ICTAP): Federal Career and Career-Conditional Displaced employees in the local commuting area who are rated "well qualified" will receive special selection priority. If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, you must submit a copy of your recent performance appraisal (at least "Meets or Exceeds", or equivalent), proof of eligibility, and your most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Please do not submit a cash/time off award SF-50, as this does not verify grade. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, you must meet the well qualified standards for the position. A well qualified applicant must satisfy the following criteria: In addition to meeting minimum qualifications, including selective placement factors, education, and experience requirements, the applicant must score at least an 85 (prior to veteran’s preference being applied) on the application questions as established and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry.
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Benefits and Other Info
BENEFITS:
Our career opportunities feature competitive starting salaries and the potential for performance-based increases, flexible hours, and the ability to achieve and maintain a balanced lifestyle. You will enjoy a range of comprehensive and competitive employment benefits that, among others, include: a fully portable Thrift Savings Plan, similar to a 401(k); personal leave days for vacation, illness, and family care; ten paid holidays per year; flexible work schedules; defined benefit retirement plan; a wide choice of health insurance programs, non-taxable Flexible Spending Accounts for out-of-pocket medical or dependent care expenses; life and long-term care insurance; transportation subsidies; and Employee Assistance Programs. Other benefits that may be available include: a uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; fitness centers; and telework. For more information on federal benefits, please visit www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.
OTHER INFORMATION:
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.
RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANTS: If you left federal employment and received a buyout and you are selected for this position, you may be required to repay the full amount of the buyout to the agency that paid you.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be considered regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, protected genetic information, status as a parent, lawful political affiliation, marital status, physical/mental disability (if not a job factor), membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factor.
FEMA also provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Applicants should notify the point of contact on this vacancy announcement if a reasonable accommodation is needed for any part of the application and hiring process. For more information, please visit www.opm.gov/disability/reasonableaccomodation.asp.
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How To Apply
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:
1. Your Resume;
2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire;
3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below).
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Monday, October 04, 2010.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Please ensure you click the Apply for this position now! button at the end of the process. You will be redirected to Application Manager, https://applicationmanager.gov/, to complete your application package. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire.
Note: To check on the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
To fax supporting documents that you are unable to upload, complete this cover page, http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following vacancy ID: MG387164. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot apply online, you will need to:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire: View Occupational Questionnaire,
2. Print the 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf, and
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form (all 6 pages but do not include a Cover Page for this document) to: 1-478-757-3144.
4. Print the fax cover page (http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf) and include with any supporting documents you fax (e.g. resume, transcripts, veterans documents, etc) to the same fax number in #3.
Please do not completed steps 1 – 4 if you are applying on line.
If you upload your documents using Application Manager, DO NOT FAX the same documents. To verify uploaded documents have been processed, please wait one hour to ensure they have cleared the virus scan. You can verify that your uploaded documents are attached to your application by checking the Details tab of your Application Manager account (https://applicationmanager.gov/ for this vacancy announcement. You documents will be displayed under the Details tab in the Document area.
Faxed documents will take 2-3 business days to process. To fax documents, you MUST use the special coverage page. Print the pre-populated cover page on the uploaded documents screen of Application Manager or you may click this link: http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf to print a copy of the cover page. When faxing documents, follow the procedures outlined below.
• Include the 8-character Vacancy Identification Number: MG387164
• Provide your Social Security Number and full name in the spaces provided or we will not be able to associate your document(s) with the rest of your application.
• Fax your cover page and documents to 1-478-757-3144.
Instructions for answering the questions in the Occupational Questionnaire: If you are applying to this announcement by completing the OPM 1203-FX form instead of using the Online Application method, please use the following instructions as a guide to filling out the required questionnaire. You will need to print the vacancy announcement and refer to it as you answer each question. You may omit any optional information; however, you must provide responses to all required questions. Be sure to double check your application before submission.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
If applicable, candidates must attach the latest report of Separation from Active Duty (DD-214) to establish honorable discharge from military service. If appropriate documentation is not received by the closing date, preference will not be granted. Applicants who are active military duty will not have a DD-214. Prior to appointment we will verify your eligibility for veteran's preference and that your military service was honorable. To be entitled to preference, a veteran must meet the eligibility requirements in section 2108 of title 5, United States Code. This means that: An honorable or general discharge is necessary. Military retirees at the rank of major, lieutenant commander, or higher are not eligible for preference unless they are disabled veterans. Guard and Reserve active duty for training purposes does not qualify for preference. When applying for Federal jobs, eligible veterans should claim preference on their application or resume. Applicants claiming 10-point preference must complete form SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. The SF-15 is available online at: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.
Merit promotion and non-competitive eligible candidates:
Candidates must attach a copy of an SF-50 that documents the highest grade held, salary, tenure group, service computation date, and competitive service appointment. Failure to provide these documents will result in non-consideration for this position.
Competitive status is not required for qualified handicapped individuals eligible for appointment under 5 CFR 213.3102(u); qualified 30% or more disabled veterans eligible for appointment under 5 CFR 316.402(b)(5); those eligible under the Veteran`s Recruitment Act; and, those eligible under the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998, provided that these individuals otherwise meet the description of 'Who May Apply.'
Veterans who are preference eligibles or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after three (3) years or more of continuous active service may apply. (Veterans applying under this category must provide proof (DD 214) of service with submission of application). If a DD-214 Form is not available at the time of application, applicants must submit proof of honorable discharge or terminal leave status.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Delores Valentine
Phone: (202)646-1351
Email: DELORES.VALENTINE@FEMA.GOV Agency Information:
DHS FEMA HCD Talent Acquisition and Processing
1201 Maryland Ave SW
Washington, DC 20472
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
Once your complete application is received, you will receive correspondence indicating that your application has been received. We will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome.
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8. Job Title: Public Assistance Closeout Specialist-GS-0301-12 (Oakland, CA)
Department: Department Of Homeland Security
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Job Announcement Number: MG-201091217-KST-380774-COR
SALARY RANGE: $81,460.00 - $105,897.00 /year
OPEN PERIOD: Monday, September 20, 2010 to Monday, October 04, 2010
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0301-12
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Temporary NTE 2 years
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 12
DUTY LOCATIONS: 2 vacancies - Oakland, CA
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: United States Citizens
JOB SUMMARY:
When disaster strikes, America looks to FEMA. Now FEMA looks to you. Join our team and use your talent to support Americans in their times of greatest need. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepares the nation for all hazards and manages Federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. We foster innovation, reward performance and creativity, and provide challenges on a routine basis with a well-skilled, knowledgeable, high performance workforce.
FEMA offers developmental opportunities, competitive compensation, and networking opportunities.
This position is being announced under FEMA's CORE Program (Cadre of on-call Response/Recovery employees). These positions are authorized under P.L. 93-288 to perform temporary disaster work and are funded from the Disaster Relief Fund. Appointments are excepted service, temporary appointments.
The Oakland, CA Regional Office of the Federal Emergency Management Agency will be moving to the Sacramento, CA Metropolitan Area in early 2012.
This position is located in the Public Assistance Branch, Recovery Division at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Regional Office in Oakland, CA.
The position focuses on, but is not limited to, assignments involving the delivery of the Public Assistance Program before, during and following federally declared emergencies and Presidential declared disasters. Responsibilities will include analysis and response to appeals, as well as all other forms of correspondence related to the Public Assistance Program, provides guidance and training to others and the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to accomplish the multitude of diverse tasks to increase efficiency and utilization.
This position will serve as a program specialist for the Public Assistance Program in various roles in the administration, coordination, delivery and closeout of disaster assistance operations. In addition the staff member may provide guidance to field personnel related to current policies, procedures and regulations.
EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENT: FEMA employees are subject to 24 hour on-call in the event of any emergency. This service may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites that require functioning under intense physical and mental stress.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
• Relocation expenses will not be authorized.
• You must be a U.S. citizen to be considered for this position.
• This is a 2 year temporary appointment in the Excepted Service
• Background and/or Security Investigation required.
• This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies.
• You may be required serve a trial period of 1 year.
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Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:
2 vacancies - Oakland, CA
Organization: This position is located in the Public Assistance Branch, Recovery Division,at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Regional Office in Oakland, CA.
Primary Purpose: The position focuses on, but is not limited to, assignments involving the delivery of the Public Assistance Program before, during and following federally declared emergencies and Presidential declared disasters. Responsibilities will include analysis and response to appeals, as well as all other forms of correspondence related to the Public Assistance Program, provides guidance and training to others and the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to accomplish the multitude of diverse tasks to increase efficiency and utilization.
This position will serve as a program specialist for the Public Assistance Program in various roles in the administration, coordination, delivery and closeout of disaster assistance operations. In addition, the staff member may provide guidance to field personnel related to current policies ,procedures, and regulations.
Specific Duties: Under supervision of the Branch Chief, manages various public assistance components of the organization required for rapid Federal response to Presidentially-declared disasters and emergencies under the provisions of PL93-288, to provide assistance to the affected communities and states. Components include, but are not limited to, disaster damage assessment teams, disaster survey teams, public assistance operations within the disaster field offices and other field offices, and other operational elements as directed.
As part of the Close out process,incumbent conducts the review of project applications and supplements, with associated Project Worksheets, for conformity to regulations and established eligibility criteria and funding requirements. In addition, the incumbent prepares Project Worksheets to provide additional funds or to de-obligate funds as situations dictate. Analyzes inspection reports, final vouchers, and Federal and/or State audit reports on public assistance programs,and prepares recommendations for follow-up actions required.
The following are additional responsibilities of the incumbents position:
• The incumbent participates in conducting on-site training for public assistance personnel to include full time and temporary hire personnel, local hires, and selected personnel for state, local and non-profit agencies.
• The incumbent must have knowledge and understanding of general construction components including project management.
• The incumbent participates with senior managers to resolve differences which occur due to interaction or overlapping with other agency programs. Assumes and carries out specified emergency assignments and participates in training and exercises as required.
• The incumbent assists the Environmental Officer and Historical Preservation Officer for all programs and activities having environmental and/or historical assessment or clearance requirements. Carries out assigned tasks relative to floodplain management and wetland protection, environmental assessment, and insurance requirements.
• The incumbent assists in the management of the National Emergency Management Information System (NEMIS) and the Emergency Management Migrated Information Environment (EMMIE).
• The incumbent will be expected to travel as required.
• The incumbent is responsible for other duties as assigned.
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Qualifications and Evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Specialized Experience Requirements: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the 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 demonstrated knowledge of FEMA's Disaster Assistance programs with respect to practices, legislation, policies, and regulations concerning infrastructure projects and grants management principles.
All qualifications and grade equivalency requirements must be met within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement.
To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click the following link: View Assessment Questions
REGISTRATION FOR SELECTIVE SERVICE: The Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that all male applicants born after 12-31-59, who are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, be registered or they are not eligible for appointment within this Agency.
CITIZENSHIP: Under Executive Order 11935, only United States citizens and nationals (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) may compete for civil service jobs. Agencies are permitted to hire non-citizens only in very limited circumstances where there are no qualified citizens available for the position.
TRIAL PERIOD: You may be required to serve a trial period of 1 year.
DIRECT DEPOSIT: Mandatory Direct Deposit/Electronics Funds Transfer (DD/EFT) for salary payment is a condition of employment at FEMA. Selectee will be required to participate in DD/EFT.
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: This is a Public Trust position that requires a background investigation. Appointment to the position is subject to the applicant or appointee successfully completing essential security investigation forms, the applicant or appointee cooperating with the investigator, the completion of the investigation, and the favorable adjudication of the investigation. Failure to satisfactorily complete any aspect of this process is grounds for immediate termination. Applicants for this position may be required to submit to a urinalysis for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
All applicants will be evaluated based on responses to the Job Questionnaire for the announcement. These questions measure the extent to which an applicant meets basic eligibility for employment, minimum qualifications as described in the announcement (either through experience and/or education), and the extent to which applicants possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities required of this position. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
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Benefits and Other Info
BENEFITS:
Our career opportunities feature competitive starting salaries and the potential for performance-based increases, flexible hours, and the ability to achieve and maintain a balanced lifestyle. You will enjoy a range of comprehensive and competitive employment benefits that, among others, include: a fully portable Thrift Savings Plan, similar to a 401(k); personal leave days for vacation, illness, and family care; ten paid holidays per year; flexible work schedules; defined benefit retirement plan; a wide choice of health insurance programs, non-taxable Flexible Spending Accounts for out-of-pocket medical or dependent care expenses; life and long-term care insurance; transportation subsidies; and Employee Assistance Programs. Other benefits that may be available include: a uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; fitness centers; and telework. For more information on federal benefits, please visit www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.
OTHER INFORMATION:
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.
RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANTS: If you left federal employment and received a buyout and you are selected for this position, you may be required to repay the full amount of the buyout to the agency that paid you.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be considered regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, protected genetic information, status as a parent, lawful political affiliation, marital status, physical/mental disability (if not a job factor), membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factor.
FEMA also provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Applicants should notify the point of contact on this vacancy announcement if a reasonable accommodation is needed for any part of the application and hiring process. For more information, please visit www.opm.gov/disability/reasonableaccomodation.asp.
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How To Apply
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:
1. Your Resume;
2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire;
3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below).
