Emergency Management Specialist.

About the role

As an Emergency Management Specialist, you will provide policy consultation and direction, interpret various requirements and guidelines, and support the implementation of continuity program measures, including risk mitigation needs as prescribed by risk assessments of critical infrastructure assets.

Responsibilities

• Establish and monitor operating continuity and emergency management programs to meet specific needs of the agency, covering multiple locations and a variety of situations.
• Participate in the development of a regularly tested incident response/recovery plan for all organizational elements, including exercises and response/recovery test post-mortem procedures to ensure plan maintenance.
• Inspect and evaluate the effectiveness of continuity and emergency management programs for adequacy, efficiency, and need for improvement.
• Analyze continuity and emergency management practices and procedures, systems and controls, delegations of authority, operational methods, and organizational efficiency.
• Consult with operating personnel and other specialists to devise continuity and emergency management systems.
• Serve as a member of an Incident Management Team.

Requirements

• You must be a United States Citizen.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
• You will be required to report in person to the official duty location.
• This position requires an initial drug test prior to appointment and random drug or drug and alcohol testing thereafter. Failure to test or a positive result may result in removal from Federal employment.
• This position has been designated as High Risk and requires a security clearance at the DOE "Q" level; you will be required to access, process, use, and safeguard classified information. The incumbent must obtain and maintain this clearance level; failure to do so may result in separation from federal service.

Qualifications

A qualified candidate's resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, GS-11, in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as:

• Developing or executing continuity and/or emergency plans or exercises for an organization.
• Identifying gaps and recommending solutions to the continuity of emergency management programs.
• Developing emergency procedure policy and guidance to address a variety of emergency situations (e.g., radiological, industrial, natural, and national emergencies).

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps) as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration. CTAP/ICTAP candidates must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements and be rated "well-qualified," defined as having a score of 85 or better, to receive selection priority for this position.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.

BPA strives to ensure a safe and positive work environment and offers programs and policies designed to create more flexible, responsive work environments supportive of commitments to community, home, and family members. BPA also supports employees' overall wellness through its Be Well program, which helps employees adopt healthier lifestyles and feel better about their work/life balance. The program supports five key areas of life: career, community, financial, physical, and social.