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Summary The Department of the Interior is devoted to protecting and preserving the natural resources of this great nation, including National Parks, Landmarks, and the well-being of communities, including those of Native American, Alaska Natives and affiliated Islanders. Responsibilities This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Office of the Secretary, Office of Emergency Management, Continuity Programs Division, Denver, CO. At the full performance level GS-14, the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Serves as a subject matter expert in the Department's continuity and resilience program. Leads and advises on planning, preparedness, and policy (PPP) activities for continuity plans and programs that support the resilience of DOI's essential functions and command and control. 2. Develops test, training & exercise (TT&E) plans and policies in coordination with internal and external planners. Participates in, leads, and conducts TT&E events in order to validate plans and policies. 3. Leads the development of PPP activities for devolution, ensuring compliance with interagency policies. 4. Participates in and represents the Department on internal and external planning and policy committees related to continuity and mission resilience. Engages with internal and external partners to develop continuity capabilities to enable the continuation of essential functions. 5. Coordinates with and collaborates across the Federal Executive Branch interagency, including with staff from the White House Military Office and Executive Office of the President, the National Security Council, the Office of Science and Technology Policy, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), particularly the Office of National Continuity Programs. 6. Coordinates and collaborates across the Department on continuity and mission resilience topics including with Bureau and Office Emergency Management Coordinators, the Emergency Management Council, and the Senior Executive Emergency Management Council, the Preparedness and Response and Emergency Operations Divisions within OEM, the Strategic Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (SHIRA) program, the Department's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program, the Office of the Chief Information Officer's High Value Asset (HVA) program, and other organizations, programs, or efforts as appropriate. The OS-OEM has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval. Salary Information: GS-13: $114,970 - $149,465. GS-14: $135,860 - $176,620 per annum. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the lower salary range of the grade level. This position is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent will be subject to background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance with SCI endorsement. The incumbent is designated as an Emergency Employee and is subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations or may be required to remain at work during dismissal or closure situations. Emergency Employees are expected to remain in contact with their agencies at all times during emergency situations. A valid State driver's license is required. Proof of a valid driver's license will be required upon selection. This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen. You will be subject to a background/suitability investigation/determination. You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit. You must submit ALL required documents and a completed questionnaire. Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service system, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See http://www.sss.gov/. Qualifications Minimum Qualification Requirements: Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-14, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience (must meet all to qualify): 1. in emergency management responsible for Department-wide and/or organization-wide continuity, contingency, mission assurance, or resilience programs associated with disasters and other emergencies such as natural disasters, wildland fire, technological emergencies, oil spills and hazardous materials, etc.; 2. developing, managing, and coordinating the process for review and approval of essential functions including Business Process Analyses and Business Impact Analyses; and, 3. coordinating and managing a Test, Training & Exercise (TT&E) plan or program for a preparedness mission area; AND, 4. leading the development, drafting, review, and/or revision of an organization's plan(s), policy(ies), and/or procedure(s) for a preparedness mission area. -Must Met All- To qualify for the GS-13, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience (must meet all to qualify): 1. in emergency management supporting Department-wide and/or organization-wide continuity, contingency, mission assurance, or resilience programs associated with disasters and other emergencies such as natural disasters, wildland fire, technological emergencies, oil spills and hazardous materials, etc.; 2. supporting the development and coordination of the process for review and approval of essential functions including Business Process Analyses and Business Impact Analyses; and, 3. coordinating and executing a Test, Training & Exercise (TT&E) plan or program for a preparedness mission area; AND, 4. contributing to the development, drafting, review, and/or revision of an organization's plan(s), policy(ies), and/or procedure(s) for a preparedness mission area. -Must Meet All- Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions and is available at OPM's website: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.asp All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Education Additional Information Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position. Identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for and performance of higher-level duties. The application contains information subject to the Privacy Act (P.L. 93-579, 5 USC 552a). The information is used to determine qualifications for employment, and is authorized under Title 5, USC, Section 3302 and 3361. Important Note: All Department of the Interior (DOI) employees are subject to the conflict of interest restrictions imposed upon all employees of the Executive Branch of the Federal Government and may be required to file a Financial Disclosure Report. In addition, DOI employees, GS-15 and above, who work in the Office of the Secretary; along with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) employees (at ALL grade levels), are further restricted concerning their interests in Federal lands and resources administered or controlled by the Department of the Interior. This includes holding stock in energy corporations which lease Federal lands (e.g.: oil, gas, coal, alternative energy resources, etc.). If you have any such investments you should contact the DOI, BOEM or BSEE Ethics Office before accepting employment. DOI employees are held to the highest level of integrity. Employees must be objective and impartial in the performance of their work. All potential issues (e.g.: work-related interactions with friends, family members, or previous employers) must be disclosed at the time of application or during the interview process. NOTICE: This employer participates in E-Verify and will utilize your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S. A preliminary background check must be completed before a new employee can begin work with the U.S. Department of the Interior. The preliminary background check consists of a search of Office of Personnel Management and Department of Defense background investigation files and an FBI National Criminal History Fingerprint Check; it may take up to 3 weeks to complete. If selected for this position, you will be extended a tentative offer of employment pending a satisfactory background check. Current Federal employees or individuals with an existing completed background investigation may not be required to undergo another background check; these will be handled on a case-by-case basis in coordination with the Bureau security office.