[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 43 (Monday, March 5, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Page 9329]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-04352]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Federal Emergency Management Agency
[Docket ID FEMA-2008-0010]
Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy
AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.
ACTION: Committee Management; Request for applicants for appointment to
the Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy.
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SUMMARY: The National Fire Academy (Academy) is requesting an
individual who are interested in serving on the Board of Visitors for
the National Fire Academy (Board) to apply for appointment as
identified in this notice. Pursuant to the Federal Fire Prevention and
Control Act of 1974, the Board shall review annually the programs of
the Academy and shall make recommendations to the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator, through the United States Fire
Administrator, regarding the operation of the Academy and any
improvements that the Board deems appropriate. The Board is composed of
eight members, all of whom have national or regional leadership
experience in the fields of fire safety, fire prevention (such as
community risk reduction to include wildland urban interface), fire
control, research and development in fire protection, treatment and
rehabilitation of fire victims, or local government services
management, which includes emergency medical services. The Academy
seeks to appoint an individual to a position on the Board that will be
open due to term expiration. If other positions are vacated during the
application process, candidates may be selected from the pool of
applicants to fill the vacated positions.
DATES: R[eacute]sum[eacute]s will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. EST
April 4, 2018.
ADDRESSES: The preferred method of submission is via email. However,
r[eacute]sum[eacute]s may also be submitted by mail. Please only submit
by ONE of the following methods:
Email: [email protected].
Mail: National Fire Academy, U.S. Fire Administration,
Attention: Ellen Newlin, 16825 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, Maryland
21727-8998.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alternate Designated Federal Officer,
Terry Gladhill, telephone (301) 447-1239, email
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Board is an advisory committee
established in accordance with the provision of the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. Appendix. The purpose of the Board is to
review annually the programs of the Academy and advise the FEMA
Administrator on the operation of the Academy and any improvements
therein that the Board deems appropriate. In carrying out its
responsibilities, the Board examines Academy programs to determine
whether these programs further the basic missions that are approved by
the FEMA Administrator, examines the physical plant of the Academy to
determine the adequacy of the Academy's facilities, and examines the
funding levels for Academy programs. The Board submits a written annual
report through the United States Fire Administrator to the FEMA
Administrator. The report provides detailed comments and
recommendations regarding the operation of the Academy.
Individuals who are interested in serving on the Board are invited
to apply for consideration for appointment. There is no application
form; however, a current r[eacute]sum[eacute] and statement of interest
will be required. The appointment shall be for a term of up to three
years. Individual selected for the appointment shall serve as Special
Government Employees (SGEs), defined in section 202(a) of title 18,
United States Code. The candidate selected for the appointment will be
required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Form (U.S.
Office of Government Ethics (OGE) Form 450).
The Board shall meet as often as needed to fulfill its mission, but
not less than twice each fiscal year to address its objectives and
duties. The Board will meet in person at least once each fiscal year
with additional meetings held via teleconference. Board members may be
reimbursed for travel and per diem incurred in the performance of their
duties as members of the Board. All travel for Board business must be
approved in advance by the Designated Federal Officer. To the extent
practical, Board members shall serve on any subcommittee that is
established.
FEMA does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual
orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability and genetic
information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-
merit factor. FEMA strives to achieve a diverse candidate pool for all
its recruitment actions.
Current DHS employees, contractors, and potential contractors will
not be considered for membership. Federally registered lobbyists will
not be considered for SGE appointments.
Dated: February 21, 2018.
Tonya L. Hoover,
Superintendent, National Fire Academy, United States Fire
Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
[FR Doc. 2018-04352 Filed 3-2-18; 8:45 am]
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