From: Stephanie Jones [ssikes1@atu.edu]

Sent: Friday, February 01, 2008 2:19 PM

To: Stephanie Jones

Subject: 3 FEMA Jobs: Management Analyst in LA & MS; IT Specialist in Denton, TX & IT Specialist in Round Hill, VA

	EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT/OPPORTUNITY #: KAT-08-GCRO-ACQMNT-2790-LDC

OPENING DATE: 02/01/2008 CLOSING DATE: 02/11/2008

THIS IS A DIRECT CHARGE CORE APPOINTMENT UNDER THE ROBERT T. STAFFORD DISASTER RELIEF AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE ACT, P.L. 93-288, AS AMENDED. THIS IS A 2 YEAR TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT IN THE EXCEPTED SERVICE WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION.

TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT:	Full Time - Temporary
POSITION:	Management Analyst
SERIES - PAY GRADE:	GS-0343-11
NUMBER OF POSITIONS:	Three (3)
PROMOTION POTENTIAL:	11
SALARY RANGE:	$54,494-$70,843
ORGANIZATION:	Gulf Coast Recovery Office (GCRO), Program Management Office (PMO) within the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
DUTY LOCATION:	Louisiana (Baton Rouge) Louisiana (New Orleans) Mississippi (Biloxi)
	RELOCATION EXPENSES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED

WHO MAY APPLY: Eligible Candidates - All

DUTIES:
The primary purpose of this position is to support the Gulf Coast Recovery Mission through the Program Management Operations Section of the Acquisition Program and Planning Branch. This position will gather and analyze contractor quality information and metrics from across the GCRO. It requires that the incumbent have the ability to understand large contracts with complex requirements, schedules and budgets of significant size.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirements as contained in the OPM's Qualification Operating Manual. These are available on line at www.opm.gov. The manual states that one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade in the Federal service is required. Specialized experience is experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of that position.

Applicants meeting the basic qualification requirements and any selective placement factor stated in this Employment Opportunity will be rated and ranked on the following Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSA`s).

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Include with your application a Narrative Statement describing possession of each evaluation criterion (i.e. knowledge, skills and abilities or KSAs). Failure to provide the Narrative Statement will adversely impact your ranking score and your ability to be certified for referral to the selecting official.

If there is a Selective Placement Factor(s), please address fully and separately. Failure to meet the Selective Placement Factor(s) will result in no further consideration.

You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required; and on the extent to which your application shows that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with this position as defined below. When describing your knowledge, skills, and abilities, please ensure to give examples and explain how often you used these skills, the complexity of the knowledge you possessed, the level of the people with whom you interacted, the sensitivity of the issues you handled, etc.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES (KSAs):

1. Advanced knowledge of Federal Acquisition policies and regulations, including performance-based acquisition as well as knowledge of all phases of the procurement process (i.e., planning, solicitation, negotiations, pricing, administration, and termination, knowledge of DHS MD 1400 a plus).

2. Advanced knowledge in the implementation of quality oversight programs and statistical data analysis.

3. Advanced knowledge of generally accepted Program Management functions as outlined by the Program Management Institute’s Project Management Body of Knowledge.

4. Advanced knowledge of and experience with cost verification and validation activities, including independent government cost estimates, evaluation of cost realism, and implementing local economy factors,

5. Excellent creative problem solving with the ability to rapidly identify and recommend solutions to issues, concerns, or problems that arise in a field setting; knowledge of and ability to use major office software such as MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

BASIS OF RATING: Applicants meeting basic eligibility requirements will be rated and ranked on the knowledge, skills and abilities, and other characteristics (KSA's) required to perform the duties of the position. Please review KSA's carefully. Include in the write-ups such things as experience in and out of Federal service that gave you the specific knowledge, skill or ability; objectives of your work; and evidence of your success (such as accomplishments, awards received, etc.). Applications will be reviewed to determine if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications as described in the announcement (either through experience and/or education) and any other legal requirements. The most qualified applicants will be referred to the selecting official for possible selection.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT AT FEMA

DISASTER CORE PROGRAM: 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.

