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Summary This position is located in The Agricultural Economic Development (AED) Division within the Global Programs (GP) area of USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS). FAS works to improve foreign market access for U.S. products, build new markets, remove barriers, support U.S. foreign policy, improve the competitive position of U.S. agriculture in the global marketplace, and provide food aid and technical assistance to foreign countries. Responsibilities The duties described are for the full-performance level. Review humanitarian response applications from USAID partners in agriculture and health sectors in response to emergencies affecting livestock-based livelihoods. Provide technical support to USAID DC / Mission staff for livestock-based interventions in disaster responses. Serve on Disaster Assistance Response or Response Management Teams as required. Track livestock and zoonotic disease outbreaks, updating USAID staff and issuing recommendations in conjunction with BHA/Health sector specialists and Bureau for Global health. Lead the development, review, and communication of programmatic strategies and guidance for livestock-related programming to USAID staff, UN partners, NGOs, in collaboration with Health and Agriculture teams Serve as the USAID after-hours duty officer on a rotational basis, for approximately one week every six months Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. FOR THE GS-14 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-13 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates (Your resume must reflect where, when, and how you gained this experience.): Experience developing guidance, or standards, or policies, or strategies and experience representing policy or technical positions to others. Experience supporting the development of training or presentations and experience supporting the delivery of training or presentations. Experience coordinating within a team and with people from one or more of the following: other technical areas or agencies or organizations and experience contributing to written publications (grey literature, journals, policy documents, guidance, case studies). Experience working in emergency humanitarian livestock livelihoods and experience working in programs located overseas in fragile contexts or programs located overseas in disaster-affected areas. Experience assessing, designing, implementing, and reviewing emergency humanitarian programs in livestock or animal health. 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 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 an education qualification requirement. Additional Information This is an excepted service, time-limited, term appointment for up to 2 years, with the possibility of extensions. Excepted service positions do not confer eligibility to be non-competitively converted to competitive status. Veterans\' preference does not apply. First time hires to the federal government normally start at the Step 1 rate of the salary range for the grade selected. Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expense associated with reporting for duty will be the responsibility of the selected employee. This position may be eligible to telework and / or remote work, based upon the duties of the position, with management approval. This position may also be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy. Overseas travel may be required to underdeveloped areas. Some physical hardship may be encountered, such as poor road conditions, unstable political settings, climate extremes, exposure to diseases prevalent in unhealthy environments, and significantly different cultural environments. This is NOT a bargaining unit position.
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Summary This position is located in the Office of Adjudication, Adjudication Policy Division, Passport Services, Bureau of Consular Affairs (CA/PPT/S/A/AP). As Chief of the Division, the incumbent performs both supervisory and program management, coordination, and analysis functions focused on developing and maintaining global passport and U.S. nationality adjudication policies and procedures for implementation by the passport agencies/centers and overseas post. Responsibilities Plans and manages the formulation and dissemination of global passport and U.S. nationality adjudication policies and procedures for implementation by the passport agencies/centers and overseas posts. Leads and/or conducts reviews of organizational directives, formal policies, and operational processes to determine whether they promote an efficient and effective adjudication policy program, and to confirm that they reflect current requirements. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinate employees; sets and adjusts priorities; and prepares schedules for completion of work that reflects the complexities of a major program. Assigns work to subordinate employees based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees. Reviews and analyzes current policies, standards, and criteria governing the assigned programs to determine whether they are in consonance with Bureau and Departmental policies and directives, and applicable laws and other relevant Federal agencies. 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-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 applying knowledge of administrative laws, policies, regulations, and precedents to assess programs; Experience conducting complex program and project analysis and developing corresponding recommendations; and Experience participating, developing, and implementing U.S. nationality adjudication policies, programs and procedures. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-14 position. In addition, applicant\'s experience must also demonstrate that the candidate possesses the following qualities: Ability to assign, review, and supervise the work of others; Objectivity and fairness in judging people on their ability, and situations on the facts and circumstances; Ability to adjust to change, work pressures, or difficult situations without undue stress; Willingness to consider new ideas or divergent points of view; and Capacity to \"see the job through.\" 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 and/or remote work agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval. Please note that any approved remote work arrangement is subject to the locality pay area of the alternative telework worksite. 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.
