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February 6, 2013

Job Announcement Number:
MG-2013-01930-WLW-836462-DE
Location Name:
Oakland, California
Department:
Department Of Homeland Security
Agency:
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Occupation Code:
Miscellaneous Administration And Program
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Tuesday, February 05, 2013
Closing Date:
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$97,000.00 to $114,000.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
14 to 14
Who May Apply:
United States Citizens
Job Summary:
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. Who May Apply All U.S. Citizens For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here This position opportunity is also being advertised under Merit Promotion Procedures and at the GS-14 grade levels. Please see vacancy announcement numbers MG-2013-01930-WLW-836339-MP for additional information. This position is located in the Federal Emergency Management (FEMA) Region IX Office in Oakland, CA. The incumbent supports the Division Director in exercising delegated authority to administer all Public Laws, Executive Orders, FEMA legislation and other directives related to functional program. Supports the Division Director in providing leadership, direction, guidance and coordination to the state and local governments of the Region in developing, planning and implementing FEMA recovery programs. PROMOTION POTENTIAL: Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval. EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENT: For all nonbargaining unit positions, the following applies: 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. Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.

Contract Specialist GS-1102-11/12

Job Announcement Number:
MG2013-01884-JMS-837763
Location Name:
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Department:
Department Of Homeland Security
Agency:
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Occupation Code:
Contracting
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Term
Opening Date:
Tuesday, February 05, 2013
Closing Date:
Saturday, February 09, 2013
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$62,467.00 to $97,333.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
11 to 12
Who May Apply:
United States Citizens
Job Summary:
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. Who May Apply All U.S. Citizens For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here This position is ideal for an experienced in all phases of the contracting process (acquisition planning, solicitation, negotiation, procing, administration and termination affecting the procurement of supplies and services related to disaster activities within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, Washington, DC. This is a 4 year term appointment. EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENT: For all nonbargaining unit positions, the following applies: 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. Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.

Program Analyst (Emergency Response Planner), GS-0343-12_13

Job Announcement Number:

MG-2013-01932-LDC-836923DEU
Location Name:
Philadelphia Metro Area, Pennsylvania
Department:
Department Of Homeland Security
Agency:
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Occupation Code:
Management And Program Analysis
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Tuesday, February 05, 2013
Closing Date:
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$87,292.00 to $113,478.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
12 to 13
Who May Apply:
United States Citizens
Job Summary:
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. Who May Apply All U.S. Citizens For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here This position opportunity is also being advertised under Merit Promotion Procedures and at the GS-12 and 13 grade levels. Please see vacancy announcement number MG-2013-01932-LDC-835893MP for additional information. This position is ideal for an expert Emergency Management practitioner looking for an opportunity to shape FEMA regional catastrophic plans by collecting and analyzing information from a variety of sources; developing standards and standardized reports, summaries and briefings; and closely coordinating with other agency operations centers and program offices. This position starts at a salary of $73,408 (GS-12), and has promotion potential to $87,292 (GS-13). Apply for this exciting opportunity to become a member of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Region III, Response Division’s Operational Planning Branch in Philadelphia, PA. PROMOTION POTENTIAL: Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval. EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENT: For all nonbargaining unit positions, the following applies: 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. Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.

Contract Specialist GS-1102-13

Job Announcement Number:
MG2013-01884-JMS-837871DE
Location Name:
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Department:
Department Of Homeland Security
Agency:
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Occupation Code:
Contracting
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Term
Opening Date:
Tuesday, February 05, 2013
Closing Date:
Saturday, February 09, 2013
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$89,033.00 to $115,742.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
13 to 13
Who May Apply:
United States Citizens
Job Summary:
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. Who May Apply All U.S. Citizens For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here This position is ideal for the professional who has experience soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, awarding, administering, analyzing, advising and/or terminating contracts for the procurement of supplies and services for the federal government. This position starts at a salary of $89,033 (GS-13), Apply for this exciting opportunity to become a member of the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer (OCPO), Acquisition Opertations Division, located in Washington, DC. EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENT: For all nonbargaining unit positions, the following applies: 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. Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.

Safety and Occupational Health Specialist (Construction)

Job Announcement Number:
DE-13-BOS-OSHA-52
Location Name:
Braintree, Massachusetts
Department:
Department Of Labor
Agency:
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Occupation Code:
Safety and Occupational Health Management
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Tuesday, February 05, 2013
Closing Date:
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$51,871.00 to $81,583.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
09 to 11
Who May Apply:
Public
Job Summary:
This position is with the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Braintree Area Office. This position is inside the bargaining unit. Relocation expenses are not authorized. Appointment to this position will require a background investigation. Selective Factor: In order to qualify for this position, applicants must possess at least one year of specialized experience or graduate level education (for the GS-9 and GS-11 levels) in the field of construction safety. Applicants must demonstrate experience working in a heavy construction trade such as electrical, iron, welding, steel erection, heavy equipment operation, carpentry, plumbing, pipe fitting, pile driving, etc. on construction sites/projects such as: high rise steel or concrete structures, heavy highway/bridge, underground excavation, etc. where multiple trades and heavy equipment are present. Applications for this vacancy will be accepted on-line by clicking the Apply Online button below. Please carefully read and follow the instructions described under the “How to Apply” section of the announcement to ensure submission of a complete application package.

Wage and Hour Investigator (Spanish)

Job Announcement Number:
DE-13-BOS-WHD-50
Location Name:
Arecibo, Puerto Rico
Department:
Department Of Labor
Agency:
Wage and Hour Division
Occupation Code:
Wage And Hour Investigation Series
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Tuesday, February 05, 2013
Closing Date:
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$38,790.00 to $50,431.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
07 to 07
Who May Apply:
Public
Job Summary:
This position is located in the Arecibo field office of the Wage and Hour Division. The WHD enforces Federal minimum wage, overtime pay,record keeping, and child labor requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The WHD also enforces the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Employee Polygraph Protection Act(EPPA), the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act(MSPA), field sanitation and housing standards in the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and a number of employment standards and worker protections provided in the immigration law. Additionally, the WHD administers and enforces the prevailing wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act and the McNamara O’Hara Service Contract Act and other statutes applicable to Federal contracts for construction and for the provision of goods and services. This position is inside the bargaining unit. The full performance level of this position is GS-12. FLUENCY IN SPANISH AND ENGLISH REQUIRED. This position requires fluency in Spanish and English. In order to qualify under this announcement, applicants MUST document their ability to read, write, and speak Spanish and English on their resume.