Local Hire (applicant Services Program Specialist)
Company: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Location: medford
Posted on: May 3, 2021
Job Description:
SummaryThe Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has an
immediate need to employ residents of Medford and Salem, OR as
temporary local hires to assist with disaster response and recovery
efforts. Local hire employees are local residents who aid in the
recovery of the community and help their fellow citizens in the
recovery process. Apply for this exciting opportunity!View common
definitions of terms found in this announcement. Learn more about
this agency ResponsibilitiesThe Department of Homeland Security
(DHS) is calling on those who want to help protect American
interests and secure our Nation. DHS Components work collectively
to prevent terrorism; secure borders and our transportation
systems; protect the President and other dignitaries; enforce and
administer immigration laws; safeguard cyberspace; and ensure
resilience to disasters. We achieve these vital missions through a
diverse workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact;
join DHS.When disaster strikes, America looks to the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Now FEMA looks to you. Join our
team and use your talent to support Americans in their times of
greatest need. 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. Please visit
www.fema.gov for additional information.Local Hire employees:Help
FEMA respond to, recover from and mitigate all hazards by
performing a variety of emergency management functions which are
not limited to disaster survivor assistance, conducting and
verifying damage assessments, and providing administrative,
financial and logistical support.A local hire's term of employment
is 120 days. Local Hire appointments may be extended, in 120 day
increments, for a maximum 365 day appointment, based on the needs
of the disaster. Work within 23 different Cadres which are groups
of personnel organized by operational function and FEMA
Qualification System (FQS) position.Each Local Hire is hired to a
position within a Cadre based on his or her skills and
experience.FEMA is seeking candidates with experience in customer
service and data entry.In this position, you will support the
delivery of disaster assistance for individuals and households.
Typical assignments include:Communicating directly with disaster
survivors, to discuss case status and provide clarification with
the assistance process, disaster assistance programs, and the
current status of cases.Entering and retrieving information from
the National Emergency Management Information System (NEMIS)
software program in response to inquiries from applicants
concerning the status of disaster applications.Requesting and
reviewing additional information and/or documentation from the
applicant and verifying information is complete and
appropriate.Compiling, reconciling, and correlating voluminous
workload data from a variety of sources with different reporting
requirements and formats.Crosschecking, analyzing, and interpreting
data to obtain and provide accurate and relevant information.Travel
Required Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be
required.Supervisory status No Promotion Potential 00 Job family
(Series) 0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program Help
Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. citizen to
be considered for this position. You must successfully pass a
background investigation. Selective service registration is
required for males born after 12/31/59. Please review "Other
Information" section for additional conditions. 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, successfully pass, and maintain a
background investigation for Moderate Risk Clearance as a condition
of placement into this position. This may include a credit check
after initial job qualifications are determined, a review of
financial issues, such as delinquency in the payment of debts,
child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal
offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs (please visit:
Mythbuster on Federal Hiring Policies for additional information).
For more information on background investigations for Federal jobs
please visit OPM Investigations.Please ensure you meet the
qualification requirements described below.QualificationsFEMA is an
Equal Opportunity Employer. Salaries are comparable to local pay
rates.FEMA's mission is to support our citizens and first
responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build,
sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect
against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all
hazards.STAFFORD ACT EXCEPTED SERVICE APPOINTMENTS: The Local Hire
Program is an appointment type granted under the Robert T. Stafford
Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, Section 306 (b),
which authorizes FEMA to appoint such temporary employees as
necessary to accomplish work authorized under the Act. Appointments
under this authority within FEMA are made to the excepted service
and are nonpermanent in nature.To qualify for this position, you
must possess experience:Providing technical advice and assistance
to customers; and Managing and coordinating information processing
in compliance with program directives or guidelines.IN ADDITION:
Minimum age of eighteen years of age is required.All candidates
must be a high school graduate or possess a GED.Spoken and written
command of English and Spanish is preferred but not
required.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.Your
application must show that you meet all requirements for this
position. You may be found "not qualified" if you do not possess
the minimum competencies required for the position.NOTE:
Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In
addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide
the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY)
and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As
qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not
include the required information, failure to provide this
information may result in disqualification. Applicants are
encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their
federal resume. For a brief video on How to Create a Federal
Resume, click here. Current or former FEMA Reservists/DAE
employees: To accurately credit your experience for these
intermittent positions, make sure to list the dates (from MM/YY to
MM/YY) of each deployment, along with the job title and specific
duties you were responsible for during each deployment. Failure to
provide this information may result in
disqualification.EducationAdditional informationLocal hire
positions are full time, temporary positions.If you receive a
conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be
required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal
Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information
in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on
any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of
employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or
imprisonment.DHS uses E-verify, an internet based system, to
confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the
United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and
responsibilities.This announcement may be used to fill one or more
vacancies.NOTE: Lodging and travel from your residence of record to
your duty station in Medford or Salem, OR will not be reimbursed.
Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission
for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar
positions. Read more How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated
for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.We
will review your resume, supporting documentation, and your
responses to the occupational questionnaire to ensure you meet the
minimum qualification requirements. If you are qualified, you may
be referred to a selection panel for consideration.We recommend
that you preview the online questions for this announcement before
you start the application process. Interview Requirement.
Interviews may be required for this position. Failure to complete
the interview may result in removal from further consideration. To
preview questions please click here. Read more Background checks
and security clearanceSecurity clearance Not Required Drug test
required No Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk (MR) Trust
determination process Suitability/Fitness Help Required
DocumentsYour resume. NOTE: Your resume must be in English in order
to receive consideration.Your responses to the job questionnaire
-You will be directed to the online job questionnaire once you
begin the application process for this position. Help BenefitsA
career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a
comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your
family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to
make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn
more about federal benefits. Local Hire employees are eligible for
the following benefits:Health insurance for individual or family
coverage. Employer contribution is 75% of premium. NOTE: Local Hire
employees are eligible for enrollment for health insurance coverage
as of the official hire date/employment date with FEMA.Flexible
Spending AccountsFederal Long Term Care InsuranceAbility to earn 4
hours of paid Sick Leave per pay periodHoliday payWorker's
CompensationEligibility for benefits depends on the type of
position you hold and whether your position is full-time,
part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more
information on the specific benefits offered.
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