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This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency, Resilience, Federal Insurance Directorate (FID).
The incumbent serves as the Chief Actuary for the FID within the Resilience organization with responsibility for serving as the lead technical advisor on actuarial analysis and policy. In addition to providing executive leadership and oversight for the actuarial aspects of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
09/25/2024 to 11/06/2024
$147,649 - $221,900 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
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Yes
FEMA-24-CB-CAFID-ST
811086300
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 - All US citizens
The incumbent will conduct ongoing research to better understand industry best practices and stay up to date on the latest information from the actuary profession. The incumbent will also network within the actuary profession and stay abreast of the newest technologies, regulations and working practices that affect risk transfer and the pricing of risk. The incumbent will support the directorate in performing analytical studies of an exceedingly complex and mathematical nature, incorporating actuarial professions and economic analyses into alternative program designs, rate structures, reinsurance mechanisms and alternative approaches for making the NFIP actuarially sound.
As a member of the senior management team, the incumbent will support the Assistant Administrator of Federal Insurance within Resilience and assists the senior executive(s) for Federal Insurance on all actuarial matters. In addition, the Chief Actuary can serve as an advisor to the FEMA Administrator, when necessary.
Specific responsibilities include:
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Failure to submit a narrative statement or address any of the PTQs is also considered incomplete and WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. As a result, you will be rated as "INCOMPLETE."
Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES employees in the Executive Branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES employee, please indicate this in your resume. Serving in a Schedule A, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES appointment WILL NOT eliminate you from consideration.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. View information about ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered eligible under ICTAP, you must be placed in the well-qualified category for this position, as described above. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement.
Veterans, Peace Corps / VISTA volunteers, and people with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above and contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.
Required Education: A bachelor's degree that included courses in actuarial science, mathematics, relevant statistics, business, finance, economics, insurance, or computer science totaling at least 24 semester hours. This course work must have included a minimum of 12 semester hours of mathematics that included differential and integral calculus and one or more courses in mathematics for which these calculus courses were prerequisites.
Actuarial Science Series 1510 (opm.gov)
Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expenses may be authorized at Management's discretion.
Recruitment/Relocation/Retention Incentive may be authorized at Management's discretion.
This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position.
Veteran's Preference does not apply to the Scientific or Professional (ST) positions.
Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, FEMA requires each and every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully complete a background investigation for Top Secret clearance as a condition of placement in this Non-Sensitive position. This review includes 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.
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.
Pursuant to Executive Order 12654 and DHS policy, DHS is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, conducts random and other drug testing of its employees in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Headquarters personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing and all applicants tentatively selected for employment at DHS Headquarters are subject to drug testing resulting in a negative test result.
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.
FEMA 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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
A multi-step process is used to evaluate and refer applicants:
1. Minimum requirements: A minimum qualifications screening will be conducted by Executive Services. Applications will be evaluated based on the quality and extent of accomplishments and experience related to the mandatory Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQs). This information will be obtained from the application and narrative statements. The narrative statements allow the applicant to describe their background to the position's specific requirements. Failure to provide specific information in each of the narrative statements will result in an applicant receiving a lower rating or disqualification. Minimally Qualified candidates will be referred if all required supporting documentation has been provided to the rating and ranking panel members. Please make sure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your evaluation.
2. Rating and Ranking: Eligible applicants will be evaluated by a screening panel composed of a diverse mix of senior executives selected for organizational and/or functional backgrounds relevant to this position. The panel of subject matter experts will review your application and evaluate your qualifications for this position based on the information in your application. Your application will be rated based on the extent and quality of your experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of this position. You are being evaluated under the category rating method. If you are determined to be qualified, you will be placed into the 'Best Qualified,' 'Well Qualified,' or 'Qualified' categories. The panel discusses each application and reaches a consensus on the 'Best Qualified,' 'Well Qualified,' or 'Qualified' candidates.
3. Referral: Only the individuals in the Best Qualified category will be referred to the Hiring Manager/Selection Official for consideration and possible interview. The FEMA Executive Resources Board (ERB) will review results and make recommendations on final selections to the appointing authority, where final interviews and reference checks may occur. All information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and consider that information in making employment offers. A false representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection, and/or appropriate disciplinary action.
Veteran's Preference does not apply to the Scienfitic or Professional (ST) positions.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section.
The complete application package MUST be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/06/2024.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link 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.
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. Paper applications and information sent by mail WILL NOT be accepted. If you cannot apply online, you may submit a paper application and the required forms. If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
FEMA is an equal employment employer: Selection for positions will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status or other differences.
FEMA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Once you submit your application, we will review your experience and qualifications to determine if you possess the required PTQs for the position based on the information submitted in your package. Those who meet the qualifications will be referred to a rating and ranking panel members to determine the "best qualified" candidates who will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.
We will notify you by email at various stages in the process. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then click "More Information."
If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
FEMA 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.
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