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Grade: 13

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3197258 From the list below, select the response that best describes your education and/or experience.

Answer to this question is required
  • I have successfully completed a bachelor’s or graduate/higher level degree in industrial hygiene, occupational health sciences, occupational and environmental health, toxicology, safety sciences, or related science from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time my degree was obtained. Note: Courses in the history or teaching of chemistry are not acceptable. (Transcripts Required)
  • I have successfully completed a Bachelor’s degree in a branch of engineering, physical science, or life science that included 12 semester hours in chemistry, including organic chemistry, and 18 additional semester hours of courses in any combination of chemistry, physics, engineering, health physics, environmental health, biostatistics, biology, physiology, toxicology, epidemiology, or industrial hygiene. My degree was from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time my degree was obtained. Note: Courses in the history or teaching of chemistry are not acceptable). (Transcript Required).
  • I have a Certification from the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH). (Certification Required)
  • I do not meet any of the statements described above.
2 GS-13: Do you have one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 level, as defined in the vacancy announcement? Answer to this question is required
  • Yes
  • No
3

3193998 Please indicate where and when you obtained each of the specialized experience requirements listed in the Qualifications section of this Job Opportunity Announcement. Include in your response: (1) the area of specialized experience; (2) the place of employment; and, (3) the specific dates of employment the experience was gained in MM/DD/YYYY - MM/DD/YYYY format. Your response must be supported by your resume.

Example: Experience in developing and delivering presentations and training; ABC Company; 10/01/2016 - 05/15/2018.

Maximum length of 5000 characters. Answer to this question is required
4 Select all responses that best describe your experience in providing technical input. Answer to this question is required
  • Provide input at meetings or conferences regarding telecommunications systems.
  • Developed and presented recommendations for modifications or equipment redesign.
  • Provide technical input concerning equipment upgrades.
  • Points out deficiencies in equipment of system both from a hardware and economic standpoint.
  • None of the above.
5 From the list below, select the statement(s) that best describe(s) your experience contributing to or managing safety and occupational health programs. Answer to this question is required
  • I have developed policy guidelines for safety and occupational health.
  • I have developed procedural guidelines for safety and occupational health.
  • I have applied safety and occupational health laws, regulations, principles, theories, practices, and procedures to advise on or resolve technical matters dealing with occupational safety and health requirements.
  • I have developed and provided recommendations for aspects of safety and occupational health programs to higher levels of management.
  • I have analyzed costs associated with safety and occupational health programs.
  • I have developed systems to identify cost-savings for a safety and occupational health program.
  • I have implemented changes based upon cost-savings systems.
  • I have led the development of safety and occupational health programs.
  • I have monitored the functioning of a safety and occupational health program.
  • I have led the development of implementation plans for safety and occupational health programs.
  • I have supervised the implementation of safety and occupational health programs.
  • None of the above.
6 Have you held the position of Supervisor and/or Manager of an Agency/Organization Occupational Safety & Health Program? Answer to this question is required
  • Yes
  • No
7 From the list below, select all responses that describe your experience establishing schedules for an Occupational Safety and Health Program: Answer to this question is required
  • Established a tasking schedule for myself
  • Established a tasking schedule for others
  • Independently scheduled work to meet required deadlines
  • Assisted a coworker with the completion of assigned task
  • None of the above
8 3090611 From the list below, select the statement(s) that best describe(s) your experience communicating safety and occupational health information to others. Answer to this question is required
  • I have completed Employee Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training.
  • I have developed training on safety and occupational health practices.
  • I have presented training to internal audiences regarding safety and occupational health practices.
  • I have presented training to external audiences regarding safety and occupational health practices.
  • I have provided guidance to management on safety and occupational health practices.
  • I have made formal presentations regarding safety and occupational health practices.
  • I have produced reports on safety and occupational health practices for organization-wide audiences.
  • None of the above.
9 Select all of the written communication duties that you have performed. Answer to this question is required
  • Prepare innovative analyses that explain complex issues with a broad impact.
  • Edit and rewrite material prior to publication and determine the readiness of published material.
  • Develop, edit and distribute informational materials designed to reach diverse audiences.
  • Analyze and plan all phases of the production process for a writing project.
  • Prepare articles for professional journals and websites.
  • Develop internal and external communication strategy plans by considering such items as topics, messages, and audiences.
  • None of the above.
10 Select the statement(s) that describe your communication experience. Answer to this question is required
  • I have experience communicating with many levels of an organization.
  • I have given presentations as an invited speaker at seminars, workshops, or conferences.
  • I have experience presenting complex issues to senior managers.
  • I have led or directly contributed to negotiations with oversight organizations (for example, executive agencies like the Office of Management and Budget, legislative oversight committees, or corporate Board of Directors) to evaluate programs or policies.
  • I have teaching experience in my area of expertise.
  • None of the above.
11 3088759 From the list below, select the type(s) of customer with whom you have experience maintaining customer relationships. Answer to this question is required
  • I have maintained customer relationships with representatives from other Federal Agencies.
  • I have maintained customer relationships with the general public.
  • I have maintained customer relationships with senior executives.
  • I have maintained customer relationships with mid-level managers
  • I have maintained customer relationships with internal customers.
  • I have maintained customer relationships with faith-based groups.
  • I have maintained customer relationships with officials from volunteer organizations.
  • I have maintained customer relationships with elected officials.
  • None of the above.
12 3099666 From the list below, select the statement(s) which best indicate(s) the professional level of clients in which you have provided direct customer service to as a regular part of your job. Answer to this question is required
  • I have provided direct customer service to Cabinet-Level Officials.
  • I have provided direct customer service to Members of Congress.
  • I have provided direct customer service to Congressional Committees.
  • I have provided direct customer service to senior executives.
  • I have provided direct customer service to agency heads.
  • None of the above.
13 3088245 From the list below, select the statement(s) that best describe(s) your experience representing your organization in briefings, meetings, or conferences. Answer to this question is required
  • I have attended inter-organization or inter-agency committee meetings with a senior official.
  • I have been involved in representing an organization at briefings, meetings, or conferences with other interested parties (e.g., peers, colleagues, members of professional organizations) to share information.
  • I have assisted in representing an organization at seminars or workshops.
  • I have served as a member on an internal organization or agency advisory group.
  • I have I have been involved in delivering technical information or assistance at external conferences, seminars, and/or workshops.
  • None of the above.
14 3088243 Have you served as a subject matter expert (SME) on a multi-organization working group? Answer to this question is required
  • Yes
  • No
15 3085340: From the list below, select the statement(s) that best describe(s) your experience working with others to achieve team goals. Answer to this question is required
  • I have coordinated assignments for project team members based on factors such as project interests, strengths, and competing workloads.
  • I have coordinated project team members in preparing communication materials.
  • I have promoted cooperation among project team members from diverse backgrounds and/or organizations.
  • I have assisted one or more work team members by completing their tasks when they had a heavy workload.
  • I have volunteered for assignments during team meetings.
  • None of the above.
16 3089086 From the list below, identify the group(s) with whom you have experience developing collaborative relationships. Answer to this question is required
  • I have developed collaborative relationships with my work team.
  • I have developed collaborative relationships with my work unit or department.
  • I have developed collaborative relationships with another work unit or department in my agency or organization.
  • I have developed collaborative relationships with groups outside of my agency or organization.
  • None of the above.

Grade: All Grades

All FEMA employees are subject to 24-hour on-call in the event of an emergency and all Federal employees may be subject to emergency deployment. In the event of an emergency deployment, travel requirements may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require relocation to emergency sites, some of which are quite austere. The length of deployment may last anywhere from days to months, depending upon the nature of the emergency or disaster.
Every FEMA employee is considered an emergency manager and each employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, although not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. Your emergency management duties may vary depending on the needs of the Agency, your particular skills, and certain personal circumstances. All positions may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description.
1 Are you able to meet this commitment? Answer to this question is required
  • Yes
  • No
3107226 Please note that effective January 1, 2010, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize any employment offers we make to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) employees in the Executive Branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or non-career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal service.
2 3107228 Are you currently serving, or have served within the last five years, as a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) employee in the Executive Branch? Answer to this question is required
  • Yes
    2.1 3107314 Please provide the following information regarding your political appointment(s): 1. Official Title of Position; 2. Type of Appointment (i.e. Schedule A, Schedule C, or non-career SES); 3. Name of Agency; 4. Date Position began; and 5. Date Position ended Maximum length of 1000 characters.
  • No
3 3225388 How did you hear about this Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) job opportunity? Answer to this question is required
  • FEMA’s Facebook
  • FEMA’s Twitter
  • FEMA’s LinkedIn
  • FEMA’s GlassDoor
  • Careers.FEMA.gov website
  • Monster.com
  • Indeed
  • Zip Recruiter
  • USAJobs
  • State or Local Employment Office
  • DHS/FEMA Hiring Event (in person)
  • Conference or Meeting
  • Career / Job Fair
  • Conference or Meeting
  • FEMA Hiring Event (virtual)
  • FEMA Recruiter
  • Professional Organization
  • Through my college or university
  • FEMA Employee referral
  • Newspaper
  • Radio
  • Other
    3.1 3095446 Please specify how you learned about this Federal Emergency Management Agency job opportunity. Maximum length of 250 characters.
4 3125488 I understand the resume I have submitted for this position will be thoroughly reviewed to determine whether my experience and/or educational background is sufficient to meet basic and/or specialized experience requirements as outlined in this announcement. I also understand that if the information provided in my resume is not sufficient to support my responses to the vacancy announcement questions, it will affect the overall assessment of my application package. I understand a high self-assessment in the application questions that is not supported by information in my resume may prevent me from being found best qualified, in which case my application will not be referred to the selecting official. Answer to this question is required
  • Yes
  • No
5 3125489 I acknowledge that I have reviewed the Required Documents section of this announcement to determine which documents, if any, I need to provide in support of this application. Answer to this question is required
  • Yes
    5.1 3149447 I understand that if I do not submit all REQUIRED documents that are complete, openable and readable by the closing date, it will affect the overall assessment of my application package.
    • Yes
    • No
  • No
6 Please take this opportunity to review your ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you understand this statement, have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, and verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability. Failure to agree to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position Answer to this question is required
  • Yes, I verify that all of my responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate. I accept that if my supporting documentation and/or later steps in the selection process do not support one or more of my responses to the questionnaire that my application may be rated lower and/or I may be removed from further consideration.
  • No. I do not accept this agreement and/or I no longer wish to be considered for this position.
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