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Summary This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Partnership and Engagement. The primary purpose of this position is to prevent terrorist attacks within the United States, reduce America\'s vulnerability to terrorism; and minimize the damage from potential attacks and natural disasters. This is a non-bargaining unit position. Responsibilities As a Program Analyst, GS-0343-14, your typical work assignments may include: Recommending actions necessary to maintain or improve the quality and quantity of audit services that involve the introduction or refinement of automation, reorganization of operating sections and units, reassignment of personnel, and development of proposals to increase the organizations resources or other actions. Serving as a technical expert, providing advice and guidance in areas that require extensive interpretation for many different and unrelated program processes and methods. Researching, analyzing, and providing expert technical advice and assistance on complex program issues, such as issues or problems which impact substantive, mission-oriented programs. Providing expert advice and guidelines on broad projects and programs with national impact. All DHS-HQ announcements have a 5 business day open period due to the number of applications received. This announcement will be open for 5 business days OR until the first 100 applications have been received, whichever happens first. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Specialized Experience: You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal government, performing duties such as: Assessing program effectiveness or the improvement of complex program and management processes and systems encompassing difficult and diverse functions or that affect critical aspects of major Department of Homeland Security programs. Serving as a technical expert, providing advice and guidance in areas that require extensive interpretation for many different and unrelated program processes and methods. Providing expert advice and guidance on broad projects and programs with national impact. 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. 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 by the closing of this announcement. 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 SF-50s 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. 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. This is a Drug Testing Designated Position (TDP) and is covered by the Department of Homeland Security Headquarters Drug-Free Workplace Program. The incumbent is required to sign a Condition of Employment form (for certain positions identified as critical under the drug testing program) and must pass urinalysis testing, as required prior to appointment, reassignment, or transfer, and employee will be subject to random testing while employed with the Department in a TDP. Education Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level. Additional Information The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. 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 for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement. Pursuant to Executive Order 12564 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 of 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. Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for Top-Secret as a condition of placement in this Special Sensitive position. This review may include 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.
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Position Description
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Req ID: RQ170292
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Summary This position is located within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), ICE Health Service Corps (IHSC), Office of the Deputy Assistant Director (DAD) of Health Systems Support (HSS), and IHSC Health Operations Unit. This is a non-supervisory position. This position is only open to USPHS officers who are currently IHSC employees. USPHS Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates are not eligible for this position. Responsibilities DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists the Chief of Health Operations with analytical functions and complex projects of the Health Operations Unit. Assists Chief of Health Operations with the maintenance of the IHSC staffing matrix. Briefs and advises Unit Chief on agenda issues in preparation for senior leadership meetings and represents the office at in absence of the Chief of HOU, as needed. Obtain Level II Contracting Officer\'s Representative (COR) certification within 12 months of hire. Defines and initiates HOU\'s projects and assigns project managers to manage, schedule, and oversee performance of component projects while working to ensure the ultimate success and acceptance of the program. Maintains the Health Operations Field Continuity of Operations Plan. Manages access to HOU\'s distribution lists and Information Technology (IT) folders to include the Health Operations SharePoint site. Participates in policy making, planning/management decisions, and processes that impact operations of the unit. Advises Unit Chief and Regional Health Service Administrators (RHSA) on policies and procedures that will impact the measurement of workload. Works closely with IHSC unit chiefs to develop annual program levels. Identifies health care initiatives and works with headquarters staff to secure funding for annual IHSC programs. Collaborates with IHSC Medical Staffing Contract CORs to ensure contract metrics are in compliance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). Reviews facility staffing plans and monitors staffing contract deficiencies; assists the CORs in monitoring the medical staffing contract vendor\'s corrective action plan. Collaborates and assists RHSAs concerning Field Health Operations. Collaborates with the Regional Clinical Directors and on site Clinical Directors to ensure access to care and provision of health