EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the senior Lead Search and Rescue (SAR) and Personnel Recovery (PR) future operations staff office in the Operations Plans Division, Air, Space, and information. Operations Directorate, Air Forces Northern (AFNORTH/A3X). Incumbent is also the acknowledge subject matter expert (SME).

Duties

1.Coordinate, Integrate, and Synchronize SAR/PR policy, strategy, and operations for AFNORTH. Serve as the Air Force's Northern (AFNORTH) senior technical operations and plans staff officer for Search and Rescue (SAR) and Personnel Recovery (PR) support in the AFNORTH/A3. 2. Perform duties as a SAR/PR operations officer for the AFNORTH PRCC. 3. Lead deliberate and crisis action planning discussions, meetings, committees, and special projects; conducts and analyses, presents briefings, and prepares recommendations and reports. 4. Represent the AFNORTH Future Operations at Search and Rescue (SAR) and Personnel Recovery (PR) events. Qualifications

Conditions of Employment continued Incumbent may be responsible for assuming newly identified or unusual additional duties. Telework Is Not Eligible for this position: Position requires incumbent's physical presence due to face-to-face contact with others. Incumbent may be eligible during emergency or OPM prescribed "unscheduled Telework". Supervisor approval is required on case-by-case basis. In the performance of assigned duties, employee uses tact, diplomacy, and professionalism to promote effective working relationships with a variety of offices and agencies. Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position. Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position. Leave accrual may be authorized upon request In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Standard Administrative and Management Positions, for Emergency Management Series, 0089. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include: experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Ability to respond in a high stress environment to intense foreign and domestic event situations, make critical characterization judgments, formulate recommendations that may have major national impact/consequences, and transmit those recommendations clearly and concisely to possibly the highest civilian authority in the Government. 2. In-depth knowledge and operational experience in a wide range of methods used to plan, coordinate and execute SAR/PR operations in direct support of international conventions, the National SAR Plan, contingency operations, and other vital national objectives. 3. In-depth knowledge of SAR/PR programs and objectives. state-of-the-art computer search planning programs, and advanced search theory and applications. 4. In-depth knowledge of SAR/PR publications. FAA regulations, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) regulations, Flight Information Publications (FLIP} documents, DoD, U.S. Air Force, and MAJCOM directives pertaining to international airway structures, oceanic routes, controlled and special use airspace, aeronautical charts. airfield information and restrictions, enroute supplements, flight safety, security regulation, diplomatic clearance requirements, and Airspace Control Plans (ACP). In-depth knowledge in executing deliberate and crisis action planning within a Geographic Combatant Command headquarters. 5. Ability to negotiate and defend ideas and support operational concepts. Ability to be an effective writer. 6. Skilled in use of collaborative tools; including knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to conduct studies and evaluate results for the effective management and completion of projects. Ability to react quickly and calmly in high stress situations; to analyze, evaluate and make judgments under pressure. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Occupational Reading Assessment Occupational Judgment Assessment (GS2) Occupational Interaction Assessment The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume. BASIS OF RATING: The assessments for this job will also measure Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) as listed under Qualifications Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable. Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements. Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements. To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. Other Information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.