Assistant Administrator For Recovery

Summary

This is a Senior Executive Service (SES) position located within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Office of Response and Recovery. The incumbent serves as the Assistant Administrator for Recovery and reports directly to the Deputy Assocaite Administrator for Response and Recovery.

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Duties

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. Please visit www.fema.gov for additional information.

The Assistant Administrator for Recovery leads the Recovery Directorate and is responsible for providing the core Federal disaster recovery capability needed to save lives, reduce suffering, and protect property and communities throughout the Nation that have been overwhelmed by the impact of a disaster, regardless of cause.

The incumbent serves as the principal advisor to the Associate Administrator/Deputy Associate Administrator for Office of Response and Recovery on the development and implementation of operational policies, procedures, and capabilities for use by FEMA and other Federal Departments and agencies to deliver short- and long-term disaster recovery assistance to states, tribes, territories, local governments, communities and individuals.

The incumbent directs, manages, and oversees the development and implementation of policies, procedures and operations for assigned programs. Establishes plans and practices for effectively carrying out the mission of the Recovery Directorate while assuring the effective and efficient use of allocated resources, adherence to Agency regulations, policies and objectives and an understanding of the goals of the President, Congress, and the Department of Homeland Security.

The incumbent oversees the development and implementation of short- and long-term recovery programs and services in support of FEMA, DHS and the Federal government’s role in providing timely, compassionate and needed assistance to states, tribes, territories, local governments, communities and individuals recovering from a disaster.

The incumbent reviews new directives, legislation and regulations relating to assigned programs and makes recommendations to the Associate Administrator/Deputy Associate Administrator concerning their impact on efficiency of operations and the most effective means of implementation. Monitors and evaluates the performance of disaster recovery programs, services, and ensures the efficient and cost-effective development and utilization of management information systems and other technology resources to meet organizational and Agency needs.

The incumbent represents the Associate Administrator/Deputy Associate Administrator at meetings and negotiations with key officials within and outside FEMA on major considerations within assigned areas, exercising authority to speak for him/her and to commit to specific actions within the bounds of Agency policies and regulations.

Perform other duties as assigned.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• This position is subject to random drug testing.
• If selected, a one-year SES Probationary period may be required.
• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/SCI Clearance.
• File a Public Financial Disclosure (SF-278) within 30 days of appointment.

Qualifications

As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications listed below. Experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-15 grade level in the federal service or its equivalent in the private sector.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show in your resume that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and the Technical Qualifications (TQs) listed below.

We recommend that your resume emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of the programs managed, and your program accomplishments, including the results of your actions.

The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME-ONLY. Do not address the ECQs or TQs separately, evidence of each must be clearly reflected in your resume.

Any information in excess of 5 pages WILL NOT be considered.

A sample 5-page resume that incorporates ECQs and TQs can be viewed on this link (indexed at page 29 - 37): http://www.opm.gov/ses/references/GuidetoSESQuals_2012.pdf.

Technical Qualifications – Mandatory

• An in-depth working knowledge of the development and delivery of Federal disaster operations and functions. Including comprehensive knowledge of the Federal programs and policies that affect the Agency’s emergency management programs and broad knowledge of the disaster recovery authorities of other Federal Departments and agencies, as well as their emergency operations procedures and those of SLTT governments.
• Ability to identify and integrate key issues affecting the organization (political, economic, social, technological) and grasp the significance of new developments, and the ability to evaluate trends and continually examine the quality of program activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with emergency management stakeholders and high-level officials to build coalitions, as well as manage a diverse and complex organization, ensuring human resource strategies that meet the organization’s goals for achieving maximum potential of all employees in a fair and equitable manner.
• Ability to ensure key national and organizational goals, priorities, values, and other issues are considered in making program decisions and exercising leadership to implement and ensure that the organization’s mission and strategic vision are reflected in program delivery and the management and application of resources.

Applicants currently serving under a career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointment, eligible for reinstatement into SES, or have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) approved by OPM are not required to address the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs); however, applicants must address the Technical Qualifications (TQs) within their resume.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs):

ECQ 1: LEADING CHANGE: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.

ECQ 2: LEADING PEOPLE: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.

ECQ 3: RESULTS DRIVEN: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.

ECQ 4: BUSINESS ACUMEN: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.

ECQ 5: BUILDING COALITIONS: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.

Education

There are no educational requirements for this position.

Additional information

• If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.
• All candidates must be able to deploy with little or no advance notice to anywhere in the United States and its territories for an extended period of time.
• If selected, you will be subject to 24-hour on-call in the event of an emergency. In this event, this service may include duties other than those specified in the official position description. Selectee must be able to relocate to emergency sites with little advance notice and function under intense physical and mental stress.
• This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position.
• DHS uses E-verify, an internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
• Relocation expenses may be authorized.
• To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo, successfully pass, and maintain a background investigation for TOP SECRET/SCI clearance as a condition of placement into this position. This may include a credit check after initial job qualifications are determined (Mythbuster), review of financial issues, such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. For more information on background investigations for Federal jobs please visit the OPM website at https://www.opm.gov/investigations/background-investigations/.
• Persons newly appointed to a career SES position are required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Mandatory Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer (DD/EFT) for salary payment is a condition of employment at DHS/FEMA. Selectee will be required to participate in DD/EFT.

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DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits".

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