Job Description

Summary

In support of the NIST mission and collaboration with our stakeholders the Emergency Services Office delivers dynamic emergency and physical security services for the protection of personnel property and activities located in NIST facilities.

Duties

Serves as a key leader in managing NISTs Emergency Management Program driving essential initiatives that are critical to organizational success. This role encompasses a broad range of responsibilities aimed at enhancing the organizations emergency readiness and operational resilience. Key responsibilities include:
- Lead and oversee emergency management functions related to mitigation preparedness response and recovery ensuring programs align with organizational goals.
- Manage the Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP) and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) operations to ensure seamless response during emergencies.
- Develop implement and evaluate exercises and assessments to test and enhance emergency readiness and operational effectiveness.
- Establish and enforce policies and procedures to support alternate site preparedness and ensure comprehensive organizational readiness.
- Coordinate and oversee staff training programs to maintain high levels of preparedness across the organization.
- Implement corrective actions based on After Action Reports and provide innovative solutions to identified challenges.
- Analyze program operations to identify opportunities for improvement and recommend strategies that address challenges and enhance effectiveness. - Provide actionable recommendations to senior leadership ensuring that emergency management initiatives align with long-term organizational objectives.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. citizenship
• Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Merit applicants must meet time-in-grade/band requirements as applicable
• Designated and/or random drug testing required
• Bargaining Unit Position: No

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: ZA-III: All applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of the specialized experience at the GS-11 level (ZA-II at NIST).Specialized experience is described as experience in supporting emergency response program management contingency plan development participation in exercises and training and coordination of disaster response and continuity of operations efforts.

Basic Requirements: ZA-IV: All applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of the specialized experience at the GS-13 level (ZA-III at NIST). Specialized experience is described as experience in leading emergency response coordination and execution managing preparedness training conducting threat analyses for continuity of operations and providing briefings on emergency plans and policies.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.

The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook.

If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration

Education

Qualifications are based upon meeting specialized experience only. Education cannot be used to qualify for this position.

Additional information

This position is covered under NISTs Alternative Personnel Management System (APMS) a pay-for-performance system with excellent HR flexibilities to help NIST recruit and retain top talent. Learn more about the APMS here!

• We may share your application package with other selecting officials. Additional selections may be made through this vacancy.
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• You MUST select at least ONE ELIGIBILITY to be considered for this position.
• All documents submitted for this announcement must be legible to make qualification or eligibility determinations.
• A probationary period may be required.

NIST strives to build a flexible and encouraging work environment to bring out the best in our employees. For more information please visit our Careers website.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Required Experience:

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Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Flexible hours

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