Summary
This position serves as a Supervisory Emergency Management Specialist within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Office of Emergency Management (OEM), within the Office of the Assistant Under Secretary for Health for Operations. The incumbent is an OEM Senior Leadership Team member and reports to the Executive Director, OEM (SES).
Duties
Major duties include: Exercises substantial knowledge of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the National Response Framework (NRF) and demonstrates expertise in coordinating the development of all-hazards response plans. Responsible for the leadership, management, and program oversight of the VHA OEM Logistics Program that supports all Fourth Mission activity and Disaster Emergency Medical Personnel System (DEMPS), National Disaster Medical System (NDMS), and Federal Coordinating Centers (FCC) for VHA under the National Frameworks. Participates in executive decision-making, policy determination, and implementation strategies and collaborates with other leaders at all levels to ensure that policies and practices promote optimum emergency management outcomes in healthcare settings and efficiency in areas of deployment of medical/clinical personnel teams and field operational readiness. Responsible for coordinating and developing partnerships with local, regional, and national agencies to enhance efforts throughout VHA and develop strategic alliances with Federal agencies to support the VA Fourth Mission of emergency management, contingency planning, backup to DoD during military conflicts, and to provide care to US citizens during emergencies and disasters. Participates in reviews of department-wide plans on healthcare systems emergency management and assesses the impact of proposed plans on VHA emergency management and preparedness operating programs and reviews for consistency with the Under Secretary for Health's goals and objectives. Coordinates response planning with local, state, and other Federal response capabilities and is recognized as an expert in the healthcare systems emergency management field with external groups. Exercises supervisory authorities and responsibilities involving work assignments and reviews, as well as the administrative and personnel management functions relative to the staff supervised. Provides advice and counsel to managers and workers related to work and administrative matters. Work Schedule: Tour of Duty is 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: This position may be authorized for ad hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Ad hoc is defined as occasional, non-recurring telework. Position is physically located in Martinsburg, WV. This is not a remote position. Return to Office (RTO): RTO mandates are in effect and selectees will be required to report to in-person work unless they are approved for an exception or an exemption. Any approval for an RTO exception, exemption, or extension will happen after a tentative job offer, but before a final job offer. Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Emergency Management Specialist / PD# 804680 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not authorized Financial Disclosure: Required PLEASE NOTE: The first 50 applicants will be reviewed for this job opportunity announcement. Additional applicants may be referred based on hiring needs.
Requirements
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Education
There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
How you will be evaluated
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document. Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.