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Summary This position is in Region 6, Superfund and Emergency Management Division, Response and Removal Branch, Emergency and Preparedness Section. About Region 6: https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/epa-region-6-south-central This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis. *EPA offers work-from-home and work schedule flexibilities as described in the Benefits section. Responsibilities You will: Serve as a subject matter expert and policy advisor, responsible for managing contingency planning, preparedness, and response readiness initiatives for national incidents. Plan, develop, oversee, and conduct training, drills, and exercises with federal, tribal, state, and local government personnel or private organizations to test and improve the effectiveness of contingency plans. Assist program managers and On-Scene Coordinators in the development and maintenance of the Incident Command System for incident management teams and the Response Support Corps. Coordinate with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and other federal and state agencies to assure preparedness for responding to disaster events. You will spend less than 25% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements. Requirements Conditions of Employment Pre-employment drug testing is required and random testing thereafter. You must submit a resume and required documents--see How to Apply section. You must be a U.S. citizen. #LI-Onsite If you are selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure form within 30 days of your first day of employment and annually thereafter. If you are selected, you may be required to complete a one-year probationary period if appointed as Competitive Service or a two-year trial period if appointed as Excepted Service. Participation in the medical monitoring program is required. This position is designated as High Risk and requires a background investigation. Unless an appropriate background investigation is already on record with the Office of Personnel Management, you must undergo a background investigation. All conditions of the pre-employment security process must be met before an official letter of employment can be issued with a report for duty date. You must meet time in grade requirements no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement. You will be required to obtain and maintain a top-secret security clearance. Qualifications NOTE: You must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. To qualify for the GS-13 level, you must have 1 year of full-time specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level defined as managing preparedness, planning, training, and exercise activities for an emergency response program pursuant to the National Response Framework, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), and other relevant environmental rules and regulations. Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of environmental protection principles as they apply to response and mitigation of accidental or deliberate releases of hazardous materials. Knowledge of principles, concepts, practices, methods, and techniques related to emergency management, preparedness, and environmental emergency response within the scope of the National Response System. Ability to apply appropriate program evaluation and measurement techniques to assess the extent of compliance with environmental rules and regulations. Ability to lead others. Skill in communication sufficient to interact with officials of other federal, state, Tribal, and local agencies in both routine and highly charged response situations. Knowledge of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System (ICS) principles and doctrine. Ability to prepare and conduct briefings, lead meetings, develop and present training, and write reports, plans, and letters. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. *If you have part-time work experience, read this: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures. Education Additional Information This position is in the bargaining unit. Are you a Displaced Federal Employee? If so, please read the Required Documents section and visit the EPA website for additional information on the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures NOTE: To be entitled to selection priority, you must be rated well-qualified (i.e., you must have a score of 87 or higher--see the How You Will Be Evaluated section). EPA participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that enables participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees. For additional information: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures. Except in special circumstances, those new to the federal government will be hired at the starting salary (step 1) of the applicable grade range listed in the Overview section. Although the Service type indicated in the Overview section is Competitive, you may be appointed as Excepted Service based on your eligibility to be hired under certain appointing authorities. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at EPA. Our excellence can only be fully realized by staff who share our commitment to these values. Successful candidates are committed to advancing equity and inclusion in the Agency’s workplace and mission. We encourage applications from candidates with a variety of personal experiences, values, and worldviews that arise from differences of culture and circumstance. At EPA, diversity is a vital element in bringing a balance of perspectives to bear on every challenge we face. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce because we know that the individual strengths and abilities of our employees make us a stronger organization. The more inclusive our employee base is, the greater the variety of ideas that are generated, and the more representative we are of the nation we serve. To learn more about how EPA values and supports our diverse workforce, visit Equal Opportunity Employment at EPA. If you are selected, travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid by EPA. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting to work in this position will be your responsibility.