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Duties
If selected for this position as a GS-0089-15 Supervisory Emergency Management Specialist your duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Serves as the emergency management advisor to the Associate Director, OEPPR, the Director of the Office of Research Services (ORS), the NIH Director, and other senior level NIH officials, and assists the Associate Director, OEPPR in assuming full responsibility for all actions during the occurrence of an emergency situation. Provides advice and guidance to senior NIH management officials to include senior ORS management, and Institute and Center (IC) Directors and Executive Officers. Assists the Associate Director, OEPPR by serving as the principal emergency planning resource for the NIH. Responsible for coordinating all NIH resources essential to contingency planning and continuity of operations engagement, among other planning and preparedness functions. Provides leadership, advice, and guidance in the development of strategic plans and processes essential to emergency management, planning, and preparedness functions. Ensures that state-of-the-art technologies are utilized within the planning, preparedness, and response methodologies, thus mitigating the various emergencies that may occur within a biomedical research environment.
Qualifications
You qualify at the GS-15 level, if you meet the following qualification requirement: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS14 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: 1) Managing and coordinating emergency management, planning, and preparedness programs, plans, and activities for developing, implementing, and evaluating emergency response plans and exercises. 2) Providing leadership, guidance and consultation on emergency communications programs, policies, and procedures. 3) Collaborating with other emergency management organizations and agencies. 4) Developing policies and procedures for emergency communications programs and operations. 5) Providing supervision and oversight to emergency communications staff. Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview application questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12948272
Other Information
This position is designated as an "emergency essential" position and the selected candidate will be considered an "emergency essential" employee and will be required to be available, ready, willing, and able to report for duty under all circumstances (e.g., inclement weather, government closings and holidays, lapses in appropriations, non-emergency and emergency situations) for operation 24 hours a day and 365 days per year coverage. Based on your appointment, a one or two-year trial/probationary period may be required. A decision regarding your continued employment with NIH will be made as you near the end of this period. Veterans' Preference applies only to Schedule A (disability appointment) and Veterans Recruitment Appointments (if applicable). The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers. The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus. Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Visit Help Applying for helpful information on the application process. Veterans' Preference only applies to Schedule A (disability appointment), HHS Reemployment Priority List (RPL) Eligibles, HHS Priority Reemployment List (PRL) Eligibles, and Veterans Recruitment Appointments (if applicable).