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Monday, October 04, 2010.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Please ensure you click the Apply for this position now! button at the end of the process. You will be redirected to Application Manager, https://applicationmanager.gov/, to complete your application package. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire.
Note: To check on the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
To fax supporting documents that you are unable to upload, complete this cover page, http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following vacancy ID: MG380774. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot apply online, you will need to:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire: View Occupational Questionnaire,
2. Print the 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf, and
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form (all 6 pages but do not include a Cover Page for this document) to: 1-478-757-3144.
4. Print the fax cover page (http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover/pdf) and include with any supporting documents you fax (e.g. resume, transcripts, veterans documents, etc) to the same fax number in #3.
Please do not completed steps 1 – 4 if you are applying on line.
If you upload your documents using Application Manager, DO NOT FAX the same documents. To verify uploaded documents have been processed, please wait one hour to ensure they have cleared the virus scan. You can verify that your uploaded documents are attached to your application by checking the Details tab of your Application Manager account (https://applicationmanager.gov/ for this vacancy announcement. You documents will be displayed under the Details tab in the Document area.
Faxed documents will take 2-3 business days to process. To fax documents, you MUST use the special coverage page. Print the pre-populated cover page on the uploaded documents screen of Application Manager or you may click this link: http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf to print a copy of the cover page. When faxing documents, follow the procedures outlined below.
• Include the 8-character Vacancy Identification Number: MG380774
• Provide your Social Security Number and full name in the spaces provided or we will not be able to associate your document(s) with the rest of your application.
• Fax your cover page and documents to 1-478-757-3144.
Instructions for answering the questions in the Occupational Questionnaire: If you are applying to this announcement by completing the OPM 1203-FX form instead of using the Online Application method, please use the following instructions as a guide to filling out the required questionnaire. You will need to print the vacancy announcement and refer to it as you answer each question. You may omit any optional information; however, you must provide responses to all required questions. Be sure to double check your application before submission.
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REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
If applicable, candidates should attach the latest report of Separation from Active Duty (DD 214) to establish honorable discharge from military service. If appropriate documentation is not received by the closing date, preference will not be granted. Applicants who are on active military duty will not have a DD 214. Prior to appointment, we will verify your eligibility for veterans preference and that your military service was honorable.
To be entitled to preference, a veteran must meet the eligibility requirements in section 2108 of title 5, United States Code. This means that:
An honorable or general discharge is necessary.
Military retirees at the rank of major, lieutenant commander, or higher are not eligible for preference unless they are disabled veterans.
Guard and Reserve active duty for training purposes does not qualify for preference.
When applying for Federal jobs, eligible veterans should claim preference on their application or resume.
Applicants claiming 10-point preference must complete for SF-15, Application for 10-Point Preference. The SF 15 is available online at: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Kym A. Thompson
Phone: (800)879-6076
TDD: (800)877-8339
Email: KYM.THOMPSON@FEMA.GOV Agency Information:
DHS FEMA HCD Talent Acquisition and Processing
PO Box 9900
Winchester, VA 22604
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
Once your complete application is received, you will receive correspondence indicating that your application has been received. We will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome.
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9. Job Title: Travel Technician-GS-0303-7 (New Orleans, LA)
Department: Department Of Homeland Security
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Job Announcement Number: MG-2010-80209-KAS-384771COR
SALARY RANGE: $38,790.00 - $50,431.00 /year
OPEN PERIOD: Monday, September 20, 2010 to Monday, October 04, 2010
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0303-07
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Temporary NTE 2 Years
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 07
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - New Orleans Metro area, LA
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: United States Citizens
JOB SUMMARY:
When disaster strikes, America looks to FEMA. Now FEMA looks to you. Join our team and use your talent to support Americans in their times of greatest need. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepares the nation for all hazards and manages Federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. We foster innovation, reward performance and creativity, and provide challenges on a routine basis with a well-skilled, knowledgeable, high performance workforce.
FEMA offers developmental opportunities, competitive compensation, and networking opportunities.
This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in the Louisiana Recovery Office (LRO). The incumbent serves as a Travel Technician and provides related services, including regulations guidance and voucher preparation for the LRO staff.
This position is being announced under FEMA's CORE Program (Cadre of on-call Response/Recovery employees). These positions are authorized under P.L. 93-288 to perform temporary disaster work and are funded from the Disaster Relief Fund. Appointments are excepted service, temporary appointments.
EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENT: FEMA employees are subject to 24 hour on-call in the event of any emergency. This service may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites that require functioning under intense physical and mental stress.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
• Relocation expenses will not be authorized.
• You must be a U.S. citizen to be considered for this position.
• This is a 2 year temporary appointment in the Excepted Service.
• Background and/or Security Investigation required.
• This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies.
• You may be required to serve a trial period of 1 year.
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Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - New Orleans Metro area, LA
Organization: Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Louisiana Recovery Office (LRO).
Primary Purpose: The incumbent serves as a Travel Technician and provides related services, including regulations guidance and voucher preparation for the LRO staff.
Specific Duties: The incumbent will prepare travel vouchers for all employees using OCFO approved software, sets appointments for employees to prepare travel vouchers and maintains travel voucher appointment schedules. The incumbent verifies that all voucher claims are legal and correct, according to Federal and DHS/FEMA regulations and procedures. The incumbent makes sure that all required documents are attached , and that proper authorization and signatures have been obtained. The incumbent verifies authorizations for accuracy in the IFMIS Vendor File and ensures that employees are listed on the official travel voucher records.
The incumbent processes travel vouchers for transitional recovery staff by processing a full range of travel transactions. This includes sorting incoming vouchers, logging information, and routing documents to appropriate units. The incumbent validates and monitors travel and transportation transactions; researches discrepancies, makes adjustments, and reconciles travel vouchers and authorized obligation documents to ensure that the correct accounting information is included on the voucher.
After reviewing approved travel vouchers for accuracy and completeness, the incumbent prepares packages and forwards the completed vouchers to the FEMA Finance Center or other designated financial office for processing. As required, the incumbent may confirm the accuracy of vouchers by comparing the traveler's information with applicable per diem rates, hotel rates, air fares, etc.
The incumbent provides customer service support for the full range of travel voucher issues and provides assistance to employees on travel policies, regulations, documents, forms and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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Qualifications and Evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Specialized Experience Requirements: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the 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 described as experience in providing customer service for a full range of travel voucher issues; to include providing guidance to employees on travel policies, regulations, documents, forms and procedures. As well as experience in the preparation, review and processing of travel vouchers.
All qualifications and grade equivalency requirements must be met within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement.
To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click the following link: View Assessment Questions
REGISTRATION FOR SELECTIVE SERVICE: The Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that all male applicants born after 12-31-59, who are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, be registered or they are not eligible for appointment within this Agency.
CITIZENSHIP: Under Executive Order 11935, only United States citizens and nationals (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) may compete for civil service jobs. Agencies are permitted to hire non-citizens only in very limited circumstances where there are no qualified citizens available for the position.
DIRECT DEPOSIT: Mandatory Direct Deposit/Electronics Funds Transfer (DD/EFT) for salary payment is a condition of employment at FEMA. Selectee will be required to participate in DD/EFT.
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: This is a Public Trust position that requires a background investigation. Appointment to the position is subject to the applicant or appointee successfully completing essential security investigation forms, the applicant or appointee cooperating with the investigator, the completion of the investigation, and the favorable adjudication of the investigation. Failure to satisfactorily complete any aspect of this process is grounds for immediate termination. Applicants for this position may be required to submit to a urinalysis for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
All applicants will be evaluated based on reponses to the Job Questionnaire for the announcement. These questions measure the extent to which an applicant meets basic eligibility for employment, minimum qualifications as described in the announcement (either through experience and/or education), and the extent to which applicants possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. . Please follow all instructions carefully.
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Benefits and Other Info
BENEFITS:
Our career opportunities feature competitive starting salaries and the potential for performance-based increases, flexible hours, and the ability to achieve and maintain a balanced lifestyle. You will enjoy a range of comprehensive and competitive employment benefits that, among others, include: a fully portable Thrift Savings Plan, similar to a 401(k); personal leave days for vacation, illness, and family care; ten paid holidays per year; flexible work schedules; defined benefit retirement plan; a wide choice of health insurance programs, non-taxable Flexible Spending Accounts for out-of-pocket medical or dependent care expenses; life and long-term care insurance; transportation subsidies; and Employee Assistance Programs. Other benefits that may be available include: a uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; fitness centers; and telework. For more information on federal benefits, please visit www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.
OTHER INFORMATION:
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.
RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANTS: If you left federal employment and received a buyout and you are selected for this position, you may be required to repay the full amount of the buyout to the agency that paid you.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be considered regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, protected genetic information, status as a parent, lawful political affiliation, marital status, physical/mental disability (if not a job factor), membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factor.
FEMA also provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Applicants should notify the point of contact on this vacancy announcement if a reasonable accommodation is needed for any part of the application and hiring process. For more information, please visit www.opm.gov/disability/reasonableaccomodation.asp.
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How To Apply
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Résumé
2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire
3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below)
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Monday, October 04, 2010.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Please ensure you click the Apply for this position now! button at the end of the process. You will be redirect to Application Manager, https://applicationmanager.gov/ , to complete your application package. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire.
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID MG384771. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot apply online:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire ,
2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf, and
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
Step 2
• Resume
• Transcripts
• Qualifications
• Veterans Preference documentation
• Miscellaneous
Submitting Documents
If you upload your documents using Application Manager, DO NOT FAX the same documents. To verify uploaded documents have been processed, please wait one hour to ensure they have cleared the virus scan. You can verify that your uploaded documents are attached to your application by checking the Details tab of your Application Manager account https://applicationmanager.gov/ for this vacancy announcement. Your documents will display under the Details tab in the Document area.
Faxed documents will take 2-3 business days to process. To fax documents, you MUST use the special cover page. Print the pre-populated cover page on the upload documents screen of Application Manager. Or, you may click this link http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf to print a copy of the cover page. When faxing documents, follow the procedures outlined below.
• Include the 8-character Vacancy Identification Number MG384771
• Provide your Social Security Number and full name in the spaces provided or we will not be able to associate your document(s) with the rest of your application.
• You may submit multiple documents for the same vacancy announcement using one cover page.
• Fax your cover page and documents to 1-478-757-3144.
Faxed documents submitted with missing information will not be processed. The following will prevent your documents from being processed:
• Not using the special cover page mentioned above.
• Missing, incomplete, or invalid Vacancy Identification Number
• Missing or incomplete Social Security Number or name
Note: If you have documents in your Application Manager account from a previous vacancy announcement they can be opened, copied and saved then reused as an upload file for this vacancy. Uploading your documents will speed the processing of your application for this announcement.
Your resume, curriculum vitae, the Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF 612), or any other written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications can be submitted electronically using the document upload process or fax. Please be sure to include all of the following information in your resume:
Job Information:
-Vacancy Identification Number, title, grade and location for which you are applying.
Personal Information:
- Full name, mailing address (with zip code) and day/evening telephone numbers (with area code).
- Country of Citizenship.
- If ever employed by the Federal Government, please show the highest Federal civilian grade held, job series, and dates of employment in grade.
Education:
- High School name, city, state and zip code, date of diploma or GED.
- Colleges and/or Universities attended, city, state and zip code.
- Major field(s) of study.
- Type and year of degree(s) received. If no degree received, show total credit hours received in semester or quarter hours.
Work Experience for each paid or non-paid position held related to the job for which you are applying (do not provide copies of job descriptions):
- Job title.
- Duties and accomplishments.
- Number of hours per week.
- Employer's name and address.
- Supervisor's name and phone number.
- Starting and ending dates of employment (month and year).
- Salary.
- Indicate if your current supervisor may be contacted.
Other Qualifications:
- Job-related training courses (title and year).
- Job-related skills (e.g., other languages, computer software/hardware, tools, machinery, typing speed, etc.)
- Job-related certificates and licenses.
- Job-related honors, awards, and special accomplishments. (e.g., publications, memberships in professional or honor societies, leadership activities, public speaking, performance awards, etc.) Do not send copies of documents unless specifically requested.
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your rating and or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.
Instructions for answering the questions in the Occupational Questionnaire: If you are applying to this announcement by completing the OPM 1203-FX form instead of using the Online Application method, please use the following step-by-step instructions as a guide to filling out the required questionnaire. You will need to print the vacancy announcement and refer to it as you answer the questions. You may omit any optional information; however, you must provide responses to all required questions. Be sure to double check your application before submission.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
If applicable, candidates should attach the latest report of Separation from Active Duty (DD 214) to establish honorable discharge from military service. If appropriate documentation is not received by the closing date, preference will not be granted. Applicants who are on active military duty will not have a DD 214. Prior to appointment, we will verify your eligibility for veterans preference and that your military service was honorable.
To be entitled to preference, a veteran must meet the eligibility requirements in section 2108 of title 5, United States Code. This means that:
An honorable or general discharge is necessary.
Military retirees at the rank of major, lieutenant commander, or higher are not eligible for preference unless they are disabled veterans.
Guard and Reserve active duty for training purposes does not qualify for preference.
When applying for Federal jobs, eligible veterans should claim preference on their application or resume.
