- Position Title
- Supervisory Emergency Management Specialist
- Agency
- Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services
- Announcement Number
- HHS-ASPR-DE-22-11474005 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, April 27, 2022 to Friday, May 6, 2022
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the Department of Health and Human Services? If yes, confirm:
• You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• Your grade is equivalent to or above the grade level of the vacancy AND
• Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center page (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ctap/).
• You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• Your grade is equivalent to or above the grade level of the vacancy AND
• Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center page (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ctap/).
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center. (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/)
If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center. (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/)
4.
In the last five years, based on the closing date of this announcement, have you been or are you currently an employee in the Executive Branch serving on a political, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES appointment? If yes, and you are selected through this vacancy announcement, you may be required to obtain approval by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prior to beginning employment.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
Assessment 1
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be fully supported by your resume and supporting documents.
1.
From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your experience and meets the minimum qualification requirements for Supervisory Emergency Management Specialist, GS-0089-15.
For each task in the following groups, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Select only one letter for each item. Failure to support your answers to this questionnaire in your resume may result in a lowered score or loss of consideration.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
2.
Applies knowledge of public health emergency preparedness to advise others on National and Departmental emergency management-related directives, regulations, policies, standards, and guidance.
3.
Assist in advising program and management officials in the development and implementation of public health and medical operational concepts and standard operating procedures.
4.
Exercises substantial knowledge of laws and regulations that govern public health emergency preparedness.
5.
Provides technical guidance in determining emergency management operational goals and objectives.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Central point of contact for stakeholders on an agency's response to public health related emergencies
7.
Develops and maintain cooperative and harmonious relationships with groups, organizations, and others serving as a representative on intra and interdepartmental committees, meetings, and task forces concerned with Operations.
8.
Negotiates with agency leadership and/or stakeholders to obtain resources for carrying out readiness and response activities.
9.
Represents the organization at interagency meetings, discussions, and workgroups relating to public health and medical operations.
10.
Leads readiness and training activities to ensure success in the execution and coordination of response to a public health and/or medical emergency.
11.
Monitors and reports on the status and progress of work of a team and provides updates to supervisor.
12.
Oversees the work of an emergency management team that responds to public health and/or medical emergencies.
13.
Provide leadership and training to ensure that emergency management response personnel can work as a team in responding to emergency management incidents.
14.
Provide leadership to develop methods, systems, and policies that support compliance with applicable requirements that enhance the effectiveness and efficiencies of public health and medical emergency response
15.
Coordinate public health emergency response activities, such as ordering evacuations, opening public shelters and/or implementing special needs plans and programs.
16.
Ensure operational readiness and response to supplement Federal, State, and local law enforcement in support of either a public health or medical emergency.
17.
Lead public health and/or medical emergency incident training exercises in readiness for real-life emergencies and disaster preparedness.
18.
Maintains an overall readiness for response to public health emergencies and disasters that may arise, often on short notice.