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This position is located in the Office of the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary (OPDAS) in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR), Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services (OS/HHS). ASPR is comprised of four components: the Immediate Office (IO); the Office of Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA); Office of the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary (OPDAS); and the Office of Incident Command and Control (ICC).
Learn more about this agency12/14/2018 to 12/28/2018
$126,148 - $189,600 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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Full-Time
Senior Executive
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HHS-ASPR-ES-19-10372179
519490500
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
All Groups of Qualified Individuals
The scope of ASPR responsibility includes preparing for disasters (Hospital Preparedness Program, Medical Response Corps, Regional Operations), responding to disaster (NDMS, Regional Operations) and recovering from disasters (Recovery). The position also involves working with the HHS OpDivs and StaffDivs, federal, state, tribal, local, private industry and territorial partners.
This position serves as Director of Emergency Management and Medical Operations. Provides strategic and expert advice to PDAS on operational readiness, recovery, and response activities to ensure efficient and effective coordination of Departmental efforts to prepare for and respond to and recovery from public health and medical emergencies.
Specific duties and responsibilities include:
Directs and coordinates activities to identify and assess complex public health and medical emergencies that may affect the nation's health. The incumbent plans and develops ASPR resource requirements and guidelines for response to public health and medical emergencies.
Supports the strategic direction and coordination of primary and secondary ASPR activities to categorize and appraise complex public health and medical emergencies related to public health and national security.
Provides authoritative advice and consultation to the PDASPR to ensure efficient and effective coordination of Departmental efforts to prepare for, respond to, and recover from public health and medical emergencies and acts of terrorism which may affect the civilian population. The incumbent works closely with the PDASPR on special short-and long-term projects to plan and develop strategies promoting effective and efficient preparedness, response, and recovery activities within the Department.
Initiates and leads discussions, tactical planning sessions, and/or review committees comprised of stakeholders from other HHS OPDIVs/STAFFDIVs to develop policies and procedures for emergency medical service response activities that can be implemented nationwide.
Provides authoritative advice and consultation to the PDASPR on the National Incident Management System (NIMS), which provides a systematic, proactive approach to guide departments and agencies at all levels of government, nongovernmental organizations, and the private sector to prevent, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate the effects of incidents. NIMS provides the template for the management of incidents in coordination with the NRF which provides the structure and mechanisms for national-level policy for incident management.
Provides executive leadership and direction for the ASPR's preparedness, planning, response, and recovery coordination capability through the three EMMO divisions: Readiness, Field Operations and Response and Recovery.
Serves as a key point of contact to support coordination with the DHS/FEMA to ensure ASPR preparedness and response activities are integrated with other Federal agencies.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
This position is in the Senior Executive Service (SES), an elite group of senior government leaders who possess a diverse portfolio of experience and expertise required to lead across organizations. This cadre of dedicated executives is charged with providing strategic leadership and upholding a commitment to public service that transcends loyalty to a specific agency mission or individual profession. As an SES member, you will influence the direction of innovation and transformation of the Federal Government and lead the next generation of public servants.
Salary for Senior Executive Service positions varies depending on qualifications. The annual salary range may be found at the top of this announcement. This position may be eligible for performance bonuses and performance based pay adjustments.
Probationary Period:
Selectee must serve a one-year probationary period unless s/he previously completed one year the Senior Executive Service.
Standards of Conduct/Financial Disclosure
HHS inspires public confidence by maintaining high ethical principles, and all Federal Government employees are subject to the conflict of interest statutes and regulations, including the Standards of Ethical Conduct, that govern activities with outside organizations and reporting financial holdings. The Ethics in Government Act, PL 95-521 also requires the applicant selected for this position to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-278, prior to assuming the SES position, annually, and upon termination of employment.
Security and Background Requirements
If not previously completed, a background security investigation will be required for all appointees.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Equality is held as one of the most important values at HHS. Selection for this, and any other position, will be based solely on merit. HHS does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age or membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factors.
If applying online poses a hardship to you, you may submit your application by contacting: Rebecca Lackey
Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact: Rebecca Lackey
Veteran's Preference
Veteran's Preference does not apply to the SES.
Selective Service
As a condition of employment, all male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must have registered for the selective service. If selected for this position, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law.
A recruitment incentive may be authorized.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your cover letter (Optional) and your resume (NOT TO EXCEED FIVE PAGES), demonstrating possession of the technical qualifications and achievement of the five executive core qualifications are the documents that will be used to determine your basic and specialized qualifications for the position. YOU MUST ADHERE TO THE RESUME PAGE LIMIT ABOVE OR YOU MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED.
All applicants are required to submit the following documents to be considered for the position:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Applicants must have a USAJOBS account to apply to this position. For more information on establishing a USAJOBS account; searching for and applying to HHS jobs; or understanding the federal hiring process, contact
Submitting Your Application
To verify your application is complete, log in to your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and then select More Information for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Once the online questionnaire is received, an acknowledgement e-mail will be sent to the address on file. If you are unable to upload any of the required supporting documents, you may fax them to 1-478-757-3144. Please include a cover sheet clearly indicating the announcement for which you are applying.
Should you have any questions related to this vacancy, please contact the HR Specialist listed at the end of this vacancy announcement at least 24 hours prior to vacancy close.
You will receive an email informing you of the receipt of your application. Highly qualified candidates may be referred for an interview and may be required to undergo a reference check. The OPM Executive Resources Board (ERB) may review results and make recommendations on final selections to the approving authority. We expect to make a selection within 90 days of the closing date of this announcement.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/519490500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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