Applicants claiming 10-point preference must complete for SF-15, Application for 10-Point Preference. The SF 15 is available online at: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Katie A. Short
Phone: (800)879-6076
TDD: 800-877-8339
Email: KATIE.SHORT@FEMA.GOV Agency Information:
DHS FEMA HCD Talent Acquisition and Processing
PO Box 9900
Winchester, VA 22604
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
Once your complete application is received, you will receive correspondence indicating that your application has been received. We will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your qualifications. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome.
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10. Job Title: Acquisition Business Specialist GS 1101-13/14 (DC)
Department: Department Of Homeland Security
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Job Announcement Number: MG-2010-T0297-LNG-387644D/M
SALARY RANGE: $89,033.00 - $136,771.00 /year
OPEN PERIOD: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 to Tuesday, October 05, 2010
SERIES & GRADE: GS-1101-13/14
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Career/Career Conditional
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 14
DUTY LOCATIONS: 2 vacancies - Washington DC Metro Area, DC
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: US Citizens and Status Candidates
JOB SUMMARY:
When disaster strikes, America looks to FEMA. Now FEMA looks to you. Join our team and use your talent to support Americans in their times of greatest need. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepares the nation for all hazards and manages Federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. We foster innovation, reward performance and creativity, and provide challenges on a routine basis with a well-skilled, knowledgeable, high performance workforce.
FEMA offers developmental opportunities, competitive compensation, and networking opportunities.
EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENT: FEMA employees are subject to 24 hour on-call in the event of any emergency. This service may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites that require functioning under intense physical and mental stress.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
• Relocation expenses will not be authorized.
• You must be a U.S. citizen to be considered for this position.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Background Investigation
• This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies.
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Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:
2 vacancies - Washington DC Metro Area, DC
Organization: This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, Acquisition Program and Planning Division.
Primary Purpose:The incumbent provides technical support for acquisition life cycle activities as well as strategic initiatives related to FEMA's acquisitions.
Specific Duties:
• Support major acquisitions providing guidance and information on business processes associated with best-in-class acquisition programs.
• Analyzing and evaluation (on a qualitative and quantitative basis) the effectiveness of acquisition programs and projects in meeting Agency and Deparment objectives.
• Identifying data required for use in the management and direction of acquisition programs.
• Functioning as a consultant working with program staff to identify program needs.
• Coordinating with customers to identify resources, including funding, equipment, facilities, and delivery or performance schedules.
• Collecting, analyzing, and reporting a variety of data related to FEMA's acquisitions.
• Preparing reports/correspondence for submission to upper management regarding the status of assigned projects.
• Developing metrics and establishing benchmarks for a variety of activities related to FEMA'S acquisition related functions.
• Conducting briefings and preparing comprehensive reports to keep management apprised of project plans and progress and to communicate findings and recommendations.
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Qualifications and Evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Specialized Experience Requirements: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the 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 described as :
GS-1101-13: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 in the Federal Service supporting major acquisitions, analyzing and evaluating acquisition programs, developing metrics and assisting in the development of requirements analysis.
GS-1101-14: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 in the Federal Service providing technical support for acquisition life cycle activities as well as strategic initiatives related to acquisitions. The incumbent provides advisory services with regards to acquisition needs and is an expertise in specialized areas such as program management, strategic sourcing, and strategic alliances.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Applicants meeting the basic qualification requirements and any selective placement factor stated in this employment opportunity will be rated and ranked on the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's) as described in the Occupational Questionaire.
Selective Placement Factor: None
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Knowledge and understanding of a wide range of procurement regulations, project management and contracting principles, including the latest procedures and techniques sufficient to plan, develop, and implement contractual aspects of acquisitions.
2. Knowledge of cost estimating methodologies, cost analysis, legal and regulatory interpretations, unique terms and conditions, subcontracting requirements, and complex technical specifications to function as an expert consultant.
3. Knowledge of Mission objectives, strategies and program goals of the organization in order to effectively assist customers in achieving milestones and reaching business goals.
4. Knowledge of oral and written communication techniques in order to interact effectively and diplomatically with management and contracting officers and internal and external customers.
Time-in-Grade Requirements: Status applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the Federal service. To be creditable, one (1) year is required at the GS-XX level for the GS-XX.
All qualifications and grade equivalency requirements must be met within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement.
To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click the following link: View Assessment Questions
REGISTRATION FOR SELECTIVE SERVICE: The Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that all male applicants born after 12-31-59, who are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, be registered or they are not eligible for appointment within this Agency.
CITIZENSHIP: Under Executive Order 11935, only United States citizens and nationals (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) may compete for civil service jobs. Agencies are permitted to hire non-citizens only in very limited circumstances where there are no qualified citizens available for the position.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You may be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.
DIRECT DEPOSIT: Mandatory Direct Deposit/Electronics Funds Transfer (DD/EFT) for salary payment is a condition of employment at FEMA. Selectee will be required to participate in DD/EFT.
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
All applicants will be evaluated based on responses to the Job Questionnaire for the announcement. These questions measure the extent to which an applicant meets basic eligibility for employment, minimum qualifications as described in the announcement (either through experience and/or education), and the extent to which applicants possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position. If applicants meet the minimum qualifications, they will be given the minimum earned rating of 70 points. Candidates must respond to all questions; a maximum of 30 points may be awarded based on the applicant’s responses to the questionnaire. Candidates who are found to be highly qualified will be referred to the selecting official for consideration.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities required of this position. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: Eligible veterans who meet established criteria will receive additional points (5 or 10) added to their total score as a result of their military service as appropriate.
INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ICTAP): Federal Career and Career-Conditional Displaced employees in the local commuting area who are rated "well qualified" will receive special selection priority. If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, you must submit a copy of your recent performance appraisal (at least "Meets or Exceeds", or equivalent), proof of eligibility, and your most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Please do not submit a cash/time off award SF-50, as this does not verify grade. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, you must meet the well qualified standards for the position. A well qualified applicant must satisfy the following criteria: In addition to meeting minimum qualifications, including selective placement factors, education, and experience requirements, the applicant must score at least an 85 (prior to veteran’s preference being applied) on the application questions as established and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry.
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Benefits and Other Info
BENEFITS:
Our career opportunities feature competitive starting salaries and the potential for performance-based increases, flexible hours, and the ability to achieve and maintain a balanced lifestyle. You will enjoy a range of comprehensive and competitive employment benefits that, among others, include: a fully portable Thrift Savings Plan, similar to a 401(k); personal leave days for vacation, illness, and family care; ten paid holidays per year; flexible work schedules; defined benefit retirement plan; a wide choice of health insurance programs, non-taxable Flexible Spending Accounts for out-of-pocket medical or dependent care expenses; life and long-term care insurance; transportation subsidies; and Employee Assistance Programs. Other benefits that may be available include: a uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; fitness centers; and telework. For more information on federal benefits, please visit www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.
OTHER INFORMATION:
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.
RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANTS: If you left federal employment and received a buyout and you are selected for this position, you may be required to repay the full amount of the buyout to the agency that paid you.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be considered regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, protected genetic information, status as a parent, lawful political affiliation, marital status, physical/mental disability (if not a job factor), membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factor.
FEMA also provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Applicants should notify the point of contact on this vacancy announcement if a reasonable accommodation is needed for any part of the application and hiring process. For more information, please visit www.opm.gov/disability/reasonableaccomodation.asp.
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How To Apply
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:
1. Your Resume;
2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire;
3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below).
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, October 05, 2010.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Please ensure you click the Apply for this position now! button at the end of the process. You will be redirected to Application Manager, https://applicationmanager.gov/, to complete your application package. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire.
Note: To check on the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
To fax supporting documents that you are unable to upload, complete this cover page, http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following vacancy ID: MG387644. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot apply online, you will need to:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire: View Occupational Questionnaire,
2. Print the 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf, and
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form (all 6 pages but do not include a Cover Page for this document) to: 1-478-757-3144.
4. Print the fax cover page (http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover/pdf) and include with any supporting documents you fax (e.g. resume, transcripts, veterans documents, etc) to the same fax number in #3.
Please do not complete steps 1 – 4 if you are applying on line.
If you upload your documents using Application Manager, DO NOT FAX the same documents. To verify uploaded documents have been processed, please wait one hour to ensure they have cleared the virus scan. You can verify that your uploaded documents are attached to your application by checking the Details tab of your Application Manager account (https://applicationmanager.gov/ for this vacancy announcement. You documents will be displayed under the Details tab in the Document area.
Faxed documents will take 2-3 business days to process. To fax documents, you MUST use the special coverage page. Print the pre-populated cover page on the uploaded documents screen of Application Manager or you may click this link: http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf to print a copy of the cover page. When faxing documents, follow the procedures outlined below.
• Include the 8-character Vacancy Identification Number: MG387644
• Provide your Social Security Number and full name in the spaces provided or we will not be able to associate your document(s) with the rest of your application.
• Fax your cover page and documents to 1-478-757-3144.
Instructions for answering the questions in the Occupational Questionnaire: If you are applying to this announcement by completing the OPM 1203-FX form instead of using the Online Application method, please use the following instructions as a guide to filling out the required questionnaire. You will need to print the vacancy announcement and refer to it as you answer each question. You may omit any optional information; however, you must provide responses to all required questions. Be sure to double check your application before submission.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
If applicable, candidates must attach the latest report of Separation from Active Duty (DD-214) to establish honorable discharge from military service. If appropriate documentation is not received by the closing date, preference will not be granted. Applicants who are active military duty will not have a DD-214. Prior to appointment we will verify your eligibility for veteran's preference and that your military service was honorable. To be entitled to preference, a veteran must meet the eligibility requirements in section 2108 of title 5, United States Code. This means that: An honorable or general discharge is necessary. Military retirees at the rank of major, lieutenant commander, or higher are not eligible for preference unless they are disabled veterans. Guard and Reserve active duty for training purposes does not qualify for preference. When applying for Federal jobs, eligible veterans should claim preference on their application or resume. Applicants claiming 10-point preference must complete form SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. The SF-15 is available online at: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.
Merit promotion and non-competitive eligible candidates:
Candidates must attach a copy of an SF-50 that documents the highest grade held, salary, tenure group, service computation date, and competitive service appointment. Failure to provide these documents will result in non-consideration for this position.
Competitive status is not required for qualified handicapped individuals eligible for appointment under 5 CFR 213.3102(u); qualified 30% or more disabled veterans eligible for appointment under 5 CFR 316.402(b)(5); those eligible under the Veteran`s Recruitment Act; and, those eligible under the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998, provided that these individuals otherwise meet the description of 'Who May Apply.'
Veterans who are preference eligibles or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after three (3) years or more of continuous active service may apply. (Veterans applying under this category must provide proof (DD 214) of service with submission of application). If a DD-214 Form is not available at the time of application, applicants must submit proof of honorable discharge or terminal leave status.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Mary Walsh-Davis
Phone: (202)212-2379
Email: MARY.WALSH-DAVIS@FEMA.GOV Agency Information:
DHS FEMA HCD Talent Acquisition and Processing
1201 Maryland Ave SW
Washington, DC 20472
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
Once your complete application is received, you will receive correspondence indicating that your application has been received. We will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome.
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11. Job Title: Administrative Services Supervisor-GS-0301-12 (Biloxi, MS)
Department: Department Of Homeland Security
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Job Announcement Number: MG-2010-80734-KAS-386998COR
SALARY RANGE: $68,809.00 - $89,450.00 /year
OPEN PERIOD: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 to Friday, October 01, 2010
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0301-12
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Temporary NTE 2 Years
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 12
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Biloxi, MS
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: United States Citizens
JOB SUMMARY:
When disaster strikes, America looks to FEMA. Now FEMA looks to you. Join our team and use your talent to support Americans in their times of greatest need. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepares the nation for all hazards and manages Federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. We foster innovation, reward performance and creativity, and provide challenges on a routine basis with a well-skilled, knowledgeable, high performance workforce.
FEMA offers developmental opportunities, competitive compensation, and networking opportunities.
This position is located in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Region IV, Mississippi Recovery Office (MSRO). The incumbent reports to the Deputy Director and provides a range of administrative and human resources liaison functions to ensure the efficient operations and effective coordination with other DHS/FEMA components.
This position is being announced under FEMA's CORE Program (Cadre of on-call Response/Recovery employees). These positions are authorized under P.L. 93-288 to perform temporary disaster work and are funded from the Disaster Relief Fund. Appointments are excepted service, temporary appointments.
EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENT: FEMA employees are subject to 24 hour on-call in the event of any emergency. This service may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites that require functioning under intense physical and mental stress.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
• Relocation expenses will not be authorized.
• You must be a U.S. citizen to be considered for this position.
• This is a 2 year temporary appointment in the Excepted Service.
• Background and/or Security Investigation required.
• This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies.
• You may be required to serve a trial period of 1 year.
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Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - Biloxi, MS
Organization: U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Region IV, Mississippi Recovery Office (MSRO).
Primary Purpose: Provides a range of administrative and human resources liaison functions to ensure the efficient operations and effective coordination with other DHS/FEMA components.
Specific Duties:
- Serves as a technical resource on staffing and recruitment and coordinates issues with the Human Capital Office. This includes contacting newly hired staff to initiate the on-boarding process to facilitate a smooth transition to the Recovery Office, conducting training at new employee orientations, and providing guidance and advice related to the completion of new hire packets.
