Duties include but are not limited to:

Supports the operational management of HHS and ESF-8 response assets for the purpose of the deployment of resources, personnel, and assets in the event of an actual or perceived public health emergency response, to provide care for victims, and to provide supplemental staffing support to the local medical infrastructure during mass casualty incidents.

Provides support for the coordination, activation, deployment and demobilization of the response team and specialty teams, personnel, and assets to the incident scene.

Plans and conducts analysis to improve emergency preparedness and contingency operations.

Advises on the impact of proposed changes in the plans and potential impact on the mission or resources and recommends alternative courses of action and possible solutions for resolving problems.

Advises on the impact of proposed changes in the plans and potential impact on the mission or resources and recommends alternative courses of action and possible solutions for resolving problems.

Prepares reports, written communication, and briefings for leadership, ESF-8 partners, HHS resources, and others as needed or directed.


This position is an Intermittent work schedule: A schedule that requires an employee to work an irregular number of hours or days for which there is no prearranged scheduled tour of duty. You also may not hold dual federal employment.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service - http://www.sss.gov
• Suitable for federal employment
• Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. All information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation.
• Documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
• Two-year probationary period may be required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Government Travel Card.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
  The following documents are required and must be provided with your application for this Job Opportunity Announcement.

  • Online Application - Assessment Questionnaire

  • Resume - Must include beginning and ending month and year for each employment period, for each position you must describe your duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities. Your resume must clearly articulate how your skills and experiences align to the specialized experience defined in the qualifications section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. You must indicate for each position on your resume full-time employment or part-time employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year). Part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience. Work experience other than full-time or part-time such as Intermittent work, you must include the total number of hours worked for each position and month/year to month/year and the total hours must be equal to one-year of experience to be credited experience. Not providing this information may result in an ineligible rating.

  • Transcript (if applicable) - If qualifying all or in part based on your education.

  
  For resume writing guidance, please visit the USA Jobs Resource Center or view their video tutorial.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

  To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package by the closing date in this Job Opportunity Announcement. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
  
  To begin the process, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing USA Jobs account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process.
  
  To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
  1. A complete Application Questionnaire.
  
  2. Your resume (your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications).
  For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment for full-time employment or part-time employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present); for employment other than full-time or part-time your resume must contain total number of hours worked for each position and dates of employment (i.e., total hours work and month/year to month/year). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position.
  
  3. Transcript (if applicable)
  
  If you are unable to apply online, view the following link for information regarding Alternate Application.
  
  To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  
  To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account, or your application will be incomplete.
  
  By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work; or you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.

  Agency contact information

  SROC Help Desk

  Phone

  -

  Email

  SROCHelpDesk@hhs.gov

  Address

  National Disaster Medical System
  200 Independence Ave. SW
  Washington, DC 20201
  US

  Next steps

  Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. The best qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement.
  
  You will receive notice via email or by mail, if no email address was provided by you during the application process, once this process is completed (generally 4-6 weeks).
  
  You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans' preference, disability, etc.).

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents