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Summary The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located within the Office of Digital Collections within the department of Digital Access & Archives, National Museum of American History (NMAH) at the Smithsonian Institution (SI). Responsibilities The primary purpose of the position is to advance the museum’s objectives for collections care and public access, through the strategic management of data for an estimated 1.8 million objects and 21,000 square feet of archival material. In this position you will: Provide general direction for the museum’s program of documenting, classifying, and describing its collection, in collaboration with the Head of Digital Collections. Design and implement cataloging procedures, in close collaboration with museum staff and stakeholders. Identify priority projects for targeted data enhancement, transformation, or remediation, in consultation with other staff and stakeholders. Oversee configuration, maintenance, and use of the collections information system (CIS) for museum objects and identify opportunities to apply technologies to enrich and extend the utility of collections information and improve workflow efficiencies. Plan and carry out the full range of supervisory and managerial authorities, including assigning work, coordinating with other program areas, directing technical work, setting standards, resolving minor complaints, and initiating disciplinary actions. Supervises staff and contractors, as well as motivates others through influence and collaboration. Requirements Conditions of Employment Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation May need to complete a Probationary Period Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service. May be required to serve an 18-month probationary period for supervisors. More than one selection may be made from this announcement. Conditions of Employment Qualification requirements, including one year time-in-grade at the next lower grade level for promotion candidates, must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date. See the \'Required Documents\' section for additional information For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions viewable on OPM Website. Qualifications Experience: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal Service. For this position, specialized experience defined as contributing to the creation or development of shared standards or procedures for describing historical, cultural, archival, or museum collections, building on professional best practices for cataloging and classification For a full explanation of this option please see the Qualification Standards. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week. Education There is no education requirement. Additional Information This position is included in the bargaining unit. Current or Former Political Appointees: 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 Office of Human Resources. 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; and, Beginning and ending dates of appointment. Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA): If you are applying for a VEOA appointment, you must be a veteran and must be honorably separated and either a preference eligible or have substantially completed 3 or more years of active service. (\"Active Service\" under this law means active duty in a uniformed service and includes full-time training duty, annual training duty, full-time National Guard duty, and attendance, while in the active service, at a school designated as a service school by law or by the Secretary concerned.) A veteran who is released under honorable conditions shortly before completing a 3-year tour is also eligible. Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: The following links contain information on the eligibility requirements to be considered under a noncompetitive appointing authority: Primary Appointing Authorities for Career and Career-Conditional Appointments Hiring Authorities for Veterans People with Disabilities Recruitment Incentive: Recruitment incentive(s) may be authorized for this position. However, approval for incentives are contingent upon various availability. If authorized, certain incentives will require the incumbent to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a certain time period. Note: This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid. Selections may be made for vacancies across the Smithsonian Institution (SI). By applying to this position, you agree to allow your application and other personal information to be shared with one or more SI hiring officials for employment consideration for same/similar positions within the location(s) identified in this announcement.
Summary The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located under the Directorate of Animal Care Sciences in the Zoo unit, exhibition areas of the Smithsonian\'s National Zoological and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) in Washington, D.C. More than one selection may be made from this announcement. Responsibilities In this position, you will: Provide daily care of exotic/endangered animals in the National Zoological and Conservation Biology Institute. Assign and schedule work, coordinate programs, provide technical work direction, establish priorities and deadlines. Coordinate animal training for health management of collection of animals. Disseminate public information about animals in the collection ensuring detailed biological knowledge for all species. Coordinate keeper training and manage the commissary and supplies to support program goals. Assist in preparing reports to communicate recommendations from local, national, and international conservation and zoological organizations. Requirements Conditions of Employment Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation May need to complete a Probationary Period Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service. Conditions of Employment Qualification requirements, including one year time-in-grade at the next lower grade level for promotion candidates, must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date. See the \'Required Documents\' section for additional information. For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions viewable on OPM Website. Qualifications Basic Requirements Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. Or Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In addition to the basic qualification requirement above: Experience: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal Service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as experience assisting with management, care, and training of a collection of living wild animals in a zoological setting; assisting with various administrative processes; and facilitating research or data collection. 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. Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week. Or Education: 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master\'s degree or master\'s or equivalent graduate degree. Or a Combination: Education and experience may be combined to meet the basic qualifications. For a full explanation of this option please see the Qualification Standards. Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. For instructions on where to fax these documents, see the \"Required Documents\" section of this announcement. Education This position has positive education requirements Additional Information This position is not included in the bargaining unit. Current or Former Political Appointees: 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 Office of Human Resources. 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; and, Beginning and ending dates of appointment. Recruitment Incentive: Recruitment incentive(s) may be authorized for this position. However, approval for incentives are contingent upon various availability. If authorized, certain incentives will require the incumbent to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a certain time period. Note: This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid. Selections may be made for vacancies across the Smithsonian Institution (SI). By applying to this position, you agree to allow your application and other personal information to be shared with one or more SI hiring officials for employment consideration for same/similar positions within the location(s) identified in this announcement.
