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Thank you for your interest in the Emergency Management Specialist GS-0089-12 position for the Montana VA Health Care System. Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of experience and/or training that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience is subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience 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. (Note: 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.)
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Specialized Experience GS-12: Do you have one year of specialized experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position? To be creditable, experience must have been equivalent the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes: applying the policies governing emergency management programs and operations; assisting with the execution of a comprehensive emergency management program; responding quickly to emergency situations; implementing a variety of emergency, contingency, and operations plans; applying basic data gathering methodologies to collect various types of information; using and managing database programs. This experience must be detailed in your resume to receive credit.
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Driver's License: A current, valid state-issued Driver's License is required for this position. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide a copy of your current, valid state-issued Driver's License. Do you possess or are you willing to obtain a current and valid state-issued driver's license by entrance on duty?
Please do not include a copy of your license; if referred for interview it may be requested at that time.
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The following statements pertain to the Emergency Management Competency (Applies professional knowledge of emergency management principles; considers and takes into account all hazards, phases, stakeholders and impacts relative to disasters; anticipates future disasters and takes preventative and preparatory measures; uses sound risk management principles in assigning priorities and resources).
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Develops, implements, sustains, and maintains emergency management policies and guidance within the organization and community.
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Ensures that emergency response results and conclusions lead to a continual improvement of the emergency management program throughout the healthcare system.
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Provides leadership with direction management, and professional and technical expertise
regarding the development and implementation of the emergency management program.
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Ensures supplies, communication requirements, and technical support are deployed and operational in the event of an emergency at a hospital/medical center.
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Organizes and coordinates all areas of responsibility related to a Decontamination Response Team.
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Serves as a senior advisor and representative for emergency management issues.
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Develops and implements a variety of emergency management guidelines and structures for general and specific operations, including contingency plans and the continuity of operations.
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The following statements pertain to the Incident Management Competency (Knowledge of the tactics, technologies, principles, and processes to protect, analyze, prioritize, and handle incidents).
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Manages and maintains a health care system's automated alert and notification system.
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Ensures Cascade Calling Systems are updated and prepared for immediate use during any type of emergency or exercises.
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Maintains calling rosters for Medical Response Team, Incident Management Team, Decontamination Team, and any other specialized teams requiring activation.
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Develops and maintains contingency plans covering the provisions of continuous patient care and treatment during emergencies.
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Collaborates with leadership, staff, management, community partners, stakeholders, etc. to ensure guidance for continuity of care during any planned or unplanned event.
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Serves as an expert advisor to all levels of management involved in disaster preparation, training, response, and recovery operations.
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Provides guidance and assistance in all employee and vulnerable patient accountability efforts before, during and after an emergency.
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The following statements pertain to the Planning and Evaluating Competency (Determines objectives and strategies; coordinates with other parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors and evaluates the progress and outcomes of operational plans; anticipates potential threats or opportunities).
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Conducts emergency management program analysis, evaluations, and reviews ensuring plans are current meeting both internal and external requirements.
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Plans, organizes, implements, oversees, and provides technical assistance for projects relating to emergency management programs.
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Recruits, evaluates, identifies, and trains specifically qualified volunteers to support national task orders.
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Forecasts the decontamination sustainment fund and life cycle management of equipment.
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Provides oversight to headquarters and regions in their emergency management preparedness and planning efforts.
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Implements emergency management best practices towards quality improvement projects to enhance operations and planning activities.
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The following statements pertain to the Vulnerabilities Assessment (Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools for assessing vulnerabilities, and developing or recommending appropriate mitigation countermeasures).
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Develops and distributes an after-action report and improvement plan resulting from capability gaps.
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Conducts sensitive and complex investigations performing analytical, liaison and advisory work in developing and evaluating policies to protect personnel, property, critical assets and information from loss.
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Works with committee and community partners to perform hazard vulnerability analysis (HVA) requiring assessment of risks having potential to interrupt the continuity of critical
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Delivers the advancement of healthcare system programs through risk documentation, mitigation, training of internal and externally in collaboration with community partners.
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The following statements pertain to the Communication Competency (Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately).
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Develops presentations and reports, and records contingency education units to appropriate professional organizations.
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Provides personnel, patients, contractors and visitors with direction and advice regarding emergency management activities, policies, procedures, guidelines, directives, and organizational information.
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Establishes and maintains relationships with the stakeholders, and/or community to
communicate and disseminate program information with results in an understanding of the
agency's mission and activities.
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Establishes, maintains, and fosters strong working relationships with partners at national, regional and local levels.
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