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March 15, 2013

Information Technology Specialist-GS-2210-12

Job Announcement Number:
MG-201302101-kst-851075-COR
Location Name:
Bothell, Washington
Department:
Department Of Homeland Security
Agency:
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Occupation Code:
Information Technology Management
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Temporary
Opening Date:
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Closing Date:
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$73,420.00 to $95,444.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
12 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 You will serve in the Region 10, Mission Support Division, IT Branch, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In this position, you will provide IT services consistent with disaster logistics operations, supporting and coordinating computer and audio-visual operations for the complete life-cycle of disaster related activities from initial disaster Response through final Disaster Closeout activities for Region 10. 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. 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. This is a 2 year temporary appointment in the Excepted Service. 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.

Logistics Management Specialist-GS-0346-09/11

Job Announcement Number:
MG-201302090-858951-KST-COR
Location Name:
Denton, Texas
Department:
Department Of Homeland Security
Agency:
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Occupation Code:
Logistics Management
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Temporary
Opening Date:
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Closing Date:
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$50,154.00 to $78,883.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
09 to 11
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 a Logistics Management Specialist looking for an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of the federal government’s property accountability processes to include bar-coding, database management, inventory management, lost/damaged and excessive disposal. This position starts at a salary of $50154.00 (GS-09), with promotion potential to $78883.00 (GS-11). Apply for this opportunity to become a member of the Response Division in Region VI located in Denton, TX. 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. 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. This is a 2 year temporary appointment in the Excepted Service. 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 Specialist (Mitigation), GS-301-11/12

Job Announcement Number:
MG-2013-T0156-CDA-858039DE
Location Name:
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Department:
Department Of Homeland Security
Agency:
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Occupation Code:
Miscellaneous Administration And Program
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Closing Date:
Tuesday, March 19, 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 This position opportunity is also being advertised at the GS-11/12 grade levels. Please see the Merit Promotion vacancy announcement number MG-2013-T0156-CDA-858043MP for additional information. This position is for a junior level specialist who is interested in serving as a representative for integrating hazard mitigation and insurance into disaster field operations, and coordinating with stakeholders to identify resources and tools to aid in the delivery of Hazard Mitigation and Insurance programs during disaster events. PROMOTION POTENTIAL: GS-12 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:
MG2013-11749-JMS-856174COR
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:
Temporary
Opening Date:
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Closing Date:
Tuesday, March 19, 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 procurement and/or contracting professional looking for an opportunity to participates in all phases of the contracting process acquisition planning, solicitation, negotiation, pricing, administration and termination affecting the procurement of supplies and services related to disaster activities. This position starts at a salary of $62,000 (GS-11), with promotion potential to $89,033 (GS-13). Apply for this exciting opportunity to become a member of the Acquisition Operations Division, Logistics Branch. 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. 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. This is a 2 year temporary appointment in the Excepted Service. EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENT: For all non-bargaining 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.

We are accepting applications for the U.S. Department of State Internship Experience Program (IEP).

These vacancies are for Passport (GS-999, Grade 4) Student Trainees.

Please visit USAJobs to start the online application process and search for the following vacancy announcement numbers:

HRSC/PATH-2013-0040, ATLANTA, GA (First 50 applications will be accepted)
HRSC/PATH-2013-0041, AURORA, CO (First 50 applications will be accepted)
HRSC/PATH-2013-0042, BOSTON, MA (First 50 applications will be accepted)
HRSC/PATH-2013-0043 , BUFFALO, NY (First 50 applications will be accepted)
HRSC/PATH-2013-0044, CHARLESTON, SC (First 100 applications will be accepted)
HRSC/PATH-2013-0045, CHICAGO, IL (First 50 applications will be accepted)
HRSC/PATH-2013-0046, DALLAS, TX (First 50 applications will be accepted)
HRSC/PATH-2013-0047, DETROIT, MI (First 50 applications will be accepted)
HRSC/PATH-2013-0048, EL PASO, TX (First 50 applications will be accepted)
HRSC/PATH-2013-0049, HONOLULU, HI (First 50 applications will be accepted)

The Internship Experience Program (IEP) allows for non-temporary appointments that are expected to last the length of the academic program for which the intern is enrolled. IEP participants, while in the program, are eligible for noncompetitive promotions.

