Supervisory Emergency Management Specialist Brussels, Belgium

Job Title:Supervisory Emergency Management Specialist

Department:Department of the Army

Agency:Joint Activities

Job Announcement Number:NATO14063140272

$100,624.00 to $130,810.00 / Per YearThursday, September 11, 2014 to Wednesday, September 17, 20141 vacancy in the following location:
Brussels, Belgium
Status Candidates (Merit Promotion and VEOA Eligibles)

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS FOR AN INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENT.

CAUTION:  NEW APPLICATION PROCESS FOR NATO VACANCIES SINCE JANUARY 8, 2014. All applicants must use the NATO’s new online application system accessible at www.nato.int/recruitment to be considered. Applicants who also wish to be considered for placement as a US Federal employee (i.e. reimbursable) must also submit a current resume, an eligibility questionnaire and documents such as DD 214, SF50, transcripts,… through USAJOBS/USA Staffing Application Manager.  Go to the “how to apply” section for more information.

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, commonly called NATO, is the political Headquarters of the Alliance and the permanent home of the North Atlantic Council.  It houses Permanent Representatives and National delegations, the Secretary General and the International Staff, National Military Representatives, the Chairman of the Military Committee and the International Military Staff.  NATO also accommodates the diplomatic mission of Partner countries, the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) staff, and a number of other NATO agencies, such as NATO Air Command and Control System Management Agency (NACMA), the NATO and NATO Support Agency (NSPA).

The NATO International Staff as well as its subordinate agencies consist of personnel either hired directly by NATO or seconded by their governments.  The U.S. Government announces some NATO positions to allow candidates to begin or retain a U.S. federal career and gain experience in an international environment.  Successful candidates are placed in NATO positions either as a NATO direct-hire or as a U.S. federal employee, subject to the availability of funds.  The method of appointment is determined by the U.S. Mission to NATO at the time of selection.   

About the Position:

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM

This position is located in Brussels, Belgium, in the heart of Europe. The surrounding area is a large city within 30 minutes drive from other cities. The base is in central Belgium with the Netherlands, Luxemburg, France, and Germany within a day's drive; the United Kingdom is also easily accessible via ferry or chunnel. It is small but offers most amenities provided by larger installations. The average weather is mild with little extremes of hot or cold seasonal conditions.

Who May Apply:

The following categories of applicants located worldwide are eligible to be considered for placement in this international position as a U.S. federal employee.  *Applicants who do not meet these criteria may still apply to NATO directly at www.nato.int/recruitment to be considered as a NATO direct-hire.*

All Federal employees serving on a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service.

Reinstatement eligibles.

Applicants under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998.

Other OPM Interchange Agreements eligibles.

Occasional Travel20% TDY requirementYou must include your phone number(s) and email address on your resume.Must be able to satisfy the requirements for DODI 1400.25 V1230 26 Jul 2012visit http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/140025v1230.pdfTop Secret security clearance requiredTDY requirement: 20%Emergency Essential position - pre-employment physical requiredPosition is subject to random drug-testingThe incumbent will oversee support to the Civil Emergency Planning Committee (CEPC) by ensuring the implementation and coordination of Alliance policies in the area of civil preparedness, including assistance to the military. He/she will ensure the alignment of CEP with the broader Alliance strategic priorities, policies and objectives. He/she will lead facilitation efforts, direct the provision of advice and policy recommendations to the Planning Groups (PGs) and working groups under the CEPC. He/she will lead efforts to collect, analyse and communicate information on national planning activity targeted at the effective use of civil resources during emergency situations and in accordance with Alliance objectives. He/she will oversee the work activities of the staff and coordinate with national planning experts and NATO Military Authorities (NMAs).

                                 

Click on link below to view qualification standard.
General Schedule

• Specialized experience: To Qualify at the GS-15 level,  applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade/level (GS-14).  
• Time in Grade Restriction: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must meet the Time in Grade Restriction.

• Time in Grade Restriction: Must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade (or equivalent).

REMARK:

In addition to the application form, candidates are expected to submit a Word or pdf document, maximum of two A4 pages, summarising their views on the key (and possible other) challenges, and how they would address them if selected for the position.

No substitution of education is available at this grade level.

Requirements for applicants applying for placementas a U.S. federal employee into this international Position:

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.

You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Permanent residency status.

One year trial/probationary period may be required.

one year Supervisory trila period may be required.

Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a NATO Top Secret clearance.
Position is subject to random drug-testing (TDP)
TDY is approximately 20%.
This position has been designated as Emergency Essential
Pre-employment physical required.

Your application package (i.e. supporting) will be reviewed to verify that you meet the US basic eligibility and qualification requirements.

The Department of Defense offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include:
Comprehensive health and life insurance
Competitive salaries
Generous retirement programs
Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time
Flexible work environment and alternate work schedules
Paid employment related training and education
Possible student loan repayment
Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degrees as applicable
Bonuses, incentives, and awards as appropriate for the job.
For more information on benefits and entitlements please visit:
https://cpolrhp.cpol.army.mil/eur/overseas/employee_handbook/guide/index.htm

For applicants applying for placement as a Federal employee into this international position, the following criteria are applicable. 

