Emergency Management Specialist

About the Position: This position is located in the Brigadier General Crawford F. Sams U.S. Army Health Clinic, Camp Zama, Japan. Incumbent serves as Emergency Management and Security Officer responsible for the operational program and the development of emergency management and security plans for U.S. Army Medical Department Activity, Japan (USA MEDDAC-J), and as an advisor to the USA MEDDAC-J Commander for contingency operations and planning. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Major duties

• Manage the Emergency Management Program consistent with the guidance of Medical Command and The Joint Commission (TJC).
• Serve as an subject matter expert providing recommendations to assure the timely development and implementation of emergency services.
• Oversee the Command security program by implementing detailed policies, guidance, programs and standing operating procedures (SOPs) according to applicable regulations.
• Manage access control including identification badges, proximity badges, and assists with door and duress alarm systems.
• Oversee security clearances, including tracking of existing clearances and processing of new security clearance requests.
• Facilitate trainings and briefings on security, emergency operations, and other related topics.
• Serve as a liaison for the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
• Coordinate clinic's participation in Command Post Exercises sponsored by the military base, including exercise medical requirements and staff involvement.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes developing emergency response plans for a medical facility; reviewing regulatory requirements to maintain compliance with emergency or security functions; and providing training on security operations, antiterrorism, or other similar topics. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.