The IEP allows for noncompetitive conversion into the competitive service following successful completion of all program requirements.

Veteran’s preference applies.

So consider a Pathways internship with the U.S. Department of State, witnessing and participating in the formulation and implementation of U.S. foreign policy, working closely with the U.S. diplomats and civil servants who carry out America’s foreign policy initiatives.

We appreciate your interest in a career with the U.S. Department of State.

Visit our forums if you have any questions, or to search for topics of interest. The forums can be found under Engage on the careers.state.gov website. You can also search our FAQs for more information.

U.S. citizenship is required. An equal opportunity employer.

Regional Director – Pacific Region

Job Announcement Number:
DOL-SES-OFCCP-13-08
Location Name:
San Francisco, California
Department:
Department Of Labor
Agency:
Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs
Occupation Code:
Miscellaneous Administration And Program
Pay Plan:
ES
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Closing Date:
Monday, April 15, 2013
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$119,554.00 to $179,700.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
00 to 00
Who May Apply:
Public
Job Summary:
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) is a civil rights agency at the U.S. Department of Labor that enforces both the non-discrimination and affirmative action requirements of federal contractors and subcontractors. OFCCP’s mission is to protect workers, promote diversity and enforce the laws which mandate that companies which do business with taxpayers provide equal employment opportunity on the bases of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, disability and status as a protected veteran.

Management and Program Analyst

Job Announcement Number:
DE-13-ETA-044
Location Name:
District of Columbia, District of Columbia
Department:
Department Of Labor
Agency:
Employment and Training Administration
Occupation Code:
Management And Program Analysis
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Closing Date:
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$105,211.00 to $136,771.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
14 to 14
Who May Apply:
Public
Job Summary:
This position is located in the United States Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA), Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC). OFLC provides national leadership and policy guidance to carry out the responsibilities of the Secretary of Labor under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended, concerning foreign nationals seeking admission to the United States in order to work. OFLC issues labor certifications, as appropriate, which may lead to U.S. employers being able to hire foreign workers temporarily or to permanently fill jobs essential to the economy when there are not sufficient U.S. workers who are able, willing, qualified, and available to perform the job. The Office reviews requests from sponsoring employers for the Secretary of Labor’s certification that the hiring of one or more foreign workers would satisfy certain statutory requirements relating to conditions of employment. OFLC directly administers the employment-based immigration programs for which it has responsibility through two National Processing Centers, and provides prevailing wage determinations nationwide. This position is outside the bargaining unit. No PCS expenses will be paid. This position is at the full performance level, GS-14. *A recruitment incentive may be offered in accordance with the Department of Labor’s Personnel Regulation (DPR) Chapter 575.*

Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (PMO)

Job Announcement Number:
DE-13-ETA-021
Location Name:
Washington DC, District of Columbia (Washington, DC, US)
Department:
Department Of Labor
Agency:
Employment and Training Administration
Occupation Code:
Information Technology Management
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Closing Date:
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$105,211.00 to $136,771.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
14 to 14
Who May Apply:
Public
Job Summary:
This position is located in the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA), Office of Financial and Administrative Management (OFAM), Office of Information Systems and Technology (OIST), Division of Project Management Office (PMO). OIST provides a 21st Century information technology infrastructure supporting the ETA mission and all its business lines; develops the information technology strategy; provides the technical infrastructure and support for the Agency’s technology investments; and provides programming support for internal and external business systems, information technology research, and developmental functions. The Office is responsible for ETA-wide planning, management, evaluation, procurement of hardware and software and other IT services and for providing technical assistance and support for ETA’s equipment and operations. The Division of PMO provides strategic vision and management, implements supporting industry standards, manages work processes and quality controls, assures IT Security support, testing and configuration controls.