Deputy Executive Assistant Director for Emergency Communications

This position is located in the Emergency Communications Division (ECD). The Deputy Executive Assistant Director for Emergency Communications is responsible for assisting the Executive Assistant Director in carrying out the functions outlined in Executive Order 13618 and Title XVIII of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, as amended.

Typical work assignments include, but are not limited to: Assisting the Executive Assistant Director in overseeing and managing the operations of GS-15 led ECD Subdivisions and assisting with interagency lead for the Emergency Communications Preparedness Center. Overseeing and developing national policy efforts related to the National Security and Emergency Preparedness (NS/EP) Communications mission area, including the development and implementation of the National Emergency Communications Plan. Supporting the creation of tactical and strategic plans to protect the United States' communications infrastructure, critical federally owned or leased NS/EP communications assets and ensuring the United States Government and public safety community has the ability to communicate under all circumstances. Monitoring DHS' vital priority programs, such as the Government Emergency Telecommunications Service (GETS), the Wireless Priority Service (WPS), the Shared High Frequency Radio Program, the Telecommunication Service Priority and Special Access Routing Service Programs. Maintaining the Department's NS/EP and emergency communications capabilities advances with future communications technology by developing and maintaining DHS' Advanced Technology Capability.

You must be a U.S. citizen. Selective Service - Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service see http://www.sss.gov/ All Federal employees are required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payments. DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities. This position has been identified as a drug testing designated position (TDP) for purposes of the CISA's Drug-Free Workplace Program. All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to a drug test to screen for illicit/illegal drug use prior to receiving a final offer of employment. A final offer of employment is contingent upon a negative drug test result. After appointment, you may be subject to periodic random drug testing. You must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. One-year SES probationary period may be required. This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operation events without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations (5 U.S.C. 7501-7533 and 5 CFR Part 752, as applicable). You are required to file an Executive Branch Personnel Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278) upon entering the position, as well as annually.