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Summary You will serve as a FIELD OPERATIONS MANAGER for the Small Business Administration (SBA), Field Operations Center East - FOCE in Atlanta, Georgia. This position provides first level supervision to the Field Operations staff and act as an advisor as Field Operations Manager on all disasters, operational, and intergovernmental matters. Responsibilities As a FIELD OPERATIONS MANAGER at the GS-0301-14, some of your typical work assignments may include: Plans, directs, manages, evaluates and coordinates all aspects of disaster field operations in the delivery of the disaster assistance program. Develops, implements and monitors procedures and processes to respond consistently to all types of disasters in compliance with established procedures and in cooperation with State, Local, and Federal officials. Represents and serves as principal contact on the disaster declaration process at meetings and conferences within the organization and with other federal agencies, state and local officials, disaster victims, and the general public. Personally, or through subordinate supervisor(s) supervises and oversees staff performing field operations, Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDAs), loan closings, and administrative duties. Assesses the need and demands of disasters and recommends necessary adjustments to program plans to accommodate fluctuating disaster activity, fluctuating staffing, budgetary limitations, or changes in program objectives as determined by FOCE and higher-level management. IMPORTANT NOTES: This is a Temporary Promotion position - not to exceed 1 year. SF-50 Required If required to travel to a disaster site, you may encounter hazardous working and/or living conditions, for example, no water or electricity and/or minimal lodging facilities. By applying for this position with SBA's Field Operations Center East - FOCE, you can enjoy challenging but satisfying work and join a highly motivated and diverse team that helps families and businesses rebuild their lives after a disaster. Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur within 180 days from the closing date. This position is not included in a bargaining unit. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Experience: To receive credit, you must indicate the month and year as well as the average hours worked per week for each employer. Average work hours must be stated on the resume to quantify each period of work experience or that experience will not be credited toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. You must address the specific specialized experience required for each grade level of this position on your resume or application or you will be rated "Ineligible" for that grade level. GS-14: To qualify you must have at least 1 full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the GS-13 level in the Federal service that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skill, and ability to perform successfully in this position. This experience may have been gained in a Non-Federal service position. In addition, this Specialized Experience must demonstrate the following: Overseeing, managing, or advising on the day-to-day operations of a disaster or emergency organization/program; AND Assessing immediate needs and demands of disasters or emergency situations, planning for immediate and long-term needs, adapting, and applying appropriate mix of resources and skills required to meet the specific needs; AND Managing large staff and creating plans to satisfy staffing needs and perform the agency's functions; AND Delivering verbal communication regarding the disaster or emergency and acting as the agency's representative in discussions with government officials or private sector partners. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's Qualifications website: Qualification Standards Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. This position is not included in a bargaining unit. All qualification requirements must be met by 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on 06/03/2025. Education Education may not be substituted for experience for this position. Additional Information If selected for this position, you will be eligible for benefits. The above link is provided for your reference to explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.phptitle=Reasonable\_Accommodations\_for\_USA\_Hire Career and InterAgency Career Transition Assistance Programs: Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) is a program that helps "surplus" or "displaced" federal employees improve their chances of finding a new job in their current agency (intra-agency, i.e. SBA employees only). Inter-Agency Career Transition Assistance (ICTAP) is a program that helps "surplus" or "displaced" federal employees improve their chances of finding a new job at another agency (inter-agency; i.e. not applying to their current or former agency). Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. For additional information visit www.sss.gov. Telework may be available. For information on Telework visit: http://www.telework.gov/