[blindlaw] FEMA - DHS dual job posting - WDC

Mon Jun 6 13:38:09 UTC 2011

The actual job posting is found at: 

http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=99910033

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Job Announcement

Job Title: Disability Integration Specialist GS-0301-12 

Department: Department Of Homeland Security 

Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency 

Job Announcement Number: MG-2011-81470-VMJ-479330COR 

SALARY RANGE: $74,872.00 - $97,333.00 /year 

OPEN PERIOD: Thursday, June 02, 2011 to Thursday, June 16, 2011 

SERIES & GRADE: GS-0301-12 

POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Temporary NTE 2 years 

PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 12 

DUTY LOCATIONS: 2 vacancies - Washington DC Metro Area, DC 

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: United States Citizens 

JOB SUMMARY:

When disaster strikes, America looks to FEMA. Now FEMA looks to you. Join our team and use your talent to support Americans in their times of greatest need. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepares the nation for all hazards and manages Federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. We foster innovation, reward performance and creativity, and provide challenges on a routine basis with a well-skilled, knowledgeable, high performance workforce. 

You will serve in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in the Office of Disability Integration and Coordination (ODIC), in Washington, DC..  In this position, you will be responsible for ensuring effective disaster response and recovery interface and coordination of Offfice of Disability Integration and Coordination programs and initiatives with Regional Disability Integration Specialists and regional management throughout FEMA, and with the National Council on Disability.  

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:  Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.

This position is being announced under FEMA's CORE Program (Cadre of on-call Response/Recovery employees).  These positions are authorized under P.L. 93-288 to perform temporary disaster work and are funded from the Disaster Relief Fund.  Appointments are excepted service, temporary appointments.  This is a 2 year temporary appointment in the Excepted Service.

EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENT: FEMA employees are subject to 24 hour on-call in the event of any emergency. This service may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites that require functioning under intense physical and mental stress.

Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

You must be a U.S. citizen to be considered for this position. 

This position requires a (Public Trust/High Risk, TS) background check. 

Occasional travel may be required. 

You may be required serve a trial period of 1 year. 

Direct Deposit is mandatory. 

Males born after 12/31/59 - Selective Service Registration required. 

Duties

Additional Duty Location Info:

2 vacancies - Washington DC Metro Area, DC

Specific Duties:

Provides advice, guidance and information regarding a variety of emergency management activities as they relate to ODIC disaster response and recovery programs and responsibilities. 

Develops and implements policies and procedures for providing accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as Amended, the Rehabilitation Act, as Amended and other applicable laws. 

Participates in developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures that are inclusive of the needs and requirements of people with physical, sensory, intellectual, cognitive and mental health disabilities and additionally ensure equal access to persons with disabilities. 

Develops reporting mechanisms and other processes for the regions in support of disaster response and recovery operations in order to ensure the needs of individuals with disabilities are fully addressed in accordance with Section 689 of the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 and Section 513 of the Homeland Security Act.

Qualifications and Evaluations

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

To qualify for this position at the GS-12 level you must possess at least one of the following:

One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the federal government, other state, local, non-profit organization, or the private sector 

Specialized experience for this position is described as experience providing guidance and strategies to integrate and coordinate emergency management efforts to meet the needs of all citizens, including children and adults with disabilities and others with access and functional needs.

OR

Education - no education requirements for the GS-12 grade level

Knowledge, Skills, and abilities:

1. Knowledge of regulations and directives, Code of Federal Regulations, relevant United States Code provisions; FEMA policies, procedures, and practices; and policies and procedures governing disabiility inclusion and community integration initiatives to effectively coordinate ODIC programs and initiatives with Regional Disability Integration Specialists and other designated FEMA personnel.

2. Skills in providing, planning, and implementing emergency preparedness technical assistance, outreach, and liaison activities during disaster response and recovery operations with FEMA Regions, among various government agencies, and with outside organizations.

3. Ability to provide technical advice to management and operational personnel regarding issues concerning individuals with disabilities in pre and post disaster environments.

4. Ability to serve as a headquarters liaison with all regions and as a representative of the ODIC Director in a variety of program planning and coordination efforts supporting disaster response and recovery.

All qualifications and grade equivalency requirements must be met within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement.  

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: This is a Public Trust position that requires a background investigation. Appointment to the position is subject tot he applicant or appointee successfully completing essential security investigation, the completion of the investigation, and the favorable adjudication of the investigation. Failure to satisfactorily complete any of this process is grounds for immediate termination. Applicants for this position may be required to submit to a urinalysis for illegal drug use prior to appointment.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

All applicants will be evaluated based on responses to the Job Questionnaire for the announcement.  Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. 

To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click the following link:  View Assessment Questions

Back to top  Benefits and Other Info

BENEFITS:

Our career opportunities feature the potential for performance-based increases, flexible hours, and the ability to achieve and maintain a balanced lifestyle.  Other benefits that may be available include a uniform allowance, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, and telework.  For more information on federal benefits, please visit www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.

OTHER INFORMATION:

This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies.

VETERANS INFORMATION, EEO POLICY, AND REGISTRATION FOR SELECTIVE SERVICE can be obtained utilizing the links at the bottom of this announcement.

CITIZENSHIP:  Agencies are permitted to hire non-citizens only in very limited circumstances where there are no qualified citizens available for the position.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:  For more information, please see the link at the bottom of this announcement and www.opm.gov/disability/reasonableaccommodation.asp. 

Back to top  How To Apply

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:

1. Your Resume;

2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire; 

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