Description
Job Description
This position offers an opportunity to lead and oversee critical emergency planning and preparedness efforts for a portfolio of U.S. Senate State Offices. The role involves developing and implementing comprehensive emergency and Continuity of Operations (COOP) plans, managing the supply program for emergency preparedness across state offices, and providing training and education to employees on emergency procedures, COOP plans and security protocols as well as traveling to assess office and train personnel. Additional responsibilities include managing the department's website, generating reports, creating maps, preparing briefing on incidents and disasters, and promoting the State Office Operations services. The role is performed under the guidance of the State Office Preparedness Supervisor and offers a change to make a meaningful impact on Senate state office's safety and preparedness.
Key Accountabilities/Essential Job Duties
Management of emergency preparedness and readiness for U.S. Senate State Offices. Manages the development and implementation of state office emergency and COOP plans, the state office emergency supply and equipment program, development and delivery of emergency preparedness and security training for state staff, department publications including the intranet (Webster) site, newsletters and other emergency/preparedness bulletins. Conducts needs assessments for state offices and manages the implementation of requirements to meet identified needs. Acts as a SME and provides expert advice and assistance to Senate state offices on issues of security and emergency preparedness, and other related matters. Develop, implement and deliver comprehensive training programs to ensure Senate staff understand and adhere to security protocols and best practices. Provides SAA Senior Leadership, Directors of SAA departments, and Senate Senior staff with real-time notifications to maintain situational awareness.
Department: State Office Operations
Posting Date Range: 1/2/2025-1/16/2025
Pay Grade Range: $99518-$168496
Work Hours: Varied
FLSA Status: Exempt
Remote Work Status: Hybrid
Hybrid Schedule: Varied
All remote or hybrid work arrangements must be performed from within the continental United States, subject to Sergeant at Arms approval.
Requirements
Required Education
Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.
Other Duties/ Responsibilities
Occasional travel, including independently representing the SAA to State/Local first responder agencies, other Federal agencies (e.g., USMS, FPS).
Senate Operations Center liaison.
Required Work Experience
5+ years.
Required Special Skills/ Knowledge
Emergency management, project management, principles of disaster response and recovery.
As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.
Security Clearance
This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens in order for the SAA to submit your application for a security clearance.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
To be employed by a Senate employing office in a paid position in the continental United States an individual must:
1. Be a U.S. citizen;
2. Be lawfully admitted for permanent residence and seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)(B);
3. Be (i) admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157 or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1158 and (ii) have filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; or
4. Owe allegiance to the U.S. (i.e., qualify as a non-citizen U.S. national under federal law).
Employment is contingent on background / security investigation results.
BENEFITS AT-A-GLANCE
The SAA provides a highly competitive benefits package for all SAA staff. Our benefits extend beyond health care coverage to help provide employees with student loan reimbursement, professional development, transportation subsidy, TSP/retirement savings, access to our Employee Assistance Program, and more! For more information regarding SAA’s benefits, please visit https://sen.gov/OPPW.
ACCOMMODATIONS
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the SAA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAA and need special assistance or an accommodation to complete the application process, please submit your request to employment@saa.senate.gov email with “Accommodation” in the subject line.
VOLUNTARY SELF-IDENTIFICATION FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE
If you are identifying as veterans' preference eligible under the VEOA, please use this link to complete your application for Veterans' Preference AFTER you apply for this position. The link will also be available on the "Thank You" page after you have submitted your job application.
Candidates only need to apply one time for veterans’ preference to be considered for all future veterans’ preference positions within the Senate Sergeant at Arms.
All supporting documents must ONLY be provided within the Veterans’ Preference Application and within the stated deadline of the job announcement.
Late applications for veterans’ preference will not be considered.
Documentation to obtain veterans’ preference will not be considered if attached to the job application.
If you need to revise or resubmit your Application for Veterans' Preference/documents, please withdraw your previous Application for Veterans' Preference and resubmit. If you require assistance, please email employment@saa.senate.gov.
To view additional information regarding the VEOA, please click here.
An applicant who declines to self-identify as a disabled veteran and/or to provide information and documentation regarding his/her disabled veteran’s status will not be subjected to an adverse employment action, but the individual may be ruled ineligible for veterans’ preference.
Link to Apply: https://saa.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/534?c=saa
