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* Videos * Duties Help ## Duties ### Summary This position is located in the Department of Health And Human Services, Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia. Additional selections may be made across the Department of Health and Human Services in multiple locations through this vacancy announcement. Learn more about this agency ### Responsibilities As a Senior Policy Advisor, GS-301-15, the incumbent will perform the following duties: * Guides the development of Federal health IT priorities, policies, and implementation. Provides advice and assistance to senior officials in devising new approaches, developing new policies, and modifying programs designed to protect and improve the health of the nation. * Conducts and coordinates outreach, establishes relationships, and supports strategic partnerships with a variety of stakeholders. Supports all applicable aspects of the ONC Federal Advisory Committee. * Provides expert level content and strategy support to senior staff and policy officials regarding health IT regulatory policy, legislative law, regulatory formulation, and health service innovation. Serves as a liaison between ONC and other organization entities regarding implementation and evaluation of health IT policies. * Serves as a key member of the program's planning staff and provides authoritative advice, technical guidance and significant contributions to management's policy decisions, as well as short and long-range plans concerning program strategies. * Prepares summary papers for the Director and Deputy Director; identifies significant issues and probable impact on health IT, as well as crosscutting program activities. ### Travel Required Not required ##### Supervisory status No ##### Promotion Potential 15 * #### Job family (Series) 0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program * Requirements Help ## Requirements ### Conditions of Employment * U.S. Citizenship required * Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service - http://www.sss.gov * Suitable for federal employment * Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. All information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation. * Documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System. * All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice. * All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date. * One-year probationary period may be required. ### Qualifications Have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal service analyzing current and proposed policies to identify their potential impact on various health-related IT programs; reviewing and editing issue papers written by others to identify health IT-related problem areas; providing guidance on the impact and development of health and health services issues to senior management and external stakeholders. 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; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to gain employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If such experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited. ### Education ### Additional information Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses may be paid: No Bargaining Unit Position: No Drug Screening Required: No Recruitment incentives may be authorized: Yes Student loan repayment incentive may be authorized: No Annual leave for non-federal service may be authorized: Yes Veterans' Preference - https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/ **Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP):**For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible see http://opm.gov/rif/employeeguides/careertransition.asp#ictap. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85.0 or above on the rating criteria for this position. Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent **political appointee**to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you **MUST**disclose that to the Human Resources Office. If you are unable to apply online, please go to https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=AlternateApplicationInformation for more information on our alternate application method. Read more ### How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the application process is complete, a review of the resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Category rating procedures will be used to rate and rank candidates. The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position. Qualified candidates will be ranked into one of three categories: * Best Qualified - Applicants who have experience that is almost identical to those required by the position. * Well Qualified - Applicants who have experience that is very similar to those required by the position. * Qualified - Applicants who meet minimum qualification requirements, but do not identify any additional qualifying experience or skill. Candidates in the highest category will be referred to the hiring agency. The Category Rating Process does not add veterans' preference points but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. Preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent must be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-9 level or higher). Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): * * Interpersonal Skills * Leadership * Planning and Evaluating * Program Management * Writing To preview the assessment questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10297529 Read more ### Background checks and security clearance ##### Security clearance Public Trust - Background Investigation ##### Drug test required No * Required Documents Help ## Required Documents Submission of a resume alone IS NOT a complete application. You must provide a complete online **Application Package**which includes: * Your **Resume: . You are encouraged to use the USAJobs online resume builder to ensure that all required information is in your resume.**Your resumemust clearly articulate how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the qualifications section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. For each position you must describe your duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities. Your resume must also include the day, month, and year that you began and ended for each position held. **Full-time employment will be assumed unless otherwise stated on your resume.**Part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience. Not providing this information may result in the lowering of your assessment score or an ineligible rating. For resume writing guidance, please visit the USAJobs Resource Center or view their video tutorial. * A complete Assessment Questionnaire (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10297529) * Other **required supporting documents**. **Other Supporting Documents:**(Only Submit if applicable to you.) * **Veterans' Preference documentation:** * **Discharged Veterans:** If you are claiming 5 point preference, you must submit a copy of your DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from the armed forces that supports dates of service and discharge status; if claiming 10 point preference, an application for 10-Point Veterans Preference (SF-15) and an official document dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, and/or any other associated documentation based on your preference. * **Active Duty Members:**Under the VOW (Veterans Opportunity to Work) to Hire Heroes Act of 2011, if claiming 5 point preference, submit written documentation from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application package. * **CTAP/ICTAP Documentation** * A copy of your RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate, notice of disability annuity termination, or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement; * A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action'', documenting your RIF separation, noting your positions, grade level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL, etc.; * A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and * Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential. You are not required to submit official documents at this time; copies are sufficient. #### If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. * Benefits Help ## Benefits A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. * How to Apply Help ## How to Apply To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the **Required Documents**section below. *To begin, click **Apply Online**to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. *Click the **Submit My Answers**button to submit your application package. ***It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.** **To verify your application is complete**, log into your USAJOBS account at https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the **Application Status**link, and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. **To return to an incomplete application**, log into your USAJOBS account at https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login and click **Update Application**in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/19/2018. Read more ### Agency contact information ### Tiffany Rogers ##### Phone (202) 868-9522 ##### Email Tiffany.Rogers@hhs.gov ##### Address Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology 330 C Street, S.W. Washington, DC 20201 US Learn more about this agency ### Next steps Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. The best qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will receive notice via email or by mail, if no email address was provided by you during the application process, once this process is completed (generally 4-6 weeks). You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans' preference, disability, etc.). Read more * Fair & Transparent ## Fair & Transparent The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. ### Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. * Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job applicants Read more ### Reasonable Accommodation Policy Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits. Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodations when: * An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply for a job. * An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace. * An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and office-sponsored events. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about disability employment and reasonable accommodations or how to contact an agency. Read more #### Legal and regulatory guidance * Financial suitability * Social security number request * Privacy Act * Signature and false statements * Selective Service * New employee probationary period This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/513688800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered. *Open & closing dates:* 10/15/2018 to 10/19/2018 *Service:* Competitive *Pay scale & grade:* GS 15 *Salary:* $134,789 to $164,200 per year *Appointment type:* Permanent *Work schedule:* Full-Time

* Videos * Duties Help ## Duties ### Summary Serves as a** National Bank Examiner/Bank Examiner (Community Assistant BSA/AML Compliance Officer), **for Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering/Office of Foreign Assets Control (BSA/AML/OFAC) compliance. **Compliance and Community Affairs, Deputy Comptroller, Compliance Supervision** Learn more about this agency ### Responsibilities As a** National Bank Examiner/Bank Examiner (Community Assistant BSA/AML Compliance Officer),**you will: * As a Bank Examiner and Assistant Compliance Officer for Community Banks BSA/AML/OFAC Compliance, work with the Community Banks BSA/AML Compliance Officer, District Deputy Comptrollers, Examiners-in-Charge (EICs), Functional EICs, and other OCC officials on the complex BSA/AML compliance issues facing the OCC's portfolio of financial institutions supervised for safety and soundness purposes in the Community Bank (CB) Supervision portfolio with one or more OCC Districts (e.g., national banks (including credit card banks), federal savings associations, trust companies, and technology service providers). Provide advice in interpreting OCC policy and supervising BSA/AML program implementation and policy initiatives. * Identify, evaluate, measure, and assess BSA/AML/OFAC compliance risks emerging within the assigned CB portfolio; and in particular, identify and evaluate significant systemic risks across the portfolio. * Plan, organize, and conduct or lead BSA/AML/OFAC compliance examinations and examination activities, including horizontal risk reviews, within the assigned District/community bank portfolio of financial institutions. Work collaboratively with Compliance Risk Policy counterparts in the development of consistent overarching policy for BSA/AML/OFAC compliance supervision, as well as appropriate compliance training and tools. * As required, prepares and presents courses and instructional sessions at OCC seminars and FFIEC schools, and for trade and banking groups. * Draw conclusions and prepares supervisory documentation consistent with OCC standards. ### Travel Required Occasional travel - Occasional travel is required. ##### Supervisory status No ##### Promotion Potential V2 * #### Job family (Series) 0570 Financial Institution Examining * Requirements Help ## Requirements ### Conditions of Employment If selected for this position, you will be required to: * This is a 5 year rotational position. If selected, you will be required to sign a non-bargaining unit Rotational Agreement that details conditions. * Complete a one-year trial period (unless already completed). * Complete a background investigation (unless already completed). * Sign a statement that you are voluntarily leaving the competitive service for a position in the excepted service, if applicable. * Travel overnight or locally on a frequent basis. * Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. * File an OCC Financial Disclosure Form. * Complete a financial disclosure review and resolve any ethics issues. * Click here for important information about OCC ethics standards, such as the requirement that new hires divest their bank securities. ### Qualifications You must meet the following requirements within 60 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement. You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the NB-IV band level in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience for this position include: * Examining or auditing a financial institution’s compliance with laws and regulations related to compliance supervision in Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering/Office of Foreign Assets Control (BSA/AML/OFAC); or * Recommending corrective action to mitigate a financial institution’s risk associated with compliance supervision related to Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering/Office of Foreign Assets Control (BSA/AML/OFAC) **The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector, or through volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis.** **To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.** ### Education Education cannot be used to qualify for this position. ### Additional information * CBS Staffing Incentives/Flexibilities may apply. * This position is a Step 2 level position within the NB-V pay band. Step 2 level positions are distinguished by additional job complexity, responsibility, and advanced skill levels required by the work. * This is a nontraditional position subject to the Alternative Location Arrangements PPM 3110-53. It may be filled in an alternate location within specify organization provided the location is cost effective, operationally efficient, and complies with the standards contained in PPM 3110-53. * If you are a current OCC employee who previously received a waiver determination permitting you to retain bank securities due to extenuating circumstances, please note that this determination may be rescinded if the nature of your duties changes. We strongly suggest that you discuss the potential implications of any change in duties on a prior securities determination with your ethics official. * We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. * This is an Excepted Service position under Schedule B, 213.3205(a) * Salary range does not include geographical pay. * For specific information on geographic pay differentials, click here. * Click all links in this vacancy announcement to view additional information and instructions. * Please refer to “Conditions of Employment.” * Click "Print" to review the entire announcement before applying. Read more ### How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your application includes your resume, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a “not qualified” determination. **Rating:** Your application will be evaluated in the following areas: * **Technical Competence** * **Risk Analysis** * **Developing Others** * **Oral Communication** * **Written Communication** Your application will be rated and ranked among others, based on your responses to the online questions regarding your experience, education, training, performance appraisals and awards relevant to the duties of this position. Your rating may be lowered if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application. Current OCC employees must have a performance rating of at least Level 3 overall and for all critical performance elements to be eligible for promotion. **Referral**: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview. **To preview questions please click here.** Read more ### Background checks and security clearance ##### Security clearance Public Trust - Background Investigation ##### Drug test required No * Required Documents Help ## Required Documents **A complete application includes: 1) A resume, 2) vacancy question responses, and 3) submission of any required documents.** Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible). **RESUME:** All applicants are required to submit a resume by either creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional.) To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your resume. We suggest you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your resume to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Please review Resume Tips. **OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS:** In addition, you may submit the following: * Cover letter * Recent performance evaluation (be sure to redact/remove all sensitive information prior to submitting) #### If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. * Benefits Help ## Benefits A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. * How to Apply Help ## How to Apply The following instructions outline our application process. **You must complete the online application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.**We are available to assist you during business hours (8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday – Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, you must contact us by noon Eastern Time on the announcement’s closing date. Treasury provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact Kelly Gauvin at 202-649-6636 if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process. Hearing impaired applicants may use TDD # 202-649-6157. * To begin, click the “Apply” button and follow the prompts on the USAJOBS.gov page to create a login.gov account, or if you previously registered, click “Sign in” and follow the prompts. * You will be re-directed to Treasury’s CareerConnector system to complete your application process; answer the online questions, and submit all required documents. (To submit supporting documents, click one of the available options; Upload; Fax; or Reuse existing documents. To protect your privacy, we suggest you first remove your SSN). Also, go to “My Account” to view and update your information, as necessary. * To complete, you must click the “Submit Application” button located at the bottom of the “Application Review” page. * To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select the **Application Status** link and then select the **more information** link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. * To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click **Update Application** in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. * **If you are experiencing system issues with your application, please contact the CareerConnector Help Desk at careerconnectorhelp@treasury.gov and/or the USAJOBS Help Desk.** Read more ### Agency contact information ### Pamela Williams ##### Phone 202-649-6803 ##### TDD 202-649-6157 ##### Fax 999-999-9999 ##### Email CCAJobs@occ.treas.gov ##### Address Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) Office of Human Capital 400 7th Street, SW Washington, District of Columbia 20219 United States Learn more about this agency ### Next steps To check the status of your application for this position, please follow these steps: 1. Login to your USAJOBS account, select the "Applications" section and click on the vacancy you would like to view. 2. Under "application status," click "additional application information" and you will be taken to the CareerConnector website where you can check your application status. The "additional application information" link may not be available if your application status says "Unavailable." This indicates that your application is not complete. If the "additional application information" link is not available and the vacancy is still open, you can click on the job announcement and "Update Application" to be taken back to the CareerConnector portion of the application. If your application was successfully submitted, your Status will show "Received." You can also elect to stay informed of changes to your application status by signing up for automatic email alerts. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position. Read more * Fair & Transparent ## Fair & Transparent The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. ### Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. * Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job applicants Read more ### Reasonable Accommodation Policy Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits. Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodations when: * An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply for a job. * An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace. * An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and office-sponsored events. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about disability employment and reasonable accommodations or how to contact an agency. Read more #### Legal and regulatory guidance * Financial suitability * Social security number request * Privacy Act * Signature and false statements * Selective Service * New employee probationary period This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/513877800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered. *Open & closing dates:* 10/16/2018 to 11/06/2018 *Service:* Excepted *Pay scale & grade:* NB V2 *Salary:* $78,213 to $145,617 per year *Appointment type:* Permanent - This position is excluded from the bargaining unit. *Work schedule:* Full-Time

At Wells Fargo, we want to satisfy our customers’ financial needs and help them succeed financially. We’re looking for talented people who will put our customers at the center of everything we do. Join our diverse and inclusive team where you’ll feel valued and inspired to contribute your unique skills and experience. Help us build a better Wells Fargo. It all begins with outstanding talent. It all begins with you. Community Banking operates one of the most extensive banking franchises in the country, serving customers through approximately 6,000 branches and 13,000 ATMs in 39 states and the District of Columbia. Our group includes Business Strategy and Administration; Customer and Branch Experience; Customer Remediation Office; Distribution Strategy Group; Regional Banking; Regional Services; and Customer Segments, and serves mass market, affluent, and small business customers. Our focus is on delivering an exceptional experience for our customers and providing the products and services that will help them realize their financial hopes and dreams. As a teller at Wells Fargo, you will provide exceptional customer service and spend almost all of your time working with our most important asset, our customers. You will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including but not limited to: providing excellent customer service; processing account transactions effectively; maintaining a cash drawer; listening carefully to customers and escalating issues as needed; and following proper procedures to minimize risk, errors, and to reduce fraud. You will also actively engage customers in conversations and listen to get to know them. When appropriate you'll suggest ways that Wells Fargo can help, or introduce them to other branch team members to help meet their financial needs. You are expected to balance your cash drawer, build rapport and be a team player. You'll take pride in performing well and genuinely enjoy helping others, while maintaining ethics, integrity, and embracing diversity. Please note: Based on the volume of applications received, this job posting may be removed prior to the indicated close date. If you do not apply prior to the closing of this posting, we encourage you to apply for other opportunities with Wells Fargo. Important Note: During the application process, ensure your contact information (email and phone number) is up to date and upload your current resume prior to submitting your application for consideration. If you are a Wells Fargo Team Member, in your Jobs Profile ensure that your email address is valid and updated to an address that can receive external emails outside of the banking network and is a different email address than the one you originally used when you joined WF. Initial contact with you will be made via e-mail. Please check your e-mail regularly for updates. Normal work schedules typically fall between 7AM - 6PM. The schedule for this position is 25 hours per week with a flexible schedule based on business need. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including Saturdays. Position requires full-time training for 3 weeks. Training schedule is as follows: Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm. Required Qualifications: * 1+ year of customer service experience or military experience Desired Qualifications: * Customer service focus with experience handling complex transactions across multiple systems * Ability to meet or exceed performance objectives, while fostering a team atmosphere * Experience working with others on a team to meet customer needs * Cash handling experience * Ability to follow policies, procedures, and regulations * Ability to identify potential fraud/risky accounts and take appropriate action to prevent loss * Well-organized, independent and able to prioritize in a fast paced environment * Ability to exercise judgment, raise questions to management, and adhere to policy guidelines * Customer service focus with experience actively listening, eliciting information, comprehending customer issues/needs, and recommending solutions * Relevant military experience including working with military protocol and instructions, enlisted evaluations, officer/leadership reporting * Relevant military experience including working in personnel benefits management, processing military personnel orders or transitions, wartime readiness operations, human resources or military recruiting * Ability to interact with integrity and professionalism with customers and team members * Ability to stand-for extended periods of time * Ability to work weekends and holidays as needed or scheduled Job Expectations: * Ability to stand-for extended periods of time * Ability to work weekends and holidays as needed or scheduled How to Express Interest in This Job: Wells Fargo invites you to apply for this job at https://employment.wellsfargo.com/psc/PSEA/APPLICANT_NW/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=5439878&PostingSeq=1. All offers for employment with Wells Fargo are contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed a criminal background check. Wells Fargo will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state and Federal law, including Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. Relevant military experience is considered for veterans and transitioning service men and women. Wells Fargo is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation. Relevant military experience is considered for veterans and transitioning service men and women. Wells Fargo is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

**Encore believes in the growth and development of every employee.** **From Driver to Director, you'll see it a hundred times.** **We believe that our greatest asset is our people, and in that we are serious about preserving the knowledge and expertise that our employees bring and acquire working for our company.** **Are you passionate about live events? Do you like the challenge of bringing clients’ vision to reality? Are you the leader that keeps the team moving forward and functioning at a high level?** We are searching for a **Director of Audio Visual Sales** who will be managing the sales efforts of the audio visual office. This position is responsible for monitoring the total guest experience in order to maximize and ensure the highest in Encore Event Technologies' guest satisfaction ratings. Additional responsibilities include: + Meeting with clients, producers, and meeting planners and understanding the purpose of their event + Designing the technology elements of the event + Handle high quality proposals including coordination, distribution and negotiation with client + Look for new revenue opportunities and sales channels + Assist the Director with managing hotel relationships + Establish a coordinated sales effort with hotel client + Coordinate with the operations team to ensure successful events + Establishment and adherence of event sales process from initial client contact to needs assessment to solution to follow up + Collect and analyze guest satisfaction data - provide accurate revenue forecasts + Meet and exceed established revenue and GOP budgeted goals + Stay abreast of new technology developments as they pertain to the industry + Assist in training and development of sales staff **REQUIREMENTS** + 5+ years of applicable audiovisual systems and equipment knowledge and experience in design and selling large venue Audio Visual events + 5+ years of applicable customer service knowledge and experience in an audio visual or hotel service environment + 3+ years in a sales management role + Working knowledge of related computer software programs + Ability to lead a sales team and manage multiple projects at one time + Proven advanced skills in customer service, organization, and verbal/written communication. **EDUCATION** Bachelor's Degree or related experience Encore, a Freeman company, is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status or any other protected status. EEO is the Law (English) at https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf EEO is the Law (Spanish) at http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster_spanish.pdf _In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Freeman, e-mail_ _Freeman.Recruiting@freemanco.com_ _. Inquiries should be limited to disability-related assistance only._ Encore Event Technologies is the leading provider of unique, creative and innovative in-house audiovisual services for hotels, conference centers, and resorts globally. As part of the Freeman family, Encore Event Technologies partners with hotels and event planners to develop optimum ways to deliver event experiences with maximum impact, utilizing cutting edge technology. Encore Productions, the production division of Encore, is a full-service creative production and event execution company creating large scale events worldwide. With state-of-the-art equipment and hospitality-minded technology professionals, Encore sets the event technology pace for all competitors in the industry, helping clients tell their stories around the world.

