Fema/Dhs Work Values

Daily Duties at Fema/Dhs:

As the first manager hired into this new supervisory position, I was responsible for developing emergency response plans for the entire Department of Homeland Security. This included the evaluation of many federal emergency communications and alert systems, classified and unclassified. My responsibility as the Division Director was to Chair FEMA’s and the entire Department of Homeland Security’s Continuity of Operations Working Group which was the steering and POC group responsible for developing implementation plans for all 22 Agencies that now comprise the Department of Homeland Security. My duties also included the organization and coordination of the Department of Homeland Security’s Continuity of Government Plan along with many classified and unclassified Contingency Programs. I was responsible for the successful operation and execution of programs on a national security basis to protect the continuity of the Government of the United States including classified programs from the Office of the President. My responsibilities also included the project management for a $7 Million, hardened building for classified national security emergency operations at a remote site. As the project manager, it was my responsibility to identify all physical security measures for the building, security and penetration analysis during National Security incidents of terrorism’s or Weapons of Mass Destruction, technical infrastructure, operational readiness, 24/7 staffing, secure and non-secure communications along with project management and oversight of the construction of the facility. Other duties included developing security procedures for tracking secure and non-secure documentation, Five-Year Strategic Planning for FEMA and Department of Homeland Security to include anti-counter terrorist and counter-intelligence measures, Programming and Planning Budget Development for line-item budget program, Presidential Emergency Action Documents, Contract Management, and a myriad of other programs.

What they like about Fema/Dhs:

You highly value a work environment built on a formal structure, rules, and regulations. You do not enjoy the unpredictability of shifting priorities and deadlines that upset your routine. You require and enjoy direction, input and accountability as part of your work environment. You have a strong need to participate in making key decisions and feel left out if your superiors or co-workers do not seek your input when making decisions. You thrive on providing good customer service to both internal or external customers, and doing so makes you feel good.

Tags

Project Management, Global Management, Self Starter, Successful, change agent, experienced, proven track record, National Security, Security, Physical Security

Skills

Business Development, Strategic Planning, Organizational Process Design, Design Organizational Process, Business Analysis, P&L responsibilities, Ecommerce Strategy and digital marketing channels optimization - SEO, SEM, email, affiliates - for high-profile accounts., Technology Solutions, Software Implementation, Requirements Analysis & Specification, Leadership , Change Agent Management, Strategic Leadership, Emergency Management, Crisis Management and Intervention, Strategic Tactical Execution, Customer Service, Conflict Negotiation , Conflict Resolution, Strategic Decisions, Team Building, Special Events Coordinator, Professional Trainer, National Security, Security, Physical Security

These are some of the questions we asked our climbers about their experiences with Fema/Dhs: