Job Listing: (Hazard) Mitigation/Mapping Specialist

Duty Locations

 1 vacancy - Biloxi, MS
DUTIES: This position is located in the Biloxi, MS Transitional Recovery Office (TRO) in Mississippi.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

The incumbent will serve as a key Hazard Mitigation/Mapping Specialist for the TRO. The incumbent will also serve as a technical authority for making map determinations that affect eligibility issues for the Disaster Housing and Individual and Family Grant Program, Hazard Mitigation Grant Programs, and other FEMA programs involving floodplain issues.

The incumbent will assist in producing more accurate and accessible flood maps by using advanced technology to enter the most accurate data available into an Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) ARC INFO® Geographic Information System (GIS). The generated flood maps and digital information will be made available on the Internet. The incumbent will have primary responsibility for managing the Flood Insurance Studies for the TRO.

The incumbent will analyze technical work performed by private engineering consultants and other Federal agencies conducting flood hazard studies under contract to FEMA. The incumbent will conduct coordination meetings to resolve differences in study findings from adjacent areas.

The incumbent performs all other Duties and Assignments as required.

Major Duties

DUTIES: This position is located in the Biloxi, MS Transitional Recovery Office (TRO) in Mississippi.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

The incumbent will serve as a key Hazard Mitigation/Mapping Specialist for the TRO. The incumbent will also serve as a technical authority for making map determinations that affect eligibility issues for the Disaster Housing and Individual and Family Grant Program, Hazard Mitigation Grant Programs, and other FEMA programs involving floodplain issues.

The incumbent will assist in producing more accurate and accessible flood maps by using advanced technology to enter the most accurate data available into an Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) ARC INFO® Geographic Information System (GIS). The generated flood maps and digital information will be made available on the Internet. The incumbent will have primary responsibility for managing the Flood Insurance Studies for the TRO.

The incumbent will analyze technical work performed by private engineering consultants and other Federal agencies conducting flood hazard studies under contract to FEMA. The incumbent will conduct coordination meetings to resolve differences in study findings from adjacent areas.

The incumbent performs all other Duties and Assignments as required.

How to Apply

You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.

Please submit a narrative response to each knowledge, skill or ability listed. Your response should describe what you did, how often you performed this activity, the guidelines available, the complexity of the assignment, and who you performed the activity for or with.

If you are a current or former federal employee with reinstatement eligibility, you must submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action (SF50) showing your position, title, series, grade and eligibility.

Application mailed using government postage or through an internal federal government mail system will not be considered.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

PUBLIC TRUST: This is a Public Trust position that requires a background investigation. Appointment to the position is subject to the applicant or appointee successfully completing essential security investigation forms, the applicant or appointee cooperating with the investigator, the completion of the investigation, and the favorable adjudication of the investigation. Failure to satisfactorily complete any aspect of this process is grounds for immediate termination. Applicants for this position may be required to submit to a urinalysis for illegal drug use prior to appointment.

HOW AND WHERE TO APPLY

Applicants can apply for this position by submitting a resume, the Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612) OR any other written format. The resume or application must contain:

The Employment Opportunity number, title and grade of the job for which applying (indicate the lowest grade level that you will accept if applying for a position advertised at multiple grade levels);
Full name, mailing address, day and evening phone numbers, social security number, country of citizenship, branch and date of military service, if applicable;
High school name and location, date of diploma or highest grade completed, college name and location, majors, type and year of any degrees received;
Work experience that includes job titles, duties and accomplishments, employer`s name and address, supervisor`s name and phone number, starting and ending dates, hours per week and salary; and to include all periods of unemployment during the ten year time frame.
List of other qualifications such as job related training courses, job related skills, job related certificates and job related honors, awards and special accomplishments.

IF YOU ARE FAXING YOUR DOCUMENTS, PLEASE SELECT ONE (1) OF THE FOLLOWING NUMBERS:

(540) 542-7049

(540) 535-2622

IF YOU ARE FAXING OR EMAILING YOUR DOCUMENTS, THEY MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59 PM EASTERN TIME ON THE CLOSING DATE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT. THERE ARE SEVERAL WAYS IN WHICH YOU MAY APPLY FOR THESE POSITIONS:

Mail - Use of a postage paid Federal Government agency envelope to mail your application or resume is not allowed and will not be considered. Complete application packages must be received in the office by the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. All forms should be sent to:

   FEMA Human Resources Division
   Building 712, P.O. Box 129
   Berryville, VA 22611
   Attn: John Stevian

   Phone: 1-800-879-6076

E-Mail - DISASTER-STAFFING@dhs.gov. Complete email packages must be received by the closing date of the announcement. Please list the job opportunity announcement number in the subject line.

Fax to John Stevian at 540-542-7049 . Complete faxed packages must be received by the closing date of the announcement.

To obtain additional information about employment opportunities, visit our WEB site at www.dhs.gov, or call our Employment Opportunities Hotline on 800-879-6076. Applicants needing TDD/TTY assistance should call the Federal Information Relay Service at 800-877-8339.

If you are sending your application via Email, please DO NOT use .zip or other compressed file formats. Preferred file formats include .doc, .txt, .pdf. Electronic files can be no larger than 4 mb.

Please be sure to include the following information in your application (incomplete applications may not be considered for the position).

Job Information:

- Announcement number and position title and grade(s) for which you are applying.

Personal Information:

- Full name, mailing address, day and evening phone numbers.

- Last four digits of your Social Security Number.

- Country of citizenship (must be U.S. citizen to be eligible).

- If you are or were a Federal government employee, please attach your latest SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action), indicating the highest Federal civilian grade held and dates and attach a copy of your latest performance appraisal.

Education:

- Colleges and Universities: Name, city, state, major(s), type of degree and year received (or total semester/quarter hours earned).

- Other educational programs, if relevant. Show dates and total hours of program.

Job-Related Work Experience:

- Job title (include series and grade if Federal job).

- Name and address of employer, supervisor’s name, and supervisor’s telephone number (please indicate if you do not want us to contact your current supervisor).

- Starting and Ending dates (month and year).

- Hours worked per week.

- Annual salary for each job.

- Duties and accomplishments.

- Please document at least the past 10 years of experience.

Other Job-Related Qualifications:

- Relevant skills (e.g. foreign languages, computer software/hardware).

- Relevant training courses.

- Relevant current certificates and licenses.

- Relevant honors, awards, etc. (e.g., memberships in professional and honor societies, publications, leadership activities, performance awards). Give dates, but do not send documents.

THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY IS COMMITTED TO EMPLOYING A HIGHLY QUALIFIED WORKFORCE THAT REFLECTS THE DIVERSITY OF OUR NATION. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, and any other non-merit factor.

The Federal Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact Information:
Richard Dunn, Sr.

Phone: (800) 879-6076

Fax: (540) 542-7049

TDD: (800) 877-8339

Email: Richard.Dunn@dhs.gov


Or write:
Department Of Homeland Security
19844 Blue Ridge Mountain Road
Mt Weather, VA 20135-2006

US

Fax: (540) 542-7049


What To Expect Next:
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.