In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes applying mastery knowledge of the concepts, theories, policies, and procedures in integrating emergency management strategic operations in one or more of the following fields: National Leadership Command Capability, Strategic Command, Control, and Communications, Nuclear Command Control, and Communications Nuclear Enterprise Portfolio to advise the CNGB on status and condition of NGB forces. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of the policies, principles, concepts, guidance, procedures, techniques, and methodologies pertaining to National Continuity Policy, National Leadership Command Capability, & Strategic Command, Control & Communications. 2. Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of DOD and Interagency organizations to provide command level staff guidance and/or National Continuity Policy, National Leadership Command Capability, & Strategic Command, Control & Communications. 3. Ability to assist in the planning, organization, and execution of operations of the Emergency Action Cell. 4. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of subordinate organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. 5. Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy. 6. Knowledge of The National Strategy for Homeland Security and Presidential Policy Directive #8 (PPD8) provide the foundation for the formal Federal Government response through frameworks such as the National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF), the National Response Framework (NRF), National Mitigation Framework (NMF) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS). PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.