Emergency Management Specialist (Actions Controller)

U.S. Army, Pacific • Fort Richardson, AK

25d • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as an Emergency Management Specialist (EMS) in a secure facility during a continuous 12-hour shift in a two-person integrity (TPI) position in the 11th Airborne Division/USARAK CommandCenter. Duties include conducting daily shift changes, exchanging current and relevant information with the outgoing shift, and inventorying and signing for sensitive and classified SECRET equipment/items maintained in the UCC. During shift operations, the incumbent is responsible for the receipt, editing, and taking appropriate actions on incidents covered in the Division Commanders Critical Information Requirements (CCIR). The incumbent must interface with and be capable of articulating specific message requirements to the 11th Airborne Division/United States Army Alaska, Command group and staff. Follows established procedures for receipt, authentication, interpretation, and dissemination of time-sensitive, classified SECRET "FLASH" precedence coded Joint Chiefs of Staff Emergency Action Messages (EAMs).

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Works in rotating shifts and is required to work weekends, holidays, and nights, based upon mission requirements; shift work necessary to cover 24 hour 7 days per week operation; occasional overtime may be required.
• Requires continued education and training to maintain proficiency and knowledge of applicable regulations/directives.
• Must have acute hearing and ability to speak clearly to communicate effectively.
• Ability to moderate lifting up to forty (40) pounds.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license.
• Requires a 1 year probationary period.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• One year of specialized experience which includes assisting in managing components of emergency management program(s) and/or activities during an emergency response such as; home station operations planning and execution.
• Successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as Emergency Management, Fire Safety, Public Safety.
• Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07).

Nice To Haves

• The incumbent of this position is subject to a four week intense detailed training session with the supervisor. This training is an initial up to date detailed Emergency Action program training and certification program.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily shift change, exchanging current and relevant information with the out-going shift.
• Inventory and sign for sensitive and classified SECRET equipment/items maintained in the UCC.
• Receive, edit, and take appropriate actions on incidents covered in the Division Commanders Critical Information Requirements (CCIR).
• Interface with and articulate specific message requirements to the 11th Airborne Division/United States Army Alaska, Command group and staff.
• Follow established procedures for receipt, authentication, interpretation, and dissemination of time-sensitive, classified SECRET "FLASH" precedence coded Joint Chiefs of Staff Emergency Action Messages (EAMs).
• Maintain proficiency as a Division G-3 action officer and Emergency Management Specialist.

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.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level