care services are within the scope and support of ICE/IHSC policy and accreditation standards. Provides ITOS logistical support for HQ and all IHSC-staffed sites. Maintains awareness of unit operational issues. Prepares agendas, conducts minutes, monitors attendance, and actively participates in scheduled HOU meetings. Monitors incidents, sentinel events and potential litigation situations, providing documentation of corrective actions accordingly. Assists in monitoring compliance of all required elements within IHSC policy and accreditation. Independently performs program diagnostics to include: research, data analysis, and resolving complex issues. Implements efforts to enhance the organization and processes affecting the healthcare system, e.g. (Process improvement, risk management, patient safety, utilization review, and credentialing and privileging). Participates on process design teams; initiates and executes special projects; ensures all requirements of compliance and accreditation are met. Maintains awareness of available resources, makes budgetary and projection recommendations to leadership, as appropriate. Administers the internal review, quality and productivity initiatives for the organization. Serves as primary liaison for ITOS between HOU and other units for information flow and management of ITOS assignments. Manages incoming actions and requests from initial receipt to completion. Monitors completed actions for accuracy against policy and procedure and ensure action is closed out appropriately. Conducts analytical studies on operational processes and serve as contact for leading these projects. Works effectively with management and others in implementing and evaluating policies, plans and internal operational systems. Applies a high degree of analytical ability and specialized healthcare knowledge to the management of healthcare delivery systems. Tracks both routine and uncommon deadlines to ensure timely submission of responses and actions. Coordinates work needs for various boards regarding committee meetings and supporting materials needed for presentations. Designs data reporting and decision support tools to enhance the efficiency and efficacy of administrative and clinical processes and patient care delivery. Designs or assists with procurement of data inputs systems and display formats to insure that staff can quickly see trends and outcomes. Develops and uses national tools and knowledge products, including surveys, databases, reports, database applications, and tracking & monitoring systems. Validates data, insures the accuracy of information delivered. Participates in strategic and long range planning efforts. Travel shall be required up to 30%. Follows supervisory chain of command. Other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills. Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrates strong problem solving, judgment and decision-making skills. Demonstrates strong analytical skills Integrity and honesty. Cultural competency. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Able to carry 50 lbs. of medical equipment 100 yards. Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time (6-8 Hours). Performing repeated bending motion. Average manual dexterity for computer operation. Phone use for extended periods of time. Education REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Bachelor\'s degree in a health care related field, health care administration, financing, business or computer science. Master\'s degree preferred, not required. If the incumbent holds a clinical license, it is the responsibility of the incumbent to fulfill the obligation(s) of their licensing or certifying body to maintain current status. This position will be required to perform clinical activities within the scope of clinical license in times of critical needs within the agency. Maintains clinical professional skills via continuing education opportunities and aid in Temporary Duty support as needed. Maintains basic readiness status. Maintains Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification. Ability to exercise a high degree of independence, initiative, judgment, and follow-through on a broad range of sensitive, complex administrative tasks. Flexibility and adaptability to sudden changes in schedules and work requirements. Knowledge and skill in Microsoft Office programs. Knowledge of ICE and IHSC, program policies and guidelines, operating procedures, and various departmental initiatives preferred, not required. Additional Information This position is located within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), ICE Health Service Corps (IHSC), Office of the Deputy Assistant Director (DAD) of Health Systems Support (HSS), and IHSC Health Operations Unit (HOU). The incumbent is supervised by the Chief of HOU; this is a non-supervisory position. The Program Analyst\'s primary responsibility is to analyze, evaluate, advise and/or coordinate health care delivery systems and operations for the Health Operations Unit. IHSC has a multi-sector, multidisciplinary workforce of more than 1600 employees, including U.S. Public Health Service (PHS) commissioned officers, federal civil servants, and contract staff. The IHSC provides on-site direct patient care to ICE detainees at 20 detention facilities throughout the country and manages the provision of off-site medical care for detainees housed in approximately 240 additional Intergovernmental Service Agreement (IGSA) facilities. The ICE detainee population is approximately 34,000 detainees on a daily basis, with an average length of stay of approximately 30 days, and over 400,000 detainees annually. The IHSC also provides medical support during ICE enforcement operations in the air, on the ground and at sea. DHS SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: DHS ICE ERO HHS SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: DHHS USPHS CC SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The Program Analyst of Health Operations works under the general supervision of the Chief of Health Operations Unit or designee.