**Intro:** Facebook's mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Through our family of apps and services, we're building a different kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share what matters most to them, and helps bring people closer together. Whether we're creating new products or helping a small business expand its reach, people at Facebook are builders at heart. Our global teams are constantly iterating, solving problems, and working together to empower people around the world to build community and connect in meaningful ways. Together, we can help people build stronger communities - we're just getting started. **Summary:** Facebook seeks a highly motivated team player to serve as Lead Counsel for its Compliance Investigations team. Working with a talented team, the position will support Facebook's compliance with legal and key regulatory requirements by leading internal investigations on matters such as anti-corruption, fraud, trade or other potential criminal liability. This person will work with our Compliance, Security and Investigations team. This is a great opportunity to join a growing legal team and to work on novel issues in an exciting, fast-paced environment. **Required Skills:** 1. Oversee internal investigations of matters relating to anti-corruption, corporate and financial fraud, international trade, political activities, and other areas involving potential criminal liability. 2. Manage outside counsel relating to investigation matters. 3. Provide counsel on the enforcement of our compliance and ethics program, and remediation efforts based on investigative findings. **Minimum Qualifications:** 4. 5+ years of investigations experience 5. Experience with investigations involving anti-corruption, corporate or securities fraud, or other enforcement areas by agencies such as the Department of Justice and Securities and Exchange Commission 6. J.D. degree and membership in at least one U.S. state bar **Preferred Qualifications:** 7. Experience as a federal prosecutor or similar experience at a federal enforcement agency 8. Experience conducting investigations inside a company either as in-house counsel or as retained outside counsel 9. Direct experience with international law enforcement authorities or regulators **Industry:** Internet **Equal Opportunity:** Facebook is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations-ext@fb.com or you may call us at +1 650-308-7837.

* Videos * Duties Help ## Duties ### Summary The position is located in the Global Engagement Center (GEC), Office of the Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs (R), Department of State (DoS). The Center focuses on empowering and enabling governmental and non-governmental partners who are able to counter violent extremist messaging and provide alternatives to ISIL’s nihilistic vision. Learn more about this agency ### Responsibilities The incumbent serves as the Deputy Chief of Resources, providing leadership and resource planning management for the organization. The incumbent is responsible for a range of resource management functions to support the GEC, at times for highly sensitive programs which could impact national security. S/he advises the Chief of Resources on Bureau and Departmental procurement, budget, and human resources policy issues that impact GEC's ability to meet programmatic objectives. 1. Serves as primary liaison with the Bureau's HR team 2. Represents GEC in communicating these needs to the Bureau's HR department and coordinates and implements the actions necessary. 3. Works directly with the Coordinator, Deputy Coordinators and Chief of Staff to determine appropriate staffing needs 4. Serves, along with the senior COR, as a point of contact to the Contracting Office concerning GEC acquisition and procurement activities. Maintains FAC‐COR Level II certification 5. Oversees targeted budget activities for GEC to include, but not limited to, assisting leadership in the formulation of budget justifications and spend plans, communicating fiscal policy, and directing its implementation to budget staff. ### Travel Required Not required ##### Supervisory status No ##### Promotion Potential 14 * #### Job family (Series) 0343 Management And Program Analysis #### Similar jobs * Analysts, Management * Analysts, Program * Management Analysts * Office Secretaries * Program Analysts * Program Management Analyst * Requirements Help ## Requirements ### Conditions of Employment * Obtain/maintain eligibility to access Sensitive Compartmented Information * Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance. * U.S. Citizenship is required. * Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing. * Statement of Employment & Financial Interest required prior to appointment. ### Qualifications Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements, including education, and any selective placement factors described below by the closing date of this announcement. If you are qualifying based on education OR if there are mandatory education requirements listed below, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcript with your application. **NOTE:** Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement. **Time-In-Grade Requirements:** Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F.Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. **Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:** * Experience resolving unique issues related to procurement, finance and/or human capital. * Experience applying Federal and DoS policies, procedures, and regulations in the areas of procurement, finance and/or human resources. * Experience building interagency relationships and executing interagency detailee exchanges. * Experience communicating and interacting with managers and staff at all levels. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-14 position. ### Education See the qualifications section of this vacancy announcement for education requirements, if applicable. ### Additional information For reasonable accommodation at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at (202) 663-3474 or ReasonableAccommodations@state.gov. Read more ### How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs) and other characteristics that are relevant to the duties of this position and must be fully supported by information in your resume: * Knowledge of the Federal and DoS procurement procedures, policies and regulations to conduct and provide oversight on the acquisition of services and the procurement of goods using various acquisition instruments. * Ability to resolve unique or novel problems, conditions, or issues related to organizational design, reporting relationships, office space and logistical needs. * Knowledge of the Bureau's and the Department's structure, missions, functions and operations to coordinate extensive studies related to assessing and improving the office's organizational structure, workflow, staff size, and occupational mix. * Skill in oral communications to conduct fact finding interviews. * Skill in written communication to produce both analytical and narrative reports. * Ability to research, analyze and evaluate issues, determining applicable precedents, and identifying the most effective approach. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to this job opportunity. 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). Your resume must include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week. For assistance with creating a resume, please click here. Qualified candidates are assigned a score between 70 and 100. Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) candidates must be rated "Well Qualified" for the position and earn a score of at least 85 (when applicants are rated in a range of 70 to 100) to receive consideration for special priority. If, after reviewing your resume and self-assessment questionnaire responses and a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, a score will be manually determined that reflects your documented experience. This may result in a lower score, which may also eliminate you from consideration for this position. Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements and submit any required supporting documentation by the closing date of this job opportunity. Applicants found to be among the top qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview. **To preview questions please click here.** Read more ### Background checks and security clearance ##### Security clearance Top Secret/SCI ##### Drug test required Yes * Required Documents Help ## Required Documents All required documents listed below, that are applicable to you, must be submitted to our automated system "Gateway to State" by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. 1. Resume - your resume or any other written format you choose should contain the required information as specified in the “How You Will Be Evaluated” section. Insufficient information will result in an ineligible rating. 2. A completed online job specific self-assessment questionnaire through the Department’s automated system “Gateway to State”. 3. Transcripts - if applicable, see the Qualifications section of the announcement. If selected, an official/sealed college transcript(s) will be required to verify education prior to employment. 4. If you are qualifying based on other criteria listed under the Qualification Section of this announcement, you must submit the required supporting documentation (certificates, certifications, etc.) with your application by the closing date. 5. Performance Appraisal - All current Federal employees and reinstatement eligible applicants must submit a copy of your most recent completed annual performance appraisal that includes the final rating. If a performance appraisal does not exist, is incomplete or unavailable, a Form DS-1812 (Applicant Appraisal) or equivalent form from another agency signed by the current supervisor is acceptable. Mid-year progress reviews will not be accepted. 6. Current, former, and non-competitive Federal employees must submit SF-50s (Notification of Personnel Action) that show: effective date, position title, series, grade, salary, tenure, position occupied, full promotion potential, and name of agency. Examples include promotion & within-grade increase actions. Award SF-50s often do not show this information. Multiple SF-50s may be needed to show all information. 7. Veterans who are preference eligibles OR who have been separated from the Armed Forces under honorable conditions (honorable or general discharge) after 3 or more years of continuous active service may apply under the Veterans Employment Opportunities act (VEOA). You must submit a DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member Copy 4 is preferable) showing the dates you served as well as your type of discharge and qualifying service campaign medals OR if you are still on active duty, you MUST submit a certification on letterhead from your military branch which contains your military service dates, expected date of discharge or release, and the character of service to show that your military service was performed under honorable conditions. The expected date of discharge or release must be no later than 120 days after the certification is submitted for consideration for this job announcement. Current Federal employees applying under the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) must submit a qualifying SF-50 to show you meet time-in-grade requirements. If you are applying as a preference eligible with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more, in addition to the DD-214 or certification, you must also submit a current version of the SF-15 (Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference), dated October 2013, and the required supporting documents listed on that form. Previous editions of the SF-15 will not be accepted. For more information on veterans' preference, click here. To gain access to your DD-214 online, please visit: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/get-service-records.html. For more information on Veteran Authorities, consult the Vet Guide. 8. CTAP/ICTAP eligibles must submit a copy of the appropriate documentation with their application. See links below: ICTAP Considerations CTAP Considerations 9. If you are applying under a special hiring authority you MUST submit proof of eligibility with your application. For information related to special hiring authorities for severely disabled persons visit: http://www.opm.gov/disability/PeopleWithDisabilities.asp #### If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. * Benefits Help ## Benefits A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. * How to Apply Help ## How to Apply **Prepare your application in USAJOBS** To start your application, click Apply and we’ll walk you through the process where you’ll attach a resume and any required documents. During the application process you can review, edit, delete, and update your information. We’ll automatically save your progress as you go, so you won’t lose any changes. Please carefully read all the instructions before you apply. You have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process. **STEP 1:** Select the "Apply On-line" button and follow the instructions to register or sign into USAJOBS. **STEP 2:** Submit a detailed resume or any other written format you choose documenting your job-related qualifications, experience, and education (if applicable). Cover letter is optional. If you submit a cover letter, you must also submit a resume. Please see the How You Will Be Evaluated section for specific information that should be outlined in your resume. **STEP 3:** Answer the job-specific self-assessment questions on-line through the U.S. Department of State’s Gateway to State automated application system. The questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications and experience for this position. **STEP 4:** Submit all required documentation applicable to you, as listed in the Required Documents section of this announcement, to the Department’s Gateway to State automated application system prior to the closing date of this announcement. For instructions on how to view the status of your supporting documentation, please click here. **Technical assistance with your on-line application is available through the Help Desk at mgshelp@monster.com or by calling (866) 656-6830 or (703) 269-4944 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. ET** **ALTERNATE APPLICATION PROCEDURES** **NOTE:** If applying online poses an extreme hardship, you may request alternate application procedures to submit your application package by fax. Contact the Human Resources office listed on the announcement between the business hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET at least 2 working days prior to the closing date of this announcement. The application package for alternate application procedures must be submitted and received in the Human Resources office no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date of this announcement. Paper applications and information sent by mail WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Read more ### Agency contact information ### Lucy Simmons ##### Phone 202-632-6020 ##### Fax 000-000-0000 ##### Email SimmonsLN@state.gov ##### Address U.S. Department of State 2200 C Street, NW Washington, District of Columbia 20520 United States Learn more about this agency ### Next steps After all application packages have been received, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. After we review and evaluate all applications, the most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration for possible interviews in approximately two weeks after the announcement closes. After a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability review and/or security background investigation, which generally takes an average of at least two to six months. You will be notified up to four times during the hiring process: 1. Upon receipt of your application. 2. Upon minimum qualification determinations. 3. After the certificate is issued. 4. After final selection is made. **For instructions on how to view the status of your application, please click here**. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Read more * Fair & Transparent ## Fair & Transparent The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. ### Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. * Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job applicants Read more ### Reasonable Accommodation Policy Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits. Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodations when: * An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply for a job. * An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace. * An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and office-sponsored events. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about disability employment and reasonable accommodations or how to contact an agency. Read more #### Legal and regulatory guidance * Financial suitability * Social security number request * Privacy Act * Signature and false statements * Selective Service * New employee probationary period This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/513667700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered. *Open & closing dates:* 10/12/2018 to 10/29/2018 *Service:* Competitive *Pay scale & grade:* GS 14 *Salary:* $114,590 to $148,967 per year *Appointment type:* Permanent *Work schedule:* Full-Time

* Videos * Duties Help ## Duties ### Summary **WHAT IS THE OFFICE OF PROFESSIONALRESPONSIBILITY:**The Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) mission is to interpret and apply the standards of practice for tax professionals in a fair and equitable manner. OPR's vision, mission, strategic goals and objectives support effective tax administration by ensuring all tax practitioners, tax preparers, and other third parties in the tax system adhere to professional standards and follow the law. See Other Information for Locations Learn more about this agency ### Responsibilities **WHAT DOES A FRONTLINE MANAGER DO?**As a Front Line Manager, first level supervisor, you will be responsible for assigning, directing, and reviewing the work of subordinate employees. You will use your leadership skills and management techniques for planning, scheduling, and coordinating work operations, planning and carrying out the training and development of employees, evaluating employees' work performance, and in performing all other related administrative functions. Generally, you will direct the work operations of subordinates performing administrative, complex clerical, technical and/or work comparable in nature. The functions, activities, and services provided may have limited geographic coverage and support activities within specific agency program segments. As a Front Line Manager you will: * Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work. * Assign work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees. * Evaluate work performance of subordinates and makes recommendations for outstanding performance recognition and/or disciplinary action. * Give advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on work and administrative matters. * Interview candidates for positions within the organization/unit, and recommend appointment, promotion, or reassignment to such positions. * Hear and resolve complaints from employees, refer group grievances and/or more serious unresolved complaints as appropriate. * Effect minor disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, recommend other actions in more serious cases. * Identify developmental and training needs of employees, providing or arranging for needed development and training. * Initiate ways to improve production, work processes, and/or to increase the quality of the work directed. **WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OTHER IRS CAREERS?** If you want to find out more about IRS careers, visit us on the web at www.jobs.irs.gov ### Travel Required Occasional travel - 1 to 5 nights per month ##### Supervisory status Yes ##### Promotion Potential 04 * #### Job family (Series) 0343 Management And Program Analysis #### Similar jobs * Administrative Services Managers * Analysts, Management * Analysts, Program * Management Analysts * Managers, Administrative Services * Managers, All Other * Requirements Help ## Requirements ### Conditions of Employment * Please Refer to Other Information * Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. * Must be a U.S. Citizen or National * IRS Employees with Career or Career Conditional Appointments * ### Qualifications You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. **BASIC REQUIREMENTS (FRONTLINE MANAGER):** You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the next lower level within the payband or GS grade in the normal line of progression in the Federal service. To be qualifying for this position your experience should be sufficient to demonstrate: * Knowledge of management techniques, methods, theories, principles, and labor relations concepts, to assure optimum utilization of personnel, equipment, and space for the accomplishment of all program objectives with combined technical and administrative oversight; * Knowledge and understanding of regulations, other official guidance and principles, including the latest procedures and techniques sufficient to oversee the planning, development and implementation of the technical aspects of programs specific to the position being filled; * Knowledge of basic budget management principles and practices (i.e. ability to maintain and manage financial resources); and * Knowledge of communicative techniques to effectively and diplomatically interact with internal and external customers. * The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. * To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume. ### Education ### Additional information Position is located in Office of Professional Responsibility at 1111 Constitution Ave, NW Room 7238, Washington, D.C. **POSITION DESCRIPTION IR-04 98814** A PM/C SharePoint site is available for IRS Employees at : https://organization.ds.irsnet.gov/sites/HCOETS/PMC/SPDLibrary/SitePages/Home.aspx **CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:** * We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. * This is a **non-bargaining**unit position. * Alternative work schedule, staggered work hours or telework may be available. * Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with flexitour. * The employment of any candidate, including a current employee or a new hire, selected for this position may be conditional upon classification and/or audit of federal tax returns. This audit may include up to 2 years of returns. * Must meet IRS telework eligibility requirements * Subject to a 1-year supervisory or managerial probationary period (unless already completed). Read more ### How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your application includes your resume, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a “not qualified” determination. **Rating: **Applicants determined tentatively eligible/qualified by the system will be prompted to complete the **Technical Competency Narrative Questions**and to provide a brief description of your exceptional accomplishment(s) related to the position to be filled. Your application will be evaluated on the leadership and technical competencies of the position to be filled per the Service's Management Selection Program (MSP) 2.0 which covers Frontline, Department and Senior Manager positions. Technical competencies for this position are: * General Supervision * Organizational Knowledge * Tax Law * Program/Project Management * Quality Management & Assurance * Tax Administration.**** IRS employees must complete the **Leadership Succession Review (LSR) Assessment.** Step by step instructions, on the on-line self assessment and managerial assessment, are available at https://hco.web.irs.gov/apps/CAC/LSR2/mgrcheck.asp. The results from this assessment are used in ranking applicants on the leadership competencies. You will need the results from this assessment to complete your CareerConnector on-line application. Your rating may be lowered, if your responses to the online questions are not supported. **Referral**: You will be assigned to one of three quality groups. Each group represents a quality level (i.e., Superior/Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, Qualified). Candidates will be considered in quality group order. If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview (telephonic and/or in person at the discretion of the Selecting Official in accordance with hiring polices). We will not reimburse costs related to the interview such as travel to and from the interview site. If you are a displaced or surplus Treasury employee eligible for the**Career****Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)**, you must receive a score of HIGHLY QUALIFIED or better to be rated as well qualified to receive special selection priority. **To preview questions please click here.** Read more ### Background checks and security clearance ##### Security clearance Public Trust - Background Investigation ##### Drug test required No * Required Documents Help ## Required Documents **A complete application includes 1. A resume, 2. Vacancy question responses, and 3. Submission of any required documents**. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you will not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible). ********All applicants****are required to submit a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional). To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your resume. We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your resume to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Please view Resume Tips** Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) DOCUMENTATION:**If you are a displaced or surplus Treasury employee, click CTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents. IRS CTAP eligibles can apply for jobs within and outside the commuting area. IRS Reassignment Preference Program (RPP)**You must meet the requirements in your RPP notice. Submit a copy of your RPP Notice along with a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal. Your performance appraisal must have a fully successful or higher overall rating. PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL/AWARDS**Submit a copy of your most recent completed performance appraisal. IRS employees:** If a revalidated appraisal is used for merit promotion, the supervisor must prepare a narrative for each critical job element that does not have a narrative describing the performance in the appraisal period covered by the rating. Note: If you are a manager or management official, your most recent annual performance appraisal must be used for the overall rating identified. EDUCATION DOCUMENTATION:**If you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. If the position has specific education requirements and you are currently (or have previously been) in the Federal job series to be filled, there is no need to submit a transcript or equivalent at this time**.**Non-IRS employees may substitute an SF-50 showing you held the series. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions. #### If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. * Benefits Help ## Benefits A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits. As a current employee, you know the great benefits we offer. Should you have any questions about benefits, please contact the Employee Resource Center (ERC) at 1-866-743-5748 option #1 for ERC. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. * How to Apply Help ## How to Apply The following instructions outline our application process. 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Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world. Requirements Assistant Director, Office of Career Strategy The Assistant Director ensures high quality advising and coaching services to all JD students and the day-to-day running of the Office, which provides career services to more than 1800 law students and thousands of alumni. Reporting to the Executive Director, Career Strategy, the Assistant Director has duties that include but are not limited to: + Provides proactive individualized career coaching and advising to more than 100 students assigned in one of the 1L sections of the first year class and/or to upper class students in their 2L and 3L years. + Engages in diversity initiatives, business and corporate law initiatives, small and regional firm initiatives, judicial clerkships, OCS communications and marketing, transfer student initiatives, and international JD student initiatives. + Develops a career plan and strategy, collecting and maintaining employment data for each student. + Works very closely with his/her OCS colleagues, and maintains relationships with other administrative staff and faculty in the Law Center to implement programming, liaison with student groups, and increase opportunities for students. + Connects with employers in their assigned region and attorneys in their assigned practice area. Requirements + JD degree + Experience in private sector and at least two years of law student career advising experience + Coaching training preferred + Knowledge of Symplicity preferred Current Georgetown Employees: If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS (gms.georgetown.edu) using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown. Submission Guidelines: Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a cover letter and resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. These documents are not kept on file for future positions. Need Assistance: If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu. Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website. EEO Statement: Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Georgetown University is one of the world’s leading academic and research institutions, offering a unique educational experience that prepares the next generation of global citizens to lead and make a difference in the world. We are a vibrant community of exceptional students, faculty, alumni and professionals dedicated to real-world applications of our research, scholarship, faith and service. Established in 1789, Georgetown is the nation’s oldest Catholic and Jesuit University. Drawing upon the 450-year-old legacy of Jesuit education, we provide students with a world-class learning experience focused on educating the whole person through exposure to different faiths, cultures and beliefs. Students are challenged to engage in the world and become men and women in the service of others, especially the most vulnerable and disadvantaged members of the community. These values are at the core of Georgetown’s identity, binding members of the community across diverse backgrounds.

Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world. Requirements Research Assistant, Global Mapping of Antibiotic Resistance - Center on Medical Product Access, Safety and Stewardship (COMPASS) The Research Assistant will serve as the primary researcher on the Global Mapping of Antibiotic Resistance project carried out by the Center on Medical Product Access, Safety and Stewardship (COMPASS) at Georgetown University. In recent years, AMR has garnered the urgent attention of the World Health Organization, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and other major public health bodies worldwide. While the global community is taking action to address the crisis, major gaps in knowledge hamper a fully effective response. The project aims to address some of those gaps by using diverse data, from public health to clinical to open source, to fill knowledge gaps regarding the global distribution of antibiotic resistance, especially in parts of the world where surveillance is weak or absent, and to better monitor and predict the development and spread of resistance, including geospatial mapping of some of the most resistant organisms. The successful candidate will work with the project’s Principal Investigator (PI), co-PI, and project staff and partners in medicine and public health to guide the overall project by: conducting literature reviews; developing data criteria and characteristics for analysis, identifying, accessing and analyzing novel data sources; conducting outreach to other scientists/potential collaborators, conducting open source research; using mapping technologies to display findings; and preparing manuscripts for publication. Duties include but are not limited to: + Conducts research on the global distribution of antibiotic resistance. + Performs reviews of the scientific and medical literature. + Conducts research using other data sources, such as national and International disease surveillance and open source media. + Works with the project's Principal Investigators and collaborators to identify, develop, and pilot test approaches for searching additional novel data sources from medicine, public health, and other disciplines. + Develops criteria for and assess study and data quality and attributes for inclusion or exclusion in database. + Enters data into databases; make recommendations for and carry out updates to database structure. + Works with Principal Investigators and collaborators to analyze data and distill larger trends and findings. + Produces new and update existing maps to display global trends in antibiotic resistance. + Assists with preparing publications and other analyses. + Supports compliance activities related to the grant, e.g. contribute to reporting. Requirements + Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in public health, life sciences or relevant analytic sciences is highly desirable; exceptional candidates with a Bachelor’s degree and demonstrated relevant skills and research success in public health/life sciences will be considered + IT skills or ability to learn to work with databases such as Excel and SAS, modeling, and GIS programs/mapping technologies required. Demonstrated prior experience with these areas highly desirable + Specific experience in/familiarity with antimicrobial resistance, infectious disease epidemiology, and global public health highly desirable + Excellent speaking, writing and analytic skills essential + Strong research skills, be self-motivated, and able to work well on a team + Ability to work well with a multidisciplinary team and with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including at Georgetown, other universities, government and other countries essential Current Georgetown Employees: If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS (gms.georgetown.edu) using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown. Submission Guidelines: Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a cover letter and resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. These documents are not kept on file for future positions. Need Assistance: If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu. Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website. EEO Statement: Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Georgetown University is one of the world’s leading academic and research institutions, offering a unique educational experience that prepares the next generation of global citizens to lead and make a difference in the world. We are a vibrant community of exceptional students, faculty, alumni and professionals dedicated to real-world applications of our research, scholarship, faith and service. Established in 1789, Georgetown is the nation’s oldest Catholic and Jesuit University. Drawing upon the 450-year-old legacy of Jesuit education, we provide students with a world-class learning experience focused on educating the whole person through exposure to different faiths, cultures and beliefs. Students are challenged to engage in the world and become men and women in the service of others, especially the most vulnerable and disadvantaged members of the community. These values are at the core of Georgetown’s identity, binding members of the community across diverse backgrounds.

Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world. Requirements MBA Student Services Program Manager The MBA Student Services Program Manager supports the MBA Program Office in enhancing the MBA student experience. This support role will provide operations help to the entire team and will also be heavily involved in the planning and delivery of Program Office and student events. Duties include, but are not limited to: + Event planning and execution (e.g. orientation, graduation, re-orientation, disorientation, Career Club Days, McDonough Cup, U4 tournament, etc). + Develops social media platforms. + Promotes Program Office events and activities. + Supports MBA student leadership and clubs. + Supports the Director of Student Services and Operations and Associate Director with budget and data management tasks. + Responsible for exam scheduling and coordination to include the hiring and training of exam proctors. The responsibilities of this position, specifically events and exam coordination, will require flexibility in hours and willingness to work some evenings and weekends. Requirements + Bachelor’s degree + Relevant professional experience required (3 years preferred). Experience in higher education setting is ideal + Demonstrated administrative and/or event planning experience in a demanding environment is a must + Experience with some data analysis, survey design, and budgets preferred + Computer proficiency required – MS office standard software packages (especially proficiency in Excel), databases, and web + Experience in Salesforce, Qualtrics (or other survey tool), data visualization software, and university software (eg. GMS, Banner, Cognos) ideal + Outstanding written, oral communication, and interpersonal skills + The ability to multi task, set priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment is crucial; must be organized and highly detail oriented Current Georgetown Employees: If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS (gms.georgetown.edu) using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown. Submission Guidelines: Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a cover letter and resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. These documents are not kept on file for future positions. Need Assistance: If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu. Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website. EEO Statement: Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Georgetown University is one of the world’s leading academic and research institutions, offering a unique educational experience that prepares the next generation of global citizens to lead and make a difference in the world. We are a vibrant community of exceptional students, faculty, alumni and professionals dedicated to real-world applications of our research, scholarship, faith and service. Established in 1789, Georgetown is the nation’s oldest Catholic and Jesuit University. Drawing upon the 450-year-old legacy of Jesuit education, we provide students with a world-class learning experience focused on educating the whole person through exposure to different faiths, cultures and beliefs. Students are challenged to engage in the world and become men and women in the service of others, especially the most vulnerable and disadvantaged members of the community. These values are at the core of Georgetown’s identity, binding members of the community across diverse backgrounds.

Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world. Requirements Research Associate The Research Associate exists within the frame of the NIH grant for an individual to perform labor-and-time intensive invivo studies in mice. These studies involve gastrointestinal surgery and making force transducers for recording GI motility coupled with optogenetic stimulation of distinct GABAergic interneurons in the Dorso-Vagal complex area of the mouse brain stem. Duties include but are not limited to: + Presentation at Scientific Meetings. + Invivo Rodent Surgery, Viral Injection, Animal colony management. + Data analysis, figure preparation, manuscript writing. + Graduate and Master Student supervision. Requirements Master's degree The candidate chosen will complete their Ph.D. work within six months from hiring Previous experience with animal surgery Current Georgetown Employees: If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS (gms.georgetown.edu) using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown. Submission Guidelines: Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a cover letter and resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. These documents are not kept on file for future positions. Need Assistance: If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu. Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website. EEO Statement: Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Georgetown University is one of the world’s leading academic and research institutions, offering a unique educational experience that prepares the next generation of global citizens to lead and make a difference in the world. We are a vibrant community of exceptional students, faculty, alumni and professionals dedicated to real-world applications of our research, scholarship, faith and service. Established in 1789, Georgetown is the nation’s oldest Catholic and Jesuit University. Drawing upon the 450-year-old legacy of Jesuit education, we provide students with a world-class learning experience focused on educating the whole person through exposure to different faiths, cultures and beliefs. Students are challenged to engage in the world and become men and women in the service of others, especially the most vulnerable and disadvantaged members of the community. These values are at the core of Georgetown’s identity, binding members of the community across diverse backgrounds.

Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world. Requirements Project Researcher - Center for Child and Human Development The Project Researcher will assist with various research and evaluation projects aimed at improving child and family outcomes. The first project collaborates with DC Department of Behavioral Health and focuses on improving behavioral health outcomes for children, adolescents and their families. The candidate will be involved with ongoing projects in the areas of systems of care for children’s mental health, early childhood mental health consultation, and social determinants of health. The second project, partners with the DC Department of Health (DC HEALTH), to evaluate the outcomes for families enrolled in the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) program in The District. The Project Researcher will primarily be responsible for ongoing data collection, entry and management. As new projects emerge or the need arises, the candidate will be involved in various other related research and evaluation activities. Tasks include, literature search and synthesis, organization, collection and statistical analyses, aiding in the creation of scientific presentations, participating in research and evaluation team activities, and general office/administrative assignments. Duties include but are not limited to: + Literature search, review and synthesis of various topic areas in home visiting, children’s mental health, education, and research and evaluation. Assistance with organizing and writing Institutional Review Board applications, project progress reports, research articles, etc. + Participates as part of the Center-wide Research and Evaluation Core attending monthly meetings and participating in REC activities and projects. Attending weekly research staff meetings. Attending staff meetings for the Early Childhood Division. + Coordinates the collection of research and evaluation data on proposed projects that will require travel to sites both locally and nationally following established protocols as determined by team researchers + Data collection, organization, entry, and analysis for research and evaluation studies and/or reports including secondary data analysis. + Organization and maintenance of research and evaluation resources/library/references/data room to include responding to requests for information. Providing and compiling relevant resources for project specific activities. + Assumes other administrative duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all inclusive. Requirements + Bachelor’s Degree, with the ability to visit project sites for data collection that will require travel locally and regionally + Strong written, oral communication and research skills, ability to maintain a research and evaluation library and catalogue of resources, multi-tasked with good organizational skills + Possess knowledge of library and web related research, proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access), familiar with database management, statistical software experience is required + Fluency in Spanish is required Current Georgetown Employees: If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS (gms.georgetown.edu) using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown. Submission Guidelines: Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a cover letter and resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. These documents are not kept on file for future positions. Need Assistance: If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu. Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website. EEO Statement: Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Georgetown University is one of the world’s leading academic and research institutions, offering a unique educational experience that prepares the next generation of global citizens to lead and make a difference in the world. We are a vibrant community of exceptional students, faculty, alumni and professionals dedicated to real-world applications of our research, scholarship, faith and service. Established in 1789, Georgetown is the nation’s oldest Catholic and Jesuit University. Drawing upon the 450-year-old legacy of Jesuit education, we provide students with a world-class learning experience focused on educating the whole person through exposure to different faiths, cultures and beliefs. Students are challenged to engage in the world and become men and women in the service of others, especially the most vulnerable and disadvantaged members of the community. These values are at the core of Georgetown’s identity, binding members of the community across diverse backgrounds.

Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world. Requirements Communications and Policy Associate - Center on Poverty and Inequality’s Economic Security and Opportunity Initiative (ESOI) The Georgetown Center on Poverty and Inequality’s Economic Security and Opportunity Initiative (ESOI) works with policymakers, researchers, practitioners, and advocates to develop effective policies and practices to alleviate poverty and inequality in the United States. The initiative’s areas of research include policies, programs, and practices related to tax and benefits, jobs and education, health and human service delivery, and democracy. The Senior Policy Analyst will contribute to and help lead the center’s work on a wide range of issues relating to economic security and opportunity. Incumbent will complete robust research and analysis; develop and advance project strategies; conceptualize new projects; help lead the center’s external communications priorities and activities, which may include website and social media management; and represent the center at public events, in the media, and in external meetings. Duties include but are not limited to: + Communications content development (graphics and text) for website, newsletters, social media, promotional materials, and grant reports in order to convey complex analyses and research findings. + Website improvements, updates, and maintenance. + Assistance with social media strategy design and execution. + Communications and media outreach, coordination, tracking, and support. + Assistance with development of strategies and tactics for pursuing communications goals. + Qualitative and quantitative research and analysis on a range of issues relating to poverty and inequality. + Document editing, review, and formatting. + Development of graphics, charts and other visuals. + Coordination and support for convenings, events, webinars, and meetings. + Miscellaneous assistance, including with development, operations, or other activities. Requirements + Bachelor’s degree + 1-3 years of experience with communications and policy research, proficiency with WordPress, and excellent writing skills + A commitment to GCPI’s mission + A background in issues related to poverty, economic justice, social inclusion, racial equity, gender equity, and/or disability rights—including lived experience—is preferred + Strong interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to clearly express complex ideas; + Strong attention to detail and accuracy; + Ability to organize and manage competing priorities, tasks and deadlines; + Responsiblity for the quality and timeliness of their work; + Flexibility in response to change + Experience with Adobe Photoshop and InDesign Current Georgetown Employees: If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS (gms.georgetown.edu) using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown. Submission Guidelines: Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a cover letter and resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. These documents are not kept on file for future positions. Need Assistance: If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu. Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website. EEO Statement: Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Georgetown University is one of the world’s leading academic and research institutions, offering a unique educational experience that prepares the next generation of global citizens to lead and make a difference in the world. We are a vibrant community of exceptional students, faculty, alumni and professionals dedicated to real-world applications of our research, scholarship, faith and service. Established in 1789, Georgetown is the nation’s oldest Catholic and Jesuit University. Drawing upon the 450-year-old legacy of Jesuit education, we provide students with a world-class learning experience focused on educating the whole person through exposure to different faiths, cultures and beliefs. Students are challenged to engage in the world and become men and women in the service of others, especially the most vulnerable and disadvantaged members of the community. These values are at the core of Georgetown’s identity, binding members of the community across diverse backgrounds.

* Videos * Duties Help ## Duties ### Summary As a Program Analyst, GS-0343-13 (full performance level GS-13), you will be part of Healthcare and Insurance, Federal Employees Insurance Ops, Individual Benefits & Life. If selected, you will be responsible for development, revision, and improvement of procedures, work methods, and operational processes supporting the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program, Federal Employees Dental & Vision Insurance Program, Federal Employees Group Life Insurance, and the Flexible Spending Account Program. Learn more about this agency ### Responsibilities * Provide managers and other stakeholders with analytic support, evaluated information, short and long-range workload projections, and similar products needed for the effective direction of program operations. * Analyze, interpret and apply established program laws, regulations, policies and procedures and suggest changes when needed. * Provide management oversight and control of program operations and work to improve operational effectiveness and efficiency. * Perform Contractor transition duties, to include but not limited to working as the project coordinator with the Office of Procurement Operations (OPO), Chief Information Officer (CIO), Office of the General Counsel (OGC), and Policy, if needed. * Ensure that the program Contractors transition as per the contracts and the new Contractor(s) implement on time, to include but not limited to understanding their contractual responsibilities and ensuring contract compliance. * Monitor and facilitate the Authoriztion to Operate (ATO) process between the Contractor and CIO. * Engage OGC and Policy on new language agreements for incoming participants. * Work with agency personnel, various OPM offices and program contractors in addressing problems and issues related to the administration and operation of the programs. * Analyze performance and financial trends relating to the insurance industry. ### Travel Required Occasional travel - Up to 10% travel may be required for this position. ##### Supervisory status No ##### Promotion Potential 13 * #### Job family (Series) 0343 Management And Program Analysis #### Similar jobs * Analysts, Program * Program Analysts * Requirements Help ## Requirements ### Conditions of Employment * Must be a U.S. Citizen or National * Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service * Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation * May be required to successfully complete a probationary period ### Qualifications For the GS 13: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service that includes comprehensive knowledge of the rules, regulations, and policies that apply to Federal health benefits and insurance programs (i.e. Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program, Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program, Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program, and the Flexible Spending Account Program, and experience performing all of the following: * Analyze and resolve issues related to the administration and operation of benefits and insurance programs. * Review, analyze, and evaluate potential contractor proposals. * Administer contracts, to include negotiation of contract provisions and amendments. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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. ### Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. ### Additional information Relocation expenses will not be paid. OPM employees may qualify as an exception. **The full performance level of this position is GS-13.** This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across OPM. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document that you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=AlternateApplicationInformation **If you are a veteran and you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference,** you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. **If you are a veteran and you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference,** you must also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form. For more information on veterans' preference (see https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx). Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). Read more ### How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. **For Category Rating**: Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of the three quality categories: Qualified, Well Qualified, or Best Qualified. **Qualified Category** = Does not exceed the basic qualifications requirements described in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement. **Well Qualified Category** = Meets the basic qualifications requirements described in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement and demonstrates proficiency in the Critical Competencies defined below. (This category must be met to be considered under ICTAP procedures) **Best Qualified Category**= Meets the basic qualifications requirements described in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement and excels in the Critical Competencies defined below. The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): * Benefits and Insurance Program Operations * Contract Management and Administration * Oral Communication * Reasoning * Writing The Category Rating Process does not add veterans' preference points or apply the "rule of three," but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligible within each category. Preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent or higher will be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-09 level or higher). **Career Transition Assistance Programs**: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of **80** or above based on the competencies listed above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employeeguides/careertransition.asp. Read more ### Background checks and security clearance ##### Security clearance Public Trust - Background Investigation ##### Drug test required No * Required Documents Help ## Required Documents To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your **Resume**showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. 2. Other **supporting documents**: * Cover Letter, optional * **Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable** (e.g. DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service; Current Active Duty members must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days; SF-15 Form and related documentation; VA letter.) * **Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program documentation, if applicable**(e.g. Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.) * **Worker's Compensation Separation**: Agency certification of inability to place employee AND Notification of Separation OR Separation SF-50. * **Disability Annuity Termination**: Notification from OPM of disability annuity termination AND Separation SF-50 of the last position held. * **Military Reserve or National Guard Technician Special Disability Retirement Annuity under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456**: Certification of special disability retirement annuity from a military department or National Guard Bureau AND Separation SF-50 of the last position held **Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.** * Benefits Help ## Benefits A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. * How to Apply Help ## How to Apply To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST)on 10/26/2018 to receive consideration. To begin, click **Apply Online** to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. * You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. * You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. * To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the **Application Status** link and then select the **More Information** link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. Read more ### Agency contact information ### DC HR Customer Service ##### Phone 202-606-9321 ##### Email jobs@opm.gov ##### Address OPM Human Resources 1900 E St., NW Washington, DC 20415 US Learn more about this agency ### Next steps The questionnaire will assess your qualifications for the job, and will be used to identify the best qualified applicants to be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews. Your ratings in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents and references you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your ratings. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position/agency during the probationary period. Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated. You will receive another notification about the status of your application. We expect to make a job offer within 40 days after the closing date of the announcement. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. Read more * Fair & Transparent ## Fair & Transparent The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. ### Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. * Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job applicants Read more ### Reasonable Accommodation Policy Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits. Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodations when: * An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply for a job. * An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace. * An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and office-sponsored events. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about disability employment and reasonable accommodations or how to contact an agency. Read more #### Legal and regulatory guidance * Financial suitability * Social security number request * Privacy Act * Signature and false statements * Selective Service * New employee probationary period This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/513709800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered. *Open & closing dates:* 10/12/2018 to 10/26/2018 *Service:* Competitive *Pay scale & grade:* GS 13 *Salary:* $96,970 to $126,062 per year *Appointment type:* Permanent *Work schedule:* Full-Time

* Videos * Duties Help ## Duties ### Summary As a Lead Accountant at the GS-0510-14 with a full performance level of GS-14 you will be part of the Office of Personnel Management, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Financial Operations Management organization. In this role, you will lead accounting programs and tasks and work with our Federal Shared Services partners to delivery financial management services to internal and external OPM customers. Learn more about this agency ### Responsibilities * Prepare, analyze, interpret, research, and present a large and complex volume of accounting data and information. * Certify financial transactions and statements. * Provide guidance and/or preparations of financial reports (statements of Transactions or 224 reports, Fund Balance with Treasury by programs) and other required monthly, quarterly, annual, and special accounting reports as needed. * Develop and recommend accounting procedures, policies, and methodologies to be used in the agency across all programs and funds. * Serve in a lead and facilitating role providing expertise and leadership. ### Travel Required Not required ##### Supervisory status No ##### Promotion Potential 14 * #### Job family (Series) 0510 Accounting #### Similar jobs * Accountants * Accountants And Auditors * Auditors * Auditors, Field * Auditors, Internal * Field Auditors * Requirements Help ## Requirements ### Conditions of Employment * Must be a U.S. Citizen or National * Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service * Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation * May be required to successfully complete a probationary period ### Qualifications **All applicants must meet ONE of the following, as a basic requirements: A.** Degree: accounting; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. (The term "accounting" means accounting and/or auditing in this standard. Similarly, "accountant" should be interpreted, generally, as "accountant and/or auditor.") (You must provide college or university transcripts to verify your academic accomplishments.) **OR** **B.** 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge and my background also includes one of the following: (You must provide college or university transcripts to verify your academic accomplishments.) **A.**Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of credit in business law; **OR** **B.** A certificate as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), obtained through written examination; **OR** **C.** Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester hour requirement of paragraph A, provide that **(a)** the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering of financial institution examining; **(b)** a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful competition of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and **(c)** except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specialized requirements. **AND** **GS-14:** One year of experience equivalent to the GS-13 level serving as an accountant preparing, interpreting and presenting large and complex volumes of accounting data with multiple fund types and information using automated accounting systems; providing oversight of Shared Service Provider (Federal) partners or Software as a Service (Private Sector) performing accounts payable and accounts receivable transaction processing, performing and reviewing reconciliation differences, reviewing and approving general ledger entries, and executing year end close functions, performing clean-up and reconciliation of sub-ledger to general ledger; identifying and preparing root cause analysis (RCA) of financial data and a corrective action plan (CAP); performing and preparing cash flow analysis of financial data; and information using advanced excel functionally such as pivot table, formulas, and calculations, and overseeing the maintenance and reconciliation of the official accounting records - ensuring that they are maintained in accordance with General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and in conformance with all requirements and associated reporting requirements; and serving as the administrator for accounting systems such as the Government-Wide Treasury Account Symbol (GTAS), Central Accounting and Reporting System (CARS), Shared Accounting Module (SAM), Interagency Payment and Collection System (IPAC), and serving as the Primary Agency/Organization Program Coordinator (A/OPC) for Travel Cards and overseeing the preparation and submission of regulated travel management reports. Applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 level. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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. ### Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. ### Additional information Relocation expenses will not be paid. **The full performance level of this position is GS-14.** This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across OPM. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document that you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application: http://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=AlternateApplicationInformation **Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA)**: To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Read more ### How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. **Career Transition Assistance Programs**: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of **85** or above based on the competencies listed below; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employeeguides/careertransition.asp. Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): * **Accounting** * **Financial/Accounting Systems** * **Internal Controls/Integrity** * **Oral and Written communication** Read more ### Background checks and security clearance ##### Security clearance Public Trust - Background Investigation ##### Drug test required No * Required Documents Help ## Required Documents To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your **Resume**showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. 2. Other **supporting documents:** * Cover Letter, optional * This position has a basic educational requirement, you must submit a copy of your transcripts for further consideration. * DD-214, SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days; for consideration under Veteran hiring authorities * **Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program(ICTAP)Documentation, if applicable** (e.g. Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.) **Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.** * Benefits Help ## Benefits A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. * How to Apply Help ## How to Apply To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/16/2018 to receive consideration. To begin, click **Apply Online** to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. * You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. * You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. * To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the **Application Status** link and then select the **More Information** link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. Read more ### Agency contact information ### DC HR Customer Service ##### Phone 202-606-9321 ##### Email jobs@opm.gov ##### Address OPM Human Resources 1900 E St., NW Washington, DC 20415 US Learn more about this agency ### Next steps The questionnaire will assess your qualifications for the job, and will be used to identify the best qualified applicants to be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews. Your ratings in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents and references you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your ratings. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position/agency during the probationary period. Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated. You will receive another notification about the status of your application. We expect to make a job offer within 40 days after the closing date of the announcement. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. Read more * Fair & Transparent ## Fair & Transparent The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. ### Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. * Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job applicants Read more ### Reasonable Accommodation Policy Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits. Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodations when: * An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply for a job. * An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace. * An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and office-sponsored events. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about disability employment and reasonable accommodations or how to contact an agency. Read more #### Legal and regulatory guidance * Financial suitability * Social security number request * Privacy Act * Signature and false statements * Selective Service * New employee probationary period This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/513695400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered. *Open & closing dates:* 10/12/2018 to 10/16/2018 *Service:* Competitive *Pay scale & grade:* GS 14 *Salary:* $114,590 to $148,967 per year *Appointment type:* Permanent *Work schedule:* Full-Time

* Videos * Duties Help ## Duties ### Summary As a Program Analyst, GS-0343-13 (full performance level GS-13), you will be part of Healthcare and Insurance, Federal Employees Insurance Ops, Individual Benefits & Life. If selected, you will be responsible for development, revision, and improvement of procedures, work methods, and operational processes supporting the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program, Federal Employees Dental & Vision Insurance Program, Federal Employees Group Life Insurance, and the Flexible Spending Account Program. Learn more about this agency ### Responsibilities * Provide managers and other stakeholders with analytic support, evaluated information, short and long-range workload projections, and similar products needed for the effective direction of program operations. * Analyze, interpret and apply established program laws, regulations, policies and procedures and suggest changes when needed. * Provide management oversight and control of program operations and work to improve operational effectiveness and efficiency. * Perform Contractor transition duties, to include but not limited to working as the project coordinator with the Office of Procurement Operations (OPO), Chief Information Officer (CIO), Office of the General Counsel (OGC), and Policy, if needed. * Ensure that the program Contractors transition as per the contracts and the new Contractor(s) implement on time, to include but not limited to understanding their contractual responsibilities and ensuring contract compliance. * Monitor and facilitate the Authorization to Operate (ATO) process between the Contractor and CIO. * Engage OGC and Policy on new language agreements for incoming participants. * Work with agency personnel, various OPM offices and program contractors in addressing problems and issues related to the administration and operation of the programs. * Analyze performance and financial trends relating to the insurance industry. ### Travel Required Occasional travel - Up to 10% travel may be required for this position. ##### Supervisory status No ##### Promotion Potential 13 * #### Job family (Series) 0343 Management And Program Analysis #### Similar jobs * Analysts, Program * Program Analysts * Requirements Help ## Requirements ### Conditions of Employment * Must be a U.S. Citizen or National * Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service * Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation * May be required to successfully complete a probationary period ### Qualifications For the GS 13: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service that includes comprehensive knowledge of the rules, regulations, and policies that apply to Federal health benefits and insurance programs (i.e. Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program, Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program, Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program, and the Flexible Spending Account Program, and experience performing all of the following: * Analyze and resolve issues related to the administration and operation of benefits and insurance programs. * Review, analyze, and evaluate potential contractor proposals. * Administer contracts, to include negotiation of contract provisions and amendments. **Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.**One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. 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. ### Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. ### Additional information Relocation expenses will not be paid. Current OPM employees may qualify as an exception. **The full performance level of this position is GS-13.** This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across OPM. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document that you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application: http://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=AlternateApplicationInformation **Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA)**: To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. **Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities**: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements visit the following websites: * Persons with Disabilities-Schedule A * Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans * Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses * Other Special Appointment Authorities **Males born after 12-31-59** must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx.) Read more ### How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): * Benefits and Insurance Program Operations * Contract Management and Administration * Oral Communication * Reasoning * Writing All qualified Non Competitive applicants and the best qualified Merit Promotion applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. **Career Transition Assistance Programs**: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of **85** or above based on the competencies listed above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employeeguides/careertransition.asp. Read more ### Background checks and security clearance ##### Security clearance Public Trust - Background Investigation ##### Drug test required No * Required Documents Help ## Required Documents To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your **Resume**listing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. 2. Other **supporting documents:** * Cover Letter, optional * Your most recent Promotion, Within Rate Increase (WRI/WGI), or Appointment/Conversion SF-50 or Notification of Personnel Action (if applying as a current or former Federal Employee) showing you are/were in the competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held. * **Worker's Compensation Separation**: Agency certification of inability to place employee AND Notification of Separation OR Separation SF-50. * **Disability Annuity Termination**: Notification from OPM of disability annuity termination AND Separation SF-50 of the last position held. * **Military Reserve or National Guard Technician Special Disability Retirement Annuity under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456**: Certification of special disability retirement annuity from a military department or National Guard Bureau AND Separation SF-50 of the last position held * **Veterans Employment Opportunity Act, Veterans Recruitment Appointment, and 30% Disabled Veteran Eligible**: DD-214, SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions within 120 days * **Schedule A, Persons with Disabilities Appointment Eligibles**: Schedule A letter from a physician, local, state or federal rehabilitation office citing your eligibility under 5 CFR 213.3102 (u). * **Certain Family Members Eligible under E.O. 12721**: Your most recent non-award SF-50 and performance appraisal. * **Certain Military Spouses Eligible under E.O. 13473**: Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders, issued within the last 2 years, that lists you as authorized to accompany the Military member to the new duty permanent station; OR verification of the member's 100% disability (VA Letter); and/or verification of the member's death while on active duty (DD-1300 and Death Certificate) AND verification of the marriage to the service member (i.e., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage). * **Interchange Agreement with Other Merit Systems Eligible**: Documentation of eligibility as listed in each individual interchange agreement. **Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.** * Benefits Help ## Benefits A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. * How to Apply Help ## How to Apply To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/26/2018 to receive consideration. To begin, click **Apply Online** to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. * You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. * You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. * To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the **Application Status** link and then select the **More Information** link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. Read more ### Agency contact information ### DC HR Customer Service ##### Phone 202-606-9321 ##### Email jobs@opm.gov ##### Address OPM Human Resources 1900 E St., NW Washington, DC 20415 US Learn more about this agency ### Next steps The questionnaire will assess your qualifications for the job, and will be used to identify the best qualified applicants to be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews. Your ratings in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents and references you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your ratings. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position/agency during the probationary period. Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated. You will receive another notification about the status of your application. We expect to make a job offer within 40 days after the closing date of the announcement. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. Read more * Fair & Transparent ## Fair & Transparent The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. ### Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. * Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job applicants Read more ### Reasonable Accommodation Policy Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits. Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodations when: * An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply for a job. * An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace. * An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and office-sponsored events. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about disability employment and reasonable accommodations or how to contact an agency. Read more #### Legal and regulatory guidance * Financial suitability * Social security number request * Privacy Act * Signature and false statements * Selective Service * New employee probationary period This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/513709500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered. *Open & closing dates:* 10/12/2018 to 10/26/2018 *Service:* Competitive *Pay scale & grade:* GS 13 *Salary:* $96,970 to $126,062 per year *Appointment type:* Permanent *Work schedule:* Full-Time

Seasonal Stockroom Associate Part-time This position reports directly to the Store Manager Position Summary The Stockroom Associate is responsible for assisting store management team in providing leadership in stock handling and all aspects of backroom operations. Overall responsibilities include, but are not limited to, ensuring shipment is processed in a timely manner, maintains an effective, productive and organized stockroom area in compliance with safety guidelines, providing excellent service and observing and maintaining all policies and procedures. Essential Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities Shipment Processing: + Responsible to ensure shipment is processed to standards within 24 hours of receipt + Boxes are neatly and safely stacked, not to impede service + Merchandise is matched against a PO and line item received + Discrepancies are highlighted on PO and brought to MOD attention same day + Process merchandise “all the way down”. Removing all packaging + Sets the example to ensure merchandise is processed quickly and efficiently, maximizing productivity + Work in conjunction with MOD throughout shift to ensure shipments are replenished on the sales floor before designated to the stockroom + Ensure that boxes are broken down and all trash is staged neatly + Ensure customer service standards are upheld on the selling floor during processing Stockroom Maintenance: + Maintain clean neat and organized stockroom + Merchandise is grouped with like items to together, using rubber bands and containers when necessary to keep stock organized + Using the Master Sku list, merchandise is to be grouped by table and then by dept. Stockroom product is required to shift with floor moves. + Cards and Envelopes back and understock stock is clearly separated and can replenished to the sales floor with ease + Report compliance to stockroom markdowns and reticketing to management team + Merchandise is protected against damage when necessary + Fixtures are grouped with like items together and organized + Store supplies are staged neatly and available for restocking to the sales floor + Workshop supplies are neat, organized and at direction of SM or purged monthly + Participate in maintenance of break room and restroom standards Replenishment: + Work with MOD throughout shift to ensure the sales floor is fully restocked + Before merchandise is designated to stockroom partner with MOD for agreement + Ensure the understock drawers are neat, like items together and are correctly positioned on the sales floor to ensure effective replenishment + Maintain Impulse unit back stock + Maintain greeting cards back stock Requirements: + High school diploma or equivalent, with 2 years of experience in the retail industry + Flexible schedule to include nights and weekends as necessary + Expert level organization skills and attention to detail + Ability to interact and communicate with customers and the store team (at all levels) + Ability to work in a fast paced environment, sometimes under pressure, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient + Ability to meet deadlines + Ability to lift 50 pounds without assistance + Moving large quantities of merchandise with carts, dollies, hand trucks and ability to climb up and down ladders + Standing or walking up to an 8 hour shifts. Bending, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling, and performing repetitive motions Job Title: Seasonal Stock Associate External Company Name: Paper Source, Inc. External Company URL: http://www.papersource.com/ Job ID: SEA Stock Georgetown_10122018 Street: 3019 M St. NW

* Videos * Duties Help ## Duties ### Summary This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN) program, under the Mission Systems and Services Division (MSSD), Information Sharing and Services Office (IS2O), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO). All DHS-HQ announcements have a 5 business day open period due to the number of applications received. Learn more about this agency ### Responsibilities The Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN) is the trusted network for homeland security mission operations to share sensitive but unclassified information. Federal, state, local, territorial, tribal, international and private sector homeland security partners use HSIN to manage daily operations, support events of all sizes, run exercises, and manage incidents. HSIN user share the information they need to do their jobs and help keep their communities safe. HSIN supports every mission area across the homeland security enterprise. The primary purpose of this position is to creatively grow and oversee the HSIN communications program using multiple mediums with a focus on alignment with department, program, and customer mission goals. A key part of this position is developing and implementing an effective communications strategy for the MSSD designed to win the support of major stakeholders and strengthen brand reputation and recognition. Understanding and monitoring customer trends and types of system usage based on mission needs is a key part of this position. As a Writer Editor GS-1082-13 GS 1082 13**, your typical work assignments may include:** * Utilizes multi-media communication vehicles to develop and deliver effective communications and messaging for the Agency program, and in collaboration and sync with Agency programs, projects, investments, efforts and strategies. * Establishes communication standards, manages content of all communications vehicles, and develops and administers the communications documentation repository. * Works closely with program outreach and mission integration and with policy and planning section heads. * Develops and implements, in coordination with Program Managers, an effective communications strategy for the Agency in collaboration and sync with the balance of the Agency, win the support of major stakeholders and strengthen brand reputation and recognition. ### Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. ##### Supervisory status No ##### Promotion Potential 13 * #### Job family (Series) 1082 Writing And Editing #### Similar jobs * Editors * Writers * Requirements Help ## Requirements ### Conditions of Employment * U. S. Citizenship Required * Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service * You must successfully pass a background investigation * You must be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance * You must submit to a pre-employment drug test * You may be required to serve a one year probationary period. * Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions. ### Qualifications **Specialized Experience:** You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level performing duties such as** performing research to define and explain agency policy, programs, research findings, and/or requirements; writing and/or editing documents and other general or technical material; presenting issues or research results in relation to agency policy and objectives; evaluating and adapting publishing procedures to changing technology; and developing and planning projects.** Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. **In addition to the minimum qualifications described above, you must meet the following requirement(s) to be considered qualified for the position:** All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. 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. **Current or Former Political Appointees:** The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Veterans: Qualified veterans who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10% are listed in the best-qualified category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level, or higher. (This position is not considered scientific/professional.) Other 10-point preference eligibles and veterans with 5-point preference who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements are placed above non-preference eligibles within the category in which they qualify. View information on veterans' preference. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. View information about ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered eligible under ICTAP, you must be placed in the well-qualified category for this position, as described above. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement. ### Education Not Applicable ### Additional information DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Employee Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more. (https://www.opm.gov/news/releases/2016/08/newly-established-leave-policy-gives-disabled-veterans-more-time-to-address-medical-issues-1/) This position will be filled at the full performance GS-13 level. Selectee will be required to complete an OGE 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Form. Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expenses will not be paid. Pursuant to Executive Order 12654 and DHS policy, DHS is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, conducts random and other drug testing of its employees in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Headquarters personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing and all applicants tentatively selected for employment at DHS Headquarters are subject to drug testing resulting in a negative test result. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment. Veterans, Peace Corps / VISTA volunteers, and people with disabilitiespossess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility and to understand the documentation that would be required with your application, click on the links above and contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement. Multiple selections may be made from this announcement. All DHS-HQ announcements have a 5 business day open period due to the number of applications received. Promotion Potential: GS-13 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. Read more ### How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your experience, education and training will be rated using a job questionnaire based on the following competencies or knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform this job: * Ability to communicate effectively in writing, compose responses to incoming inquiries, suggest appropriate responses, provide status reports and suggestions for all outgoing correspondence, and to effectively communicate with various audiences. * Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to senior leaders regarding the impact of decisions and how and when to release information. * Ability to develop policy, and plans and manages a program of written and web-based communications pertaining to the goals, policies, accomplishments and activities of the Agency. * Knowledge of sources and research methods to develop authoritative information; the relationship of the Directorate?s programs to other Agency programs. * Skill in developing complex materials to convey information concerning agency programs and activities, and public policy issues to diverse audiences. If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be placed in one of the following categories: 1. **Best-Qualified**: Applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate high proficiency in all of the critical competencies, including all Selective Placement Factors (SPF) and appropriate Quality Ranking Factors (QRF) as determined by the job analysis. 2. **Well-Qualified:** Applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrates acceptable proficiency in all of the critical competencies, including all Selective Placement Factors and appropriate Quality Ranking Factors as determined by the job analysis. 3. **Qualified:** Applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate basic proficiency in most of the critical competencies, including all Selective Placement Factors and appropriate Quality Ranking Factors as determined by the job analysis. If you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. To preview the job questionnaire and application, click here https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10324921 Delegated Examining Procedures certifies all applicants utilizing the Category Rating method with associated cut-off scores. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications and/or experience, you will be removed from consideration or your score will be lowered. Read more ### Background checks and security clearance ##### Security clearance Secret ##### Drug test required Yes * Required Documents Help ## Required Documents 1. Your résumé. 2. Your responses to the job questionnaire. https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10324921 3. **Are you a veteran?** Submit Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) or notice form. Those applying for 10-Point preference may fill out the SF-15 and/or provide documentation that demonstrates preference eligibility. If applying based on eligibility under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces that you will be discharged or released from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification. This must indicate your dates of service, your rank, and confirm that you will be separated under honorable conditions. View more veterans' information. 4. **Are you claiming special priority selection rights under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)?** Submit: * a copy of your agency notice, * a copy of your most recent performance rating, and * a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, noting your current position, grade level, and duty location. 5. **Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee?** Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: * Position title * Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee) * Agency * Beginning and ending dates of appointment #### If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. * Benefits Help ## Benefits A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. * How to Apply Help ## How to Apply To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/18/2018. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login , select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. Paper applications and information sent by mail WILL NOT be accepted. If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. Applicants must submit all required documentation to properly qualify for this position. Read more ### Agency contact information ### Oscar Iraheta ##### Phone (202) 357-8261 ##### Email oscar.iraheta@hq.dhs.gov ##### Address Department of Homeland Security Headquarters 245 Murray Lane SW Washington, DC 20528 US Learn more about this agency ### Next steps Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and interviews. We will notify you by email after each of these steps has been completed. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then click "More Information." We expect to make a job offer within 60 days after the deadline for applications. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. For more information on applying for Federal employment, please click here. Read more * Fair & Transparent ## Fair & Transparent The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. ### Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. * Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job applicants Read more ### Reasonable Accommodation Policy Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits. Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodations when: * An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply for a job. * An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace. * An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and office-sponsored events. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about disability employment and reasonable accommodations or how to contact an agency. Read more #### Legal and regulatory guidance * Financial suitability * Social security number request * Privacy Act * Signature and false statements * Selective Service * New employee probationary period This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/513693200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered. *Open & closing dates:* 10/12/2018 to 10/18/2018 *Service:* Competitive *Pay scale & grade:* GS 13 *Salary:* $96,970 to $126,062 per year *Appointment type:* Permanent *Work schedule:* Full-Time

