Director, Integrated Public Alert And Warning Systems

Summary

This is a Senior Level (SL) position in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Office of National Continuity Programs (ONCP) in Washington D.C. The incumbent serves as the agency's Senior Program Executive in accordance with authority delegated by the ONCP Associate Administrator, and exercises leadership over the Integrated Public Alert and Warning Systems program.

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Duties

This position resides in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Office of National Continuity Programs (ONCP), Integrated Public Alerts and Warnings Systems (IPAWS) Division.

Duties of the Director, Integrated Public Alert and Warning Systems Division, include but are not limited to:

• Represents FEMA before Congress on the IPAWS Program activities of interest to the legislative branch.
• Serves as a liaison with other departments/agencies and government-wide consortiums on techniques, new developments, and requirements related to grants and assistance policy.
• Directs the IPAWS Program Management Office (PMO) which provides the following services in an integrated platform: Emergency Alert Systems; IPAWS-Open Platform for Emergency Networks; National Public Warning System; and Wireless Emergency Alerts.
• Maintains liaison with industry and university business groups.
• Serves as the Agency representative on interdepartmental committees and organizations related to the IPAWS Program.

EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENT: 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.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Conditions of Employment

• Initial and Annual Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) is required.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• The position sensitivity is designated as high risk.
• This position is subject to random drug testing.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

Applicants must provide evidence of knowledge and competence in applying engineering, statistical, and economic analysis techniques to review and analyze various program areas as well as formulate long range technical and management plans; a demonstrated understanding of a broad range of principles, theories, and methodologies of operations research and related fields to provide expert consultation, technical guidance, and analytical capability; an ability to serve as an authority on integrating risk and threat information into cyber and physical analytic products; and, articulate creativity and innovative approaches to interpret, evaluate, and integrate risk information from various sources to influence projects and sector initiatives.

While time in grade requirements do not apply, typically, experience of this nature is gained at or above the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service, or its equivalent with State or local government, the private sector, or nongovernmental organizations. At this level, you would have had responsibility for planning, directing and evaluating work that included managing and/or supervising other managers 25% of the time. At this level, you would have had responsibility for planning, directing and evaluating work that included managing and/or supervising other managers 25% of the time.

Mandatory Resume: Your resume (5 pages maximum) should emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed and program accomplishments, including the results of your actions.

Mandatory Technical Qualifications (TQs): You must address the below mandatory Technical Qualifications in a separate Narrative. Your TQ Narrative (not to exceed 6 pages) must clearly show that you possess the following TQs required for successful performance in this position. Applicants who do not submit a supplemental narrative statement that addresses these factors will be ineligible for further consideration.

• Extensive experience and expert knowledge in business and program management as well as in the development and implementation of national policy and guidance.
• Expertise and knowledge of policies regulations, and procedures governing all aspects of the Agency's Alert and warnings programs. Initiates innovative, modernized, and improved methods to improve business management, operations, and administration of programs for more efficient and effective support of the Agency's strategic goals.
• Demonstrated experience representing top management in meetings and conferences; with House and Senate Appropriations Committees, Office of Management and Budget, and other entities with oversight of resource utilization relating to highly sensitive and potentially controversial management and administrative matters that affect an office.
• Demonstrated experience in Directing and Managing development of criteria, standards, and performance measures to access the operational readiness and effectiveness of IPAWS programs. Using assessment results to formulate a comprehensive improvement to program metrics. Coordinating with all program stakeholders to implement improvements within approved budget levels.

If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Education

This position does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

• This position has been identified as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) because of its security, public health, and/or public safety sensitivity; if selected, you will be subject to random drug testing under FEMA's Drug-Free Workplace Plan (DWP). Refusal to be tested will result in disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service.
• To learn more about Senior-Level (SL) positions in the Federal Government, visit OPM's website at Scientific & Senior Level Positions (opm.gov)
• 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 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/.
• Relocation expenses are not authorized.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position.
• 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.
• 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.

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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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