From: Stephanie Jones [sjones31@atu.edu]

Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 4:01 PM

Subject: 3 More FEMA Opportunities

Hazard Mitigation Planner (CORE), GS-0301-12

	VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT/OPPORTUNITY #: SA2-08-351-DBV

OPENING DATE: 04/14/2008 CLOSING DATE: 04/28/2008

THIS IS A TWO YEAR TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT

TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT:	Full Time - Temporary
POSITION:	Hazard Mitigation Planner (CORE)
SERIES - PAY GRADE:	GS-0301-12
NUMBER OF POSITIONS:	One
PROMOTION POTENTIAL:	None
SALARY RANGE:	$69,764 - $90,698 (includes locality pay)
ORGANIZATION:	FEMA HQ Mitigation Directorate, Risk Analysis Division, Assessment and Planning Branch
DUTY LOCATION:	Virginia (Crystal City)
	RELOCATION EXPENSES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DETAILS

WHO MAY APPLY: All Sources
You may view this vacancy announcement in its entirety on the Office of Personnel Management’s USAJobs website. Please click on the following URL, and you will be directed to this vacancy announcement on their site.

Program Specialist (Process Design Improvement/NEMIS-IA), GS-301-9/11

	EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT/OPPORTUNITY #: MW-08-2C-0029-KCD1

OPENING DATE: 04/16/2008 CLOSING DATE: 04/30/2008

This is a Two Year Excepted Service appointment.

TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT:	Full Time - Temporary
POSITION:	Program Specialist (Process Design Improvement/NEMIS-IA)
SERIES - PAY GRADE:	GS-301-9/11
NUMBER OF POSITIONS:	2
PROMOTION POTENTIAL:	11
SALARY RANGE:	$48,108.00 - $75,669.00
ORGANIZATION:	Department of Homeland Security/FEMA Disaster Assistance Directorate Process Design and Improvement Section, VA-NPSC Individual Assistance Division, NPSC Operations Branch Virginia National Processing Services Section
DUTY LOCATION:	Virginia (Winchester)
	RELOCATION EXPENSES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED

WHO MAY APPLY: Eligible Candidates - All

DUTIES: At full performance, this person will analyze current systems, processes, and technologies to identify opportunities for improved automation using state-of-the-art technologies.

Through the application of business process re engineering principles, determines where existing Human Services processes and systems can be improved, and provides recommendations for change to the NPSC Senior Leadership, managers and the user community, to ensure that NEMIS reflects the best and most up-to-date approach to efficient and accurate application processing.

Works independently with representatives of the FEMA Regional Offices, FEMA Headquarters, other Federal agencies, private voluntary organizations, and other entities involved in disaster relief to identify processing requirements, problems, and opportunities, ensure that NEMIS conforms to all requirements, and in cases in which differences of opinion exist, negotiate with all concerned to develop acceptable solutions.

Analyzes research findings and conveys analysis through independently prepared technical papers, briefings, and reports, which are presented to the working group chair, NEMIS steering committee, and managers.

Performs thorough analysis of business processes to identify areas for improvement, and potential audit weaknesses, and makes recommendations for remedies.

Works independently and directly with information technology experts to assure that system requirements are fully understood by the computer programmers and system builders. Solicits and analyzes feedback from the IT experts to identify areas where the implementation of certain system specifications may be problematic, and provides recommendations to the working group chair. These recommendations may take the form of changes to the original system specifications or changes to the scope of delivery schedules of the system development contacts. Accordingly, such recommendations can substantially affect the performance and cost of the system.

Tests and analyzes deliverable from the IT developers to determine conformance with specifications. Organizes ad-hoc groups of subject matter experts and end users from locations through FEMA and various other agencies in order to accomplish the most thorough testing possible as well as to assure familiarity with the system and "buy-in" from all concerned. Assures that all system performance problems reported by end users in the course of testing or actual processing operations are recorded, verified, and analyzed; that a priority for correction is established; and that such corrections are accomplished accurately and on time.

Provides thorough, regular reports to all interested partied in FEMA and other agencies on the progress of NEMIS-HS development. Provides authoritative answers to all end users and program policy experts on current and anticipated system performance.

Develops end-user training materials and specifications for associated computer help screens. Delivers training personally or works independently with outside trainers to assure completeness and accuracy of course content. Identifies discrete user groups in order to focus training efforts appropriately. Provides end users with on-scene technical assistance in actual disaster operations.

Works independently with experts from FEMA's Office of Financial Management and Office of the Inspector General to assure that the NEMIS meets all current and anticipated requirements for security, financial controls, and management controls.

Briefs NPSC, Headquarters and Regional users on new and planned NEMIS functionality.

Provides the working group chair with the most authoritative recommendations available regarding the acceptance or rejection of system deliverables.

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.

SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: None

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES (KSAs):

1. Knowledge of and experience in the use of Oracle database software in a client-server environment, operating systems and web application development software.

