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Summary
This position is located in the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, National Disaster Medical System headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia .
When activated with NDMS, you will be protected by the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) when you are called to respond to an emergency.
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Overview
- Reviewing applications
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Open & closing dates
10/24/2024 to 10/29/2024
This job will close when we have received 50 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more -
Salary
$42.41 - $55.14 per hour
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Pay scale & grade
GS 13
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Location
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Location Negotiable After Selection 2 vacancies
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Remote job
No
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Telework eligible
No
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Travel Required
76% or greater - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Intermittent
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Work schedule
Intermittent
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Service
Excepted
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Promotion potential
None
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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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Financial disclosure
No
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Bargaining unit status
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Announcement number
HHS-NDMS-DH-25-12583017
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Control number
815496800
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Duties
Provide assessment, coordination, and advisory services for organizational readiness, ranging from identification of required contingency response missions and support plans and all hazards to effective management of limited resources.
Develop incident action and/or other contingency plans in support of emergency/incident operations and deployments.
Maintain accountability of all deployed personnel, providing analysis and reporting.
Perform and/or lead information management/situation reporting functions.
Lead Planning Section personnel in the execution of all duties and responsibilities assigned to the Section during a response/deployment.
Advise agency and departmental stakeholders in the development, review, and evaluation of coordinated incident emergency public health and medical response operation plans for disasters and emergencies.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service - http://www.sss.gov
- Suitable for federal employment
- Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. All information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation.
- Documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System.
- All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.
- All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
- Two-year probationary period may be required.
- Background Investigation is required: Incumbent must undergo and clear a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation.
- Employees are required to obtain and maintain a Government Travel Card
Qualifications
During deployments, the work is primarily related to readiness for and deployment for response during the aftermath of a disaster or public health emergency, where work may be field based, in a tent environment that is remote and austere, caring for sick, injured, dying, or deceased persons. This work requires above average health, physical, and mental conditioning with routine long periods of repetitive walking, bending, lifting, and carrying, such as carrying NDMS equipment or heavy patients on litters. Incumbent must be capable of working in a high-stress, high security, remote, austere, and uncharacterized environment, void of infrastructure and vital services, requiring specific physical demands, such as the ability to lift 50 pounds, and work characteristics that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. For these reasons, employees are required to complete a physical and health screening process, meet and maintain certain physical standards, as well as mental, behavioral, and cognitive competencies. Work may be performed in an office setting or indoor and outdoor field sites, sometimes in adverse weather. During emergency situations, the work environment may be situated in austere conditions and environment in terms of destroyed infrastructure (e.g., food and water, housing, electricity, communications), the presence of endemic diseases, and limited health and sanitation facilities requiring special safety precautions.
To qualify for this position, you must meet the following requirements: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lowest grade GS-12 in the Federal service. This experience may have been gained in the federal government, a state or local government, a non-profit organization, the private sector, or as a volunteer.
Your resume must clearly describe at least one year of specialized experience performing one (1) out of four (4) of the following duties or work assignments:
Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational application questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through national Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to gain employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If such experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited.
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To qualify for this position, you must meet the following requirements: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lowest grade GS-12 in the Federal service. This experience may have been gained in the federal government, a state or local government, a non-profit organization, the private sector, or as a volunteer.
Your resume must clearly describe at least one year of specialized experience performing one (1) out of four (4) of the following duties or work assignments:
- Developing or revising directives, instructions, plans, templates, or other documents relating to incident response/emergency management topics; OR
- Leading and/or supporting the development and management of operational planning activities during a response or incident; OR
- Developing and providing briefings to various levels of internal and external stakeholders in incident response/emergency management planning; OR
- Addressing critical issues through planning, analysis and application of various methods and processes applicable to activities during emergency response situations.
Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational application questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through national Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to gain employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If such experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited.
OPM Qualification General Policies Website
Education
This position does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
This vacancy will be filled through OPM's Direct Hire Authority. Veterans' Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to positions filled under this announcement. Please click here for more information on OPM's Authorization of Direct Hire authority.
In accordance with Executive Order 12564 of September 14, 1986, The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is A Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs, on or off duty, by Federal employees is inconsistent not only with the law-abiding behavior expected of all citizens, but also with the special trust placed in such employees as servants of the public.
Travel and transportation expenses may be paid.
Bargaining Unit Position: No
Drug Screening Required: No
Recruitment incentives may be authorized: No
Student loan repayment incentive may be authorized: No
Annual leave for non-federal service may be authorized: No
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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.
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.
Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with any interested selecting official(s) at HHS.
Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Qualified candidates will be referred for consideration in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management direct hire guidelines. Veteran's Preference does not apply to the direct hire recruitment procedures. Selections made under this announcement will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would, therefore, be given new appointments to the civil service.
To preview the assessment questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12583017
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.
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.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package by the closing date in this Job Opportunity Announcement which includes:
1. Online Application Assessment Questionnaire
2. Resume - Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
· Job title and Duties (be as detailed as possible)
· Month & year start/end dates (e.g., June 2007 to April 2008)
· Full-time, part-time, intermittent work schedules (include hours worked per week/deployment)
· Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
3. Most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (if applicable).
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
1. 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.
2. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
3. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
4. 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.
5. 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.
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of this announcement.
By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work; or, you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
Agency contact information
SROC Help Desk
- SROCHelpDesk@hhs.gov
- Address
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National Disaster Medical System
200 Independence Ave. SW
Washington, DC 20201
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Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. The best qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement.
You will receive notice via email on your current status. You may also check your application status via your USAJobs account.
You may be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., official transcript, veterans' preference, disability, etc.).
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package by the closing date in this Job Opportunity Announcement which includes:
1. Online Application Assessment Questionnaire
2. Resume - Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
· Job title and Duties (be as detailed as possible)
· Month & year start/end dates (e.g., June 2007 to April 2008)
· Full-time, part-time, intermittent work schedules (include hours worked per week/deployment)
· Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
3. Most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (if applicable).
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How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
1. 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.
2. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
3. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
4. 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.
5. 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.
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of this announcement.
By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work; or, you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
Agency contact information
SROC Help Desk
- SROCHelpDesk@hhs.gov
- Address
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National Disaster Medical System
200 Independence Ave. SW
Washington, DC 20201
US
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. The best qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement.
You will receive notice via email on your current status. You may also check your application status via your USAJobs account.
You may be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., official transcript, veterans' preference, disability, etc.).
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response
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Incident Management Teams (IMT) effectively and efficiently manage the deployed resources and coordinate the activities of those resources to ensure completion of assigned missions. IMT is activated when federal health service/missions are assigned in support of federal, state, local, and tribal requests for support during natural or man-made emergencies, incidents, or National Special Security Events (NSSE).
Agency contact information
SROC Help Desk
- SROCHelpDesk@hhs.gov
- Address
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National Disaster Medical System
200 Independence Ave. SW
Washington, DC 20201
US