FEMA Washington DC Metro Area Update

Job Announcement Number:
MG-2013-02280-WLW-873045-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:
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Closing Date:
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$51,995.00 to $98,022.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
09 to 12
Who May Apply:
US Citizens and Status Candidates
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 and at the GS-9/11/12 grade levels. Please see vacancy announcement number MG-2013-02280-WLW-873045-M for additional information. This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Region 5, National Preparedness Division, Technological Hazards Branch in Chicago, IL. The incumbent will participate in the development and implementation of policy, recommendations, regulations, interpretation, and guidance materials for emergency planning and to implement modified existing policy, procedures, and guidance. 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.

Job Announcement Number:
MG-2013-01890-KCD-873126DEU
Location Name:
Lakewood, Colorado
Department:
Department Of Homeland Security
Agency:
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Occupation Code:
Management And Program Analysis
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Term
Opening Date:
Tuesday, April 09, 2013
Closing Date:
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$73,848.00 to $96,001.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
12 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 a person that can serve as a Risk Analyst with expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and full responsibility for all activities involved in Risk Analysis and GIS support to the Mitigation Division and reports to the Risk Analysis Branch Chief. This position starts at a salary of $73,848.00 (GS-12). Apply for this exciting opportunity to become a member of the Region Eight, Mitigation Division, Risk Analysis Branch. This is a TERM position, not to exceed 4 years. 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.

Job Announcement Number:
MG-2013-11992-LN-872055COR
Location Name:
Boston, Massachusetts
Department:
Department Of Homeland Security
Agency:
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Occupation Code:
Emergency Management Specialist
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Temporary
Opening Date:
Tuesday, April 09, 2013
Closing Date:
Monday, April 15, 2013
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$62,758.00 to $97,787.00 / 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 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-2013-01596-SSM-873581
Location Name:
Kansas City, Missouri
Department:
Department Of Homeland Security
Agency:
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Occupation Code:
Miscellaneous Administration And Program
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Temporary
Opening Date:
Tuesday, April 09, 2013
Closing Date:
Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$113,735.00 to $147,857.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
15 to 15
Who May Apply:
United States Citizens
Job Summary:
FEMA offers developmental opportunities, competitive compensation, and networking opportunities. FEMA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and WELCOMES individuals with DIVERSE backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity. 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. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: POSITION CAN REQUIRE UP TO 60% EXTENDED TRAVEL.

Job Announcement Number:
MG-2013-LNG-873468IMAT
Location Name:
Herndon, Virginia
Department:
Department Of Homeland Security
Agency:
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Occupation Code:
Emergency Management Specialist
Pay Plan:
AD
Appointment Duration:
Temporary
Opening Date:
Tuesday, April 09, 2013
Closing Date:
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$73,655.00 to $115,742.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
04 to 04
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 We are seeking hard working, creative, and results oriented candidates who embody core values of compassion, fairness, integrity, and respect; and who will maintain FEMA's core principles of teamwork, preparation, empowerment, flexibility, accountability, and stewardship. Throughout the selection process, candidates will be evaluated not only on their experience and knowledge, but by their ability to personify these values and principles. This position is ideal for an experienced emergency management professional, with disaster field operations management experience. The position is located within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Office of Response and Recovery, National Incident Management Assistance Team - (IMAT). Herndon, VA Starting Salary Range: $74,872.00 - $86,945 Per Annum The starting salary within the pay bands will be set based on the level of responsibility and experience. 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. STAFFORD ACT EXCEPTED SERVICE APPOINTMENTS: Cadre of On-call Response Employee - Incident (CORE-I) is an appointment type granted under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, Section 306 (b), which authorizes FEMA to appoint such temporary employees as necessary to accomplish work authorized under the Act. Appointments under this authority within FEMA are made to the excepted service and are nonpermanent in nature. EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENT: Incident Management Assistance Team (IMAT) employees are subject to 24-hour on call work schedules in the event of an emergency and be willing to relocate to emergency sites with little notice. The teams deploy as soon as notified to respond and are on the scene within 12 hours. Once on-scene, the teams operate and function under intense physical and mental stress until the response mission is accomplished. This service will require irregular and/or long working hours which may be under austere environments that include living and working in temporary facilities such as tents, warehouse, or other expediently established facilities, significant damage to critical infrastructure that prevents ready access to potable water (other than for drinking), other than basic medical care, and other routinely available services. Work may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description to include performance of manual labor to support the establishment of team facilitated, subsistence of team members, and distribution of commodities to incident survivors. The work may involve some physical exertion, including activities such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; carrying and lifting of moderately heavy items (up to 50 pounds). Relocation Expenses may be paid. Relocation Bonus may be authorized.

Job Announcement Number:
MG-2013-02010-KAS-872691COR
Location Name:
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Department:
Department Of Homeland Security
Agency:
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Occupation Code:
Management And Program Analysis
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Temporary
Opening Date:
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Closing Date:
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$68,809.00 to $106,369.00 / 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 Current FEMA employees only For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Louisiana Recovery Office (LRO) in Baton Rouge, LA. The incumbent reports to the Director and serves as an expert technical advisor performing a wide variety of management and administrative program surveillance associated with meeting the mission and strategic goals of the Louisiana Recovery Office. This position starts at a salary of $68,809.00 (GS-12). The full performance level for this position is the GS-13. Apply today to become a valued member of the Louisiana Recovery Office. 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-2013-02260-KCD-872169DEU
Location Name:
Lakewood, Colorado
Department:
Department Of Homeland Security
Agency:
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Occupation Code:
Information Technology Management
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Tuesday, April 09, 2013
Closing Date:
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$87,815.00 to $114,158.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
13 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 and at the GS-13 grade levels. Please see vacancy announcement numbers MG-2013-02260-KCD-872248MP for additional information. This position is ideal for an Information Technology professional looking for an opportunity to be responsible for managing the Information technology Service Center. This position starts at a salary of $87,815.00 (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 Eight, Mission Support Division, Information Technology Branch in Lakewood, CO. 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.

Job Announcement Number:
MG-2013-T0140-PAS-862564COR
Location Name:
Winchester, Virginia;Washington DC Metro Area, District of Columbia
Department:
Department Of Homeland Security
Agency:
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Occupation Code:
Security Administration
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Term
Opening Date:
Tuesday, April 09, 2013
Closing Date:
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$89,033.00 to $115,742.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
13 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 is ideal for a Supervisory Personnel Security professional specializing in adjudicating of National Security cases and in development and implementation of security programs and procedures to ensure compliance with all Agency policies. This position starts at a salary of $89,033 (GS-13). Apply for this exciting opportunity to become a member of the Office of the Chief Security Officer (OCSO). 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-2013-01991-LDC-873446DE
Location Name:
Bothell, Washington
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:
Sunday, April 14, 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 APPLICANTS WHO PREVIOUSLY APPLIED TO ANNOUNCEMENT MG-2013-01991-LDC-863510DE SHOULD RE-APPLY UNDER THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. 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 non-bargaining 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.