FEMA Washington DC Metro Area Update

Job Announcement Number:
MG-201302180-862785-KST-COR
Location Name:
Bothell, Washington
Department:
Department Of Homeland Security
Agency:
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Occupation Code:
Emergency Management Specialist
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Temporary
Opening Date:
Monday, April 08, 2013
Closing Date:
Monday, April 15, 2013
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$61,255.00 to $95,444.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
11 to 12
Who May Apply:
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. Who May Apply All U.S. Citizens For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here. This position is ideal for an Emergency Management Specialist looking for an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of the duties needed for the implementation of the public assistance programs, and provide leadership in and serve as coordinator for various specialist areas and/or in various program areas. This position starts at a salary of $61,255.00 (GS-11), with promotion potential to $95,444.00 (GS-12). Apply for this opportunity to become a member of the Recovery Division in Region X in Bothell, WA. 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: For all nonbargaining unit positions, the following applies: Every FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which 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 with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions. Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.

Job Announcement Number:
MG-2013-02156-WLW-872685-D
Location Name:
Chicago, Illinois
Department:
Department Of Homeland Security
Agency:
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Occupation Code:
Miscellaneous Administration And Program
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Tuesday, April 09, 2013
Closing Date:
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$75,403.00 to $116,562.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
12 to 13
Who May Apply:
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. Who May Apply All U.S. Citizens For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here This position opportunity is also being advertised under Merit Promotion Procedures. Please see vacancy announcement number MG-2013-02156-WLW-872695-M for additional information. This position is ideal for an incident response planning professional looking for an opportunity to collect, evaluate, analyze, disseminate and use information about the development of incidents and status of resources. This position starts at a salary of $75,403.00 (GS-12) with promotion potential to $89,664.00.00 (GS-13). Apply for this exciting opportunity to become a member of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Regional Offices, Region 5, Response Division in Chicago,IL. 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. EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENT: For all nonbargaining unit positions, the following applies: Every FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which 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 with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions. Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.