* Videos * Duties Help ## Duties ### Summary This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Science and Technology Directorate The primary purpose of this position is to provide managers with objectively based information for making decisions on the administrative and programmatic aspects of agency operations and management. Learn more about this agency ### Responsibilities As a Program Analyst, GS-343-13, your typical work assignments may include the following under supervision: * Plans and conducts a variety of authoritative, comprehensive, complex and sensitive projects. * Provides advice and guidance to resolve, implement, or manage program or policy issues that involve major areas of uncertainty in approach or methodology. * Provides expert analysis and advice on complex program issues. * Reviews, advises on, and conducts complex analyses, evaluations, or investigations in support of organizational programs, systems, and processes. ### Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. ##### Supervisory status No ##### Promotion Potential 14 * #### Job family (Series) 0343 Management And Program Analysis #### Similar jobs * Analysts, Program * Program Analysts * Requirements Help ## Requirements ### Conditions of Employment * U. S. Citizenship Required * Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service * You must successfully pass a background investigation * You must be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance * You must submit to a pre-employment drug test * Current federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements. ### Qualifications **Specialized Experience:** You qualify for the GS-13 grade level (starting salary $96,970) if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal government, performing duties such as: * Mastery of the laws, policies, and regulations of an administrative field sufficient to apply new theories and developments to problems not susceptible to treatment by accepted methods, and make decisions or recommendations that significantly change, interpret, or develop major public policies or programs. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. 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. **Time-in-grade** Current General Schedule (GS) federal employees, and those that have served in GS positions within the last 52 weeks, must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade, or a combination of the next lower grade level and an equivalent band in the federal service. **Note:**Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment ("position occupied" block 34 on the SF-50 should show a "1"), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade** (examples of appropriate SF50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job).**If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE. **Current or Former Political Appointees:** The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. ### Education Not Applicable ### Additional information DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Employee Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more. (https://www.opm.gov/news/releases/2016/08/newly-established-leave-policy-gives-disabled-veterans-more-time-to-address-medical-issues-1/) Selectee may be required to serve a one-year probationary period Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expenses will not be paid. Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requires each and every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully complete a background investigation for Secret clearance as a condition of placement in this Non Critical position. This review includes financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Pursuant to Executive Order 12654 and DHS policy, DHS is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, conducts random and other drug testing of its employees in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Headquarters personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing and all applicants tentatively selected for employment at DHS Headquarters are subject to drug testing resulting in a negative test result. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment. Multiple selections may be made from this announcement. **Promotion Potential:** This position has promotion potential to the GS-14. All DHS-HQ announcements have a 5 business day open period due to the number of applications received. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions. 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. Read more ### How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your experience, education and training will be rated using a job questionnaire based on the following competencies or knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform this job: * Mastery of a wide range of methods for the assessment and improvement of complex programs, processes and systems. * Mastery of the application of a variety of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the improvement of management processes and systems. * Mastery of the laws, policies, and regulations of an administrative field sufficient to apply new theories and developments. * Skill to plan, organize, and implement programs, plans, and proposals involving substantial agency resources, or that require extensive changes in established procedures. If you are placed in the Best Qualified category, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. To preview the job questionnaire and application, click here https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10300926 If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications and/or experience, you will be removed from consideration or your score will be lowered. Consideration may be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards as an indicator of quality of prior experience. No points will be awarded. **Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) Eligibles**: If you have never worked for the Department of Homeland Security, you are not CTAP eligible. View information about CTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered well qualified under CTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of [85] for this position. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement. Read more ### Background checks and security clearance ##### Security clearance Secret ##### Drug test required No * Required Documents Help ## Required Documents 1. Your résumé. 2. Your responses to the job questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10300926 3. **Are you current DHS employee?** Submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 showing your current grade and tenure; An SF-50 showing highest (permanent) grade ever held, if different from your current grade. **Please note:** Performance award, Details, and Realignments are not acceptable SF-50s. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide an SF-50 or SF-50s which shows the length of time in the current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s dated one year apart within the same grade/job) to support meeting time in grade requirements. 4. **Are you claiming special priority selection rights under the DHS Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)?** Submit: - a copy of your agency notice, - a copy of your most recent performance rating, and - a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which notes your current position, grade level, duty location and full performance level. 5. **Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee?** Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: * Position title * Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee) * Agency * Beginning and ending dates of appointment 6. **You may be asked to provide a copy of your recent performance appraisal and/or incentive awards.** #### If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. * Benefits Help ## Benefits A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. * How to Apply Help ## How to Apply To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/18/2018. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. Paper applications and information sent by mail WILL NOT be accepted. If you cannot apply online, you may submit a paper application and the required forms. If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. Applicants must submit all required documentation to properly qualify for this position. Read more ### Agency contact information ### Natalie Snead-Burney ##### Phone (202) 357-8334 ##### Email natalie.snead-burney@hq.dhs.gov ##### Address Department of Homeland Security Headquarters 245 MURRAY LANE SW Washington, DC 20528 US Learn more about this agency ### Next steps Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and interviews. We will notify you by email after each of these steps has been completed. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then click "More Information." We expect to make a job offer within 60 days after the deadline for applications. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. For more information on applying for Federal employment, please click here. Read more * Fair & Transparent ## Fair & Transparent The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. ### Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. * Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job applicants Read more ### Reasonable Accommodation Policy Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits. Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodations when: * An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply for a job. * An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace. * An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and office-sponsored events. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about disability employment and reasonable accommodations or how to contact an agency. Read more #### Legal and regulatory guidance * Financial suitability * Social security number request * Privacy Act * Signature and false statements * Selective Service * New employee probationary period This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/513626300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered. *Open & closing dates:* 10/12/2018 to 10/18/2018 *Service:* Competitive *Pay scale & grade:* GS 13 *Salary:* $96,970 to $126,062 per year *Appointment type:* Permanent *Work schedule:* Full-Time

* Videos * Duties Help ## Duties ### Summary This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Program Accountability and Risk Management (PARM). All DHS-HQ announcements have a 5 business day open period due to the number of applications received. Learn more about this agency ### Responsibilities As a PROGRAM ANALYST GS 0343-12/13, your typical work assignments may include: * Developing, coordinating, and supporting administration of the acquisition review process, drafting of Acquisition Decision Memorandum (ADM), analyzing metrics and acquisition career management processes. * Providing subject matter expert support and leads and conducts acquisition oversight in accordance with relevant laws, regulations, and policies for DHS major acquisition programs. * Analyzing, developing and coordinating complex studies and reports i.e.: Acquisition Program Health Assessment, Staffing Plan Analysis reports, Office of Management and Budget reports, Government Accountability Office audits and reports required by the department's senior leadership. * Utilizing BI/KM tools and work with partners from the department to develop and coordinate through review and final submission of all assigned acquisition reports. * Reviewing and analyze acquisition programs and the acquisition artifacts and make recommendation to senior leadership regarding approval. * Reviewing and analyze the department's component level acquisition policies and make recommendations to senior leadership regarding component acquisition policy approval. ### Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. ##### Supervisory status No ##### Promotion Potential 13 * #### Job family (Series) 0343 Management And Program Analysis #### Similar jobs * Analysts, Budget * Analysts, Management * Analysts, Program * Budget Analysts * Management Analysts * Program Analysts * Requirements Help ## Requirements ### Conditions of Employment * U. S. Citizenship Required * Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service * You must successfully pass a background investigation * You must be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance * You must submit to a pre-employment drug test * You may be required to serve a one year probationary period. * Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions. ### Qualifications **Specialized Experience:** To qualify for the GS-12 grade level (starting salary $81,548), you must have at least one year specialized equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector which has given you the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties such as: * Develop, coordinate, support and provide administration of program accountability and risk management processes. * Coordinate with partners from across the department to identify the decision needs and develop and implement sound acquisition processes surrounding strategic-level homeland acquisition policy, planning, tools and resource allocation questions. * Coordinate with partners to analyze acquisition artifacts and strategies. To qualify for the GS-13 grade level (starting salary $96,970), you must have at least one year specialized equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector which has given you the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties such as: * Planning and executing complex studies and reports to support senior leadership decision makers, Congressional oversight and other governmental oversight organizations. * Knowledge of the acquisition framework and program management principles. * Developing, coordinating with a diverse and broad audience, and gaining approval of Department/Agency-level acquisition policy, processes or procedures. * Analyzing and/or advising management on a variety of program activities, requiring application of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for assessment of complex management processes, systems, and mission support programs related to acquisition; statistical research; and management techniques and theories. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for these grade levels. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. 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. **Current or Former Political Appointees:** The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. ### Education Not Applicable ### Additional information DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Employee Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more. (https://www.opm.gov/news/releases/2016/08/newly-established-leave-policy-gives-disabled-veterans-more-time-to-address-medical-issues-1/) This position may be filled at the GS-12 or GS-13 level. If selection is made at the GS-12 level, promotion to the GS-13 level may occur without further competition. Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expenses will not be paid. Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requires each and every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully complete a background investigation for a Secret Security clearance as a condition of placement in this Non-Critical Sensitive position. This review includes financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Pursuant to Executive Order 12654 and DHS policy, DHS is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, conducts random and other drug testing of its employees in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Headquarters personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing and all applicants tentatively selected for employment at DHS Headquarters are subject to drug testing resulting in a negative test result. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment. Veterans, Peace Corps / VISTA volunteers, and people with disabilitiespossess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility and to understand the documentation that would be required with your application, click on the links above and contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement. Multiple selections may be made from this announcement. 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. Read more ### How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your experience and training will be rated using a job questionnaire based on the following competencies or knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform this job: * Acquisition Strategy * Administration and Management * Organizational Development If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be placed in one of the following categories: 1. **Best-Qualified**: Applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate high proficiency in all of the critical competencies, including all Selective Placement Factors (SPF) and appropriate Quality Ranking Factors (QRF) as determined by the job analysis. 2. **Well-Qualified:** Applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrates acceptable proficiency in all of the critical competencies, including all Selective Placement Factors and appropriate Quality Ranking Factors as determined by the job analysis. 3. **Qualified:** Applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate basic proficiency in most of the critical competencies, including all Selective Placement Factors and appropriate Quality Ranking Factors as determined by the job analysis. If you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. To preview the job questionnaire and application, click here https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10329087 Delegated Examining Procedures certifies all applicants utilizing the Category Rating method with associated cut-off scores. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications and/or experience, you will be removed from consideration or your score will be lowered. Veterans: Qualified veterans who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10% are listed in the best-qualified category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level, or higher. (**This position is not considered scientific/professional.**) Other 10-point preference eligibles and veterans with 5-point preference who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements are placed above non-preference eligibles within the category in which they qualify. View information on veterans' preference. **Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles:** If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. View information about ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered eligible under ICTAP, you must be placed in the well-qualified category for this position, as described above. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement. Read more ### Background checks and security clearance ##### Security clearance Secret ##### Drug test required Yes * Required Documents Help ## Required Documents 1. Your résumé. 2. Your responses to the job questionnaire. https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10329087 3. **Are you a veteran?** Submit Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) or notice form. Those applying for 10-Point preference may fill out the SF-15 and/or provide documentation that demonstrates preference eligibility. If applying based on eligibility under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces that you will be discharged or released from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification. This must indicate your dates of service, your rank, and confirm that you will be separated under honorable conditions. View more veterans' information. 4. **Are you claiming special priority selection rights under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)?** Submit: * a copy of your agency notice, * a copy of your most recent performance rating, and * a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, noting your current position, grade level, and duty location. 5. **Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee?** Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: * Position title * Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee) * Agency * Beginning and ending dates of appointment #### If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. * Benefits Help ## Benefits A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. * How to Apply Help ## How to Apply To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/18/2018. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login , select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. Paper applications and information sent by mail WILL NOT be accepted. If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. Applicants must submit all required documentation to properly qualify for this position. Read more ### Agency contact information ### Courtney Christopher ##### Phone 202-357-8243 ##### Email Courtney.Christopher1@associates.hq.dhs.gov ##### Address Department of Homeland Security Headquarters 245 Murray Lane SW Washington, DC 20528 US Learn more about this agency ### Next steps Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and interviews. We will notify you by email after each of these steps has been completed. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then click "More Information." We expect to make a job offer within 60 days after the deadline for applications. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. For more information on applying for Federal employment, please click here. Read more * Fair & Transparent ## Fair & Transparent The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. ### Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. * Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job applicants Read more ### Reasonable Accommodation Policy Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits. Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodations when: * An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply for a job. * An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace. * An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and office-sponsored events. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about disability employment and reasonable accommodations or how to contact an agency. Read more #### Legal and regulatory guidance * Financial suitability * Social security number request * Privacy Act * Signature and false statements * Selective Service * New employee probationary period This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/513602200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered. *Open & closing dates:* 10/12/2018 to 10/18/2018 *Service:* Competitive *Pay scale & grade:* GS 12 - 13 *Salary:* $81,548 to $126,062 per year *Appointment type:* Permanent *Work schedule:* Full-Time

* Videos * Duties Help ## Duties ### Summary This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), .Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Workforce Development Division (WDD). The primary purpose of this position is provides guidance, conceives, develops, and introduces new program objectives, goals, and concepts on workforce program initiatives.. All DHS-HQ announcements have a 5 business day open period due to the number of applications received. Learn more about this agency ### Responsibilities As a Program Specialist (Leadership Development) GS 0301 12/13, your typical work assignments may include: * Execute succession planning through targeted recruitment, and identifying potential employee development and leadership training opportunities. * Help develop programs focused on recruitment and leadership development through specialized training and rotations integrated for enterprise perspective. * Prepare and organizes instructional materials, aids, and devices for the presentation of subject matter curricular and materials. ### Travel Required 25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position. ##### Supervisory status No ##### Promotion Potential 13 * #### Job family (Series) 0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program #### Similar jobs * Development Specialists * Specialists, Development * Specialists, Training * Training And Development Specialists * Training Specialists * Requirements Help ## Requirements ### Conditions of Employment * U. S. Citizenship Required * Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service * You must be able to obtain a SECRET Security Clearance * You must submit to a pre-employment drug test * You may be required to serve a one year probationary period. * Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions. ### Qualifications **Specialized Experience:** You qualify for the GS-12 grade level (starting salary $81,548) if you possess one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level performing duties such as: assist evaluating a variety of analytical techniques for effectiveness in program areas; assist applying analytical skills to research, interpret and evaluate information; assist applying management principals, practices and methods to integrate management services. You qualify for the GS-13 grade level (starting salary $96,970) if you possess one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level performing duties such as: Evaluating a variety of analytical techniques for effectiveness in program areas; apply analytical skills to research, interpret and evaluate information; apply management principles, practices and methods to integrate management services. Subject matter expert on Human Capital Strategy development, Career Path Guide Development, and Leadership Program Management such as experience may include: Developing Career Path Guides, Charting occupational competencies and matrixing developmental activities, Development, planning and execution of programs outlines in a Human Capital Strategy, Develop and manage Junior and Senior level leadership programs. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. 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. **Current or Former Political Appointees:** The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. ### Education ### Additional information DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Employee Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more. (https://www.opm.gov/news/releases/2016/08/newly-established-leave-policy-gives-disabled-veterans-more-time-to-address-medical-issues-1/) This position may be filled at the GS-12 or GS-13 level. If selection is made at the GS-12 level, promotion to the GS-13 level may occur without further competition. Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expenses will not be paid Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requires each and every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully complete a background investigation for SECRET clearance as a condition of placement in this NON CRITICAL SENSITIVE position. This review includes financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Pursuant to Executive Order 12654 and DHS policy, DHS is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, conducts random and other drug testing of its employees in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Headquarters personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing and all applicants tentatively selected for employment at DHS Headquarters are subject to drug testing resulting in a negative test result. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment. Veterans, Peace Corps / VISTA volunteers, and people with disabilitiespossess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility and to understand the documentation that would be required with your application, click on the links above and contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement. Multiple selections may be made from this announcement. 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. Read more ### How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your experience, education and training will be rated using a job questionnaire based on the following competencies or knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform this job: * Knowledge analyzing and identifying traiing, development and certification needs for career path guidance andprograms in accordance with the organization's mission. * Knowledge developing and implementing Human Capital Strategies * Knowledge in developing, administering, and evaluating effective leadership development programs. If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be placed in one of the following categories: 1. **Best-Qualified**: Applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate high proficiency in all of the critical competencies, including all Selective Placement Factors (SPF) and appropriate Quality Ranking Factors (QRF) as determined by the job analysis. 2. **Well-Qualified:** Applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrates acceptable proficiency in all of the critical competencies, including all Selective Placement Factors and appropriate Quality Ranking Factors as determined by the job analysis. 3. **Qualified:** Applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate basic proficiency in most of the critical competencies, including all Selective Placement Factors and appropriate Quality Ranking Factors as determined by the job analysis. If you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. To preview the job questionnaire and application, click here https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10297569 Delegated Examining Procedures certifies all applicants utilizing the Category Rating method with associated cut-off scores. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications and/or experience, you will be removed from consideration or your score will be lowered. Veterans: Qualified veterans who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10% are listed in the best-qualified category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level, or higher. (**This position is not considered scientific/professional.**) Other 10-point preference eligibles and veterans with 5-point preference who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements are placed above non-preference eligibles within the category in which they qualify. View information on veterans' preference. **Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles:** If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. View information about ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered eligible under ICTAP, you must be placed in the well-qualified category for this position, as described above. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement. Read more ### Background checks and security clearance ##### Security clearance Secret ##### Drug test required Yes * Required Documents Help ## Required Documents 1. Your résumé. 2. Your responses to the job questionnaire. https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10297569 3. **Are you a veteran?** Submit Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) or notice form. Those applying for 10-Point preference may fill out the SF-15 and/or provide documentation that demonstrates preference eligibility. If applying based on eligibility under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces that you will be discharged or released from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification. This must indicate your dates of service, your rank, and confirm that you will be separated under honorable conditions. View more veterans' information. 4. **Are you claiming special priority selection rights under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)?** Submit: * a copy of your agency notice, * a copy of your most recent performance rating, and * a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, noting your current position, grade level, and duty location. 5. **Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee?** Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: * Position title * Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee) * Agency * Beginning and ending dates of appointment #### If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. * Benefits Help ## Benefits A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. * How to Apply Help ## How to Apply To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/16/2018. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login , select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. Paper applications and information sent by mail WILL NOT be accepted. If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. Applicants must submit all required documentation to properly qualify for this position. Read more ### Agency contact information ### Karen Rogers ##### Phone 202-357-8380 ##### Email Karen.Rogers@hq.dhs.gov ##### Address Department of Homeland Security-Headquarter 245 Murray Lane SW Washington, DC 20528 US Learn more about this agency ### Next steps Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and interviews. We will notify you by email after each of these steps has been completed. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then click "More Information." We expect to make a job offer within 60 days after the deadline for applications. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. All DHS-HQ announcements have a 5 business day open period due to the number of applications received. For more information on applying for Federal employment, please click here. Read more * Fair & Transparent ## Fair & Transparent The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. ### Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. * Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job applicants Read more ### Reasonable Accommodation Policy Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits. Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodations when: * An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply for a job. * An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace. * An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and office-sponsored events. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about disability employment and reasonable accommodations or how to contact an agency. Read more #### Legal and regulatory guidance * Financial suitability * Social security number request * Privacy Act * Signature and false statements * Selective Service * New employee probationary period This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/513615100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered. *Open & closing dates:* 10/12/2018 to 10/16/2018 *Service:* Competitive *Pay scale & grade:* GS 12 - 13 *Salary:* $81,548 to $126,062 per year *Appointment type:* Permanent *Work schedule:* Full-Time

