Summary This position is located in the Emergency Preparedness Division, Security & Emergency Preparedness Directorate, Chief Operating Officer. The selected applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Security Clearance. Candidates with contract experience are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities This position is located in the Office of Security and Emergency Preparedness. The incumbent is responsible for emergency preparedness staff training, exercises, plan review and development, incident response and recovery, and rotational on-call duty. Attends meetings and conferences as necessary. Provides advice and guidance to other federal, state, and local governments on appropriate training programs to satisfy various emergency management requirements. Recommends sources to satisfy the training requirements. Assists in the development of specific training sessions/materials to satisfy training requirements. Provides technical assistance to training staff on the development and revision of exercise evaluation training materials. Serves as an instructor for training programs of Library of Congress staff members. Designs and develops multi-state or national exercise scenarios and serves as an evaluator. In coordination with superior, directs the conduct and completion of full­ scale, partial-scale, and remedial exercises to determine the ability of the Library of Congress to implement respective emergency plans in response to an incident. Provides written evaluation of capabilities demonstrated during emergency operations exercises, medical emergency drills and exercises, and remedial exercises or drills. Oversees the development of exercise evaluation packets for all Library evaluators and ensures timely distribution of the materials prior to exercise date. Functions as an evaluation team leader, providing temporary advice and assistance to ad hoc groups of Library of Congress planners and analysts. Prepares and presents evaluation team and exercise player orientations on the purposes and procedures of exercise evaluation. Manages the collection and analysis of evaluation data generated during assigned exercises. Provides guidance to evaluation team members, often in multiple locations on evaluation methodology and procedures. Serves as a primary contact within the Library of Congress for other federal agencies and for significant organizational segments of an agency for guidance and interpretation of standards and procedures. External contacts may include, but not be limited to, the Senate, House, U.S. Capitol Police, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security, D.C. Emergency Management Center, and others. Internal contacts include, but are not limited to, the Library's service and support units. Renders judgments and conveys decisions regarding interpretations of Conducts analyses of programs and staff proposals to ensure implementation of policy and to recommend alternatives of modifications to existing policy as necessary. Develops guidance to be used for implementing criteria and evaluating programs. Reviews and recommends legislative, regulatory, or administrative remedies in cases where there are deficiencies in policy. Assists in preparation of emergency preparedness documents to guide Library emergency officials and Library staff. Assists in ensuring the maintenance of state-of­ the-art readiness for emergencies that would affect Library programs. Assists in ensuring the establishment of a roster of fully equipped and trained personnel having the authority to perform essential functions and activities in emergency situations. Reviews and evaluates planning programs for effectiveness and integration with federal plans for a significant organizational segment of an agency, such the Library's service and support units. Assists in developing the Library's Emergency Preparedness Program, which includes, but is not limited to, staff training, exercises, plan review and development, and incident response and recovery. Develops guidance to be used for implementing criteria and evaluating preparedness based on exercises, plans, and training. Reviews federal, state, and local emergency response plans to determine level of preparedness and to determine the extent of planning at all levels of government. Coordinates planning committees for review of planning initiatives, and coordinates policy guidance directives for program(s). Serves rotational on-call duty during normal and emergency conditions. Formulates and drafts legislative proposals and revisions to existing laws and regulations. Initiates, writes, interprets, and implements policy, regulations, reports, and position papers. Performs other duties as assigned. Applicants with COR experience are encouraged to apply. Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement. The position description number for this position is 013160. The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. The incumbent of this position will work a flextime work schedule. This is a non-supervisory, non-bargaining unit position. Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement. Requirements Conditions of Employment Library of Congress employees are prohibited from using illegal drugs, including marijuana. The Library is part of the Federal Government and abides by federal law, so regardless of individual state or District of Columbia laws, marijuana use is illegal, considered criminal activity, and can affect your employment at the Library. In addition, past or current drug use and activities (e.g., selling or distributing) may deem you ineligible for employment. Qualifications Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision. Ability to plan, organize, and manage a complex emergency preparedness program. * Ability to perform emergency management training program functions. * Ability to perform program evaluation and oversight functions. ** Ability to interact collaboratively with others. Ability to communicate in writing. Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing. Education Additional Information Although it is the Library's policy to afford the maximum pay benefit to employees when setting rates of pay, a new appointee who has had no previous Federal service will generally be paid at step one of the grade. The Library of Congress is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities who meet eligibility requirements are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants must submit a complete application package that is received by the closing date of this announcement. Appointment/retention is subject to a favorable evaluation of an appropriate personnel security/suitability investigation. For more information, please see: Vetting Process This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please email ADA@loc.gov. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Applicants with disabilities may be considered under special hiring procedures and must submit an appropriate certificate of eligibility when applying for this position. The proof or disability/certification may be issued by the State Vocational Rehabilitation Office, Disability Services or Career Services office of the applicant’s college or university, or the Department of Veterans Affairs. The letter must verify that the applicant has a severe disability and must be dated within three years of the date of the application. Certification from health care providers are not accepted. For more information contact the Library's Office of EEO/Diversity Programs at 202-707-6024 or email spp@loc.gov. FAILURE TO SUBMIT YOUR CERTIFICATION WILL CAUSE YOUR APPLICATION TO NOT BE CONSIDERED UNDER THE SELECTIVE PLACEMENT PROGRAM. 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