Depending on the level of disaster activity, the incumbent is subject to release to a non-pay status and recall to duty to meet fluctuating work requirements. Travel to disaster areas may be required with very short notice at any time of the year. Employees agree to accept (1) emergency assignments other than those specified in the position; (2) to work overtime as necessary, with little scheduling flexibility; and, (3) if released to a non-pay status, to report when recalled within 48 hours or agree to immediate separation from service.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

PUBLIC TRUST: This is a Public Trust position that requires a background investigation. Appointment to the position is subject to the applicant or appointee successfully completing essential security investigation forms, the applicant or appointee cooperating with the investigator, the completion of the investigation, and the favorable adjudication of the investigation. Failure to satisfactorily complete any aspect of this process is grounds for immediate termination. Applicants for this position may be required to submit to a urinalysis for illegal drug use prior to appointment.

HOW AND WHERE TO APPLY

Please submit a completed SF-171, Optional Form for Federal Employment (OF-612), resume, which clearly describes your ability and job knowledge. It is to your benefit to provide a full description of your experience and education/training relative to the job requirements of this announcement.

**All application materials must be received by 11:59pm, Eastern time of the closing date of this announcement.

Mail - Use of a postage paid Federal Government agency envelope to mail your application or resume is not allowed and will not be considered. Complete application packages must be received in the office by the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. All forms should be sent to:

   FEMA Human Resources Division
   Building 712, P.O. Box 129
   Berryville, VA 22611
   Attn: Lon Cabot

   Phone: 1-800-879-6076

E-Mail - DISASTER-STAFFING@dhs.gov. Complete email packages must be received by the closing date of the announcement. Please list the job opportunity announcement number in the subject line.

Fax to Lon Cabot at 540-542-7049. Complete faxed packages must be received by the closing date of the announcement.

To obtain additional information about employment opportunities, visit our WEB site at www.dhs.gov, or call 800-879-6076. Applicants needing TDD/TTY assistance should call the Federal

If you are sending your application via Email, please DO NOT use .zip or other compressed file formats. Preferred file formats include .doc, .txt, .pdf. Electronic files can be no larger than 4 mb.

Please be sure to include the following information in your application (incomplete applications may not be considered for the position).

Job Information:

- Announcement number and position title and grade(s) for which you are applying

Personal Information:

- Full name, mailing address, day and evening phone numbers

- Last four digits of your Social Security Number

- Country of citizenship (must be U.S. citizen to be eligible)

-Veterans Preference, if applicable. Attach latest report of Separation from Active Duty (DD-214) to establish honorable discharge from military service. Attach SF-15 & required proof (i.e., an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces) if you are claiming a 10-point veterans preference. If appropriate documentation is not received by the closing date, preference will not be granted.

-Applicants who are on active military duty: Applicants who are on active military duty will not have a DD Form 214 at the time of application. Prior to appointment, we will verify:

o Your eligibility for veterans preference, and

o That your military service was honorable.

- Special appointment eligibility (e.g., 30% compensable disability, handicap, Peace Corps, etc.). Attach supporting documentation.

- If you are or were a Federal government employee, please attach your latest SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action), indicating the highest Federal civilian grade held and dates and attach a copy of your latest performance appraisal.

Education:

- Colleges and Universities: Name, city, state, major(s), type of degree and year received (or total semester/quarter hours earned)

- Other educational programs, if relevant. Show dates and total hours of program.

Job-Related Work Experience:

- Job title (include series and grade if Federal job)

- Name and address of employer, supervisor’s name, and supervisor’s telephone number (please indicate if you do not want us to contact your current supervisor)

- Starting and Ending dates (month and year)

- Hours worked per week

- Annual salary

- Duties and accomplishments

- Please document at least the past 10 years of experience.

Other Job-Related Qualifications:

- Relevant skills (e.g. foreign languages, computer software/hardware)

- Relevant training courses

- Relevant current certificates and licenses

- Relevant honors, awards, etc. (e.g., memberships in professional and honor societies, publications, leadership activities, performance awards). Give dates, but do not send documents.

If applying as an ICTAP eligible, submit a copy of the Reduction in Force (RIF) or separation notice and a copy of the last performance appraisal.

Questions regarding this announcement may be directed to Ms. Darlene Burroughs at 540-542-3877.

Information Technology Specialist (CUSTSPT), GS-2210-11

	EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT/OPPORTUNITY #: SA2-08-198-RZB

OPENING DATE: 2/1/2008 CLOSING DATE: 2/15/2008

This is a 2-Year temporary appointment in the Excepted Service.

TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT:	Full Time - Temporary
POSITION:	Information Technology Specialist (CUSTSPT)
SERIES - PAY GRADE:	GS-2210-11
NUMBER OF POSITIONS:	One or More
PROMOTION POTENTIAL:	GS-11
SALARY RANGE:	$57,778 - $75,112
ORGANIZATION:	Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency Office of Management Information Technology Services Division Operations Branch Disaster Operations Section
DUTY LOCATION:	Texas (Denton)
	RELOCATION EXPENSES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED

WHO MAY APPLY: FEMA Employees - All (Status & Non-Status)

DUTIES: This position is located in the Operations Branch, Disaster Operations Section of the Information Technology Services Division of FEMA. The incumbent of this position performs customer support, configuration management and LAN Administration/Management. Analyzes configurations management processes and procedures and develops and recommends processes, software and procedures to ensure effective configuration management. Resolves customer support requests involving integration or configuration related issues. Supports systems involving a wide variety of different platforms, operating systems, applications, and desktop configurations. Develops plans or specifications for carrying out proposed applications and program interrelationships as they pertain to configuration management. Reviews malfunctioning PCs, workstations, and/or associated hardware to isolate defective parts or determine whether inappropriate logical configurations are causing malfunctions. Plans, develops, installs, integrates and/or maintains existing local area networks (LANs) consistent with existing or planned network infrastructures. Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, test and documents network software including network operating systems and applications. Coordinates and initiates corrective action to optimize utilization of present equipment and provides recommendations for upgrades or enhancements to support future requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES (KSAs):

1. Provide examples that show you have worked with and understand computer language, utilities, machines and access methods. Give examples of when you have provided advice and assistance to others on these topics.

2. Provide examples of experience that demonstrates your knowledge of microcomputer hardware, software, LAN operating systems and LAN-based application software. Identify the type of network(s) you have experience with and the number of average users on the network. Identify the platforms and services you have managed and any software you have experience using.

3. Provide examples that show how you have used software and hardware technologies to resolve problems. Explain how the issue or problem was identified and your role in analyzing the issue and determining the best course of action to resolve it.

4. Please provide examples of your experience that demonstrate your knowledge of enterprise operating systems over local and wide area networks. Please provide examples of servers and operating systems used (both recent and outdated), networking tools used, as well as the use of security standards as it relates to operating system platforms.

BASIS OF RATING: If the applicant meets the minimum qualifications, he/she will be given the minimum earned rating of 70 points. Applicants will then be rated by a rating panel, a subject matter expert, or Human Resources Specialist as determined by the Agency designee at the time of the rating. A maximum of 30 points may be awarded for KSA responses. The minimum earned rating plus the earned rating for all the KSAs will be combined to arrive at the total earned rating. Eligible veterans who meet established criteria will receive additional points (5 or 10) added to their total score as a result of their military service as appropriate. The applicants with the highest scores will be referred to the selecting official for possible selection.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT AT FEMA

EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENT: FEMA employees may be subject to 24-hour on-call in the event of an emergency. This service may require irregular working 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. Selectee must be able to relocate to emergency sites with little advance notice and function under intense physical and mental stress.

REGISTRATION FOR SELECTIVE SERVICE: The Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that all male applicants born after 12-31-59, who are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, be registered or they are not eligible for appointment within this Agency.

CITIZENSHIP: Under Executive Order 11935, only United States citizens and nationals (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) may compete for civil service jobs. Agencies are permitted to hire non-citizens only in very limited circumstances where there are no qualified citizens available for the position.

DIRECT DEPOSIT: Mandatory Direct Deposit/Electronics Funds Transfer (DD/EFT) for salary payment is a condition of employment at FEMA. Selectee will be required to participate in DD/EFT.

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.

Depending on the level of disaster activity, the incumbent is subject to release to a non-pay status and recall to duty to meet fluctuating work requirements. Travel to disaster areas may be required with very short notice at any time of the year. Employees agree to accept (1) emergency assignments other than those specified in the position; (2) to work overtime as necessary, with little scheduling flexibility; and, (3) if released to a non-pay status, to report when recalled within 48 hours or agree to immediate separation from service.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

OTHER INFORMATION

If claiming 5 point veterans' preference, a DD-214 reflecting character of discharge must be submitted. If claiming 10 point veterans' preference, both a DD-214 and SF-15 must be submitted along with the required documentation listed on the SF-15.

Your Social Security Number is requested under the authority of Executive Order 9397 to uniquely identify your records from those of other applicants' who may have the same name. As allowed by law or Presidential directive, your SSN is used to seek information about you from employers, schools, banks, and other who may know you.