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Summary The Office of the Clerk, U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, has an immediate opening for a highly qualified attorney to serve as Special Counsel to the Clerk. A member of the Clerk\'s Office senior management team, the Special Counsel interacts frequently with judges and chambers\' personnel. Responsibilities Providing procedural and substantive legal advice to the Court and Clerk\'s Office staff. Conducting research on legal questions posed by judges and the Clerk and preparing memoranda on the results of the research. Supervising a paralegal. Advising and assisting the Calendar Clerk and Opinions Clerk. Administering the attorney and amicus curiae appointment process. Overseeing the handling of post-dispositional petitions and motions. Drafting and prooing per curiam orders and judgments and Clerk\'s orders. Responding to inquiries from chambers and the public. Reviewing electronic and paper submissions to the Court to determine where to transmit them for disposition. Coordinating en banc matters. Handling out-of-circuit assignments and Special Master appointments. Directing the preparation of correspondence to attorneys, litigants, other courts, and the public concerning requests for action or information. Serving as liaison to the district court and Supreme Court. Providing after-hours supervisory duty for emergency matters. Requirements Conditions of Employment Because the D.C. Circuit entertains a large number of high-profile and sealed cases, employees are subject to strict confidentiality requirements. Employees must adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees. In addition, your continued employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check. The successful completion of a Department of Justice security clearance is also required. Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work for the United States government. Qualifications The caseload of the D.C. Circuit involves virtually every area of federal law and is unique in the number of cases filed against the executive branch. Because the Special Counsel must be able to advise the judges, Clerk, and others on difficult, varied, and important legal issues, the Court is highly selective in its hiring. The court is looking for an experienced attorney who has demonstrated the ability to analyze complex legal issues quickly and to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing. Prior experience working for a federal court, especially in a Clerk\'s Office or a Staff Attorney Office, is preferred. A judicial clerkship, law review membership, or comparable legal research and writing experience is helpful. Other desirable qualifications include litigation experience and graduation in the top 25% of your law school class. Education At a minimum, applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be a member of the bar of a state or the District of Columbia, and have at least four years of specialized experience gained after graduation from law school, including at least one year equivalent to work at the CL-30. Specialized experience for this position is progressively responsible experience in the practice of law, in legal research, legal administration, or equivalent experience, gained after graduation from law school. Educational Substitutions: The following may be credited as one year of specialized experience: Graduation in the upper third of class from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association or the Association of American Law Schools; Membership on the editorial board of a law review of such a school; Graduation from a law school on the approved list of the American Bar Association or the Association of American Law Schools with an advanced degree (LLM or equivalent); or Demonstrated proficiency in legal studies which, in the opinion of the appointing official, is the equivalent of the above. Additional Information The selected applicant will serve a one-year probationary period. All positions in the Clerk\'s Office are excepted appointments and are \"At-Will.\" The United States Court of Appeals is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The selected applicant will be subject to mandatory electronic transfer of funds for payment of net pay. The United States Courthouse is a smoke-free building.