- Analyses and resolves HR issues, such as those involving pay and benefits.
- Assists or assists in the development of strategic plans and functions in support of management officials when designing and planning a future workforce that is responsive to dynamic changes in mission and business practices.
- Assures compliance with principles, authorities, and Agency policies and processes and tracks personnel actions for new hires, reassignments, promotions, terminations, and retirements in conjunction with the requirements for maintaining accurate and up-to-date information on numbers of staff and allocation of PIN #s.
- Develops recruitment sources through contacts with agency officials and officials of other agencies both inside and outside the government, colleges, universities, State employment services, etc.
- Reviews and analyzes all plans and directives with administrative organizational changes, identifies key issues that may affect implementation, makes recommendations to senior staff, and updates or develops or assists in the development of guidance for MSRO staff.
- Prepares oral presentations, briefings, and training to provide information regarding human capital issues, pay and benefits to senior management and MSRO staff. Ensures that all information regarding Human Capital and Human Resources policies, regulations, and practices regarding presentations, etc. is vetted to ensure compliance under the Robert T. Stafford Act and temporary excepted service positions.
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Qualifications and Evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Specialized Experience Requirements: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the 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 described as experience in conducting and coordinating the overall planning, formulation, and direction of comprehensive and proactive programs and consulting services to senior level staff to provide for effective and efficient preparation and submission of requests for personnel actions (SF-52s) in a timely manner as well as reviewing and analyzing all plans and directives with administrative organizational changes, identifying key issues that may affect implementation, making recommendations to senior staff, and updating, developing, or assisting in the development of guidance for staff.
All qualifications and grade equivalency requirements must be met within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement.
To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click the following link: View Assessment Questions
REGISTRATION FOR SELECTIVE SERVICE: The Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that all male applicants born after 12-31-59, who are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, be registered or they are not eligible for appointment within this Agency.
CITIZENSHIP: Under Executive Order 11935, only United States citizens and nationals (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) may compete for civil service jobs. Agencies are permitted to hire non-citizens only in very limited circumstances where there are no qualified citizens available for the position.
TRIAL PERIOD: You may be required to serve a trial period of 1 year.
SUPERVISORY PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Selectee will be subject to a one-year supervisory probationary period.
DIRECT DEPOSIT: Mandatory Direct Deposit/Electronics Funds Transfer (DD/EFT) for salary payment is a condition of employment at FEMA. Selectee will be required to participate in DD/EFT.
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: This is a Public Trust position that requires a background investigation. Appointment to the position is subject to the applicant or appointee successfully completing essential security investigation forms, the applicant or appointee cooperating with the investigator, the completion of the investigation and the adjudication of the investigation. Failure to satisfactorily complete any aspect of this process is grounds for immediate termination. Applicants for this position may be required to submit to a urinalysis for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
All applicants will be evaluated based on responses to the Job Questionnaire for the announcement. These questions measure the extent to which an applicant meets basic eligibility for employment, minimum qualifications as described in the announcement (either through experience and/or education), and the extent to which applicants possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities required of this position. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
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Benefits and Other Info
BENEFITS:
Our career opportunities feature competitive starting salaries and the potential for performance-based increases, flexible hours, and the ability to achieve and maintain a balanced lifestyle. You will enjoy a range of comprehensive and competitive employment benefits that, among others, include: a fully portable Thrift Savings Plan, similar to a 401(k); personal leave days for vacation, illness, and family care; ten paid holidays per year; flexible work schedules; defined benefit retirement plan; a wide choice of health insurance programs, non-taxable Flexible Spending Accounts for out-of-pocket medical or dependent care expenses; life and long-term care insurance; transportation subsidies; and Employee Assistance Programs. Other benefits that may be available include: a uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; fitness centers; and telework. For more information on federal benefits, please visit www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.
OTHER INFORMATION:
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.
RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANTS: If you left federal employment and received a buyout and you are selected for this position, you may be required to repay the full amount of the buyout to the agency that paid you.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be considered regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, protected genetic information, status as a parent, lawful political affiliation, marital status, physical/mental disability (if not a job factor), membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factor.
FEMA also provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Applicants should notify the point of contact on this vacancy announcement if a reasonable accommodation is needed for any part of the application and hiring process. For more information, please visit www.opm.gov/disability/reasonableaccomodation.asp.
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How To Apply
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:
1. Your Resume;
2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire;
3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below).
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, October 01, 2010.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Please ensure you click the Apply for this position now! button at the end of the process. You will be redirected to Application Manager, https://applicationmanager.gov/, to complete your application package. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire.
Note: To check on the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
To fax supporting documents that you are unable to upload, complete this cover page, http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following vacancy ID: MG386998. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot apply online, you will need to:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire: View Occupational Questionnaire,
2. Print the 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf, and
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form (all 6 pages but do not include a Cover Page for this document) to: 1-478-757-3144.
4. Print the fax cover page (http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover/pdf) and include with any supporting documents you fax (e.g. resume, transcripts, veterans documents, etc) to the same fax number in #3.
Please do not complete steps 1 – 4 if you are applying on line.
If you upload your documents using Application Manager, DO NOT FAX the same documents. To verify uploaded documents have been processed, please wait one hour to ensure they have cleared the virus scan. You can verify that your uploaded documents are attached to your application by checking the Details tab of your Application Manager account (https://applicationmanager.gov/ for this vacancy announcement. You documents will be displayed under the Details tab in the Document area.
Faxed documents will take 2-3 business days to process. To fax documents, you MUST use the special coverage page. Print the pre-populated cover page on the uploaded documents screen of Application Manager or you may click this link: http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf to print a copy of the cover page. When faxing documents, follow the procedures outlined below.
• Include the 8-character Vacancy Identification Number: MG386998
• Provide your Social Security Number and full name in the spaces provided or we will not be able to associate your document(s) with the rest of your application.
• Fax your cover page and documents to 1-478-757-3144.
Instructions for answering the questions in the Occupational Questionnaire: If you are applying to this announcement by completing the OPM 1203-FX form instead of using the Online Application method, please use the following instructions as a guide to filling out the required questionnaire. You will need to print the vacancy announcement and refer to it as you answer each question. You may omit any optional information; however, you must provide responses to all required questions. Be sure to double check your application before submission.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
If applicable, candidates should attach the latest report of Separation from Active Duty (DD 214) to establish honorable discharge from military service. If appropriate documentation is not received by the closing date, preference will not be granted. Applicants who are on active military duty will not have a DD 214. Prior to appointment, we will verify your eligibility for veterans preference and that your military service was honorable.
To be entitled to preference, a veteran must meet the eligibility requirements in section 2108 of title 5, United States Code. This means that:
An honorable or general discharge is necessary.
Military retirees at the rank of major, lieutenant commander, or higher are not eligible for preference unless they are disabled veterans.
Guard and Reserve active duty for training purposes does not qualify for preference.
When applying for Federal jobs, eligible veterans should claim preference on their application or resume.
Applicants claiming 10-point preference must complete for SF-15, Application for 10-Point Preference. The SF 15 is available online at: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Katie A. Short
Phone: (800)879-6076
TDD: (800)877-8339
Email: KATIE.SHORT@FEMA.GOV Agency Information:
DHS FEMA HCD Talent Acquisition and Processing
PO Box 9900
Winchester, VA 22604
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
Once your complete application is received, you will receive correspondence indicating that your application has been received. We will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome.
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12. Job Title: External Affairs Officer-GS-0301-13 (Biloxi, MS)
Department: Department Of Homeland Security
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Job Announcement Number: MG-2010-80718-KAS-386957COR
SALARY RANGE: $81,823.00 - $106,369.00 /year
OPEN PERIOD: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 to Friday, October 01, 2010
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0301-13
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Temporary NTE 2 Years
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 13
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Biloxi, MS
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: United States Citizens
JOB SUMMARY:
When disaster strikes, America looks to FEMA. Now FEMA looks to you. Join our team and use your talent to support Americans in their times of greatest need. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepares the nation for all hazards and manages Federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. We foster innovation, reward performance and creativity, and provide challenges on a routine basis with a well-skilled, knowledgeable, high performance workforce.
FEMA offers developmental opportunities, competitive compensation, and networking opportunities.
This position is located in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Region IV, Mississippi Recovery Office (MSRO). The incumbent reports to the MSRO Director/Deputy Director and will be responsible for the implementation and coordination of the External Affairs programs and activities, common throughout the Agency, in support of the MSRO recovery process.
This position is being announced under FEMA's CORE Program (Cadre of on-call Response/Recovery employees). These positions are authorized under P.L. 93-288 to perform temporary disaster work and are funded from the Disaster Relief Fund. Appointments are excepted service, temporary appointments.
EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENT: FEMA employees are subject to 24 hour on-call in the event of any emergency. This service may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites that require functioning under intense physical and mental stress.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
• Relocation expenses will not be authorized.
• You must be a U.S. citizen to be considered for this position.
• This is a 2 year temporary appointment in the Excepted Service.
• Background and/or Security Investigation required.
• This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies.
• You may be required to serve a trial period of 1 year.
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Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - Biloxi, MS
Organization: U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Region IV, Mississippi Recovery Office (MSRO).
Primary Purpose: Responsible for the implementation and coordination of the External Affairs programs and activities, common throughout the Agency, in support of the MSRO recovery process.
Specific Duties: Manages the external affairs activities and functions, including Congressional Affairs, Intergovernmental Affairs, Public Affairs, and Community Relations.
Plans and formulates policies, programs, and procedures governing information dissemination functions for the MSRO area of responsibly (AOR) or as directed. This includes but is not limited to: providing consultation to senior managers in FEMA Headquarters and the Department on developing communication strategies and implementing public affairs, community relations and congressional/intergovernmental activities; approving materials for internal and external use; advising on potential media and public reaction to proposed policies and programs; and establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with media representatives, other federal and state agency communications staff and FEMA Headquarters.
Directs the congressional and intergovernmental liaison programs and activities for the MSRO recovery efforts; develops guidance and provides input to MSRO Senior Management on policies/activities impacting congressional, state and local governments in the recovery operation. Advises Senior Managers on FEMA response to issues spanning identified areas of responsibility.
Directs and oversees public information programs and activities involving all issues with the AOR including those that are controversial or of significant public or Congressional interest, such as FEMA programs involving assistance to individuals and local governments for disaster recovery; serves as senior advisor to MSRO Management on public affairs activities/ programs; develops strategies and implements recommendations regarding the dissemination of information to correct misperceptions and enhance public understanding.
Meets with elected officials, senior congressional staff, state and local officials to convey FEMA positions and programs; promotes the coordination and integration of FEMA programs with congressional requests to achieve the necessary balance; exercises independence and judgment in managing congressional requests for information; and receives, evaluates, and assigns work to appropriate staff or offices and refers work that would be more appropriately handled by another Federal agency.
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Qualifications and Evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Specialized Experience Requirements: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the 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 described as experience in formulating policies, programs, and procedures governing information dissemination functions to include: providing consultation to senior managers on developing communication strategies and implementing public affairs, community relations and congressional/intergovernmental activities; approving materials for internal/external use; advising on potential media and public reaction to proposed policies and programs; and establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with media representatives, and other federal and state agency communications staff.
All qualifications and grade equivalency requirements must be met within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement.
To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click the following link: View Assessment Questions
REGISTRATION FOR SELECTIVE SERVICE: The Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that all male applicants born after 12-31-59, who are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, be registered or they are not eligible for appointment within this Agency.
CITIZENSHIP: Under Executive Order 11935, only United States citizens and nationals (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) may compete for civil service jobs. Agencies are permitted to hire non-citizens only in very limited circumstances where there are no qualified citizens available for the position.
TRIAL PERIOD: You may be required to serve a trial period of 1 year.
SUPERVISORY PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Selectee will be subject to a one-year supervisory probationary period.
DIRECT DEPOSIT: Mandatory Direct Deposit/Electronics Funds Transfer (DD/EFT) for salary payment is a condition of employment at FEMA. Selectee will be required to participate in DD/EFT.
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: This is a Public Trust position that requires a background investigation. Appointment to the position is subject to the applicant or appointee successfully completing essential security investigation forms, the applicant or appointee cooperating with the investigator, the completion of the investigation and the adjudication of the investigation. Failure to satisfactorily complete any aspect of this process is grounds for immediate termination. Applicants for this position may be required to submit to a urinalysis for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
All applicants will be evaluated based on responses to the Job Questionnaire for the announcement. These questions measure the extent to which an applicant meets basic eligibility for employment, minimum qualifications as described in the announcement (either through experience and/or education), and the extent to which applicants possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities required of this position. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
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Benefits and Other Info
BENEFITS:
Our career opportunities feature competitive starting salaries and the potential for performance-based increases, flexible hours, and the ability to achieve and maintain a balanced lifestyle. You will enjoy a range of comprehensive and competitive employment benefits that, among others, include: a fully portable Thrift Savings Plan, similar to a 401(k); personal leave days for vacation, illness, and family care; ten paid holidays per year; flexible work schedules; defined benefit retirement plan; a wide choice of health insurance programs, non-taxable Flexible Spending Accounts for out-of-pocket medical or dependent care expenses; life and long-term care insurance; transportation subsidies; and Employee Assistance Programs. Other benefits that may be available include: a uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; fitness centers; and telework. For more information on federal benefits, please visit www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.
