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Summary
This is a Senior Level (SL) position in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Resilience, Office of Resilience Strategy, in Washington D.C. The incumbent serves as the agency's Principal Advisor, Office of Resilience Strategy responsible for advising the Assistant Administrator for Resilience Strategy on strategic developments and implementations for continuous improvement across Resilience and the rest of FEMA.
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Overview
- Reviewing applications
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Open & closing dates
04/05/2024 to 04/19/2024
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Salary
$147,649 - $221,900 per year
Initial salary varies based on qualifications. This position may be eligible for annual performance-based pay increases and/or performance awards.
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Pay scale & grade
SL 00
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Remote job
No
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Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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Travel Required
25% or less - This position may require mandatory travel for emergencies and other occasional travel.
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-time
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Service
Competitive
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Promotion potential
00
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
No
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Security clearance
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Drug test
No
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Position sensitivity and risk
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Trust determination process
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Announcement number
FEMA-24-CB-PARS-SL
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Control number
785233100
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This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
You must complete the application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. This Senior Level job is open to: U.S. Citizens (all qualified U.S. Citizens).
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Duties
This position resides in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Resilience, Office of Resilience Strategy.
Duties of the Principal Advisor for Resilience Strategy include but are not limited to:
- Advises the Assistant Administrator for Resilience Strategy on the development and implementation of strategy, doctrine, program evaluation, research, governance, performance management, strategic resource planning and continuous improvement across Resilience.
- Advises and leads the development and tracking of priorities and implementation strategies associated with the FEMA Strategic Plan, Administrator's Annual Planning Guidance and Resilience strategic planning efforts.
- Provides analysis and recommendations to programs, policies, and performance measures in order to increase program efficiency and responsiveness.
- Provides advice on connecting strategic planning to resource prioritization within Resilience.
- Provides enterprise-wide leadership and advice on place-based communication, partnership, and community engagement initiatives.
EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENT: Every FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo, successfully pass, and maintain a background investigation for Public Trust as a condition of placement into this position. This may include a credit check after initial job qualifications are determined, a review of financial issues, such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs (please visit: Mythbuster on Federal Hiring Policies for additional information). For more information on background investigations for Federal jobs, please visit OPM Investigations.
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- You must successfully pass a background investigation.
- You must be able to obtain and maintain a Government travel card.
- A one-year probationary period may be required.
Qualifications
While time in grade requirements do not apply, typically, experience of this nature is gained at or above the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service, or its equivalent with State or local government, the private sector, or nongovernmental organizations. At this level, you would have had responsibility for planning, directing and evaluating work that included managing and/or supervising other managers 25% of the time. At this level, you would have had responsibility for planning, directing and evaluating work that included managing and/or supervising other managers 25% of the time.
Mandatory Resume: Your resume (5 pages maximum) should emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed and program accomplishments, including the results of your actions.
Mandatory Technical Qualifications (TQs): You must address the below mandatory Technical Qualifications in a separate Narrative. Your TQ Narrative (not to exceed 6 pages) must clearly show that you possess the following TQs required for successful performance in this position. Applicants who do not submit a supplemental narrative statement that addresses these factors will be ineligible for further consideration.
- Experience working in or with local, state, territorial or tribal governments in a leadership role.
- Experience applying an equity lens in policymaking, strategy development, and/or program design.
- Comprehensive knowledge of community resilience, climate adaptation, disaster risk reduction, hazard mitigation, disaster risk management, and/or a related field.
If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
Education
This position does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
- To learn more about Senior-Level (SL) positions in the Federal Government, visit OPM's website at Scientific & Senior Level Positions (opm.gov)
- If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.
- DHS uses E-verify, an internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
- This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position.
- Relocation expenses are not authorized.
- All candidates must be able to deploy with little or no advance notice to anywhere in the United States and its territories for an extended period of time.
- If selected, you will be subject to 24-hour on-call in the event of an emergency. In this event, this service may include duties other than those specified in the official position description. Selectee must be able to relocate to emergency sites with little advance notice and function under intense physical and mental stress.
- Mandatory Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer (DD/EFT) for salary payment is a condition of employment at DHS/FEMA. Selectee will be required to participate in DD/EFT.
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 that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits".
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
All required application materials will be reviewed to determine if applicants meet the mandatory qualification requirements. Qualification and experience determinations will be based only on the information supplied by the applicant. The best-qualified candidates for this position will be distinguished from other applicants by an internal rating and ranking panel to determine the degree to which qualification requirements are met. Applicants should provide specific evidence of possession of the mandatory Technical Qualifications, as outlined under Qualifications Criteria, to assist the evaluation committee in determining the best- qualified candidates that will be considered for final selection. Highly qualified candidates may undergo an interview and a reference check.
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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 that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits".
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
- Your resume (5 pages maximum).
- Your responses to the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (not to exceed 6 pages total).
- Are you a current or former General Schedule (GS) or career Senior Executive Service (SES) member? Submit the latest copy of your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, that verifies your status.
Failure to provide all the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
How to Apply
To begin your online application, click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register or sign into USAJOBS, take the online questionnaire, and submit the required documents. See Required Documents section for more detail.
We strongly encourage you to apply online. If you cannot apply online or do not have access to the internet (e.g., applicant experiencing documented system issues, applicant does not have access to the internet, etc.), you may be able to submit a manual application and the required forms. To do so, please contact the Human Resources Specialist listed in the Agency Contact Information prior to the close of this announcement.
We strongly encourage you to apply online. If you cannot apply online or do not have access to the internet (e.g., applicant experiencing documented system issues, applicant does not have access to the internet, etc.), you may be able to submit a manual application and the required forms. To do so, please contact the Human Resources Specialist listed in the Agency Contact Information prior to the close of this announcement.
Agency contact information
Christine Benner
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FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Please apply online.
Washington, District of Columbia 20472
United States
Next steps
We expect to make a selection within 90 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome by email.
Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.
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The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Required Documents
- Your resume (5 pages maximum).
- Your responses to the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (not to exceed 6 pages total).
- Are you a current or former General Schedule (GS) or career Senior Executive Service (SES) member? Submit the latest copy of your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, that verifies your status.
Failure to provide all the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
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Learn more about this agency
How to Apply
To begin your online application, click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register or sign into USAJOBS, take the online questionnaire, and submit the required documents. See Required Documents section for more detail.
We strongly encourage you to apply online. If you cannot apply online or do not have access to the internet (e.g., applicant experiencing documented system issues, applicant does not have access to the internet, etc.), you may be able to submit a manual application and the required forms. To do so, please contact the Human Resources Specialist listed in the Agency Contact Information prior to the close of this announcement.
We strongly encourage you to apply online. If you cannot apply online or do not have access to the internet (e.g., applicant experiencing documented system issues, applicant does not have access to the internet, etc.), you may be able to submit a manual application and the required forms. To do so, please contact the Human Resources Specialist listed in the Agency Contact Information prior to the close of this announcement.
Agency contact information
Christine Benner
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FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency
Please read entire announcement
Please apply online.
Washington, District of Columbia 20472
United States
Next steps
We expect to make a selection within 90 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome by email.
Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling on those who want to help protect American interests and secure our Nation. DHS Components work collectively to prevent terrorism; secure borders and our transportation systems; protect the President and other dignitaries; enforce and administer immigration laws; safeguard cyberspace; and ensure resilience to disasters. We achieve these vital missions through a diverse workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact; join DHS.
Agency contact information
Christine Benner
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FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency
Please read entire announcement
Please apply online.
Washington, District of Columbia 20472
United States