The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. The DoD policy is available at http://www.cpms.osd.mil/ASSETS/E8AB932EA1E44617BAC7222922E42A62/DoDl140025-V300.pdf.
In accordance with section 9902(h) of title 5, United States Code, annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense shall receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They shall not be eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or redetermined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e. retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8416(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate. (See DoD instructions 1400.25, Volume 300, at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives .)
Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program requirements as outlined in the DoD Instruction 1315.19 at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/131519p.pdf .
U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement.
Locality pay does not apply in the overseas area.
On this overseas accompanied tour, medical and DoDDS special education services may not be available in the immediate location of this position.
In the overseas areas, access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only. Medical care may be provided by host nation providers. The availability and level of care at host nation medical facilities will vary by location. Movement overseas may require you to initiate a change in your health benefits plan to ensure coverage.
Pay retention may be offered to successful applicants for positions at overseas locations. For this provision to apply to employees already overseas, the selected individual would have to require a permanent change of station move and would have to be selected as a result of a recruitment effort that had been extended outside of the overseas command involved.
Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation Volume II (JTR II). Noncompetitive promotion potential to target grade.  
Certain NATO privileges may be granted.
The initial length of this overseas tour is three years.
This position is subject to the DOD 5-year rotation policy.

   ·      Must be able to satisfy the requirements of the July 26, 2012, Department of Defense Instruction 1400.25, Volume 1230, (http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/140025v1230.pdf).

   ·      Temporary Duty (TDY) travel is 20 percent.

IMPORTANT:  

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete application package using NATO's online recruitment system at https://nato.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=140272&lang=en&sns_id=addthis-service-code, NATO job number 140272, Head, Civil Preparedness, Operations Division.

If you wish to be considered for placement in this international position as a U.S. federal employee you must also submit a resume, an eligibility questionnaire and submit required eligibility documents via USAJOBS.   

To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID TAG:VacancyID.  Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.

If you cannot apply online, you will need to provide the same information obtained in the online process.  You will need three documents to complete this process:  the Occupational Questionnaire, the scan response form, U.S. Office of Personnel Management Occupational Questionnaire (OPM Form 1203-FX), and a separate document described in item #3. below. 

1. Download the scan response form, OPM Form 1203-FX, from http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf.

2.  TAG:Link to Full Questionnaire. Use this information to guide you in completing the OPM Form 1203-FX.  Note that you may be instructed to leave some responses blank on the scan response form.

3. Fax the completed OPM Form 1203-FX, along with your required and supporting documents, to 1-478-757-3144. Your OPM Form 1203-FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.

PLEASE NOTE : The numbering on the OPM Form 1203-FX will not match the Occupational Questionnaire.  Section 25 of the OPM Form 1203-FX continuously numbers from number one, while the Questionnaire starts each section of questions with number one.  When entering your responses please continue regardless of number sequence.  This issue has been identified and will be resolved as soon as possible.  

It is your responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., resume) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.  Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.  Faxed documents must be completely transmitted by 11:59p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the closing date of the announcement.

The Department of the Army provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the servicing civilian personnel unit. Requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis.

NATO application process steps must be completed by 11:59 PM (CET - central european time)
on 17 September 2014.

USAJOBS application process steps must be completed by 11:59 PM (EST) on 17 September 2014.

The following required documents must be submitted via USAJOBS/Application Manager to receive consideration for placement as a US Federal employee in this international position:

1. Current Resume

2. If the position has an education requirement or you are qualifying based on a combination of education and experience or solely on education, you must submit your college transcripts with your application.

3. For current Federal employees, an SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) orDD3434(for NAF applicants) showing you currently possess career status (tenure1) in the competitive service;

4. For VEOA candidates:   DD214 (which indicatescharacter of service)

5. For Reinstatement eligible candidates, an SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) indicating you did obtain career or career-conditional status in the competitive service.

PLEASE NOTE:   Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the U.S. Human Resources Office.   Some supplemental documents like military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for other than the applicant.   These documents may be sanitized to remove such personal information before submission with the application.   Applicants may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents upon selection to confirm eligibility.

If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete eligibility application package and will be ineligible to be considered for placement as a U.S. federal employee for this international position.

Once the application process is complete, a review of your USAJOBS application package will be made by the BENELUX CPAC to ensure you meet the US basic qualification and eligibility requirements for this position. To determine if you are well qualified for this job, a review of your online NATO application will be made by the responsible NATO Human Resources Office.

To check the status of your US application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select MyApplications, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.

If no email address is provided, applicant is responsible for checking status updates and notifications in Applicant Manager.  Hard copy notifications will not be sent to applicant.

For questions regarding the status of your application, eligibility or qualifications determination contact: usarmy.apg.chra-ne.mbx.applicanthelp@mail.mil

If selected,the candidate who applied through USAJOBS and was determined eligible for the vacancy will be offered either an international three-year contract with NATO, which may be renewed for successive terms (in accordance with applicable NATO Civilian Personnel Regulations), or a U.S. federal appointment including all benefits and allowances to Department of Defense personnel related to the type of appointment.   The method of appointment is determined by the U.S. Mission to NATO at the time of selection.

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