OTHER INFORMATION:
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.
RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANTS: If you left federal employment and received a buyout and you are selected for this position, you may be required to repay the full amount of the buyout to the agency that paid you.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be considered regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, protected genetic information, status as a parent, lawful political affiliation, marital status, physical/mental disability (if not a job factor), membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factor.
FEMA also provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Applicants should notify the point of contact on this vacancy announcement if a reasonable accommodation is needed for any part of the application and hiring process. For more information, please visit www.opm.gov/disability/reasonableaccomodation.asp.
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How To Apply
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:
1. Your Resume;
2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire;
3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below).
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, October 01, 2010.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Please ensure you click the Apply for this position now! button at the end of the process. You will be redirected to Application Manager, https://applicationmanager.gov/, to complete your application package. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire.
Note: To check on the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
To fax supporting documents that you are unable to upload, complete this cover page, http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following vacancy ID: MG386957. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot apply online, you will need to:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire: View Occupational Questionnaire,
2. Print the 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf, and
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form (all 6 pages but do not include a Cover Page for this document) to: 1-478-757-3144.
4. Print the fax cover page (http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover/pdf) and include with any supporting documents you fax (e.g. resume, transcripts, veterans documents, etc) to the same fax number in #3.
Please do not complete steps 1 – 4 if you are applying on line.
If you upload your documents using Application Manager, DO NOT FAX the same documents. To verify uploaded documents have been processed, please wait one hour to ensure they have cleared the virus scan. You can verify that your uploaded documents are attached to your application by checking the Details tab of your Application Manager account (https://applicationmanager.gov/ for this vacancy announcement. You documents will be displayed under the Details tab in the Document area.
Faxed documents will take 2-3 business days to process. To fax documents, you MUST use the special coverage page. Print the pre-populated cover page on the uploaded documents screen of Application Manager or you may click this link: http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf to print a copy of the cover page. When faxing documents, follow the procedures outlined below.
• Include the 8-character Vacancy Identification Number: MG386957
• Provide your Social Security Number and full name in the spaces provided or we will not be able to associate your document(s) with the rest of your application.
• Fax your cover page and documents to 1-478-757-3144.
Instructions for answering the questions in the Occupational Questionnaire: If you are applying to this announcement by completing the OPM 1203-FX form instead of using the Online Application method, please use the following instructions as a guide to filling out the required questionnaire. You will need to print the vacancy announcement and refer to it as you answer each question. You may omit any optional information; however, you must provide responses to all required questions. Be sure to double check your application before submission.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
If applicable, candidates should attach the latest report of Separation from Active Duty (DD 214) to establish honorable discharge from military service. If appropriate documentation is not received by the closing date, preference will not be granted. Applicants who are on active military duty will not have a DD 214. Prior to appointment, we will verify your eligibility for veterans preference and that your military service was honorable.
To be entitled to preference, a veteran must meet the eligibility requirements in section 2108 of title 5, United States Code. This means that:
An honorable or general discharge is necessary.
Military retirees at the rank of major, lieutenant commander, or higher are not eligible for preference unless they are disabled veterans.
Guard and Reserve active duty for training purposes does not qualify for preference.
When applying for Federal jobs, eligible veterans should claim preference on their application or resume.
Applicants claiming 10-point preference must complete for SF-15, Application for 10-Point Preference. The SF 15 is available online at: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Katie A. Short
Phone: (800)879-6076
TDD: (800)877-8339
Email: KATIE.SHORT@FEMA.GOV Agency Information:
DHS FEMA HCD Talent Acquisition and Processing
PO Box 9900
Winchester, VA 22604
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
Once your complete application is received, you will receive correspondence indicating that your application has been received. We will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome.
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13. Subject: Intel Positions OCONUS. (35L, 35M, 351L, 35E,1N, 35F, 350F, 18F, 35D, 34A )
Trained counterintelligence agent with at least 4 years of experience. Knowledge of the Arabic language and culture a plus. Exceptions to the minimum requirements will only be considered by the COR on a case by case basis for candidates with at least four (4) years former experience in human intelligence collection MOS 35M, 351M, or DoD civilian/joint service equivalents with a minimum of one year deployed experience assigned to a Human Intelligence Collection Team or other equivalent collection team operating in OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM or ENDURING FREEDOM.
35L, 35M, 351L, 35E, or DoD civilian/joint service equivalents, to include working knowledge of Army/Joint counterintelligence procedures, data processing systems such as CIDNE, DSOMS, and SIPRNET search engines.
Please send your resume to Roblambert1216@gmail.com
Minimum of 4 years analytical experience within DoD or equivalent Government agencies required, with operational level experience preferred. Experience in either CT, Middle East regional issues and HUMINT or military analysis desired. Possess strong research and writing skills and be capable of effectively operating as a member of a strategic level analytical team in the accomplishment of intelligence products and assessments
1N/35F/ 350F/ 18F / 35D / 34A or equivalent, to include working proficient in utilizing basic computer applications and intelligence related automation to support analytical efforts and product development.
Please send your resume to Roblambert1216@gmail.com
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14. Subject: Battalion Level CIM Manager - Afghanistan
Send resumes to jwpatmon@jaxconsultingllc.com
Immediate Fill
Battalion/PRT Level Civil Information Manager
Aug. 31, 2010 - Sep. 30, 2010
Location:Afghanistan
Exempt/Non-Exempt:Exempt
Employment Type:Full Time
Department:Technical Services (Overseas)
Description:The purpose of this position is provide information management support to manage Civil Information Management team in support of the Combined Joint Task Forces' (CJTF's) civil military operations (CMO) and activities at Bagram Air Field and other Forward Operating Bases (FOBs). Employees in this position will be responsible for the day-to-day management of administering CJTF CIM Policy.
Duties:The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the task performed. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.
Prepare and conduct briefings.
Attend and participate in working groups and conferences with U.S. and Afghan Government Officials.
Manage workflows of data management processes of units subordinate to the CJTF and Regional Command East.
Track and update all applicable Civil Information
Management database and Geospatial Information systems.
Conduct data entry, data maintenance and information dissemination for Regional Command East.
Identify procedural shortcoming that impact the quality of civil information available to the CJTF and the U.S.
Government and recommend changes.
Liaison with the interagency, GIRoA and international community to integrate those agencies information pertaining to CMO with civil information collected by the assigned unit.
Create data queries and maps using ArcGis in order to provide overlays of civil information including infrastructure, projects, engagements, and personalities for comparison with military operational information, intelligence and information derived from the interagency and international community and inspects all civil information products produced for dissemination by command to ensure accuracy of data.
Qualifications:High school diploma or GED; supplemented by college-level course work or vocational /specialize training with a minimum of three years experience in Information Technology, Information Management, or Geographic Information Systems.
Candidate must possess a minimum of six (6) years of directly related work experience with the U.S. military. Army or Marine Corps combat or combat support MOS desired. A college degree (4 year or higher) in Information Technology, Information Management, or related field strongly preferred.
Prior deployment to Afghanistan or Iraq (U.S. military or contractor) required
Must be familiar with operational concepts for Stability,
Security, Transition and Reconstruction operations.
Experience with Civil Affairs or Provincial Reconstruction Team.
Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have proficient use in the following: Microsoft Outlook, contact management systems; Microsoft Access, SQL (operational and technical knowledge), ESRI ArcGIS (operational experience) database software; Google Earth internet software; Microsoft Project, project management software; Microsoft Excel, spreadsheet software and Microsoft Word, word Processing software.
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15. Subject: Technical Operations Specialist (CONUS NCR) (TS/SCI)
Please forward to your network. A-T Solutions is seeking qualified Technical Operations Specialists.
If you meet the requirements, please email your resume to recruiting@a-tsolutions.com with " Technical Operations Specialist" in subject line.
Thank you!
Technical Operations Specialist (CONUS NCR)
This candidate will works with senior government and military personnel performing a full range of managerial, research and analytical duties and a variety of liaison activities.
Security Requirements: Able to be granted and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with a single Source Background Investigation (SSBI) and are also required to be eligible for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). Nominee has been granted full SCI eligibility within the past 60 months and has not had a break in SCI access of more than 24 months during this period. Prior to nomination, the nominee completes a new or updates an existing Standard Form 86 or e-Qip, and electronic version of the form, along with submitting a SCI Nomination Letter and Questionnaire for National Security Positions, which does not contain any derogatory or disqualifying information.
Emergent Requirements Support: The Client may be required to provide support, to include 24 hours-per-day, 7 days-per-week as needed to support emergent requirements due to world events, e.g., support to the Global War on Terrorism, crises, contingencies, and military and counterintelligence operations.
Responsibilities/Duties: A complete understanding of HUMINT/CI operations; prepare and present briefings; research tech and maintenance; conduct CONUS travel as required; and other duties as assigned.
Experience Required: Familiarity with customer specific equipment. Knowledge of the functions and operations of major U.S. Military Commands. Using geo-location and/or military special operations experience. Excellent communication, effective leadership and interpersonal skills. Customer service skills and/or strong interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously. Work well with a wide variety of people. Technical, analytical and problem solving skills. Skilled in collaboration and consensus building. Demonstrated time management and organizational skills. Professional writing and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of various computer applications (ex: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
Requirements/Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree or specialized training and 10+ years experience or 6-9 years experience in Logistics or 5-10 years of military intelligence experience; or equivalent operations/logistics/supply/academic experience. Credentialed SME or recognized specialist in relevant field; life cycle log DAWIA Level II-III and Level 1 or 2 Facilities Engineering DAU Certification preferred.
Send resumes to: recruiting@a-tsolutions.com with " Technical Operations Specialist" in subject line.
George Slyer
Vice President Special Programs
A-T Solutions, Inc.
11905 Bowman Drive, Suite 510
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
Phone: (540) 373-9542 x 107
Fax: (540) 373-9543
Mobile: (540) 846-5064
GeorgeSlyer@A-TSolutions.com
www.a-tsolutions.com
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16. I have an immediate opening for an Emergency Plans Analyst (Ft. Monroe, VA). Job description is below. This is a contract position in support of Joint Task Force - Civil Support. The person in this position performs analysis of city and state emergency operations plans and integrates that analysis in JTF-CS Crisis Action Planning. Good academic credentials necessary - military experience is not necessary. Work site is Fort Monroe, Virginia, and then Fort Eustis, Virginia after July of next year, once the BRAC eliminates Monroe. Secret clearance required. Interested candidates can email me directly at riley.griffin.ctr@jtfcs.northcom.mil or call 757-788-6137.
8.0 Emergency Plans Analyst
As tasked, the Contractor shall:
8.1 Be familiar with the military decision making process and participate in planning efforts as required by the Joint Planning Group (JPG).
8.2 Maintain action plans that support effective and efficient analysis of emergency plans.
8.3 Review city and state plans and provide analysis in accordance with the Civil Support Operating Systems (CSOS.)
8.4 Be responsible for reviewing appropriate plans supporting JTF-CS consequence management to maintain familiarity with military CM plans.
8.5 Assist in the coordination with higher headquarters and interagency partners for the collection of city/state emergency plans.
8.6 Provide input on the development of the Emergency Plans database, including maintaining a prototype and being the responsible party for coordinating with software developers during the development, test and evaluation phase of the database.
8.7 Provide support in the areas of database design, development, training in data entry procedures, implementation, and administration in support of database function requirements as it relates to the Emergency Plans database.
8.8 Provide technical input at meetings and shall interview/collect information from all staff directorates to identify JTF-CS Emergency Plans database requirements.
8.9 Support outreach initiatives including public affairs events, distinguished visitors (DV) visits or senior level briefings as the subject matter expert for Emergency Plans analysis.
8.10 Represent JTF-CS during exercise planning conferences, exercise master scenario event list (MSEL) development and general exercise coordination.
8.11 Prepare correspondence for general officer level review to civilian agencies including but not limited to Mayors, Governors, State Adjutant Generals, State Emergency Planners and Homeland Security Managers.
8.12 Catalog and account for incoming emergency plans and shall maintain a current plans inventory.
8.13 Review the validity of the Civil Support Operating Systems to ensure relevancy and change as appropriate based on lessons learned from exercises and real world events.
8.14 Support the Command Assessment Element and/or Joint Planning Augmentation Cell and serves as a member of the JPG. May serve as an operations duty officer in the Joint Operations Center during exercises and incidents.
8.15 Develop briefings and white papers for presentation to senior level audience. May be required to deliver briefings with little or no notice in support of DV/VIP visits.
8.16 Support the deliberate planning and crisis planning efforts.
Experience: Emergency Plans Analyst military background and 2 years experience in a joint staff highly desired but not required. Requires effective written and verbal communications skills, to include briefing senior level audiences.
Travis Griffin
Program Manager
Joint Task Force - Civil Support
Fort Monroe, VA
Office:757-788-6137
Mobile: 757-254-7304
Fax: 757-788-6748
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17. I have an immediate opening for a Network Engineer (Ft Monroe, VA). Job description is below. This is a contract position in support of Joint Task Force - Civil Support. Work site is Fort Monroe, Virginia, and then Fort Eustis, Virginia after July of next year, once the BRAC eliminates Monroe. Secret clearance required. Interested candidates can email me directly at riley.griffin.ctr@jtfcs.northcom.mil or call 757-788-6137.
Network Engineer
Position Summary
Install, configure and maintain both network hardware as well as software (Cisco IOS)
Administration of Cisco routers and switches
Monitor network and systems performance and availability
Provide detailed network architecture plans to support growth
Provide problem diagnosis and repair on a 24x7 schedule
Maintain detailed and consistent network logs
Develop and maintain a complete and accurate network documentation package
Provides input to the Life Cycle Management Program to ensure network devices are maintained in accordance to published standards
Must be able to brief superiors and subordinates on network engineering related matters.
Knowledge of information security and assurance and provide solutions that minimum risk to the network and mission.
Assist Information Assurance Officer with development, implementation, and enforcement of Information Assurance policies and procedures.
Assists with pack up, load out, and setup of deployable communications systems.
Required Skills / Experience
7+ years experience dealing with WAN/LAN technologies
Knowledge of CallManager, Wireless, Quality of Service, Policy Routing, NAT, IPSec, VLANs, and VPN's
Extensive knowledge of both Cisco IOS
Extensive knowledge of Cisco hardware
Engineer must have satellite communications, data networks, voice switched networks, and tactical (deployable) communications experience
Knowledge of TACLANEs
Advanced knowledge of network monitoring
Advanced knowledge of DNS a plus
Advanced knowledge of MS Active Directory
Must be willing to participate in 24x7 support duties
Must be willing to travel for exercises and contingencies
Extreme attention to detail and process oriented individual desired
Excellent customer service skills
Other Considerations
Takes ownership of tasks and follows through to ensure complete resolution
Takes a personal interest in, and responsibility for, quality of work they perform or are associated with
Ability to pay close attention to detail while performing technically detailed tasks
Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations
Ability and willingness to recognize when it is necessary to ask for technical expertise from others without unnecessarily burdening other team members
Ability to provide accurate time estimates for how long a task will take
Understands that the success of individuals is measured by the success of their teams
Ability to quickly learn new technologies through the use of self-study materials and intuition
Ability to articulate technical information clearly and simply to non-technical people
Is self-motivated and can be self-directed when necessary
Travis Griffin
Program Manager
Joint Task Force - Civil Support
Fort Monroe, VA
Office:757-788-6137
Mobile: 757-254-7304
Fax: 757-788-6748
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18. Position: Special Operations Planner (Tampa, Florida)
Contact: Genny Pomatto, Human Resources
gpomatto@vatcinc.com
fax 813-902-6523
Serves as the USSOCOM SOF Response Cell (SRC) Operations Planner in a team of Subject Matter Experts (SME) supporting the Joint National Training Capability (JNTC). In this capacity the incumbent will play a key role in bringing SOF context to joint service exercises
Responsibilities:
Functions as a SOF consultant to Joint Exercise Control Group (JECG) on matters relating to SOF/conventional integration issues.
Develops SOF specific plans and scenarios for implementation into JNTC programs.
Assists in planning, organizing, and coordination of USSOCOM Component Command participation in accredited JNTC Programs.
Determines and validates SOF requirements in support of (ISO) JNTC programs.
During program execution role plays the CJSOTF Operations Officer/Planner.
Assists in the integration of USSOCOM Advanced Concept Technology Demonstrations (ACTD) within JNTC programs.
Represents USSOCOM to the US Joint Forces Command (USJFCOM) Joint Warfighting Center (JWFC) as the functional SME on matters pertaining to SOF integration with conventional forces.
Plans, organizes, coordinates, and leads the development of Realistic Urban Training (RUT) scenarios and represent USSOCOM to state and local government officials during training development/execution outside of federally owned property.
Develops, prepares, staffs, and publishes administrative/exercise documents and reports.
Assists with exercise execution, decision making, and scenario control.
Assists in scenario development and refinement using current/evolving doctrine and training audience feedback.
Conducts research on current world situation and analysis of training manuals, lessons learned, and tactics, techniques, & procedures (TTPs) to prepare training objectives for small unit operations.
Develops and manages a library of scenarios that can be distributed and used as a component of JNTC objectives.
Responsible for developing training support packages (TSPs) (to include game based simulation, collaborative tools, and technical materials) available for exercise scenario support to approved JWFC Simulation Centers & operational units.
Develops and maintains budget requirements when performing duties as a SRC Program Lead.
Qualifications:
Former SOF Officer or senior NCO with at least 10 years of SOF experience (required).
Well versed in JSOTF operations, SOF doctrine and TTPs (required).
Working knowledge of JADOCs, C2PC, PFPS, Falcon View, JMTK, IWS, MIRC, SOF Tools, SOMPE, and additional mission planning, collaborative, and computer based simulation capabilities (highly desired).
Familiar with exercise planning and execution including the development of training scenarios and Master Scenario Events Lists (MSELs) (highly desired)
Graduate of Command and General Staff College or Senior NCO Academy (required).
TS/SCI Clearance
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19. I have an immediate opening for a Firewall Administrator, essentially a network security specialist. Job description is below. This is a contract position in support of Joint Task Force - Civil Support. Work site is Fort Monroe, Virginia, and then Fort Eustis, Virginia after July of next year, once the BRAC eliminates Monroe. Secret clearance required. Interested candidates can email me directly at riley.griffin.ctr@jtfcs.northcom.mil or call 757-788-6137.
50.0 Firewall Administrator
As tasked, the Contractor shall:
50.1 Ensure the integrity and confidentiality of information residing in corporate databases, workstations, servers, and other systems.
50.2 Monitor VPNs, server logs, firewall logs, intrusion detection logs, and network traffic for unusual or suspicious activity. Interpret activity and implement plans for resolution.
50.3 Make changes to firewall rule sets.
50.4 Maintain the security of a Wireless network through firewall and VPN changes.
50.5 Define and troubleshoot site-to-site VPN connections.
50.6 Support IPSEC client and SSL VPN changes and problems.
50.7 Will use network packet tracing tools to debug and analyze traffic flow.
50.8 Plan, design, and implement all security systems and their corresponding or associated software, including firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection systems, cryptography systems, biometrics, and anti-virus software.
50.9 Work with Information Assurance Manager to develop IT security policies and procedures, including those for end users, network procedures, and legal compliance.
50.10 Oversee enforcement of policies and procedures for system security administration and user system access, based on industry-standard best practices.
50.11 Recommend and deploy additional security products and tools, or enhancements to existing tools, to detect violations of network security measures.
50.12 Ensure the security of data transferred internally.
50.13 Design, perform, and/or oversee penetration testing of all systems in order to identify system vulnerabilities.
50.14 Assists with pack up, load out, and setup of deployable communications systems. May serve as part of the deployment support team.
50.15 Experience: The Firewall Administrator position should have a minimum of two years of hands on experience working with Cisco PIX, Cisco FWSM blades, support for site-to-site VPN connections in a Checkpoint environment and familiarity with the VPN architecture, Cisco VMS, firewall auditing. Experience working in 24 x 7 centers with complex, high transaction, high availability environments, and extensive hands on experience with both physical and network/host level security is required. Must have an extensive understanding of Network based Proxy and Caching, Local and Global Load balancing, industry trends in all areas of Security, networking technologies, (eg. Cisco routers and switches) and excellent understanding and practical experience with firewalls, switches, and IP routing hardware. The Firewall Administrator must have excellent written and verbal skills and be able to work well with the team within and outside of the operations group
Travis Griffin
Program Manager
Joint Task Force - Civil Support
Fort Monroe, VA
Office:757-788-6137
Mobile: 757-254-7304
Fax: 757-788-6748
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20. Subject: Technical Mechanic Instructor (Afghanistan)
CSMI is actively seeking interested mechanical trainers to participate in a vehicle maintenance training program in Afghanistan. This recruitment effort is in anticipation of a contract award with a tentative award to be announced in mid October.
Technical Mechanic Instructor:
The Technical Mechanic Instructor is primarily responsible for maintenance instruction to Afghan personnel as part of a Mobile Training Team and in Static Facilities. The curriculum facilitated by the Technical Mechanic Instructor involves levels of training from basic maintenance level, apprentice level through craftsman level focused on achieving proficiency on complex elements of supply procedures and parts requisitioning, HAZMAT, recovery operations, mechanical maintenance, sustainment and repair of tactical and non-tactical vehicles. This instructor uses a variety of materials to measure the level of new students and to gauge understanding of instructional tasks. Instructors should be knowledgeable in instructional techniques and tasks that include the following subject areas:
Troubleshooting, maintenance and/or replacement of brake actuators, batteries, starter motors, alternators, mechanical fuel pumps, hydraulic cylinders/pumps/control valves, drive shafts, universal joints, service brake shoes, disc-brake pads, water pumps, turbochargers, cylinder heads, high-pressure fuel injection pumps, wheel bearings/seals, steering unit torquelink, and road wheels.
Adjustment of engine speed governor/valves, carburetors, boom-hoist brakes/ clutches, dry-disc clutches, steering brakes, track tension/assemblies, fuel injector racks, and steering unit brake levers. Charges suspension accumulators, transmission shift accumulators, and main hydraulic accumulators.
Troubleshooting, repair and overhaul of engines, final drives, power trains, hydraulic systems, and fuel system components. Performs troubleshooting of engines, power trains, fuel and electrical systems, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic equipment.
Prefer US Army MOS 63 series however equivalent experience will be considered.
This is a position will require in country travel and has a physical rating of heavy. Must be able to walk, kneel, bend and stoop, and have correctable vision. Only those willing to work and live under these conditions should apply. U.S. passport required. Must pass a physical exam due to the harsh living and working conditions.
Must have demonstrated experience maintaining heavy military vehicles and Non Tactical Vehicles. Ability to function for a full year in-country exposed to seasonal temperature extremes.
Beth McNeff
Director of Human Resources
CSMI
978-989-9460 ext.10
HR@csmi.com
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21. OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST/INTELLIGENCE – (Afghanistan)
Candidate shall provide operational assistance to the Joint IED Defeat Organization in support of current operations. The scope of activities includes Technology Assessment and Integration and Operations Research Systems Analysis Support.
Job Duties:
Operations Research Analysts provide relevant and timely analytical support to Regional Command, Division Support Elements, US Brigade Combat Teams and Regimental Combat Teams, C-IED Support Teams, and Provisional Reconstruction Battalions. Deployed Operations Research Analysts shall provide information to JIEDDO including information regarding effectiveness of JIEDDO initiatives. Operational support shall include, but is not limited to mining and analyzing C-IED data to identify and categorize trends as an element of supported forces.
Produce quick turn analysis products, routine trend assessments, and analysis of unit operations using Operations Research techniques. Facilitate reach-back analysis when required. Work with embedded staff, such as Law Enforcement personnel, Human Intelligence Teams, and data collectors. Assist in evaluation of deployed JIEDDO initiatives. Facilitate data transfer from theater to CONUS.
Skills and Qualifications:
Five years of experience in Operations Research (OR). Knowledge of ground forces mission types, force structure, and warfighting concepts, TTPs, and doctrine. Five years of experience in drafting and making oral presentations to customers. Training at a Service-accredited Operations Research course, such as the Army's ORSA MAC I and or a combination of ORSA and Intelligence Analyisis experience
Education and Certifications:
Bachelor Degree in technical field preferred
or
Masters Degree in Operations Research or related field preferred
Technical Degree Definition. A "Technical Field" is considered anything with a math, sciences, or engineering background. The specific degree in these cases is not as important as the ability to work with complex technical issues, as demonstrated by a conferred degree in the technical field.
Experience as a Substitute for Education: Five years of experience in excess of the minimum requirement will satisfy one education level requirement. For example, if a position calls for two years of experience and a baccalaureate degree, a candidate with seven years of experience but no degree is considered fully qualified. If a position calls for seven years of experience and a master's degree, a candidate with twelve years experience and a baccalaureate is considered fully qualified, as is a candidate with seventeen years of experience and no degree. An Associate's degree is the equivalent of three years of experience.
Clearances:
TS with SCI eligibility
Other:
Primary work location is DOD controlled facilities in Afghanistan.
Standard work week while deployed will be up to 84 Hours per week.
Please send your resume with salary requirements to Helen Whiteside ASAP Helen.Whiteside@morganfanklin.com, or call 703-564-7525 X 242 with any questions.
Morgan Franklin has an excellent benefits package and future advancement..
Helen Whiteside
Sr. Lead Recruiter
MorganFranklin Corporation, 1753 Pinnacle Drive, Suite 1200, McLean, VA 22102
office: 703.564.7525 x242 | mobile: 571.221.0251| fax: 703.940-1257
www.morganfranklin.com
Helen.Whiteside@morganfranklin.com
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22. Subject: Army Logistics Planner (Ft. Belvoir) (Secret)
Booz Allen Hamilton
Provide logistics planning support for the Army Joint Logistics Analysis Tool (JLAT) program. Develop and validate planning factors. Develop and run courses of action and scenarios to use in system validation. Validate outputs for accuracy of types of material (National Stock Numbers), quantity and timing of logistics forecast. Assist with the establishment of interfaces or data feed requirements for Standard Army Management Information Systems such as SAARS and LOGSA databases. Develop reports and presentations as needed. Position is located in Fort Belvoir, Virginia.
