Emergency Management Specialist

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience (GS-9): One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) maintaining computerized databases; 2) planning and carrying out programs to support emergency readiness; 3) creating emergency response plans; 4) implementing upward reporting of critical incidents and emergency activities through collaboration with impacted organizations; 5) managing readiness of teams, supplies and equipment for emergencies; and 6) performing various office administration functions (e.g. credit card purchases, preparing correspondence, and organizing travel).This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Clerical First Response Project Management Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-7).
About the Position: The Walla Walla District US Army Corps of Engineers is comprised of motivated and talented employees. This announcement is for current, permanent Army employees that would like to be considered for a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade. External status candidates should apply to Announcement # CERH245058997777 Please see “Additional Information” section below for further details.