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Summary This position is in the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB), Cybersecurity and Communications Reliability (CCR) Division. Relocation expenses will not be paid. THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL ADDITIONAL POSITIONS WITHIN 90 DAYS. Responsibilities Incumbent provides oral and written legal advice, guidance, interpretation, opinions and assistance on a wide range of legal and policy matters; performs legal research; determines implications of novel and complex legal issues; develops factual, legal, and precedent-setting positions on disputed matters. Responds to inquiries from the Division, Bureau, and/or Commission leadership as well as from other components of the Commission and other government agencies, Congress, and the public; addresses novel legal questions pertaining to CCR issues involving communications reliability issues; prepares memoranda or opinions outlining the facts and legal issues involved in disputed matters, and fully justifies conclusions and recommendations. Reviews and evaluates proposed legislation, regulations and policies to analyze their effect on existing laws and regulations and on Division/Bureau programs, policies, regulations and overall operations. Identifies facts, applies analysis, develops policy, and prepares rule making orders and decisions assuring that documents adhere to Division/Bureau/Commission policy while evaluating objectives and clearly identifying all available options. Ensures that Commission-level documents submitted for review are: legally and demonstrably supported by accurate facts, comprehensive and internally consistent, and in conformance with existing policy, precedent, decisions, processes and procedures. Develops potential projects to address the need for communications networks to be reliable, resilient, and secure within the purview of the Division by recommending establishing new policy, or by altering or clarifying established policy and/or established legal precedents. Resolves legal questions and addresses issues that may have no precedents or no clearly applicable precedents, requiring significant, independent legal research and coordination, and determining when to brief matters to CCR leadership. Identifies major policy issues requiring interpretation by higher legal authority and develops and prepares recommended interpretation outlining the facts and applicable law. Performs extensive research; determines implications of novel and complex legal issues; develops factual, legal, and precedent-setting positions on disputed matters. The scope of legal problems encountered is broad, highly complex and technical. Draft rules, regulations, and policies, including those pertaining to communications reliability (such as network outage reports, disaster information reporting and 911 reliability certifications) and public safety, homeland security, national security, disaster management, and related issues. Represents CCR leadership at meetings, hearings and conferences to: (1) gather facts, investigate circumstances and events, and formulate the best legally supportable course of action for resolving complex issues, often in coordination with technical and other Commission staff with regard to alleged violations of statue or regulations; and (2) coordinate with Bureau/Commission offices on policy issues requiring interpretation and developing and preparing recommended interpretation outlining the facts and applicable laws. Requirements Conditions of Employment FCC Employees Only US Citizenship. Suitable for employment as determined by a background investigation. SF-50 Documenting One Year of Time in Grade Required Bar Membership documentation required upon selection Transcripts required upon selection Financial Disclosure may be required Current FCC employees must provide SF-50 verifying grade & status. To be considered for this position, applicants must: Currently be employed in the Federal Communications Commission in positions serving under career, career conditional, or excepted service (Schedule A appointments under authority 213.3102(d)-Attorneys) appointments. SF-50 Required: ALL FCC EMPLOYEES MUST provide a legible Personnel Action, SF-50, that verifies your status and highest permanently held grade. If an SF-50 is not submitted, the application will be rated as ineligible. To request a copy of your SF-50 please send an email to PersonnelRecordsRequest@fcc.gov Qualifications Applicants must meet eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Professional law experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. In order to be deemed as \"BEST QUALIFIED\" candidates must meet both the educational requirements and the specialized experience requirements outlined below. A. Education You must meet the minimum basic educational requirements for Attorney positions. Education requirements include: a professional law degree JD, LL.B., and/or LL.M. If transcripts are not submitted at the time of application, a copy of the transcript must be submitted at the time of selection. AND B. Specialized Experience Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience in or equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. To Qualify for the GS-13: Applicant must possess at least two years of professional law experience and at least one year of the experience must be specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. For this position, specialized experience includes: 1. Experience interpreting communication laws, statutes, regulations and/or rule making documents; 2. Skill analyzing legal issues, identifying potential problems and proposing solutions; 3. Experience preparing legal documents to include briefs, issue papers, and report summaries; 4. Ability to communicate legal issues/positions. To Qualify for the GS-14: Applicant must possess at least three years of professional law experience and at least one year of the experience must be specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. For this position, specialized experience includes: 1. Experience interpreting communication laws, statutes, regulations and/or rule making documents; 2. Skill analyzing legal issues, identifying potential problems and proposing solutions; 3. Experience preparing legal documents to include briefs, issue papers, and report summaries with analysis and recommendations; 4. Ability to communicate legal issues/positions while representing the Bureau in meetings with both internal stakeholders for the purpose of providing, receiving, persuading or negotiating legal positions. To Qualify for the GS-15: Applicant must possess at least four years of professional law experience and at least one year of the experience must be specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service. For this position, specialized experience includes: 1. Experience interpreting communication laws, statutes, regulations and/or rule making documents; 2. Skill analyzing legal issues, identifying potential problems and proposing solutions; 3. Experience preparing legal documents (e.g., briefs, issue papers, and report summaries with analysis and recommendations; 4. Ability to communicate legal issues/positions while representing the Bureau in meetings with both internal stakeholders for the purpose of providing, receiving, persuading or negotiating legal positions; and 5. Providing advice, guidance, direction and leadership to other attorneys or professionals in meetings, discussions, or legal proceedings. PART-TIME OR UNPAID 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 Refer to information outlined under the \"Qualifications\" subheading. Additional Information EEO Policy Statement Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement Veterans Information Legal and Regulatory Guidance NOTE-This position is in the bargaining unit. The exclusive representative is NTEU Chapter 209.