Basic Qualifications:
--6+ years of U.S. Army logistics experience
--Logistics operations and analysis experience
--Familiarity with Standard Army Information systems
--Experience working on diverse, multi-functional Army teams
--Ability to travel throughout multiple CONUS regions
--Secret security clearance
--BA or BS degree
Farad S. Hall
Sr. Sourcing Recruiter
Supply Chain & Logistics
(703) 539-2209
http://www.linkedin.com/in/faradhall
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23. Subject: Security Assistance Training Program Developer - Afghanistan
From: Jimmy Patmon Jr
To: zak kozak
Send resume to jwpatmon@jaxconsultingllc.com
Immediate Fill
Security Assistance Training Program Developer Position
Location:Afghanistan
Exempt/Non-Exempt:Exempt
Employment Type:Full Time
Department:Technical Services (Overseas)
Security Clearance:Secret
Description:Upon successful contract award, this position will be deployed November 1, 2010. This is a contingent, IMMEDIATE FILL position.
Location: Afghanistan
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must possess an active Secret (U.S.) Security Clearance
Duties:The Security Assistance Training branch in coordination with host country counterparts develops an international training plan. This plan consolidates host country training needs from a joint perspective. Though the principle focus is IMET, planning considers all funding sources (e.g., FMS, Foreign Military Financing (FMF), International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement (INCLE), Regional Defense Counter-Terrorism Fellowship Program funding. Security assistance training is managed under the requirements of DoD Instruction 5105.38-M (Security Assistance Management Manual), AR 12-7 (Security Assistance Teams), and AR 12-15 (Joint Security Assistance Training).
TRAINING: Assist the Security Assistance Training officer and ministry officials in planning and programming SAT requirements, submitting validated requirements to appropriate agencies, administering approved programs in country and determining required skills and the duration of the assistance; evaluating requests for training assistance by ANSF, validating requests, and ensuring conformance with U.S. policies; making recommendations concerning training requirements; assisting in the development of an annual country training plan to identify future training requirements and provide the US security assistance organizations long lead-time planning notification.
DOCUMENTATION: Maintain required trainee documentation; and perform other security assistance related functions as required.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises preparation of training offer letters to the ANSF; supervises, conducts, and completes vetting requirements on all trainees to ensure they meet course prerequisites; supervises, conducts, and completes visa interviews on all trainees to ensure they meet visa requirements outlined in DOD/Department of State (DOS) policies and regulations.
Qualifications:Must have a bachelor's degree or higher within the educational field to include at least 15 years of practical experience. Prior military experience, and five years experience developing and managing instructional programs. Must also demonstrate proficiency with MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access (user level only - not programming).
Past experience/education of at least 4 of the following five areas is required for this position:
Learning theory, psychology of learning, educational psychology: Study of learning theories as they relate to the systematic design, development, and validation of instructional material.
Instructional design practices: Study of the principles and techniques used in designing training programs, developing design strategy and models, and applying design methods to the improvement of instructional effectiveness.
Educational evaluation: Study of the techniques for evaluating the effectiveness of instructional/educational programs, including developing written and performance tests and survey instruments, and determining reliability and validity of evaluation instruments.
Instructional product development: Study of the techniques appropriate for developing training materials, including identifying learner characteristics, specifying objectives, applying training strategy, validating training materials, and evaluating training.
Computers in education and training: Study of the application of computers in education and training, including selecting appropriate computer software.
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24. Subject: Medical Logistician (Secret) (DC)
Booz Allen Hamilton
Key Role:
Provide subject matter expertise on issues associated with Military medical logistics, including material management, process knowledge, use or development of DMLSS applications, and in-theater medical material logistics processes. Provide on-site client support for organizing and managing medical logistics efforts. Develop strategies to optimize medical logistics support to DoD operating forces. Positions located in various locations, including the Washington, DC metropolitan area and Philadelphia, PA.
Basic Qualifications:
-5+ years of experience in Military medical logistics, including fixed facility hospitals or deployed locations
-3+ years of experience with the use of DMLSS applications
-Secret clearance
-BA or BS degree
Additional Qualifications:
-Experience with medical equipment maintenance
-Experience with medical material purchasing
-Experience with medical material policy making or program management
-Experience with the development of DMLSS applications
Farad S. Hall
Sr. Sourcing Recruiter
Supply Chain & Logistics
(703) 539-2209
Hall_farad@ne.bah.com
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25. Subject: Program / Database Manager - Afghanistan
Send resume to jwpatmon@jaxconsultingllc.com
Immediate Fill
Program/Database Manager
Location:Afghanistan
Exempt/Non-Exempt:Exempt
Employment Type:Full Time
Department:Technical Services (Overseas)
Security Clearance:Secret
Description:Upon successful contract award, this position will be deployed November 1, 2010. This is a contingent, IMMEDIATE FILL position.
Location: Afghanistan
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must possess an active Secret (U.S.) Security Clearance
Duties:MANAGEMENT: Primary duties are database design and management, planning, budgeting, and forecasting. Data base management duties require designing, organizing and maintaining current data bases and providing interfacing between the CSTC-A staff and the CJ8 component.
AUTOMATION: The contractor shall be responsible to create and maintain a central database and related data management and data analysis tools that will tie together all budget development and budget formulation and accounting data for Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan (CSTC-A). Database must track all items and create user friendly reports that can show status of asset visibility down to unit, commodity and document level. The contractor should be familiar with Department of Defense Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution systems and processes.
DATABASE MANAGEMENT: Develop, prepare and deliver a central database/overarching modular database that will tie together all accounting data for Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan (CSTC-A). Develop, produce and deliver a comprehensive daily report inclusive of CJ8. Arrange, preserve and provide access to Directorate records/data; recommending and implementing reformatting, indexing, and delivery solutions and enhancements; maintaining data base systems and archiving; data management for CJ8 Common Operating Picture. Structure search programs friendly to retrieving data in useful formats (pivot tables); facilitate staff training in capturing and using data; identifying, reporting and assisting with resolving data capture and use related problems; and, serve as the key continuity point on the CJ8 staff for data management.
ANALYSIS: The contractor shall provide program analysis, including expert level Microsoft Access, PowerPoint, Excel, and databse management skills to include linking accounting system to Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excell, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook, and troubleshooting in support of CJ-8, including but not limited to tracking, synchronizing, resolving, illustrating and reporting complex program content, issues, problems and accomplishments.
COORDINATION: The Contractor must provide daily updates on graphs and charts to all units via shared drives and Microsoft Sharepoint technology. Updates must be automatic and must be complete within 45 minutes of download. Modular development concept requires program manager to create single modules quickly and add modules systemically based on priority set by Director, CJ8. After creation of this overarching database, standard database management duties will ensure to include training to users and documentation of processes for continuity.
DOCUMENTATION: Develop, produce and deliver a comprehensive daily report. Arrange, preserve and provide access to Directorate records/data; recommending and implementing reformatting, indexing, and delivery solutions and enhancements; maintaining data base systems and archiving; data management for CJ8 Common Operating Picture.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: Additional responsibilities include arranging, preserving and providing access to Directorate records/data; recommending and implementing reformatting, indexing, and delivery solutions and enhancements; maintaining data base systems and archiving; data management for CJ8 Common Operating Picture; structuring search programs friendly to retrieving data in useful formats; facilitate staff training in capturing and using data; identifying, reporting and assisting with resolving data capture and use related problems; and, serve as the key continuity point on the CJ8 staff for data management. Overall, performance will require 70% focus on database management functions and 30% on program management functions.
Qualifications:15 years commissioned military officer experience requested but not required, with background in program and information systems management. Must be senior/mid-level Program Managers, Program Analyst/Integrators, or Knowledge Base Managers. Must have 5 to 8 years experience with Department of Defense or Department of State programs. Minimum 4 years military acquisition knowledge and experience is mandatory. Financial, budgeting and accounting knowledge and experience is mandatory. The contractor must be proficient with VBA programming and application and ideally would be familiar with SQL. Graduate degree desired but not required.
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26. Subject: Operations Planner - Afghanistan
Send resume to jwpatmon@jaxconsultingllc.com
Immediate Fill
Operations Planner
Location:Afghanistan
Employment Type:Full Time
Department:Technical Services (Overseas)
Security Clearance:Secret
Description:Upon successful contract award, this position will be deployed November 1, 2010. This is a contingent, IMMEDIATE FILL position.
Location: Afghanistan
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must possess an active Secret (U.S.) Security Clearance
Duties:Specific tasks for these planners include (1) Refine, coordinate, and facilitate operations plans for NTM-A/CSTC-A. (2) Prepare written reports, briefings and assist in the development and implementation and accomplishment of other staff functions. (3) Review and update all orders and plans prior to execution. (4) Build, maintain, and update the command's long range calendar and major events calendar. (5) Build, maintain, and update the tasking data base for the command to include taskers from higher headquarters to NTM-A/CSTC-A and taskers published by NTM-A/CSTC-A (6) Monitor and faciliate completion of taskers assigned to the command from the higher command's higher headquarters. (7) Act as a member of the Crisis Action Team (CAT).
COORDINATION: Assist the CSTC-A CJ3 in establishing, coordinating and maintaining a CSTC-A Common Operating Picture (COP) to track Coalition and ANSF forces, current operations and enemy activity throughout the Afghan Coalition Joint Operations Area (JOA). Coordinate and maintain "blue force tracking" systems such as Battle Captain, Command and Control Personal Computer, Fusion Net and the Global Information Grid (GIG) to fully integrate ANSF units into the CSTC-A COP, facilitate information sharing and provide the CG, CSTC-A an assessment of Coalition and ANSF readiness posture. A CJ3 planner shall plan, coordinate and facilitate ANSS participation and involvement in Coalition operations. Planner will routinely coordinate with staff elements of CSTC-A directorates, CJTF 82, other Task Force (TF) elements, ISAF headquarters and Afghan MoD and MoI and will provide support of staffing actions with CENTCOM headquarters.
ANALYSIS: The candidate shall provide program analysis (including expert level Microsoft Suite and Data Base Management skills) and scheduling in support of CJ-3, including but not limited to tracking, synchronizing, resolving, illustrating and reporting complex program content, issues, problems and accomplishments. The CJ-3 position will focus on management, analysis and presentation of the CJ-3 orders and taskings database, developing informational packages as related to the daily operations of NTM-A/CSTC-A.
Qualifications:POSITION CRITERIA: Professional certifications and staff duty in Foreign Military Sales or acquisition programs required. Must have experience as senior/mid-level Program Manager, Program Analyst/Integrator, or Knowledge Base Manager. Program Managers/Analyst/Integrators shall have 5 to 8 years experience with Department of Defense or Department of State programs. Joint program experience is highly desired. Must have 4 years experience demonstrating expert proficiency in using Microsoft Projects, Excel, Access, Power Point and Visio programs. Graduate degree desired but not required. 15 years commissioned military officer experience requested but not required, with background in program and information systems management.
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Send resume to jwpatmon@jaxconsultingllc.com
27. Integrated Unit Training Planner (Afghanistan)
Location:Afghanistan
Exempt/Non-Exempt:Exempt
Employment Type:Full Time
Department:Technical Services (Overseas)
Security Clearance:Secret
Description:Upon successful contract award, this position will be deployed November 1, 2010. This is a contingent, IMMEDIATE FILL position.
Location: Afghanistan
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must possess an active Secret (U.S.) Security Clearance
Duties:The candidate shall provide program plans and analysis (including expert level Microsoft Suite and Data Base Management skills) and scheduling in support of CJ-3, including but not limited to tracking, synchronizing, resolving, illustrating and reporting complex program content, issues, problems and accomplishments. The CJ-3 position will focus on management, analysis and presentation of the Integrated Unit Training program for the command. The contractor shall plan, coordinate and facilitate ANSF participation and involvement in Coalition operations. Planner will routinely coordinate with staff elements of CSTC-A directorates, ISAF, IJC, CJTF 82, other Task Force (TF) elements, ISAF headquarters and Afghan MoD and MoI and will provide support of staffing actions with CENTCOM headquarters.
COORDINATION: (1) Refine, coordinate, and facilitate operations plans for the development and implementation and fielding, training, and sustainment of the ANSF capability. (2) Assist the ANSF and NTM-A/CSTC-A in the development, implementation, refinement and coordination of training plans for the ANSF that tracks and synchronizes key training tasks and suspense actions for organizing, training, equipping and sustaining the ANSF. (3) Prepare written reports, briefings and assist in the development and implementation and accomplishment of other staff functions as determined by the CJ3. (4) Coordinate and integrate out-of-theater training with Coalition and NATO forces.
Qualifications:Must be senior/mid-level Program Managers, Program Analyst/Integrators, or Knowledge Base Managers. Must have 5 to 8 years experience with Department of Defense or Department of State programs. Professional certifications and staff duty in Foreign Military Sales or acquisition programs required. Graduate degree and 15 years commissioned military officer experience requested but not required, with background in program and information systems management.
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28. Subject: Database Management & Analysis - Program Tracking - Afghanistan
Send resume to jwpatmon@jaxconsultingllc.com
Immediate Fill
Database Management & Analysis - Program Tracking
Location:Afghanistan
Exempt/Non-Exempt:Exempt
Employment Type:Full Time
Department:Technical Services (Overseas)
Security Clearance:Secret
Description:Upon successful contract award, this position will be deployed November 1, 2010. This is a contingent, IMMEDIATE FILL position.