* Videos * Duties Help ## Duties ### Summary **Organizational Location:** This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Intelligence, Analytics Standards & Program Division located in Washington, D.C. Learn more about this agency ### Responsibilities This position will allow you to use your expertise in statistical calculations and analyses of information gathered from a variety of intelligence and law enforcement sources, and allow you to monitor and evaluate current and future intelligence trends in support of the agency's mission. This position starts at a salary of $96,970.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $126,062.00 (GS-13, Step 10) with promotion potential to $126,062.00 (GS-13, Step 10). Apply for this exciting opportunity to perform the following duties. **Major Duties Include:** * Reviewing, analyzing, coordinating, and /or revising intelligence reports of advanced difficulty and complexity * Evaluating alternative courses of action and make recommendations based on sound scientific theory * Providing expert guidance and assistance to lower level analysts * Preparing statistical intelligence reports and/or document and identify progress/ results ### Travel Required 25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position. ##### Supervisory status No ##### Promotion Potential 13 * #### Job family (Series) 1530 Statistics #### Similar jobs * Statisticians * Requirements Help ## Requirements ### Conditions of Employment * You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position * Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service * Primary U.S. residency for the last three years (additional details below) * You may be required to pass a background investigation and/or polygraph * Upon appointment, you may be required to undergo random drug testing ### Qualifications **Basic Requirement:** Degree: that included 15 semester hours in statistics(or in mathematics and statistics, provided at least 6 semester hours were in statistics), and 9 additional semester hours in one or more of the following: physical or biological sciences, medicine, education, or engineering; or in the social sciences including demography, history, economics, social welfare, geography, international relations, social or cultural anthropology, health sociology, political science, public administration, psychology, etc.Credit toward meeting statistical course requirements should be given for courses in which 50 percent of the course content appears to be statistical methods, e.g., courses that included studies in research methods in psychology or economics such as tests and measurements or business cycles, or courses in methods of processing mass statistical data such as tabulating methods or electronic data processing. or Combination of education and experience -- courses as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.The experience should have included a full range of professional statistical work such as(a) sampling,(b) collecting, computing, and analyzing statistical data, and (c) applying statistical techniques such as measurement of central tendency, dispersion, skewness, sampling error, simple and multiple correlation, analysis of variance, and tests of significance. And You qualify at the GS- 13 level if you posses one year of experience at the GS- 12 level or equivalent that included; * Preparing analytical & statistical intelligence products; * Compiling, organizing, and analyzing statistical data; * Developing end of year reports and assessments; * Drawing conclusions based on statistically sound methods; * Explaining statistical findings to management and other relevant stakeholders. 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. You must meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process by 10/18/2018. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. **Background Investigation:** U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity. During the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances. For more information visit **this link**. **Residency:** If you are not currently a CBP employee, you must meet one or more of the following primary residency criteria for at least three years prior to applying to this announcement: 1. Resided in the United States or its protectorate or territories (excluding short trips abroad, such as vacations); 2. Worked for the United States government as an employee overseas in a federal or military capacity; or 3. Been a dependent of a United States federal or military employee serving overseas. Exceptions may be granted if you provide complete state-side coverage information regarding participation in "Study Abroad" programs, overseas church missions, or state-side addresses of anyone who worked or studied with you overseas. You must provide information and related documentation at the time of application. **Probationary Period:** All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment. Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period. **Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles:** If you have never worked for the Federal Government, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligible. Information about ICTAP or CTAP eligibility can be found **here**. You must submit the supporting documents listed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. In addition, to be considered well qualified under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be placed in the Well-Qualified category for this position, as described above. ### Education Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position. ### Additional information **Drug Testing:** This job has been identified as "testing designated" under the Drug-Free Workplace Program. You must satisfactorily complete a drug test prior to being hired. The agency will schedule, provide and pay for the drug test. Once onboard, you will be subject to random drug testing. **Travel:** Occasional travel may be required on a regular and recurring basis **Security Clearance:** You will be required to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance **Bargaining Unit:** This position is not covered under a bargaining unit CBP 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. Every individual receives a fair opportunity throughout the federal recruitment and hiring process. Learn more **here**. Follow U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Twitter **@CustomsBorder** Read more ### How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, we will use an online self-assessment questionnaire to place you in one of three categories based on your experience, education and training. Your entire application package will then be reviewed. The final determination will be based on all the information provided in your application package. If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be placed in one of the following categories: 1. **Best Qualified:** Applicants possessing knowledge, skills and abilities and/or competencies substantially exceeding the minimum requirements of the position. 2. **Well-Qualified:** Applicants possessing knowledge, skills and abilities and/or competencies clearly exceeding the minimum requirements of the position. 3. **Qualified:** Applicants possessing knowledge, skills and abilities and/or competencies meeting the minimum requirements of the position. **Veterans:** Qualified veterans who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10% are listed in the best-qualified category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level, or higher. This position is considered scientific/professional. Other 10 point preference eligibles and veterans with 5 point preference who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements are placed above non-preference eligibles within the category in which they qualify. For more information about veterans' preference visit **this link**. If you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. To preview the job questionnaire, see https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10328010 ***Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics (KSAO's):*** Candidates who meet the minimum qualification requirements are required to possess certain Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Other Characteristics (KSAO's) to successfully perform the functions of this position. Candidates will be asked to demonstrate their attainment of these KSAO's in an online job questionnaire. **The KSAO's are:** * Knowledge of a full range of concepts, principles, and practices in intelligence collection management practices * Ability to direct and coordinate intelligence collection operations of special purpose teams that have national and international implications * Ability to effectively communicate internally and externally to the organization * Skilled in employing intelligence collection methods, problem solving techniques, and/or analysis to assist analysts in making assessments based on limited information regarding complex intelligence and/or enforcement issues Read more ### Background checks and security clearance ##### Security clearance Secret ##### Drug test required Yes * Required Documents Help ## Required Documents * **Your resume:** A resume describing your job-related qualifications is required and will be used for the purpose of reviewing your qualifications and determining what training, if any, would be required when placed. Your resume must be in English and must include your job titles and a detailed description of your duties and the dates you performed them (MM/DD/YY), as well as your hours per week for each position listed. Your resume should also contain your full name, address, phone number, email address, and salary. NOTE: Resumes stored on USAJOBS will not automatically carry over to this announcement. You must upload your resume and any other applicable supporting documentation. * **Your responses to the job questionnaire:** https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10328010 * **Your transcripts:** All applicants are required to submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable at this time; however, official copies will be required prior to entrance on duty) or a list of coursework with hours completed provided from the institution. If you are a current CBP employee within the position series announced, transcripts will not be required at the time of application; however, education will be verified if you are selected and you may be required to submit transcripts at that time. Education must be from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Education obtained from a foreign university or college is not creditable unless it has been evaluated by an organization that specializes in interpretation of education credentials. For a listing of accrediting agencies, please see **www.naces.org** * **Are you claiming special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)?** You must submit a separation notice; your most recent SF-50 (noting your current position, grade level and duty location); a current (or last) performance rating of record of at least fully successful or equivalent; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; or a Military Department of National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456. * **Are you a veteran?** To apply veterans' preference you must submit the following proof of eligibility: * Five Point Preference: Member Copy 4 of your DD 214 reflecting qualifying medal(s) or service period; * Ten Point Preference: Member Copy 4 of your DD 214 and supporting documentation as listed on the **Standard Form 15** (application for 10 Point Veterans' Preference). Veterans with a service-connected disability must also submit a VA Disability Award letter dated 1991 or later; or * If you are currently serving on active duty, you must submit a written statement from the armed forces certifying your dates of service, rank, expected type of discharge, and anticipated date of separation. If you apply with a written statement at this stage, your preference will be verified by a Member Copy 4 of your DD 214 upon separation from the military. * For more information about veterans' preference visit **this link**. * **Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee?** Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: * Position title * Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee) * Agency * Beginning and ending dates of appointment #### If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. * Benefits Help ## Benefits Review our benefits * How to Apply Help ## How to Apply Please upload your resume under "Resume" and any other applicable supporting documents mentioned above under "Other" documents. "Other" documents may not be applicable for each applicant, but should be utilized if you are submitting veterans documents for preference eligibility, transcripts for qualifications, etc. DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information visit **this link**. **Disabled veteran leave** will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions. View **common definitions** of terms in this announcement. To begin your online application, click **"Apply Online"** to create a USAJOBS account and follow the prompts or log in to your existing account. Your application packet must include a completed assessment questionnaire, a resume, and any applicable and/or required supporting documentation. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional information. All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English. If you are unable to apply online or need to submit a document you do not have in electronic form, visit **this link** for more information regarding an Alternate Application process. **Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or email.** The address below is for inquiries only. You may apply more than once, but the most recent application is the only one that will be used. **You must submit your resume, your online questionnaire, and any supporting documents by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 10/18/2018. It is your responsibility to verify that any information entered or uploaded is received and is accurate.** Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. If a document is not legible, you will not be able to view it in your application and you must again upload it by the closing date. Read more ### Agency contact information ### CBP Hiring Center ##### Phone 952-857-2932 ##### Email cbphiring-applicantinquiry@cbp.dhs.gov ##### Address Office of Intelligence CBP Hiring Center 6650 Telecom Drive Indianapolis, IN 46278 US Learn more about this agency ### Next steps **GS Salary:** Visit **this link** to view the locality pay tables by geographic area. If you do not see your geographic area listed, select the "Rest of United States" pay table. The open period for this job opportunity announcement may be extended to allow for a sufficient applicant pool. Once the job opportunity announcement has closed, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and interviews. You will be notified by email after each of these steps has been completed. Stay informed of changes to your application status by signing up for automatic email alerts with your **USAJOBS account**. If you are referred, you will receive a final notification of the disposition of the announcement. We expect to make a tentative job offer within 60 days after the close of the announcement. If you are selected, we may conduct a suitability/security background investigation. Additional selections may be made beyond the total number of vacancies specified using this vacancy announcement. Further selections may also be made for additional organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an **Optional Form 306** (Declaration for Federal Employment), and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment. Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change. Read more * Fair & Transparent ## Fair & Transparent The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. ### Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. * Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job applicants Read more ### Reasonable Accommodation Policy Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits. Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodations when: * An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply for a job. * An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace. * An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and office-sponsored events. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about disability employment and reasonable accommodations or how to contact an agency. Read more #### Legal and regulatory guidance * Financial suitability * Social security number request * Privacy Act * Signature and false statements * Selective Service * New employee probationary period This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/513689900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered. *Open & closing dates:* 10/12/2018 to 10/18/2018 *Service:* Competitive *Pay scale & grade:* GS 13 *Salary:* $96,970 to $126,062 per year *Appointment type:* Permanent *Work schedule:* Full-Time

* Videos * Duties Help ## Duties ### Summary This position is located in Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard, Deputy Commandant for Mission Support, CG Academy, Personnel Service Center, Coast Guard Recruiting Command (CGRC) located in Washington, DC. Learn more about this agency ### Responsibilities As a Human Resources Specialist (Military), the role of this position is to provide quality assurance and auditing functions regarding data entry, integrity, and security of all accession information entered and maintained in the Direct Access Recruiting Solution Tracking Systems (DARS). Works under the direct supervision of the Officer Accessions and Analysis Branch Chief and is responsible for assisting the Accessions Division Chief, Officer Accessions and Analysis Branch Chief and Enlisted Accessions Branch Chief in accomplishing a variety of command and mission related responsibilities including the development, and statistical analysis of all the Coast Guard's non-Academy officer, active duty and Reserve recruiting programs. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: * Drafting and submitting daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual and ad hoc recruiting reports to chain of command for flag level dissemination. * Tracking, recording, analyzing, and disseminating statistical and historical data on all active duty, reserve, and non CG Academy accessions. * Maintaining and archiving all non-Academy officer and enlisted statistics and related personnel and policy materials and developing training needs for recruiters. * Serving as an expert operator and technical advisor of proprietary software (Direct Access Recruiting Solution Tracking System - DARS). * Performing credit checks for the national dispersed recruiting workforce for all Coast Guard applicant and providing daily results. ### Travel Required Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required. ##### Supervisory status No ##### Promotion Potential 12 * #### Job family (Series) 0201 Human Resources Management #### Similar jobs * Human Resources Specialists * Specialists, Human Resources * Requirements Help ## Requirements ### Conditions of Employment * U.S. Citizenship is required. * Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. This includes Time-In-Grade requirements for current status employees applying through merit promotion procedures. Status applicants applying for a promotion must have 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade. ### Qualifications To qualify at the GS-11 level, applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Specialized experience includes the following: * Experience generating routine and ad-hoc recruiting reports; * Experience conducting formal and informal administrative training sessions associated with the accessions process; and * Experience entering and maintaining data utilizing the Direct Access Recruiting Solution Tracking System (DARS) and/or similar databases. OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education OR possess a Ph.D. OR equivalent doctoral degree OR LL.M, if related National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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. The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. ### Education This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here ### Additional information Applicants will be required to complete questions contained on the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) at the time a tentative job offer is made. Certain responses on the form could pose a problem with suitability for employment determinations. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete/make updates to the OF-306 and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, or imprisonment. 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 at click here Recruitment incentives may be authorized. **If selection is made below the full performance level, the incumbent may be promoted up to the target grade without further competition, if all legal and regulatory requirements are met and when recommended by the supervisor. However, promotion to the full performance level is not guaranteed and is dependent on successful performance at the lower grade level(s).** All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. For Veterans' preference eligibility, visit Veterans' Employment Resources. Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. See the required documents section of the announcement. More than one (1) selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade, and unit occur within 45 days from the date the certificate was issued. If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application and hiring process, please contact 202-795-6351. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Visit Reasonable Accommodation Read more ### How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. We will review your résumé and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your experience, education and training will be rated using the on-line self assessment questions that are based on the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this job: 1. Knowledge of military personnel administration and its foundations and purposes, regulations, practices and policies. 2. Knowledge and understanding of the Coast Guard's enlisted and officer non-Academy accession processes. 3. Skill in applying conventional fact finding, analysis, qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques and problem solving methods and techniques. 4. Knowledge of required security screenings to adjudicate security screening operations. 5. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Your resume and responses to the self-assessment questions are an integral part of the process for determining your qualifications for the position. Therefore, you must support your responses to the self-assessment questions by providing examples of past and present experience in your resume. If you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards as an indicator of quality of prior experience; no points will be assigned. **To preview questions please click here.** Read more ### Background checks and security clearance ##### Security clearance Q - Nonsensitive ##### Drug test required No * Required Documents Help ## Required Documents 1. Your resume 2. Your responses to the online questionnaire 3. Current or former federal employees, submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notice of Personnel Action, that demonstrates your eligibility for consideration, e.g., length of time you have been in your current/highest grade. Examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, with-in grade increases. Performance award are not acceptable. 4. If you are qualifying based on education, submit a legible copy of your unofficial college transcript from an accredited college/university. The transcript must reflect the college/university name and/or logo. Applicants are highly encouraged to proactively order a copy of their official transcripts to be delivered to their home address so transcripts will be readily available if selected. If selected, official transcripts are required prior to establishing your start date. Foreign education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet education requirements if you can show that it is comparable to education received in U.S. accredited institutions. Provide proof with your application. Please see click here. 5. If you are claiming special priority selection rights under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must submit a copy of your agency notice, most recent performance rating and most recent SF-50, noting your current position, grade level and duty location. If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. To be considered eligible, you must be placed in the well-qualified category for this position. Please see ICTAP eligibility. 6. If you are claiming veterans’ preference, submit the following documents. Please see Feds Hire Vets for detail. a. Veterans claiming 5 point veterans' preference must submit legible Member 4 Copy DD214(s) indicating Character of Service. 5-point preference will not be granted if appropriate documentation is not submitted. b. 30% Disabled Veterans must submit their Member Copy 4 DD-214(s), which includes Character of Service, and VA Disability Letter with percentage of disability OR documentation of disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces which reflects a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. c. Other 10 point Preference Eligibles must submit applicable Member Copy 4 DD-214(s), which includes Character of Service, and provide documentation of your other 10 point preference. If claiming 10 point preference, you must provide required documentation described on the back of the SF-15. 10-point preference will not be granted if appropriate documentation is not submitted with your application. d. If you are a current active duty military member who does not have a DD214 and is claiming preference under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces indicating that you will be discharged or released under honorable conditions from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification. Certifications must be on letterhead from the appropriate military branch and include: military dates of service and expected discharge or release date, character of service, military rank, type of discharge and date when terminal leave will begin. Certifications must be signed by, or by direction of military members’ military personnel offices, unit commanders or higher headquarters. 7. If you are requesting consideration under Executive Order 13473, you must submit proof of eligibility. At a minimum to confirm eligibility for purposes of appointment based on relocation under these provisions a spouse of a service member must provide a copy of the marriage certificate or other documentation verifying marriage and a copy of the military PCS orders assigning the service member to a certain post. The PCS orders must state the member's spouse was authorized on the military orders. Proof of eligibility based on disability and deaths resulting from active duty service is outlined here. 8. OPM must authorize employment offers for former or current Political Appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information. Submit proof of your former or current status, such as your SF-50. Please see here. All documentation as outlined above must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you are unable to submit your documents electronically, you may fax or mail the documents. A fax cover sheet will be provided to you from the system with fax number and instructions. Required documents will also be accepted by mail and must be received by the closing date of the announcement. The mailing address is COMMANDANT (CG-123HQ), ATTN OFFICE OF CIVILIAN HUMAN RESOURCES (JOBS), US COAST GUARD, 2703 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE SE STOP 7912, WASHINGTON, DC 20593-7912. #### If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. * Benefits Help ## Benefits A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits. DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(K)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and development opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select “Benefits”. Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. * How to Apply Help ## How to Apply Complete applications for this vacancy must be received on-line by 11:59 p.m ET on the closing date of the announcement. To begin your online application, click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register or sign in to USAJOBS, take the online questionnaire and submit the required documents to provide proof of eligibility and qualifications. See Required Documents section for more detail regarding a complete application package. High self assessment in the vacancy questions that is not supported by information in your resume and/or supporting documents may impact you or eliminate you from consideration. If applying on-line poses a hardship to you, the Help Desk listed on the announcement will provide assistance to ensure that applications are submitted on-line by the closing date. You must contact the Help Desk prior to the closing date of this announcement to receive assistance. Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET, excluding Federal holidays. Read more ### Agency contact information ### USCG Applicant Support ##### Phone 866-656-6830 ##### Fax 000-000-0000 ##### Email mgshelp@monster.com ##### Address United States Coast Guard 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE STOP 7912 Washington, District of Columbia 20593 United States Learn more about this agency ### Next steps Once the announcement is closed, we will conduct an evaluation of your application and qualifications to determine your ranking. The most qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. To check the status of your application, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then click "More Information." You may also opt to receive email notifications of application status changes by logging into your USAJOBS account and enabling notification alerts. For more information on applying for federal employment click here Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions. Read more * Fair & Transparent ## Fair & Transparent The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. ### Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. * Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job applicants Read more ### Reasonable Accommodation Policy Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits. Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodations when: * An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply for a job. * An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace. * An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and office-sponsored events. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about disability employment and reasonable accommodations or how to contact an agency. Read more #### Legal and regulatory guidance * Financial suitability * Social security number request * Privacy Act * Signature and false statements * Selective Service * New employee probationary period This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/513620500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered. *Open & closing dates:* 10/12/2018 to 10/22/2018 *Service:* Competitive *Pay scale & grade:* GS 11 *Salary:* $68,036 to $88,450 per year *Appointment type:* Permanent - This is a permanent appointment. *Work schedule:* Full-Time - This is a full-time position.

