Emergency Management Specialist

Joining the Secret Service, Office of Technical Operations will allow you to support protective operations by overseeing and maintaining advanced communication systems and mobile command units. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : The selectee will serve as an Emergency Management Specialist in the Office of Technical Operations. Typical work assignments include: Serves as a key member of the OCI team in Multi-Agency Communications Centers, Unified Command Posts, and Site Security Rooms, enacting communications plans and coordinating with Federal, State, and local partners for protective operations and National Special Security Events. Develops, coordinates, and implements emergency management and continuity of operations plans, including preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities; conduct Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP)-compliant exercises; and ensure essential functions continue during all hazards. Collects, analyzes, and disseminates operational information; maintains liaison with internal and external stakeholders; represents TEC in conferences, exercises, and briefings; and ensure effective communication and information-sharing with law enforcement and public safety partners. Operates and maintains complex communications systems (e.g., LMR, DEN, satellite, secure networks), supports integration of video/sensor data, and provides technical support for communications equipment. Manages program records, budgets, and maintenance for Mobile Command Posts; develops and review policies, procedures, and continuity plans; prepares reports and executive correspondence; and lead training and awareness activities to support OCI's strategic objectives. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : To be considered qualified for this position you must meet the following qualification requirements for the respective grade level in which you are applying. You qualify for the GS-11 level (starting base salary $63,795.00) if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level performing duties such as: Participating in emergency operations or exercises as part of a multi-agency team. Contributing to the development and revision of emergency management or continuity of operations plans. Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders in the delivery of emergency management related programs and assistance. Troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues to ensure uninterrupted communications during emergency operations. Preparing detailed reports and executive correspondence to communicate program status and provide recommendations. OR You have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.M., if related, from an accredited college or university that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform this work. (NOTE: You must submit a copy of your college transcripts (official or unofficial) to support your claim). OR You have a combination of specialized experience (less than one year) and graduate education (beyond 2 years of graduate education), that when combined equals 100% of the qualification requirement. Note: Only graduate education in excess of two years (generally 36 semester hours) may be used in this calculation. (NOTE: You must submit a copy of your college transcripts (official or unofficial) and your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet the experience to support your claim. To be considered for the GS-11, applicants must currently have or obtain the following FEMA training requirements within the first year: IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System IS-200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response IS-700: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System IS-800: National Response Framework, An Introduction You qualify for the GS-12 level (s

Salaire : $63,795 – $118,204/Per Year

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 workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact; join DHS. Building on a Tradition of Excellence and Meeting the Challenges of the Future, The Secret Service is a premier law enforcement organization with two critical national security missions: protect our nation's leaders and conduct criminal investigations. Our team members continue a tradition of excellence - whether investigating financial crime or protecting national and visiting foreign leaders. In the Secret Service, we serve the country with duty, loyalty, justice, integrity and courage. In the Secret Servi