Supervisory Emergency Management Specialist

National Institutes of Health • Montgomery County, MD

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About The Position

The incumbent serves as a Supervisory Emergency Management Specialist within the Division of Emergency Management (DEM), functioning as Chief of the Planning and Evaluation Branch (PEB). The role supervises and oversees NIH emergency planning and emergency management functions and provides overall direction, coordination, management, and evaluation of the program’s facets and components, consistent with the DEM Division Director’s vision and direction.

The incumbent is the expert technical advisor and consultant on emergency management issues, represents NIH and the DEM Director with emergency preparedness organizations and government agencies, and works with NIH components and partner organizations to disseminate preparedness information and develop NIH emergency management capabilities. The role is designated emergency essential and requires availability to report for duty under all circumstances to support 24-hour, 365-day coverage. Occasional travel of up to 25% is required. Ad hoc telework and alternative work schedules may be available at the supervisor’s discretion.

Requirements

• At least one year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in Federal service, obtained in the private or public sector.
• Experience managing and coordinating emergency planning and training or exercise programs, plans, and activities.
• Experience providing leadership, guidance, and consultation on emergency planning and training or exercise programs, plans, and activities.
• Experience collaborating with emergency response organizations and other emergency management organizations and agencies.
• Experience developing policies and procedures for emergency planning and response.
• Experience planning and participating in emergency management readiness exercises.
• Meet all qualification requirements within 30 calendar days of the announcement closing date, including time-in-grade requirements.
• Meet the U.S. citizenship or U.S. national requirement by the closing date.
• Obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information access (TS/SCI), and continuously maintain TS/SCI eligibility.
• Possess or obtain a valid motor vehicle driver's license before a final offer of employment.
• Be able to perform the essential duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Meet applicable background investigation, qualification verification, onboarding, and documentation requirements.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Successfully pass a preappointment urinalysis drug screening and submit to unannounced random drug testing for the duration of employment.
• Be available to report for duty under all circumstances as an emergency-essential employee.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and oversee the execution of NIH emergency planning and emergency management functions.
• Direct, coordinate, manage, and evaluate all facets and components of the emergency management program within DEM.
• Serve as the technical advisor and consultant on emergency management issues.
• Act as a liaison and representative for NIH with emergency preparedness organizations, state offices, and national emergency response organizations under HHS leadership.
• Work with NIH components, Division Directors, supervisors, Federal and non-Federal agencies, and other organizations to disseminate emergency management and preparedness information.
• Contribute to the development of emergency management and preparedness for NIH.
• Represent the DEM Director at conferences and meetings with senior officials from Federal and non-Federal agencies whose emergency management policies and activities relate to DEM operations.
• Report for duty when requested by a supervisor, including during non-duty hours or emergencies, and remain available for emergency-essential operations.
• Complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450).
• Submit to preappointment urinalysis drug screening and unannounced random drug testing while in the position.

Benefits

• NIH may repay certain outstanding federally insured student loans, subject to organizational need, case justification, and budget limitations.
• A newly appointed or reappointed employee may receive service credit for prior work experience or active-duty uniformed service when determining annual leave accrual, subject to eligibility and approval.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed