External Affairs Specialist GS-0301-12 at Boston

JOB SUMMARY:

Do you desire to protect American interests and secure our Nation while building a meaningful and rewarding career? If so, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling. DHS components work collectively to prevent terrorism, secure borders, enforce and administer immigration laws, safeguard cyberspace and ensure resilience to disasters. The vitality and magnitude of this mission is achieved by a diverse workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact; join DHS.

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
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This position is ideal for a professional looking to implement FEMAs External Affairs Division programs. This position starts at $75,222(GS-12). Apply for this exciting opportunity to become a member of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Region I, External Affairs Division in Boston, MA. This position is being announced under FEMAs 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 employees 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.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• You must be able to obtain a Public Trust security clearance.
• You may be required to undergo periodic drug testing.
• This position may require occasional non-emergency travel.
• Direct Deposit is mandatory.
• Males born after 12/31/59 - Selective Service Registration required.

DUTIES:Back to top

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Region I Office, External Affairs Division in Boston, MA. The incumbent will be responsible for performing administrative duties and limited program support to the functional areas of time keeping and payroll, facilities management, mail management, human resources, accountable property management, and customer service as required. 

 

 Duties:

• Assists all divisions in the development, videotaping, editing, production and uploading of information related to all FEMA Region I programs.
• Works closely with Joint Field Offices (JFOs) on disasters in Region I, by  training personnel in the use of technical equipment and assisting with the production of products related to the documentation of diaster field operations and regional disaster related mission accomplishments.
• Develops, delivers and integrates all materials on the Region I and disaster websites to ensure they are available for use in justification for future projects.
• Integrates products that will be used to inform not only the public but legislative delegations at all levels as well as private sector leaders.Establishes and maintains subject matter files and records relevant to the work under the supervisors direction.
• Assists all customers by utilizing their extensive knowledge in a variety of subject areas to provide interpretation and explanation of a wide range of subject and tailoring writen products, photos and videos for specific audiences.
• Ensures that all products are in compliance with all accessibility Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act..

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top

You qualify for this position at the GS-12 level if you possess the following: One full year of specialized experience. Specialized experience is described as experience in the Federal government, other state, local or non-profit organization, or the private sector that is equivalent to the GS-11 level in determining, developing and planning stories as well as the actual HD Videotaping using a variety of cameras and equipment and editing a finished product utilizing Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 software. 

The qualification requirements listed above must be met within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement.

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Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for Public Trust as a condition of placement into this position. This may include a review of financial issues, such as delinquency, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. All applicants will be evaluated based on responses to the Job Questionnaire for the announcement. Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire.

If you are qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview.  To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click the following link:  View Assessment Questions

Country: USA, State: Massachusetts, City: Boston, Company: Federal Emergency Management Agency.