2. Knowledge of information processing management principles and their required computer hardware and software technologies.

3. Ability to analyze and evaluate operational effectiveness.

4. Ability to effectively communicate in writing.

5. Effective oral communication ability.

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.

DRUG TESTING: Applicants for this position may be required to submit to a urinalysis for illegal drug use prior to appointment.

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

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.

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.

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 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:

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 729, P.O. Box 129
   Mt. Weather, VA 22611
   Attn: Karla Denney

   Phone: 1-800-879-6076

E-Mail - FEMA-HIRE-ME@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 Karla Denney at 540-535-2823 . 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 our Employment Opportunities Hotline on 800-879-6076. Applicants needing TDD/TTY assistance should call the Federal Information Relay Service at 800-877-8339.

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

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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.

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 (Data Management), GS-2210-11/12

	EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT/OPPORTUNITY #: KAT-08-MS-TRO-4136-JES

OPENING DATE: 04/16/2008 CLOSING DATE: 05/03/2008

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.

This position is located in the Biloxi, MS Transitional Recovery Office (TRO) in Mississippi.

TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT:	Full Time - Temporary
POSITION:	Information Technology Specialist (Data Management)
SERIES - PAY GRADE:	GS-2210-11/12
NUMBER OF POSITIONS:	One (1)
PROMOTION POTENTIAL:	GS-12
SALARY RANGE:	$54,494 to $84,913
ORGANIZATION:	Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Gulf Coast Recovery Office (GCRO), with the Duty Station in the Biloxi, MS Transitional Recovery Office (TRO) in Mississippi.
DUTY LOCATION:	Mississippi (Biloxi)
	RELOCATION EXPENSES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED

WHO MAY APPLY: Eligible Candidates - All

DUTIES: This position is located in the Biloxi, MS Transitional Recovery Office (TRO) in Mississippi.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

The incumbent provides both technical support and database management support to the TRO. The incumbent performs work involving the use of computer technology for a wide variety of administrative and/or scientific applications which typically use commercial general-purpose computers in a wide variety of sizes and configurations including stand-alone and networked personal computers. The incumbent plans, designs, analyzes, acquires, documents, tests, implements, integrates, maintains, or modifies computer systems or software. The incumbent provides technical support on various assignments, projects, and problems to be solved, actionable events, milestones, and/or program issues.

The incumbent serves as a database analyst and database administrator for the TRO Informatics Office on projects involving the analysis, development and management of data. Maintains and develops data models as well as data dictionaries and edit systems for metadata management using MS Access, SharePoint, Oracle and Sybase Standard Query Language (SQL), and other high level database systems.

The incumbent develops, creates and maintains variety of databases ranging in type and scope from localized user-administered databases in Access, to advanced database systems housed on Oracle or SQL Server. Plans, coordinates and conducts the installation, testing, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of databases and front-end software to database systems. Manages accounts, rights, access to database systems and equipment, and administers associated passwords. Monitors the performance, capacity, availability, serviceability, and recoverability of installed database systems through the application of vendor or locally designed manuals, guidelines, policies and/or procedures. Resolves specific database and front-end software problems. Evaluates impacts of new technologies on current systems and policies. Assesses performance and effectiveness of new or substantially modified systems.

The incumbent performs all other Duties and Assignments as required.

SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR:

None.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES (KSAs):

1. Demonstrated expert knowledge of and skill in applying Information Technology (IT) concepts, principles, methods and practices.

2. Demonstrated expert ability to carry out difficult and complex assignments in a timely manner.

3. Demonstrated expert skills in conducting analysis and making recommendations on IT issues.

4. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, as well as interaction with co-workers, senior officials from other Federal Agencies, State and local officials, disasters victims, and the general public.

5. Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve user issues and complex assignments in a timely manner, and provide excellent customer service skills.

6. Demonstrated skill and experience with a relational database management system such as Oracle, SharePoint, SQL Server and Access.

7. Demonstrated knowledge of database management concepts, principles and methods including logical and physical design and data normalization.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT AT FEMA

DRUG TESTING: Applicants for this position may be required to submit to a urinalysis for illegal drug use prior to appointment.

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.

2-YEAR CORE: This position is being announced under FEMA'S 2-year Katrina CORE (Cadre of On-Call Response/Recovery Employees) Program. 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

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 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 YOUR DOCUMENTS, PLEASE SELECT ONE (1) OF THE FOLLOWING NUMBERS:

(540) 542-7049

(540) 535-2622

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:

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: John Stevian

   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 John Stevian 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 our Employment Opportunities Hotline on 800-879-6076. Applicants needing TDD/TTY assistance should call the Federal Information Relay Service at 800-877-8339.

Ed Leachman

Interim Head, Department of Emergency Administration and Management
Arkansas Tech University

402 West O Street
Dean Hall 110
Russellville, AR 72801
479-964-0536 fax 479-356-2091 eleachman@atu.edu

http://commed.atu.edu/EAM