Location: Afghanistan
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must possess an active Secret (U.S.) Security Clearance
Duties:
DATABASE MANAGEMENT: Focus on database management, document control and information technology support. Position will require maintenance of an already developed and deployed MS Access, single user database. Maintenance will encompass data entry and report generation regarding previous, current and future International Donations to the country of Afghanistan. Position requires the contractor to manage documents on the existing CSTC-A SharePoint network. Create new knowledge from existing information (data mining), monitor existing databases that pertain to Security Assistance to synchronize existing information and new knowledge with a focus on assets on hand and due-in. Will be required to create summaries from existing database on an as required basis and provide to relevant directorates. Produce Microsoft Project Scheduling, Power Point Presentations and Visio Timelines as Required.
DOCUMENTATION: Document control will encompass uploading, downloading, document maintenance, folder generation and acting as a POC for SharePoint questions from the ISC section. Position requires the selected candidate to perform the setup of Information Technology functions for the Foreign Relations Department. The setup will include the creation of MS Outlook .PST files, initial setup of MS excel, MS word and other general use software packages for the Afghanistan Ministry of Interior FRD office. This will be an ongoing mission as new members are employed in the office.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: Candidate will train Afghan personnel in the Foreign Relations Department office and International Military Assistance Office, in beginner level use MS Outlook, Excel, MS Word and other general use software as may be deemed necessary. Significant focus will be placed on usage of the Outlook email system as a means of official communication. Contractor will often work independently
Qualifications:POSITION CRITERIA: Must have 4 years experience demonstrating expert proficiency in using Microsoft Projects, Power Point, Visio Timelines, SharePoint, MS Outlook .PST files, initial setup of MS excel, MS word Ability can be demonstrated by experience in a 4 year or higher I.T. related field (Computer Science, Information Systems, Programming, etc..) and/or 3 years business experience in training, helpdesk operations, or other business related field. Demonstrated ability to develop training programs is required.
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29. Subject: Advisor Training Program Instructor / Program Developer - Afghanistan
Send Resume to jwpatmon@jaxconsultingllc.com
Immediate Fill
Advisor Training Program Instructor / Program Developer
Location:Afghanistan
Exempt/Non-Exempt:Exempt
Employment Type:Full Time
Department:Technical Services (Overseas)
Security Clearance:Secret
Description:Upon successful contract award, this position will be deployed November 1, 2010. This is a contingent, IMMEDIATE FILL position.
Location: Afghanistan
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must possess an active Secret (U.S.) Security Clearance
Duties:The candidate shall provide support to the Education Division which will provide an advisor course to newly assigned members of the NTM-A/CSTC-A staff with duties that require them to work with Afghan ministries. Candidate will serve as an instructor and program developer for the Advisor Training Program. Candidate will assist in the development of Advisor Course instructional materials. Candidate will perform other duties in support of the Education Division as required. Support development, preparation and delivery of briefings, concept papers, and other staff actions with focus on the NTM-A/CSTC-A advisor training program.
TRAINING: Provide instruction to members of the NTM-A / CSTC-A staff and ANSF personnel; assist in the development of Advisor Training Program instructional curriculum; coordinate Advisor Training Program requirements as required; assist in the coordination of scheduling of NTM-A / CSTC-A staff for Advisor Training Program courses; provide additional Advisor Training Program instruction as required; provide additional support to the Education Division as required.
ANALYSIS: Support development, preparation and delivery of a comprehensive monthly analysis of data pertaining to the NTM-A/CSTC-A advisor training program.
DOCUMENTATION:
Qualifications:Must have a bachelor's degree or higher within the educational field to include at least 15 years of practical experience. Prior military experience, and five years experience developing and managing instructional programs. Must also demonstrate proficiency with MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access (user level only - not programming).
Past experience/education of at least 4 of the following five areas is required for this position:
Learning theory, psychology of learning, educational psychology: Study of learning theories as they relate to the systematic design, development, and validation of instructional material.
Instructional design practices: Study of the principles and techniques used in designing training programs, developing design strategy and models, and applying design methods to the improvement of instructional effectiveness.
Educational evaluation: Study of the techniques for evaluating the effectiveness of instructional/educational programs, including developing written and performance tests and survey instruments, and determining reliability and validity of evaluation instruments.
Instructional product development: Study of the techniques appropriate for developing training materials, including identifying learner characteristics, specifying objectives, applying training strategy, validating training materials, and evaluating training.
Computers in education and training: Study of the application of computers in education and training, including selecting appropriate computer software.
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30. Subject: Advisor Training Program Coordinator (Afghanistan)
Send Resumes to jwpatmon@jaxconsultingllc.com
Immediate Fill
Advisor Training Program Coordinator
Location:Afghanistan
Exempt/Non-Exempt:Exempt
Employment Type:Full Time
Department:Technical Services (Overseas)
Security Clearance:Secret
Description:Upon successful contract award, this position will be deployed November 1, 2010. This is a contingent, IMMEDIATE FILL position.
Location: Afghanistan
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must possess an active Secret (U.S.) Security Clearance
Duties:COORDINATION: The contractor shall provide support to the Education Division which will provide an advisor course to newly assigned members of the NTM-A/CSTC-A staff with duties that require them to work with Afghan ministries. Incumbent will perform other duties in support of the Education Division as required. Deliver advisor training instruction to ANSF personnel. Coordinate Advisor Training Program requirements with appropriate staff agencies; coordinate scheduling of NTM-A / CSTC-A staff for Advisor Training Program courses with CJ-1 and other staff agencies. Contractor will coordinate and manage Advisor Course instructional materials.
SUPERVISORY DUTIES: Supervise and schedule the Advisor Training Program instructional staff; obtain and implement appropriate Advisor Training Program instructional curriculum; provide additional Advisor Training Program instruction as required; provide additional support to the Education Division as required. Contractor will serve as the team lead for the Advisor Training Program, coordinate the Advisor Training Program for the command, and supervise the instructional staff.
ANALYIS: Develop, produce and deliver a comprehensive monthly analysis of data pertaining to the NTM-A/CSTC-A advisor training program.
DOCUMENTATION: Maintain required trainee documentation; and perform other security assistance related functions as required. Develop, prepare and deliver briefings, concept papers, and other staff actions with focus on the advisor training program. Develop, produce and deliver written objectives, effects, measures of effectiveness, tasks, and measures of performance as it pertains to the NTM-A/CSTC-A advisor training program.
Qualifications:Prior military experience with ten years experience with senior level planning. Previous service as an advisor and five years experience developing and managing instructional programs in a fluid environment. Masters degree in related field desired but not required.
Past experience/education of at least 4 of the following five areas is required for this position:
Learning theory, psychology of learning, educational psychology: Study of learning theories as they relate to the systematic design, development, and validation of instructional material.
Instructional design practices: Study of the principles and techniques used in designing training programs, developing design strategy and models, and applying design methods to the improvement of instructional effectiveness.
Educational evaluation: Study of the techniques for evaluating the effectiveness of instructional/educational programs, including developing written and performance tests and survey instruments, and determining reliability and validity of evaluation instruments.
Instructional product development: Study of the techniques appropriate for developing training materials, including identifying learner characteristics, specifying objectives, applying training strategy, validating training materials, and evaluating training.
Computers in education and training: Study of the application of computers in education and training, including selecting appropriate computer software.
Send Resumes to jwpatmon@jaxconsultingllc.com
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EWA Information and Infrastructure Technologies, Inc.
>(www.ewa-iit.com ) provides contractor support to several DoD
>organizations in the Northern Virginia area.
>
31. >We are looking for two people to fill Computer Network Operations (CNO)/Cyber Analyst positions in support of Army Information>Operations at the Pentagon.
>
>Major tasks will include providing SME support to:
>- Army, DoD, and Joint Cyber projects and program initiatives
>- Investigate, analyze, plan, design, develop, implement, and
>evaluate CNO support to IO issues and programs throughout the Army
>- Develop, write, and revise Army CNO issuances in support of IO
>plans and policy
>- Present briefings, and prepare issue and information papers to
>inform senior leadership of CNO issues and trends as they relate to
>Army IO
>- Track CNO threats, develop trend analysis and track Army CNO
>measures of effectiveness
>- Plan and coordinate CNO strategic actions
>- Provide CNO issue resolution and recommend CNO support to achieve
>desired IO program outcomes
>- Assist in the development of CNO plans and policy
>- Provide input to CNO capability based assessments
>- Provide input to the development of an effective Army IO force.
>
>These positions will require complementary skills with one SME
>having a predominate background in network defense and the other SME
>having a predominate background in network exploitation and attack.
>
>Personal Requirements
>a. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Systems or
>Systems Administration desired; equivalent experience acceptable.
>b. Clearance Required: TS/SCI
>c. Experience with DoD, Joint Staff and/or Service CNO.
>d. Army staff experience desired.
>
>
>Salary will be commensurate with skills and experience. Positions
>are projected to be available on 1 October 2010.
>
>If you are interested in pursuing either of these positions, please
>give me a call or e-mail as soon as possible.
>
>Sincerely,
>
>Skip
>
>F. H. "Skip" Allison II
>Program Manager
>/IIT, An EWA Company
>703-614-2874
>skip.allison1@conus.army.mil
>fallison@ewa.com
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TzJobWarrior (10-31-16)
Job # TZ-1024701
(Opens 21 Sep – 21 Oct 2010) (May close sooner) (Apply directly through the website)
(10-31-16)
Use suggested resume format
32. A motivated company has a potential requirement for multiple 18E Communications Specialist/Instructors (O_CONUS – MD) (TS)
Duty location: O/CONUS - Ft Belvoir, MD
The primary place of performance is Ft Belvoir, MD. Some OCONUS deployments up to 90 days. Some positions are full time OCONUS.
Clearance: All contractor support personnel must comply with the Lautenberg Amendment; must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information, Restricted Data or Critical Nuclear Weapons Information Data access.
Duration: Contract length
Qualifications: 18 E series MOS
Availability: Upon contract award
//Please answer the following//* Salary requirements: ___________* Availability date: ______________* Clearance: ___________________
* Deployable: __________________
Position Description:
Sharp company has a potential requirement for multiple 18E Communications Specialists/Instructors in support of the upcoming Response to Proposal (RFP) for U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA). Prefer personnel possess advanced skills in surveillance/counter surveillance techniques, air operations, advance driver training (tactical/defensive), a minimum of level 2 Advance Special Operations Techniques (ASOT) qualified, advance marksmanship, close quarter combat, advanced surface and underwater operation skills, Survival Escape Resistance and Evasion training, and past experience in Advanced Force Operations, and combat experience. Prefer personnel be a graduate of a military Instructor Training Course or civilian equivalent.
Position Description:Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications:
Communication Specialist: The individual must be a SME on tactical military and civilian land mobile radios. The person must be a SME on Ku/X/L Band and tactical satellite terminals which provide network connectivity between TSG field deployed teams and the DTRA OPCEN. The individual must possess the required qualifications/skills.
Responsibilities:
* Install, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot various secure and non-secure radio communications systems to include, but not limited to, Internet Protocol (IP) based VSAT and TACSAT communications systems used by the TSGs.
* Install, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot secure and non-secure Tactical Local Area Networks (TACLANs) including configuration of "CISCO" routers and Microsoft Exchange servers supporting the TSG IP based net centric communications architecture.
* Install, operate, and maintain Special Purpose Communications Vehicles.
* Oversees the repair, maintenance, and accountability of all communications equipment.
* Advises the TSG Chief on all communications matters.
* Lead trainer for the TSG on all communications equipment.
* Keeps up to date with emerging technology to determine the feasibility of incorporating new equipment or systems into the TSG communications architecture.
* Trains the civilian and military staff of the DTRA OPCEN on satellite communications systems. As needed, assists the DTRA OPCEN with trouble shooting their communications systems.
* When directed by the senior contractor representative based on guidance by the TSG chief develops communication and training plans and coordinates internal TSG readiness exercises.
* Must be technically proficient in the use of all TSG search equipment.
* Must be able to perform the duties of an Instructor Special Operations/EOD Technician.
* Maintains property accountability for all TSG deployable communications assets as sub-hand receipt holder in the TSGs.
* Assists CSC COMSEC CUSTODIAN with management of COMSEC material.
* Assists and advises CSC on all matters relating to TSG deployable communications systems.
* Provides weekly maintenance status update of all Communications equipment to TSG Chief.
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All qualified candidates please log-on to our website and/or apply here:
http://www.tzjobwarrior.com
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Side bar note: I would like to thank all the positive assistance we have been receiving over the last few years on developing a Veterans Social Network. Due to the growing demand, we would like to invite you to register and apply at our new website: www.TzJobWarrior.com - we are hoping to streamline the time it takes to apply for a position and get your information in front of the hiring authority.
In addition, we will be downsizing our use of the TZNET distro and focus more on the TZJobWarrior distro network – job postings will be distributed through the TZJobWarrior distro network – this will be for the members of our new website. Registration is free!
If you are not interested, but know of someone who might be, please forward this information.
I hope to hear from you soon.
Thank You,
Rocky
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