* Videos * Duties Help ## Duties ### Summary This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard, Assistant Commandant for Acquisitions, Director of Acquisition Services, Office of Strategic Planning & Communication, Washington, DC Learn more about this agency ### Responsibilities You will serve as a Management and Program Analyst, participating in the long-term planning and goal setting, setting performance targets, and monitoring results for the Office. You will also be responsible for the production of a variety of external complex reports, briefings, informational papers involving acquisition programs and project objectives, measurement, and outcomes. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: * Developing the strategic direction and long-term plans for the organization. * Working collaboratively with leadership to assess internal and external issues including, political, environmental, technology, business, security, and safety to assess the organization's strengths, risks, and challenges . * Tracking the implementation of strategic plans and milestones, performance accomplishments against measures, financial budget projections against program results and reporting on the progress. * Assisting in long-term program efforts to develop future direction, forecasting, plans and actions.. * Performing and coordinating a wide variety of analytical and program analysis, review and evaluation for the directorate to support project managers in the planning and execution of acquisition projects. ### Travel Required Occasional travel - This position may require occasional travel. ##### Supervisory status No ##### Promotion Potential 13 * #### Job family (Series) 0343 Management And Program Analysis #### Similar jobs * Analysts, Management * Analysts, Program * Management Analysts * Program Analysts * Program Management Analyst * Requirements Help ## Requirements ### Conditions of Employment * U.S. Citizenship is required. * You may be required to serve a probationary period. * Selective Service registration required. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. ### Qualifications To qualify for the GS-12: Applicants must possess specialized experience equivalent to 1 year of experience at the next lower grade level (GS-11) that is similar to experience gained in the federal sector. Examples of specialized experience include: * Providing acquisition process guidance, business management (excluding financial management), and acquisition technical advice to PMs and other staff offices. * Reviewing and overseeing system acquisition projects; monitoring and evaluating program internal/external reports. To Qualify for the GS-13: Applicants must possess specialized experience equivalent to 1 year of experience at the next lowest grade level (GS-12) that is similar to experience gained in the federal sector. Examples of specialized experience includes: * Providing acquisition process guidance, business management (excluding financial management), and acquisition technical advice to PMs and other staff offices. * Reviewing and overseeing system acquisition projects. * Monitoring and evaluating program internal/external reports. * Providing independent assessments of program performance. * Identifying and analyzing acquisition program metrics. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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. The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. ### Education This position does not have a positive education requirement. ### Additional information Applicants will be required to complete questions contained on the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) at the time a tentative job offer is made. At the time of appointment, selectees will be required to update the OF-306. Certain responses on the form could pose a problem with suitability for employment determinations. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, or imprisonment. 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 at click here Recruitment incentives may be authorized. Moving expenses will not be paid. If selection is made below the full performance level, the incumbent may be promoted up to the target grade without further competition, if all legal and regulatory requirements are met and when recommended by the supervisor. However, promotion to the full performance level is not guaranteed and is dependent on successful performance at the lower grade level(s). Level 3 certification as an acquisition professional in one or more acquisition functional areas (Program Manager; Life Cycle Logistics; Systems Engineering; Test and Evaluation; Business, Cost Estimating and Financial Management; Information Technology; etc.) is desired. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. For Veterans' preference eligibility, visit Veterans' Employment Resources. Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility and to understand the documentation that would be required with your application, click on the links above and contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement. More than 1 selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade, and unit occur within 60 days from the date the certificate was issued. If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application and hiring process, please contact 202-795-6275. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Visit Reasonable Accommodation Read more ### How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. We will review your résumé and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your experience, education and training will be rated using the on-line self assessment questions that are based on the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this job: 1. Knowledge of federal government acquisition policies and processes for major and non-major acquisition programs. 2. Knowledge in reporting systems and databases for reporting program acquisition information. 3. Knowledge of key programmatic functional areas, e.g., requirements management, logistics, test and evaluation, systems engineering, etc. 4. Skill in planning and organizing team study work and negotiating effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations. 5. Ability to communicate orally and in writing. If you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards as an indicator of quality of prior experience; no points will be assigned. **To preview questions please click here.** Read more ### Background checks and security clearance ##### Security clearance Q - Nonsensitive ##### Drug test required No * Required Documents Help ## Required Documents 1. Your resume 2. Your responses to the online questionnaire 3. If you are qualifying based on education, submit a legible copy of your unofficial college transcript from an accredited college/university. The transcript copy must reflect the college/university name and/or logo. Applicants are highly encouraged to proactively order a copy of their official transcripts to be delivered to their home address so transcripts will be readily available if selected. If selected, you will be required to provide official transcripts prior to establishing your start date. Foreign education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited institutions in the U.S. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here. 4. If you are claiming special priority selection rights under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), submit a copy of your agency notice, most recent performance rating and most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, noting your current position, grade level and duty location. If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. To be considered eligible, you must be placed in the well-qualified category for this position. Please see ICTAP eligibility. 5. If you are a current active duty military member who does not have a DD214, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces indicating that you will be discharged or released under honorable conditions from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification. Certifications must be on letterhead from the appropriate military branch and include the following information: military dates of service and expected discharge or release date, character of service, military rank, type of discharge and date when terminal leave will begin. Certifications must be signed by, or by direction of military members’ military personnel offices, unit commanders or higher headquarters. 6. OPM must authorize employment offers for former or current Political Appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information. Submit proof of your former or current status, such as your SF-50. Please see here. All documentation as outlined above must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you are unable to submit your documents electronically, you may fax or mail the documents. A fax cover sheet will be provided to you from the system, with fax number and instructions to transmit the requested documents. The required documents will also be accepted by mail and must be received by the closing date of the announcement. The mailing address is COMMANDANT (CG-1211HQ), ATTN OFFICE OF CIVILIAN HUMAN RESOURCES (JOBS), US COAST GUARD, 2703 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE SE STOP 7912, WASHINGTON, DC 20593-7912. #### If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. * Benefits Help ## Benefits A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits. DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(K)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and development opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select “Benefits”. Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. * How to Apply Help ## How to Apply Complete applications for this vacancy must be received on-line by 11:59 p.m ET on the closing date of the announcement. To begin your online application, click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register or sign in to USAJOBS, take the online questionnaire and submit the required documents to provide proof of qualifications. If you are claiming veterans’ preference, you will be required to submit proof. See Required Documents section for more detail regarding a complete application package. High self assessment in the vacancy questions that is not supported by information in your resume and/or supporting documents may impact you or eliminate you from consideration. If applying on-line poses a hardship to you, the Help Desk listed on the announcement will provide assistance to ensure that applications are submitted on-line by the closing date. You must contact the Help Desk prior to the closing date of this announcement to receive assistance. Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET, excluding Federal holidays. Read more ### Agency contact information ### USCG Applicant Support ##### Phone 866-656-6830 ##### Fax 000-000-0000 ##### Email mgshelp@monster.com ##### Address United States Coast Guard 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE STOP 7912 Washington, District of Columbia 20593-7912 United States Learn more about this agency ### Next steps Once the announcement is closed, we will conduct an evaluation of your application and qualifications to determine your ranking. All applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for further consideration. To check the status of your application, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then click "More Information." You may also opt to receive email notifications of application status changes by logging into your USAJOBS account and enabling notification alerts. For more information on applying for federal employment click here Read more * Fair & Transparent ## Fair & Transparent The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. ### Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. * Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job applicants Read more ### Reasonable Accommodation Policy Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits. Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodations when: * An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply for a job. * An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace. * An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and office-sponsored events. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about disability employment and reasonable accommodations or how to contact an agency. Read more #### Legal and regulatory guidance * Financial suitability * Social security number request * Privacy Act * Signature and false statements * Selective Service * New employee probationary period This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/513524800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered. *Open & closing dates:* 10/11/2018 to 10/20/2018 *Service:* Competitive *Pay scale & grade:* GS 12 - 13 *Salary:* $81,548 to $126,062 per year *Appointment type:* Permanent - This is a permanent appointment. *Work schedule:* Full-Time - This is a full-time position.

* Videos * Duties Help ## Duties ### Summary This position is located in Human Resources; Health, Safety, and Work-Life (HSWL) Directorate; Office of Work-Life (CG-111); Family Services Division in Washington, DC. Learn more about this agency ### Responsibilities In this position, you will serve as the manager of the Family Support Services suite of programs (e.g. Personal Financial Management, School Liaison, Deployment, Scholarship and Adoption Reimbursement) including policy development, program administration and coordination, training activities, and quality assurance related to the organization, presentation, dissemination and promotion of local, State and Federal resources to CG families. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: * Serving as the Program Manager and Specialist for the Personal Financial Management Program (PFMP). Serving as the responsible point of contact for oversight, development, and administration of the PFMP to include: mission, vision, goals, and objectives; marketing and improvement, organizational and development initiatives. * Establishing and nurturing relationships with national, state, local, and military leaders with vested interests in improving quality of life for service members and their families. Assesses the effectiveness of PFM program execution. * Representing the CG at regular meetings with senior management representatives of other military services and civilian organizations in regard to policy development, program training, and program evaluation. * Acting as the POC for all family support issues related to mobilization and deployment, for both active duty and reserve. Initiates and develops guidance and revises as necessary for comprehensive CG-wide programs to the support of families impacted by deployment operations and mobilization. * Serving as the program manager for the Adoption Reimbursement and Scholarship Programs. Developing policy, procedures and guidelines necessary to implement the adoption reimbursement and scholarship programs, and works with the appropriate Work-Life Specialists at the Regional Practice to maintain program services. ### Travel Required Occasional travel - This position requires occasional travel. ##### Supervisory status No ##### Promotion Potential 14 * #### Job family (Series) 0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program #### Similar jobs * Development Managers * Development Specialists * Directors, Employee Development * Employee Development Directors * Managers, All Other * Managers, Development * Requirements Help ## Requirements ### Conditions of Employment * U.S. Citizenship is required. * Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. This includes Time-In-Grade requirements for current status employees applying through merit promotion procedures. Status applicants applying for a promotion must have 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade. ### Qualifications GS-13: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal sector. Examples of specialized experience includes: Serving as the responsible point of contact for the oversight, interpretation and development of PFMP which includes: policy development, planning, and program evaluation to include establishment of measurement processes and procedures; providing subject matter expertise for all issues related to personal financial management to ensure a high quality, flexible, and relevant PFMP for active duty military and their families; conducting on-site and/or telephonic Quality Assurance Mentoring Assessments of field PFMs and provides written reports of the findings and recommendations to the Director, Health, Safety, and Work-Life; Chief, Office of WorkLife; and, Commanding Officer, HSWL Service Center. GS-14: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal sector. Examples of specialized experience includes: Serving as the responsible point of contact for the oversight, interpretation and development of PFMP which includes: policy development, planning, and program evaluation to include establishment of measurement processes and procedures; providing subject matter expertise for all issues related to personal financial management to ensure a high quality, flexible, and relevant PFMP for active duty military and their families; conducting on-site and/or telephonic Quality Assurance Mentoring Assessments of field PFMs and provides written reports of the findings and recommendations to the Director, Health, Safety, and Work-Life; Chief, Office of WorkLife; and, Commanding Officer, HSWL Service Center; providing information, resources, and marketing material to regional Work-Life staffs and serving as an advocate for these programs; Acting as the primary source of information to the field on all educational issues and policies impacting CG’s school-aged children; and developing and markets all educational program materials. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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. The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. ### Education This position does not have positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here ### Additional information Applicants will be required to complete questions contained on the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) at the time a tentative job offer is made. Certain responses on the form could pose a problem with suitability for employment determinations. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete/make updates to the OF-306 and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, or imprisonment. 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 at click here Recruitment incentives may be authorized. If selection is made below the full performance level, the incumbent may be promoted up to the target grade without further competition, if all legal and regulatory requirements are met and when recommended by the supervisor. However, promotion to the full performance level is not guaranteed and is dependent on successful performance at the lower grade level(s). All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. For Veterans' preference eligibility, visit Veterans' Employment Resources. Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. See the required documents section of the announcement. More than 1 selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade, and unit occur within 60 days from the date the certificate was issued. If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application and hiring process, please contact 202-795-6272. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Visit Reasonable Accommodation Read more ### How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. We will review your résumé and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your experience, education and training will be rated using the on-line self assessment questions that are based on the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this job: 1. Mastery, comprehensive and thorough knowledge of laws, regulations, policies and issues relating to work-life and family support services, concepts, principles and practices. 2. Mastery and current professional knowledge of social services delivery systems and concepts, principles, and theories relating specifically to family support services. 3. Mastery knowledge of personal financial management and other military family services education principles, concepts, and practices. 4. Skill in applying tact and diplomacy during difficult circumstances to advise and inform individuals and high-level officials, on complicated, sensitive and sometimes controversial issues, or in situations that represent divergent views. 5. Ability to communicate orally and in writing with diverse individuals and groups. Your resume and responses to the self-assessment questions are an integral part of the process for determining your qualifications for the position. Therefore, you must support your responses to the self-assessment questions by providing examples of past and present experience in your resume. If you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards as an indicator of quality of prior experience; no points will be assigned. **To preview questions please click here.** Read more ### Background checks and security clearance ##### Security clearance Secret ##### Drug test required No * Required Documents Help ## Required Documents 1. Your resume 2. Your responses to the online questionnaire 3. Current or former federal employees, submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notice of Personnel Action, that demonstrates your eligibility for consideration, e.g., length of time you have been in your current/highest grade. Examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, with-in grade increases. Performance award are not acceptable. All documentation as outlined above must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you are unable to submit your documents electronically, you may fax or mail the documents. A fax cover sheet will be provided to you from the system with fax number and instructions. Required documents will also be accepted by mail and must be received by the closing date of the announcement. The mailing address is COMMANDANT CG-123HQ, ATTN OFFICE OF CIVILIAN HUMAN RESOURCES (JOBS), US COAST GUARD, 2703 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE SE STOP 7912, WASHINGTON, DC 20593-7912. #### If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. * Benefits Help ## Benefits A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits. DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(K)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and development opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select “Benefits”. Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. * How to Apply Help ## How to Apply Complete applications for this vacancy must be received on-line by 11:59 p.m ET on the closing date of the announcement. To begin your online application, click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register or sign in to USAJOBS, take the online questionnaire and submit the required documents to provide proof of eligibility and qualifications. See Required Documents section for more detail regarding a complete application package. High self assessment in the vacancy questions that is not supported by information in your resume and/or supporting documents may impact you or eliminate you from consideration. If applying on-line poses a hardship to you, the Help Desk listed on the announcement will provide assistance to ensure that applications are submitted on-line by the closing date. You must contact the Help Desk prior to the closing date of this announcement to receive assistance. Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET, excluding Federal holidays. Read more ### Agency contact information ### USCG Applicant Support ##### Phone 866-656-6830 ##### Fax 000-000-0000 ##### Email mgshelp@monster.com ##### Address United States Coast Guard 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE STOP 7912 Washington, Delaware 20593 United States Learn more about this agency ### Next steps Once the announcement is closed, we will conduct an evaluation of your application and qualifications to determine your ranking. The most qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. To check the status of your application, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then click "More Information." You may also opt to receive email notifications of application status changes by logging into your USAJOBS account and enabling notification alerts. For more information on applying for federal employment click here Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions. Read more * Fair & Transparent ## Fair & Transparent The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. ### Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. * Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job applicants Read more ### Reasonable Accommodation Policy Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits. Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodations when: * An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply for a job. * An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace. * An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and office-sponsored events. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about disability employment and reasonable accommodations or how to contact an agency. Read more #### Legal and regulatory guidance * Financial suitability * Social security number request * Privacy Act * Signature and false statements * Selective Service * New employee probationary period This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/513480000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered. *Open & closing dates:* 10/11/2018 to 10/18/2018 *Service:* Competitive *Pay scale & grade:* GS 13 - 14 *Salary:* $96,970 to $148,967 per year *Appointment type:* Permanent *Work schedule:* Full-Time

* Videos * Duties Help ## Duties ### Summary This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Assistant Commandant for C4IT (CG-6), Office of Enterprise Architecture and Technology Innovation (CG-67) is in Washington, D.C. Learn more about this agency ### Responsibilities The incumbent of this position serves as the agency expert for the planning, development, implementation, and administration of systems for the acquisition, storage, and retrieval of data. The incumbent serves as the authoritative expert and advisor to senior management on expanding the Coast Guard's use of data as a strategic enabler of agency goals and objectives through assessing the implementation of emerging and disruptive technology into the Coast Guard's production environment. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: * Defining and applying principles and theories of common enterprise architecture (business, application, data, technical, and security) approach to include purpose (duty to protect), mission need (risk assessment), and controls (design controls to protect) throughout the planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) cycle. * Defining, planning, and applying architectural elements (including data management) in the analysis, planning, design, implementation, documentation, assessment, and management of the enterprise security architecture that is aligned with IT strategy and agency mission, goals, structure, and processes. * Identifying emerging and updated standards that must be implemented in the CG IT environment and teams with other operational requirements lead to translate standards into technical security design requirements through sound design methodology, adequate security control application, and effective configuration practices. * Ensuring secure architectural solutions are incorporated into every aspect of the enterprise architecture supporting an organization’s key business processes and organizational operational and support missions. * Providing the interface between the Enterprise Architect and the Information System Security Engineering as detailed in NIST SP 800-37. * Architecting counter-measures to contain, control and recover from dynamic cybersecurity events. * Maintaining integrity of information/data and availability of systems, while maintaining continuity of business operations. * Building architectures that align to missions essential requirements enabling the nexus between physical data and business. * Using knowledge about current threats to identify flaws and weaknesses in the composition of system designs and defenses for the mission and mission critical data. Specifies solutions and verifies solutions that have been implemented. * Rapidly adjusting designs based on new defense, threat, and attack information ### Travel Required 50% or less - May be required to be in a travel status for 6-10 nights per month. ##### Supervisory status No ##### Promotion Potential 15 * #### Job family (Series) 2210 Information Technology Management #### Similar jobs * Architects, Systems * Information Architect * Systems Architects * Requirements Help ## Requirements ### Conditions of Employment * U.S. Citizenship is required. * This position requires a Top Secret/SCI clearance. * Must complete a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI). * You will be required to undergo random drug testing. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. ### Qualifications To qualify at the GS-15 level: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the federal service. In addition to the qualification requirements above, applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four BASIC COMPETENCIES listed below: Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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. ### Education This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For further information on the evaluation of foreign education, refer to the U.S. Department of Education's web site at click here ### Additional information Applicants will be required to complete questions contained on the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) at the time a tentative job offer is made. Certain responses on the form could pose a problem with suitability for employment determinations. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete/make updates to the OF-306 and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, or imprisonment. 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 at click here Recruitment incentives may be authorized. This is a term appointment not to exceed 3 Years. However, an extension is possible up to 4 years. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. For Veterans' preference eligibility, visit Veterans' Employment Resources. Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. See the required documents section of the announcement. More than 1 selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade, and unit occur within 45 days from the date the certificate was issued. If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application and hiring process, please contact 202-795-6328. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Visit Reasonable Accommodation Read more ### How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. We will review your résumé and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your experience, education and training will be rated using the on-line self assessment questions that are based on the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this job: * Knowledge of and skill in applying information systems security concepts and methods. * Knowledge of enterprise IT architecture. * Knowledge of and skill in applying information systems security principles, concepts, and methods. * Knowledge of infrastructure protection environments. * Skill in building and maintaining interrelationships of multiple IT disciplines. * Knowledge of and skill in applying the Federal IT security hierarchy. * Knowledge of systems security principles, methods, regulations, and policies. * Knowledge of IT security theories and concepts, practices, and emerging issues; project management methods and concepts. * Knowledge of and skill in applying database management concepts and techniques; data mining, storage, and warehousing methods; data management concepts and techniques. Your resume and responses to the self-assessment questions are an integral part of the process for determining your qualifications for the position. Therefore, you must support your responses to the self-assessment questions by providing examples of past and present experience in your resume. If you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. **To preview questions please click here.** Read more ### Background checks and security clearance ##### Security clearance Top Secret/SCI ##### Drug test required No * Required Documents Help ## Required Documents 1. Your resume 2. Your responses to the online questionnaire 3. If qualifying based on education, submit a legible copy of your unofficial college transcript from an accredited college/university. The transcript copy must reflect the college/university name and/or logo. Applicants are highly encouraged to proactively order a copy of their official transcripts to be delivered to their home address so transcripts will be readily available if selected. If selected, you will be required to provide official transcripts prior to establishing your start date. Foreign education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited institutions in the U.S. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here. 4. If you are claiming special priority selection rights under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), submit a copy of your agency notice, most recent performance rating and most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, noting your current position, grade level and duty location. If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. To be considered eligible, you must be placed in the well-qualified category for this position. Please see ICTAP eligibility. 5. If you are a current active duty military member who does not have a DD214 and is claiming preference under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces indicating that you will be discharged or released under honorable conditions from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification. Certifications must be on letterhead from the appropriate military branch and include the following information: military dates of service and expected discharge or release date, character of service, military rank, type of discharge and date when terminal leave will begin. Certifications must be signed by, or by direction of military members’ military personnel offices, unit commanders or higher headquarters. 6. OPM must authorize employment offers for former or current Political Appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information. Submit proof of your former or current status, such as your SF-50. Please see here. All documentation as outlined above must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you are unable to submit your documents electronically, you may fax or mail the documents. A fax cover sheet will be provided to you from the system, with fax number and instructions to transmit the requested documents. The required documents will also be accepted by mail and must be received by the closing date of the announcement. The mailing address is COMMANDANT CG-123HQ, ATTN OFFICE OF CIVILIAN HUMAN RESOURCES (JOBS), US COAST GUARD, 2703 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE SE STOP 7912, WASHINGTON, DC 20593-7912 .There are no required documents that need to be submitted at the time of application. #### If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. * Benefits Help ## Benefits A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits. DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(K)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and development opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select “Benefits”. Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. * How to Apply Help ## How to Apply Complete applications for this vacancy must be received on-line by 11:59 p.m ET on the closing date of the announcement. To begin your online application, click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register or sign in to USAJOBS, take the online questionnaire and submit the required documents to provide proof of qualifications. See Required Documents section for more detail regarding a complete application package. High self assessment in the vacancy questions that is not supported by information in your resume and/or supporting documents may impact you or eliminate you from consideration. If applying on-line poses a hardship to you, the Help Desk listed on the announcement will provide assistance to ensure that applications are submitted on-line by the closing date. You must contact the Help Desk prior to the closing date of this announcement to receive assistance. Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET, excluding Federal holidays. Read more ### Agency contact information ### USCG Applicant Support ##### Phone 866-656-6830 ##### Fax 000-000-0000 ##### Email mgshelp@monster.com ##### Address United States Coast Guard 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE STOP 7912 Washington, District of Columbia 20593 United States Learn more about this agency ### Next steps Once the announcement is closed, we will conduct an evaluation of your application and qualifications to determine your ranking. All applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for further consideration. To check the status of your application, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then click "More Information." You may also opt to receive email notifications of application status changes by logging into your USAJOBS account and enabling notification alerts. For more information on applying for federal employment click here Read more * Fair & Transparent ## Fair & Transparent The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. ### Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. * Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job applicants Read more ### Reasonable Accommodation Policy Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits. Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodations when: * An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply for a job. * An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace. * An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and office-sponsored events. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about disability employment and reasonable accommodations or how to contact an agency. Read more #### Legal and regulatory guidance * Financial suitability * Social security number request * Privacy Act * Signature and false statements * Selective Service * New employee probationary period This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/513519400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered. *Open & closing dates:* 10/11/2018 to 10/25/2018 *Service:* Excepted *Pay scale & grade:* GS 15 *Salary:* $134,789 to $164,200 per year *Appointment type:* Term - This is a TERM appointment limited to 3 years. *Work schedule:* Full-Time - This is a full-time position.