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Summary This position serves as the Voice of America (VOA) Programming Director within the U.S. Agency for Global Media with responsibility for planning, directing and coordinating VOA Studio and Production Operations, the VOA News Center and VOA programming activities on digital, radio, television, web and for overall management and effective use of all human and financial resources employed in VOA\'s regional language service divisions. Responsibilities As Programming Director, you will be responsible for duties to include, but are not limited to: 1. Serves as the lead director of news and content for Voice of America, acting in accordance with direction from the VOA Director. Manages regional news divisions, the VOA News Center, and Studio and Production Operations, provides oversight and guidance to operational, production, and programming elements. Exercises news and editorial judgment in evaluating usage of all news products and other output to ensure that programming needs are being met with timely, high-quality material that is on a level competitive with that produced by other targeted news and information markets. Advises the VOA Director on broadcast and programming strategies to incorporate new ideas and technologies as well as enhancements and improvements to existing programming formats to ensure that mission objectives are being met. This may include introducing new formats, updating presentations and increasing live coverages in order to provide an appropriate media mix of programming in the various target regions depending on the individual needs of each market. Establishes and assures adherence to production and journalism standards to achieve quality VOA studio and production operations in a manner which will further policy objectives of the U.S. Government. Provides advice to top Agency officials on long-range operational and programming plans and requirements. Effectively monitors the production of programs for various media (digital, radio, TV, web) and ensures the proper mix is produced in the Language Services. Deploys resources in an equitable manner to ensure appropriate balance between media platforms depending on the needs of various markets. Ensures that material used in programs meets the requirements of the VOA Charter, including the requirement to provide consistently reliable and authoritative news that is accurate, objective, balanced and comprehensive as well as the requirement to project significant American thought and institutions. 2. Manages and supervises the staff of the Programming Directorate, Studio and Production Operations, regional divisions and language services, and the VOA News Center through subordinate managers, and supervisors. Exercises delegated authority to oversee the overall planning, direction, and timely execution of the operations of the Programming Directorate, including development, assignment, and higher level clearance of goals and objectives for supervisors or managers of subordinate organizational units or lower organizational levels. Approves multiyear and longer-range work plans developed by the supervisors or managers of subordinate organizational units and subsequently manages the overall work to enhance achievement of the goals and objectives. Oversees the revision of long-range plans, goals and objectives for the work directed. Manages the development of policy changes in response to changes in levels of appropriations or other legislated changes. Manages organizational changes throughout the organization directed, or major change to the structure and content of the program or program segments directed. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To meet minimum qualification requirements for this position, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) and Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). All applicants MUST submit written narrative responses addressing each Mandatory Technical Qualification (MTQ) and Executive Core Qualification (ECQ) separately. When preparing your responses to the MTQs and ECQs, you are encouraged to follow the Challenge, Context, Action and Result model outlined in the OPM\'s Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications. Your examples should be clear and concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope of complexity of programs managed, and program accomplishments including the results of your actions. ECQ narrative statements may not exceed ten (10) pages; MTQs may not exceed two (2) pages. Please included your full name on all documents submitted. You must upload your written narrative responses to MTQs and EQCs to your application package. Failure to meet the basic qualification requirement and address all Mandatory Technical and Executive Core Qualification factors will result in your application being disqualified. Note: Current career SES members, former career SES members with reinstatement eligibility, and SES Candidate Development Program graduates who have been certified by OPM do NOT need to provide ECQs narratives. MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQ): Mandatory for all applicants. All applicants must submit a written narrative response to the following MTQs. You must address each MTQ separately. Each MTQ narrative must not exceed two (2) pages. Please give examples and explain the complexity of the knowledge possessed and the sensitivity of the issued you handled. MTQ 1: Foreign Policy, Media, Communications, Broadcasting and Journalism Acumen - This qualification requires extensive knowledge and understanding of domestic and international affairs and U.S. foreign policy; experience leading coverage of major and sensitive events in large news organizations; demonstrated success in managing a newsroom or major division of a significant news operation with international reach; knowledge of international media and communications practices and procedures, with demonstrated success in applying knowledge to grow audience size, increase engagement, and/or achieve industry recognition; programming development and implementation for digital, radio, television and web; cutting-edge communication techniques and emerging technologies; an awareness of, and sensitivity to, cultural and political influences affecting global audiences; and broad experience in journalism, news reporting, broadcasting and media. Competencies: External Awareness, Foreign Affairs, Journalism, News and Current Events, and Political Savvy. MTQ 2: Organizational Management and Administrative Acumen - This qualification requires experience managing large organizations through multiple layers of managers and supervisors; knowledge of administrative processes, including budget and finance, human resources, and contracting; ability to analyze organizational and operational problems and develop solutions to improve business performance, and the ability to communicate in writing and orally, including meeting and dealing with others in a leadership capacity. Competencies: Administration and Management, Budget Administration, Change Management, Creative Thinking, Decision Making, Human Capital Management and Interpersonal Relations. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS: Mandatory for all competitive applicants. All applicants must submit a written narrative response to each of the following ECQs. Your narrative must address each ECQ separately, should contain at least two examples describing your experiences and results; and demonstrate the underlying competencies in the narrative. Your ECQ narrative responses must not exceed 10 pages. ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. Competencies: Creativity and Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, Vision. ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization\'s vision, mission and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Competencies: Conflict Management, Leveraging Diversity, Developing Others, Team Building. ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Competencies: Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Technical Credibility. ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Competencies: Financial Management, Human Capital Management, Technology Management. ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Competencies: Partnering, Political Savvy, Influencing/Negotiating. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional Information USAGM is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. Actual salary for Senior Executive Service positions may vary depending on the scope and the complexity of the qualifications and current compensation of the selectee. Veteran\'s Preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service. Applicants must meet all of the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Fair Chance Act: Under the Fair Chance Act, agencies are not allowed to request information about an applicant\'s criminal history until a conditional offer of employment has been made, except as allowed for access to classified information; assignment to national security duties or positions; or recruitment of a Federal law enforcement officer. An applicant may submit a complaint or any other information related to an organization\'s alleged noncompliance with the Fair Chance Act. The complaint must be submitted within 30 calendar days of the date of the alleged noncompliance. To make a Fair Chance Act inquiry or complaint, send an email with the appropriate information to HROperations@usagm.gov, subject line: Fair Chance Act.
Summary This position is located in the IT Security Operations and Monitoring Division within the Office of Technology, Services, and Innovation (TSI). The selectee reports to the Division Director and provides technical expertise to protect the availability, integrity, and confidentiality of agency information that is stored or processed on computing systems managed by TSI on behalf of the agency. Position is Local Remote Work Eligible. Please see Additional Information for more details. Responsibilities As an IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Information Security), you will be responsible for duties to include, but are not limited to: Serves as senior member of core Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT) to address security incidents, investigations, and resolution. Serves as a member of the IT Security Operations Center (SOC) to lead or assist in \"search and destroy\" tasks, event and alert configuration and monitoring, and reporting on operations and findings. Installs, maintains, and administrates security tools in an enterprise with cloud-based and on-premises systems. Conducts and supports investigations. Analyzes events and alerts from agency systems and networks to identify suspicious activity for potential incidents. This may include investigating activities that indicate data loss, data mishandling, account compromise, etc. This could concern PII, criminal or policy violations, phishing, etc. Investigation may involve the analysis of system logs, security tools, file stores, email or other messaging, etc. Ensure the safety of information systems assets and to protect systems and data from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction, while preserving, and where possible, enhancing information system usability. Participates in strategic planning to ensure that USAGM\'s enterprise networks have the appropriate tools and employs the correct techniques to thwart an increasing cyber-crime and cyber espionage threat. Supports the development and deployment of the agency\'s IT Security Awareness Training Program. This may come in the form of reviewing curriculum, making suggestions based on predictions and observed trends, and supporting digital security training/briefs for travelers going to high threat locations. May also include participating in briefing staff onboarding into the agency. May serve as Contracting Officer\'s Representative; required to obtain and maintain COR level 1 to manage and oversee contracts. Evaluates contractor performed services on behalf of USAGM, verifies materials delivered, and approves contractor invoices for payment. Assists with engagement of other agencies such as partial details to joint task forces relevant to USAGM and IT security operations while bringing information back to IT Security Operations on latest trends and threats. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants applying for the GS-14 grade level must meet the following requirements: Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies AND one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service as described below. COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS: Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. This skill may be demonstrated by assignments actively finding and addressing cybersecurity threats. 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. This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant is the point of contact for resolving customer IT issues and ensuring their satisfaction. 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. This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant serves on panels, committees, or task forces as a representative for the organization on technical or professional issues Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant troubleshoots complex IT issues and finds effective solutions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the GS-13 or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and includes all of the following: Detecting, analyzing, and responding to IT security threats; Integrating new tools, tactics, and technologies into incident detection and response workflows; and Developing IT security procedures and recommendations to respond to IT security incidents. NOTE: Applicants must ensure their resumes reflect their experience with all of the above specialized experience criteria. Education Education is not required for this grade level. It cannot be used for qualification purposes. Additional Information Local Remote Work Possible: The selectee of this position can request a remote work agreement for a home duty station within the Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA pay locality area. This position does have occasional, irregular on-site responsibilities that require reporting to Washington, D.C. so home duty stations outside the Washington DC local commuting area will not be considered through this announcement. USAGM is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by closing date of the announcement to be considered. 1. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency. For Military Selective Service Act requirement information, please visit Selective Service 2. Your application to this vacancy announcement will only allow consideration for this announcement. We cannot electronically or manually move your application to corresponding announcements, if applicable. 3. Additional vacancies not reflected in the announcement that occur after the opening date of the vacancy announcement for position(s) identical (same grade, series and title) to the original vacancy may be filled from the selection certificate during the validity of the certificate. 4. Budgetary conditions may delay or otherwise affect filling this vacancy. However, all interested candidates should apply now.
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As the global leader in electronic testing, Pearson VUE (www.pearsonvue.com) validates the skills and knowledge of millions of individuals every year. Our customers’ high-stakes certification, licensure, admissions and other credentialing exams help people advance in technology, government and professional careers, as well as attain educational growth.
Summary The position is located in the Bureau of Legislative Affairs, Office of the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Congressional Correspondence Unit (H/PDAS/CCU). The Bureau coordinates the legislative activity of the Department and advises the Secretary of State and the DoS team on legislative strategy. The primary mission is to ensure that the President’s and the Secretary’s foreign policy priorities are reflected throughout the legislative process. Responsibilities Directs the work of staff involved in the processing of Questions for the Record (QFRs) and Take Backs resulting from Department witness testimony, including overseeing the tasking of questions to Bureaus. Provides expert and comprehensive advice on political and institutional processes, activities related to congressional correspondence, telephone and written inquiries, Questions for the Records, and Take Backs. Directs the performance of the Unit in the receipt and review of correspondence from Congress for foreign policy equities, ensuring that responses prepared by drafting Bureaus conform to the Department’s standards for Congressional correspondence. Ensures responses to Congressional telephone and written inquiries provide the substantive information requested by the Members of Congress or their staffs. Develops, tests, and communicates new approaches to CCU staff and Bureau Front Office staff in processing and handling correspondence through various electronic media and conventional movement of documents. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. 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-12 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 analyzing congressional correspondence, tasking to the appropriate office, and ensuring items are responded to timely. Experience reviewing correspondence to ensure proper assembly of the congressional response (i.e., format, backup materials, clearances). Experience interpreting and advising on Department policies, processes, and standards related to congressional correspondence. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-13 position. Education Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement. 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 OAA@state.gov. If eligible, telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval. . Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other similar positions in other Bureaus/Offices in the Department for up to 240 days. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.
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.
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.
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.
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NOTE: THIS POSITION CAN BE FULLY REMOTE!
NOTE: THIS POSITION CAN BE FULLY REMOTE!
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The Senior Editorial Manager, Features is responsible for delivering world-class editorial projects across National Geographic’s digital and print platforms. The ideal candidate for this role is an experienced leader and editor who has enthusiasm and demonstrated talent for conceiving, assigning, and editing exceptional stories across a range of types—ideas-driven features, unforgettable narratives, news making investigations, surprising profiles, and more. They should be excited by the opportunity to create stories on varied timelines, and adept at producing everything from timely digital features to ambitious months-in-the-making projects. They should possess deep connections with a diverse range of extraordinary writers, and an eagerness to dream up new and ambitious ways to engage and grow National Geographic’s audience. They also should be excited by the challenge of leading, instructing, and growing other editors on our team.
