EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Duties

• Develops, coordinates, obtains approval, and publishes plans and procedures for implementation of wing policies and instructions relating to Emergency Management (EM).
• Conducts wing EM assessments; interprets and analyzes assessment results.
• Conducts initial and recurring training programs for EM functional areas.
• Serves as Emergency Operations Center Manager under the direction of the EOC Director.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• National Guard Membership is required. If you are not sure if you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Positions covered by this PD must be reviewed for proper "Testing Designated Position (TDP)" coding to comply with the AF Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program (AFI 44-107).
• Position is required to maintain classified documents; therefore, requires a security clearance.
• Must have successfully completed, or be able to complete within six (6) months of appointment to position, the Air Force Emergency Management Course.
• Must possess or obtain (and maintain), within six (6) months of appointment to position, hazardous materials level training certifications.
• May be required to be certified on and wear emergency protective equipment IAW DOD guidance.
• This position may be designated as a key position IAW AFI 36-507.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• May be required to work outside normal duty hours
• This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration.

Qualifications

MILITARY GRADES: E6 through E8

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year of specialized experience at the next lower GS-grade (or equivalent). Experience that equips applicant with knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Experience applying principles, concepts, and methods of emergency management operations sufficient to design projects having applicable precedents where well-established occupational methods, techniques, processes and precedents can be utilized. Experience, training, or knowledge in applying a comprehensive range of principles, concepts and practices relating to emergency management operations in carrying out the full scope of emergency management operations for the Air National Guard Aviation Wing and supported units. Knowledge of a variety of emergencies, hazards, or natural and man-made/technological (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, high-yield explosives) incidents. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY AS THE FOLLOWING HAS CHANGED
Indiana National Guard (INNG) Federal Technicians will wait 36 months after being selected for a new position before applying for another position within the INNG. If you meet the requirements listed below, you will need to submit a signed Exception to Policy (ETP) memorandum with your application to be considered for the position. If you have questions about applicability, send an email explaining your situation to the HRO Staffing inbox listed below.

If you are a Tenure 0 Temporary employee (your position has a not-to-exceed date), you do not need an ETP memo.

If you became a new employee through a USAJobs announcement within the last 36 months, you will need an ETP memo.

If you received a promotion, reassignment, or grade reduction through a USAJobs announcement within the last 36 months, you will need an ETP memo.

If you require an ETP memorandum, you can download the template here:

The memorandum will be written by you, the employee, and signed by your supervisory chain up to the Director level. Directors and Supervisors will submit the signed memorandum for final review to the HRO Staffing inbox:

The Human Resources Officer (HRO) is the final approval for all ETP waivers. If approved, the memorandum will be returned to you and then submitted with your application.

Education

To receive credit for Education, you must provide transcripts or documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
You may combine education with specialized experience to meet the length of experience requirement for GS-11. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the line of work.

For the GS-11 level: To qualify on education alone applicant must have one of the following: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related

Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grade GS-11 including qualifying with combination of education and experience.

Additional information

Superior Qualifications and Special Needs Pay-setting Authority may be considered for this position. Contact the INNG HR Office for information about this policy. TAG is final approval authority for incentive programs (applicable to federal employees or those with a 90-day break in service). This must be approved prior to your appointment date.

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( ).
This announcement follows the Fair Chance Act (FCA). The FCA prohibits specific inquiries regarding an applicant's criminal or credit background prior to the hiring agency making a conditional offer of employment to the applicant. If applicant suspects a violation to FCA for their application, the applicant may submit a complaint to the agency within 30 calendar days to the date of alleged non-compliance. To complete the complaint, applicant must send an email to with the following information:

• Name of the applicant.
  

• A copy of the vacancy announcement and/or vacancy announcement number.
  

• Name of the individual(s) who allegedly violated the Fair Chance Act.
  

• A description of the violation.
  

• Supporting documentation (e.g., emails), if applicable.
  

Exemptions to FCA implementation that may apply:

• Position requires a determination of eligibility for access to classified information.
  

• Is a dual-status military technician position in which an applicant or employee is subject to a determination of eligibility for acceptance or retention in the armed forces, in connection with concurrent military membership.