* Videos * Duties Help ## Duties ### Summary This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard, Deputy Commandant for Operations, Assistant Commandant for Intelligence & Criminal Investigations, CG Cyber Command located in Washington, DC. Learn more about this agency ### Responsibilities You will serve as an Information Technology (IT) Specialist in the U. S. Coast Guard (USCG) within Coast Guard's Cyber Command (CGCYBER). You will be responsible for the planning, analysis, and enhancement of information systems security programs, policies, and procedures. Additionally, you will liaison with other USCG organization elements as well as other government on emerging IT security issues. You will be responsible for providing on-scene leadership and guidance in reducing Cyber risk and defending the Coast Guard's network. The primary purpose of this position is to be responsible for the planning, analysis and enhancement of information systems security programs, policies, and procedures as well as ensuring that security policies, procedures, and standards are applied across multiple IT specialties in direct support of USCG Missions as well as the agency's IT architecture; managing projects that include plan development and schedules, estimating resource requirements, defining milestones and deliverables, and evaluating accomplishments and metrics to comply with applicable laws and regulations. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: * Developing policies and procedures to ensure information systems reliability and accessibility and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data; conducting risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs. * Developing systems security contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures; developing and implementing programs to ensure that systems, network, and data users are aware of, understand, and adhere to systems security policies and procedures. * Ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data through the planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of information systems security programs, policies, procedures, and tools. * Coordinating and providing expert technical support to enterprise-wide cyber defense technicians to resolve cyber defense incidents; and performing initial, forensically sound collection of images and inspect to discern possible mitigation/remediation on enterprise systems. * Coordinating with intelligence analysts to correlate threat assessment data; and conducting analysis of log files, evidence, and other information in order to determine best methods for identifying the perpetrator(s) of a network intrusion. * Writing and publishing cyber defense techniques, guidance, and reports on incident findings to appropriate constituencies; collecting intrusion artifacts (e.g., source code, malware, trojans) and using discovered data to enable mitigation of potential cyber defense incidents within the enterprise. * Conducting audits of IT programs and projects; and ensuring the application of information security/information assurance policies, principles a, and practices in the delivery of planning and management services. * Providing on scene leadership to personnel assigned to the CG CYBERCOM division or team. ### Travel Required Occasional travel - May be required to travel 1 to 5 nights per month ##### Supervisory status No ##### Promotion Potential 13 * #### Job family (Series) 2210 Information Technology Management #### Similar jobs * Information Technology Specialist (It Specialist) * Requirements Help ## Requirements ### Conditions of Employment * U.S. Citizenship is required. * Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. ### Qualifications To qualify for the GS-13 grade level, you must possess the following experience: Experience serving as a subject matter expert in cyber security principles, methods, tools and operations; broad experience and practiced knowledge in applying IT security standards to government owned networks; experience in applying the Risk Management Framework (RMF) to IT systems; experience in using computer forensic principals to maintain custody and conduct investigations; broad knowledge of common attack vectors on the network layer; and mastery in application of network equipment. For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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. The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. ### Education This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here ### Additional information Applicants will be required to complete questions contained on the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) at the time a tentative job offer is made. Certain responses on the form could pose a problem with suitability for employment determinations. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete/make updates to the OF-306 and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, or imprisonment. 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 at click here ***IF NOT APPLICABLE DELETE THIS NOTE*** Recruitment incentives may be authorized. ***REMOVE IF NOT A SUPERVISORY*** This is a supervisory position, under provisions of the Civil Service Reform Act, first time supervisors and/or managers will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. ***IF ANNOUNCING TEMP OR TERM-ADD STATEMENT*** This is a temporary/term appointment not to exceed . However, an extension is possible up to 4 years. ***IF ANNOUNCING AT ONE GRADE LEVEL-DELETE STATEMENT*** If selection is made below the full performance level, the incumbent may be promoted up to the target grade without further competition, if all legal and regulatory requirements are met and when recommended by the supervisor. However, promotion to the full performance level is not guaranteed and is dependent on successful performance at the lower grade level(s). All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. For Veterans' preference eligibility, visit Veterans' Employment Resources. Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. See the required documents section of the announcement. More than 1 selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade, and unit occur within 45 days from the date the certificate was issued. If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application and hiring process, please contact XXX-XXX-XXXX (DELETE THIS NOTE: HR SPEC PHONE # ONLY). Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Visit Reasonable Accommodation Read more ### How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. We will review your résumé and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be referred for consideration. The following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities are needed to perform this job: 1. Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, methods, tools and operations. 2. Comprehensive knowledge in applying network operations and protocols to secure and operate the cyberspace domain 3. Skill in using computer forensic principals to maintain custody and conduct investigations. 4. Expert skill in the application of network equipment, including hubs, routers, switches, bridges, serves, transmission media, and related hardware. 5. Expert knowledge of key telecommunications concepts (e.g., Routing Algorithms, Fiber Optics Systems Link Budgeting, Add/Drop Multiplexers). 6. Ability to communicate orally and in writing. **To preview questions please click here.** Read more ### Background checks and security clearance ##### Security clearance Top Secret/SCI ##### Drug test required No * Required Documents Help ## Required Documents 1. Your resume 2. Your responses to the online questionnaire 3. If you are claiming special priority selection rights under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), submit a copy of your agency notice, most recent performance rating and most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, noting your current position, grade level and duty location. If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. To be considered eligible, you must be placed in the well-qualified category for this position. Please see ICTAP eligibility. 4. If you are a current active duty military member who does not have a DD214 and is claiming preference under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces indicating that you will be discharged or released under honorable conditions from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification. Certifications must be on letterhead from the appropriate military branch and include the following information: military dates of service and expected discharge or release date, character of service, military rank, type of discharge and date when terminal leave will begin. Certifications must be signed by, or by direction of military members’ military personnel offices, unit commanders or higher headquarters. 6. OPM must authorize employment offers for former or current Political Appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information. Submit proof of your former or current status, such as your SF-50. Please see here. All documentation as outlined above must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you are unable to submit your documents electronically, you may fax or mail the documents. A fax cover sheet will be provided to you from the system, with fax number and instructions to transmit the requested documents. The required documents will also be accepted by mail and must be received by the closing date of the announcement. The mailing address is COMMANDANT (CG-123HQ), ATTN OFFICE OF CIVILIAN HUMAN RESOURCES (JOBS), US COAST GUARD, 2703 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE SE STOP 7912, WASHINGTON, DC 20593-7912 (***UPDATE PER BRANCH***). #### If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. * Benefits Help ## Benefits A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits. DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(K)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and development opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select “Benefits”. Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. * How to Apply Help ## How to Apply Complete applications for this vacancy must be received on-line by 11:59 p.m ET on the closing date of the announcement. To begin your online application, click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register or sign in to USAJOBS, take the online questionnaire and submit the required documents to provide proof of qualifications. If you are claiming veterans’ preference, you will be required to submit proof. See Required Documents section for more detail regarding a complete application package. High self assessment in the vacancy questions that is not supported by information in your resume and/or supporting documents may impact you or eliminate you from consideration. If applying on-line poses a hardship to you, the Help Desk listed on the announcement will provide assistance to ensure that applications are submitted on-line by the closing date. You must contact the Help Desk prior to the closing date of this announcement to receive assistance. Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET, excluding Federal holidays. Read more ### Agency contact information ### USCG Applicant Support ##### Phone 866-656-6830 ##### Fax 000-000-0000 ##### Email mgshelp@monster.com ##### Address United States Coast Guard 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE STOP 7912 Washington, District of Columbia 20593 United States Learn more about this agency ### Next steps Once the announcement is closed, we will conduct an evaluation of your application and qualifications to determine your ranking. All applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for further consideration. To check the status of your application, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then click "More Information." You may also opt to receive email notifications of application status changes by logging into your USAJOBS account and enabling notification alerts. For more information on applying for federal employment click here Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions. Read more * Fair & Transparent ## Fair & Transparent The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. ### Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. * Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job applicants Read more ### Reasonable Accommodation Policy Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits. Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodations when: * An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply for a job. * An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace. * An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and office-sponsored events. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about disability employment and reasonable accommodations or how to contact an agency. Read more #### Legal and regulatory guidance * Financial suitability * Social security number request * Privacy Act * Signature and false statements * Selective Service * New employee probationary period This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/513382100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered. *Open & closing dates:* 10/10/2018 to 10/24/2018 *Service:* Competitive *Pay scale & grade:* GS 13 *Salary:* $96,970 to $126,062 per year *Appointment type:* Permanent - This is a permanent appointment. *Work schedule:* Full-Time - This is a full-time position.

* Videos * Duties Help ## Duties ### Summary This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Deputy Commandant for Mission Support (DCMS), Assistant Commandant for Human Resources (CG-1), Director of Reserve and Military Personnel (CG-13), Policy and Standards Division (CG-1331), Washington, D.C. Learn more about this agency ### Responsibilities As a Human Resources (HR) Specialist within the Policy and Standards Division, you will provide military HR management advisory and technical service to Coast Guard managers on the approval and processing of personnel policies for all headquarters and field units. You will also apply military HR management concepts, laws, policies, practices, analytical, diagnostic methods and techniques in managing and advising Coast Guard managers on personnel policies owned within CG-1331. *Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Some of the typical work assignments include:* * Reviewing, researching, and analyzing program policies and responding to problems which impact the Policies & Standards program throughout the Coast Guard. * Researching recommendations from the field regarding policy changes and drafts proposed solutions/recommendations. * Working with other specialists and the policy team leader in the development or revision of organization military Human Resources policies, procedures, and guidelines. * Ensuring all military personnel related policies with pay implications are financially compliant with Coast Guard financial policy requirements. * Acting, occasionally, as the office liaison to the Coast Guard Recruiting Command, Coast Guard Personnel Command, and Personnel Support Center regarding personnel policy issues. * Composing, editing and proofreading replies to Congressional correspondence. ### Travel Required Occasional travel - Some travel may be required. ##### Supervisory status No ##### Promotion Potential 12 * #### Job family (Series) 0201 Human Resources Management #### Similar jobs * Human Resources Specialists * Specialists, Human Resources * Requirements Help ## Requirements ### Conditions of Employment * U.S. Citizenship is required. * Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. This includes Time-In-Grade requirements for current status employees applying through merit promotion procedures. Status applicants applying for a promotion must have 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade. ### Qualifications **TO QUALIFY FOR GRADE 11, APPLICANTS**must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level (GS-9) in the federal service. **Examples of specialized experience**include: Reviewing, researching, and analyzing program policies and responding to problems related to military personnel; assisting in the development or revision of organization military Human Resources policies, procedures, and guidelines; providing managers and employees with information on military Human Resources policies, procedures, and guidelines, as applicable; and experience with military pay. **OR,** At least **one** of the following if using education to qualify at this grade level: **(A)** a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or **(B)** 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related; or **(C)** A combination of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in or related to the work of this position AND graduate level education that provided the specific knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position and experience. **TO QUALIFY FOR GRADE 12, APPLICANTS**must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level (GS-11) in the federal service. **Examples of specialized experience**include: Reviewing, researching, and analyzing program policies and responding to problems related to military personnel; assisting in the development or revision of organization military Human Resources policies, procedures, and guidelines; providing managers and employees with information on military Human Resources policies, procedures, and guidelines; advising and resolving reasonably complex and/or recurring issues for which there may be multiple solutions; and employing techniques for developing new or modified HR work methods, approaches, or procedures for delivering effective HR services. There is no substitution of education at this grade level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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. The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. ### Education This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here ### Additional information Applicants will be required to complete questions contained on the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) at the time a tentative job offer is made. Certain responses on the form could pose a problem with suitability for employment determinations. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete/make updates to the OF-306 and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, or imprisonment. 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 at click here Recruitment incentives may be authorized. If selection is made below the full performance level, the incumbent may be promoted up to the target grade without further competition, if all legal and regulatory requirements are met and when recommended by the supervisor. However, promotion to the full performance level is not guaranteed and is dependent on successful performance at the lower grade level(s). All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. For Veterans' preference eligibility, visit Veterans' Employment Resources. Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. See the required documents section of the announcement. More than 1 selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade, and unit occur within 60 days from the date the certificate was issued. If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application and hiring process, please contact 202-795-6358. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Visit Reasonable Accommodation Read more ### How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. We will review your résumé and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your experience, education and training will be rated using the on-line self assessment questions that are based on the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this job: * Knowledge of and skill in applying a wide variety of military HRM concepts, laws, regulations, principles, practices, precedents, and technical services. * Skill in advising on or resolve complex, controversial, factual procedural issues. * Skill in oral and written communication. * Ability to research, analyze and apply techniques to identify, evaluate, and recommend appropriate HR interventions to resolve complex interrelated HR problems and issues. Your resume and responses to the self-assessment questions are an integral part of the process for determining your qualifications for the position. Therefore, you must support your responses to the self-assessment questions by providing examples of past and present experience in your resume. If you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards as an indicator of quality of prior experience; no points will be assigned. **To preview questions please click here.** Read more ### Background checks and security clearance ##### Security clearance Secret ##### Drug test required No * Required Documents Help ## Required Documents 1. Your resume 2. Your responses to the online questionnaire 3. Current or former federal employees, submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notice of Personnel Action, that demonstrates your eligibility for consideration, e.g., length of time you have been in your current/highest grade. Examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, with-in grade increases. **Performance awards are not acceptable. ** 4. If you are qualifying based on education, submit a legible copy of your unofficial college transcript from an accredited college/university. The transcript must reflect the college/university name and/or logo. Applicants are highly encouraged to proactively order a copy of their official transcripts to be delivered to their home address so transcripts will be readily available if selected. If selected, official transcripts are required prior to establishing your start date. Foreign education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet education requirements if you can show that it is comparable to education received in U.S. accredited institutions. Provide proof with your application. Please see click here. 5. If you are claiming special priority selection rights under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must submit a copy of your agency notice, most recent performance rating and most recent SF-50, noting your current position, grade level and duty location. If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. To be considered eligible, you must be placed in the well-qualified category for this position. Please see ICTAP eligibility. 6. If you are claiming veterans’ preference, submit the following documents. Please see Feds Hire Vets for detail. a. Veterans claiming 5 point veterans' preference must submit legible Member 4 Copy DD214(s) indicating Character of Service. 5-point preference will not be granted if appropriate documentation is not submitted. b. 30% Disabled Veterans must submit their Member Copy 4 DD-214(s), which includes Character of Service, and VA Disability Letter with percentage of disability OR documentation of disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces which reflects a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. c. Other 10 point Preference Eligibles must submit applicable Member Copy 4 DD-214(s), which includes Character of Service, and provide documentation of your other 10 point preference. If claiming 10 point preference, you must provide required documentation described on the back of the SF-15. 10-point preference will not be granted if appropriate documentation is not submitted with your application. d. If you are a current active duty military member who does not have a DD214 and is claiming preference under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces indicating that you will be discharged or released under honorable conditions from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification. Certifications must be on letterhead from the appropriate military branch and include: military dates of service and expected discharge or release date, character of service, military rank, type of discharge and date when terminal leave will begin. Certifications must be signed by, or by direction of military members’ military personnel offices, unit commanders or higher headquarters. 7. If you are requesting consideration under Executive Order 13473, you must submit proof of eligibility. At a minimum to confirm eligibility for purposes of appointment based on relocation under these provisions a spouse of a service member must provide a copy of the marriage certificate or other documentation verifying marriage and a copy of the military PCS orders assigning the service member to a certain post. The PCS orders must state the member's spouse was authorized on the military orders. Proof of eligibility based on disability and deaths resulting from active duty service is outlined here. 8. OPM must authorize employment offers for former or current Political Appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information. Submit proof of your former or current status, such as your SF-50. Please see here. All documentation as outlined above must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you are unable to submit your documents electronically, you may fax or mail the documents. A fax cover sheet will be provided to you from the system with fax number and instructions. Required documents will also be accepted by mail and must be received by the closing date of the announcement. The mailing address is COMMANDANT (CG-123HQ), ATTN OFFICE OF CIVILIAN HUMAN RESOURCES (JOBS), US COAST GUARD, 2703 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE SE STOP 7912, WASHINGTON, DC 20593-7912. #### If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. * Benefits Help ## Benefits A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits. DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(K)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellnes