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Position Title
Emergency Management Specialist
Agency
Veterans Health Administration
Announcement Number
CARZ-11540542-220-BDW Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, June 23, 2022 to Thursday, June 30, 2022
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • 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 Help Center.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Veterans Affairs?  If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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Preferences
1. Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?

If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
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Resume Reminder- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
  • Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
  • Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
  • Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
  • Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.

Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
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Veterans' Preference Documentation Reminder: In order to receive appropriate consideration, you should submit proper documentation if you are claiming eligibility for Veterans' Preference, which includes a copy of your DD-214 (member copy 4 or earlier version that shows character of service). Applicant's claiming 10-Point preference should also submit an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference along with the required documentation listed on the form (such as verification of service-connected disability percentage). (limit characters)
Accuracy of Application Reminder:
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
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Assessment 1
Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of experience and/or education that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or education as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task. (limit characters)
Minimum Qualification Requirements: Select the ONE statement below that best describes your experience and/or education to meet the specific qualification requirements for the Emergency Management Specialist at the GS-12 level. Please refer to the Qualifications and Duties sections of this vacancy announcement for detailed information. (limit characters)
1. For this Emergency Management Specialist, GS-12 position:
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For each task in the following groups, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. (limit characters)
The following statements pertain to the competency: PLANNING AND EVALUATING (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Obtain the views and objectives of key officials and informing local and regional stakeholders to insure proper consideration in determining goals, objectives and operating plans.
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3. Advise leadership, providing expertise, and knowledge on program and policy issues, which affect local and regional comprehensive emergency management program and operations.
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4. Participate as an emergency management program coordinator in Contingency programs
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5. Represent medical center at conferences, planning meetings, educational/training programs throughout the network when emergency management program or policy issues are under discussion.
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6. Respond to any periodic requests, directives, reports and/or inspections conducted by various agencies to include but not limited to: The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Committee on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). National Committee on Quality Assurance (NCQA) and the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA).
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7. Assist with the coordination and the implementation of exercises to test the plan.
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8. Assist with the coordination and the implementation of regional wide exercises to test the regional response plan.
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9. Provide emergency management technical guidance for the physical operations status of center decontamination Unit.
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10. Assist with the operational maintenance of the internal emergency and disaster response cache.
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11. Participate in the development and approval coordination of directives, policy matters and other related documents in support of the emergency management program.
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12. Use extensive coordination, record keeping, and planning, organizing and educational efforts in relation to emergency management program
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13. Assist in the coordination and the development/maintenance of internal contingency plan covering the provisions of continuous patient care and treatment during emergencies affecting operations.
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14. Serve as Management Coordinator as the program representative with appropriate local, federal and state agencies and the private sector.
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15. Advise local leadership to assist in the committing or rendering of decisions concerning a broad range of issues as they relate to a medical center comprehensive emergency management program and the community plans..
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16. Assisting the Public Affairs Officer as required to write press releases and provide situation reports as required.
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17. Serve the primary resource to the leadership for emergency preparedness/ agreement.
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18. Serve as an advisor to all levels of management involved in disaster training or operations.
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19. Maintain active, positive working liaisons and communications with local and regional emergency management stakeholders.
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RESUME REMINDER- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed: Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible) Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008) Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week) Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail. Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications. (limit characters)
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION REMINDER - In order to receive appropriate consideration, you should submit proper documentation if you are claiming eligibility for veteran's preference, which includes a copy of your DD-214 (member copy 4 or earlier version that shows character of service). Applicant's claiming 10-Point preference should also submit an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference along with the required documentation listed on the SF-15 form (such as verification of service-connected disability percentage). (limit characters)