HOW AND WHERE TO APPLY

Applicants can apply for this position by submitting a resume, the Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612) OR any other written format. The resume or application must contain:

The Employment Opportunity number, title and grade of the job for which applying (indicate the lowest grade level that you will accept if applying for a position advertised at multiple grade levels);
Full name, mailing address, day and evening phone numbers, social security number, country of citizenship, branch and date of military service, if applicable;
High school name and location, date of diploma or highest grade completed, college name and location, majors, type and year of any degrees received;
Work experience for at least ten years that includes job titles, duties and accomplishments, employer`s name and address, supervisor`s name and phone number, starting and ending dates, hours per week and salary; and to include all periods of unemployment during the ten year time frame.
List of other qualifications such as job related training courses, job related skills, job related certificates and job related honors, awards and special accomplishments.

IF YOU ARE FAXING OR EMAILING YOUR DOCUMENTS, THEY MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59 PM EASTERN TIME ON THE CLOSING DATE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT. THERE ARE SEVERAL WAYS IN WHICH YOU MAY APPLY FOR THESE POSITIONS:

via Mail - Use of a U.S. Federal Government postage paid envelope to mail your individual application and/or resume package is not allowed and will not be considered. All completed application and/or resume packages must be received in the Human Resources Division by not later than the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration for employment. Please mail completed Application and Resume Packages to:

   DHS/FEMA
   Human Resources Division, Room 801-A
   500 C Street, SW
   Washington, DC 20472
   Attn: HR Application Intake Center

   If you have questions regarding your application package please phone: 1-202-646-4040.

via E-Mail - FEMA-HIRE-ME@dhs.gov. Completed E-mail packages must be received in the Human Resources Division by not later than the closing date of the announcement. Be sure to list the Vacancy Announcement/Opportunity Number in the subject line.

via Fax Attn: HR Application Intake Center at 301-851-7100 or 202-646-2557. Completed fax packages must be received in the Human Resources Division by not later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

To obtain additional information about DHS/FEMA employment opportunities, visit our WEB site at www.dhs.gov, or call our Employment Opportunities Hotline on 800-225-3304. Applicants needing TDD/TTY assistance should call the Federal Information Relay Service at 800-877-8339.

THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY IS COMMITTED TO EMPLOYING A HIGHLY QUALIFIED WORKFORCE THAT REFLECTS THE DIVERSITY OF OUR NATION. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, and any other non-merit factor.

The Federal Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Information Technology Specialist (CUSTSPT), GS-2210-11

	EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT/OPPORTUNITY #: SA2-08-199-RZB

OPENING DATE: 2/1/2008 CLOSING DATE: 2/15/2008

This is a 2-Year temporary appointment in the Excepted Service.

TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT:	Full Time - Temporary
POSITION:	Information Technology Specialist (CUSTSPT)
SERIES - PAY GRADE:	GS-2210-11
NUMBER OF POSITIONS:	One or More
PROMOTION POTENTIAL:	GS-11
SALARY RANGE:	$58,206 - $75,669
ORGANIZATION:	Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency Office of Management Information Technology Services Division Operations Branch Disaster Operations Section
DUTY LOCATION:	Virginia (Round Hill)
	RELOCATION EXPENSES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED

WHO MAY APPLY: FEMA Employees - All (Status & Non-Status)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT AT FEMA

DIRECT DEPOSIT: Mandatory Direct Deposit/Electronics Funds Transfer (DD/EFT) for salary payment is a condition of employment at FEMA. Selectee will be required to participate in DD/EFT.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

OTHER INFORMATION

HOW AND WHERE TO APPLY

Applicants can apply for this position by submitting a resume, the Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612) OR any other written format. The resume or application must contain:

The Employment Opportunity number, title and grade of the job for which applying (indicate the lowest grade level that you will accept if applying for a position advertised at multiple grade levels);
Full name, mailing address, day and evening phone numbers, social security number, country of citizenship, branch and date of military service, if applicable;
High school name and location, date of diploma or highest grade completed, college name and location, majors, type and year of any degrees received;
Work experience for at least ten years that includes job titles, duties and accomplishments, employer`s name and address, supervisor`s name and phone number, starting and ending dates, hours per week and salary; and to include all periods of unemployment during the ten year time frame.
List of other qualifications such as job related training courses, job related skills, job related certificates and job related honors, awards and special accomplishments.

IF YOU ARE FAXING OR EMAILING YOUR DOCUMENTS, THEY MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59 PM EASTERN TIME ON THE CLOSING DATE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT. THERE ARE SEVERAL WAYS IN WHICH YOU MAY APPLY FOR THESE POSITIONS: