EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (D2225P01)

Duties

• This position require military membership in the Puerto Rico Air National Guard (PRANG).
• Selected applicant(s) will be required to complete an online Onboarding process

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• 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. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate SECRET security clearance for the position within a ONE (1) year of the appointment.
• May be required to successfully complete a TWO (2) years trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Proper protective equipment must be used to comply with safety standards.
• Continued employment in this position is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the mandatory training specifically identified for the position.
• Loss of military membership will result in immediate loss of your full-time military technician position.
• Excepted Civil Service Technicians are required to maintain a MOS/AFSC and military grade that is determined by the NGB Qualification Standards to be compatible with the assigned technician position.
• In order to achieve compatibility prior to effective date of personnel action, individual selected must be eligible for military assignment to a para/line number in one of the following AFSC 3E9X1.
• In order to qualify for above mentioned AFSC(s) you must comply with mandatory entry requirements contained in Air Force Enlisted Classification Directory (AFECD) or Officer Classification Directory (AFOCD), as applicable.
• Individual selected for this position who is not qualified in one of the mentioned AFSC, MUST submit to HRO, before date of appointment, the correct military paperwork/application to attend the technical training school required to be AFSC Qualified.
• If selectee fails to process the school application and does not successfully graduate from the school, he/she will be terminated from the technician program for failure to meet the compatibility standards and receive a 30 days notice of separation.
• Prior to appointment, an applicants military medical record must indicate a completed and current medical physical, medical profile, and completed/cleared drug test.
• Must possess a valid Puerto Rico State driver's license to operate government motor vehicle in accordance with Service specific Vehicle Operations Directives.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration and will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.

Qualifications

AREA OF CONSIDERATION:
HRO MUST process and clear the Department of Defense (DoD), Priority Placement Program (PPP), prior to advertising all internal and external job vacancies and promotion announcements.

Area 1 = All permanent Enlisted members employees (NG T32/NG T5) within Puerto Rico Air National Guard.
Area 2 = All indefinite Enlisted members employees (NG T32/NG T5) within Puerto Rico Air National Guard.

First round consideration will be given to Area 1 Candidates. (All other Areas will be screened only in the event that there are no qualified or recommended Candidates)

To prevent a grade inversion, military rank allowed for this position will be determined at the final evaluation of the vacancy announcement considering the military rank of the supervisor.

Acceptance of any military technician position may cause the termination of entitlements and eligibility for all military bonuses and student loan repayments. For further information you must contact the appropriate military Education Office.

DUTIES:
As a EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (D2225P01), GS-0089-11, you will develop, review, coordinate and execute the wing's Emergency Management (EM) program plan in support of DOD, Joint Service, Air Force, MAJCOM, ANG, Numbered Air Force, federal, state, and county plans in the area(s) of Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery. The position develops, manages and executes the wing EM programs, ensuring effective prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery operations to allow continued mission capability at the wing level.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Some physical exertion is required such as recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, or reaching as well as long periods of standing. Part of the incumbents work is in an office but a significant amount of time is on site at various facilities throughout the base or at geographically separated units serviced for the purpose of overseeing emergency response field work where dangers typical of the crisis or environmental hazards are ever present.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Involving regular and recurring exposure to moderate risks and discomforts. These are present in the construction/maintenance environment in which a significant amount of the incumbents work is performed. There is a requirement while in this environment to stay continually alert to the surroundings and to take special safety precautions (safety hat/shoes, etc.) to minimize risks. May be required to follow special precautions or wear protective clothing when working around hazardous materials and during natural disasters.

QUALIFICATIONS:
You will lose consideration for the position if your application does not include all the information/documents requested on the vacancy announcement. The USAJOBS Resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you met the required GENERAL and SPECIALIZED experience. Experiences copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and will disqualify you from the position. National Guard military (part-time) service is considered as full-time experience when evaluated against the qualification requirements. The applicant is credited with actual number of months the member has been in the National Guard provided such service is related to the position to be filled.

SELECTED FACTOR :
Applicant must have successfully completed technical military training school basic Emergency Management (EM) Apprentice course AND the chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear (CBRN) Responders Course. Completion of the military technical training school (Seven Skill Level) Craftsman EM course is preferred.

NOTE:
Copy of both certificates must be submitted with the application.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Must be certified at the next higher level before being eligible for that level and must have a minimum of ONE year on-the-job experience in the grade immediately below the next higher level. An applicant must have a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Applicant must possess at least ONE (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower GS-09 level, or the equivalent THIRTY-SIX (36) months specialized experience performing or supervising duties such as develops, manages, and executes the EM programs; preparing and briefing emergency management plans; writing, designing, formatting, publishing, and presenting specific EM program assigned; working knowledge is mandatory in the Emergency Management (EM), Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN), and Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) emergency response, logistics, and training programs; 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 ANG Aviation Wing and supported units; and working knowledge of a variety of emergencies, hazards, or natural and man-made/technological (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, high-yield explosives) incidents.

Education

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree in a college university, technical or vocational school may be substituted at the rate of one academic year of study (30 semester's hours or 20 classroom hours of instruction per week) for SIX (6) months of specialized experience.

One full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement in a college university, technical or vocational school may be substituted at the rate of one academic year of study (30 semester's hours or 20 classroom hours of instruction per week) for TWELVE (12) months of specialized experience.

NOTE:
Copy of the Official/student transcripts showing conferred Degree must be included in order to receive credit for education. Unofficial transcripts from internet or with alterations will not be considered. To receive credit for education the information must be included in the education section of the Resume.

Additional information

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 ( ).