Supervisory Program Specialist

Quick Facts

• Focus: Emergency Preparedness Program planning, coordination, and reporting
• Reporting: Office of Operations support through Office of Acquisitions, Logistics and Construction (OALC)

Description

Oversee development, organization, synchronization, administration, coordination, monitoring, training, evaluation, and reporting for the Emergency Preparedness Program. Manage the OALC Emergency Preparedness and Management Program, including the Emergency Relocation Group (ERG) and the Continuity of Operations (COOP) plan. Create high-quality written documents and briefings, and lead subordinate task planning, prioritization, and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, organize, synchronize, administer, coordinate, monitor, train, evaluate, and report on emergency preparedness program activities
• Identify program challenges and recommend solutions; formulate strategic plans, programs, and goals; lead implementation planning for personnel, budget, manpower, and other requirements
• Produce timely, well-developed written documents and briefings supporting project goals and objectives
• Set and adjust short-term priorities, manage schedules, and assign work to subordinates based on priorities and employee capabilities
• Assess appropriate sources and methods for required training
• Manage OALC Emergency Preparedness and Management Program; administer ERG and COOP for OALC
• Develop internal policies, procedures, and methods aligned with VA strategic guidance and OALC functions; establish controls for data development and plan/execution

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Complete the full application process including an online assessment
• Selective Service registration for eligible males
• Background/security investigation eligibility
• Complete online onboarding
• Demonstrate 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 in emergency preparedness program planning/coordination/reporting and related leadership duties

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package (eligibility depends on position type and status)
• Telework may be authorized; eligibility discussed during the interview process