Emergency Management Specialist

Smithsonian Institution; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Smithsonian Institution is seeking a senior program/management position located in the Office of Emergency Management in Washington, DC. The role requires at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-14 level, with expertise in planning, programming, and human capital functions supporting a diverse staff of professionals, technicians, and support personnel.

Candidates must understand time-in-grade requirements and may receive credit for volunteer experience.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal Service.
• Experience in planning, programming, and human capital functions with managing a diverse staff of professionals, technicians, and support personnel.
• Ability to set priorities, establish schedules, and interface with all management levels.

Skills

Management

Organizational skills

Planning

Staff supervision

Communication

Job description

The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in the Office of Emergency Management.

Experience: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal Service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as activities which involve management and organizational principles and practices with experience of planning, programming, and human capital functions in managing, supervising, and motivating a diverse staff of professional, technical, and support personnel; setting priorities, establishing schedules, and interfacing effectively with all levels of management.

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.

Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.

Time-in-Grade Requirements: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, anyindividual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a GeneralSchedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service,must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of thegrade for which you are applying).