Summary This position is United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Northeast Area (NEA), United States National Arboretum (USNA), Public Horticulture & Engagement Unit located in Washington, D.C. In this position, you will work with the Unit Leader and management team to implement and advance USNA strategic vision and goals as they relate to horticultural maintenance of living collections and grounds management. Responsibilities Manages and participates in all aspects of gardens and grounds maintenance for optimal plant health and aesthetics while maximizing scientific and educational value. Works closely with Facilities Manager during construction projects, ensuring adequate protection for plants, soils, and existing garden infrastructure. Oversees plant health and integrated pest management program. Organizes and participates in systematic, goal-related program reviews to evaluate the effectiveness of horticultural and grounds management efforts and works with the Unit Leader to develop criteria for improvements and priorities. Evaluates program needs and adjusts to enhance fiscal and environmental sustainability of horticultural operations. Contributes to annual reports and development of project plans with the Unit Leader. Ensures horticultural displays and exhibits support United States National Arboretum (USNA) programs and priorities. Serves as subject matter expert, Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), or Agency technical representative for contracts and projects at the USNA. 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. Basic Requirements: Degree: Horticulture; or a related discipline of basic plant science that included at least 30 semester hours in the basic plant sciences, of which at least 16 semester hours were in horticultural subjects such as those dealing with the breeding, care, management, production, and post-harvest handling of horticultural crops. OR Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major in horticulture or a related discipline of basic plant science that included course work as shown in 1 above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Evaluation of Education: Courses in botany, plant physiology, plant taxonomy, plant pathology, genetics, agronomy, horticulture, and similar courses may be used to meet the 30-semester-hour requirement in basic plant sciences. AND In addition to the basic requirements above, all applicants must also meet the following minimum qualification requirements: Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience must be described for each grade level advertised. The specialized experience requirements for this position are: Qualifying experience for GS-12 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-11 which is directly related to the work of this position, and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience is experience utilizing environmentally sensitive and sustainable techniques to ensure collections, grounds, or natural areas are maintained; evaluating the needs of a horticultural program to enhance fiscal or environmental sustainability of horticultural operations; and implementing horticultural collection development plans or related landscape preservation activities. 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 Please see above for education qualification requirement information. Additional Information Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP/ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100. Recruitment or Relocation Incentive may be authorized. The final determination to pay an incentive will be made by the hiring official at the time of job offer. This position may be eligible to telework up to four days per week, based upon the duties of the position. This position may also be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy and any applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Summary Office of Chief Counsel, IRS, seeks enthusiastic individuals to serve taxpayers fairly and with integrity by providing correct and impartial interpretation of the internal revenue laws and the highest quality legal advice and representation for the IRS. Relocation Incentive and Recruitment Incentive may be authorized, please see Additional Information. Responsibilities The incumbent of this position serves as a Branch Chief responsible for the supervision and management of the National Office Branch of the Office of the Division Counsel/Associate Chief Counsel (Criminal Tax) (DC/ACC) providing legal counsel to IRS, Criminal Investigation (Cl). The Branch provides all necessary legal services in connection with formulating and implementing legal positions and policies broadly impacting the criminal tax function; reviews significant or sensitive legal cases and grand jury matters centralized in the National Office and prepares legal opinions on significant criminal tax issues received by the DC/ACC; reviews and prepares a variety of criminal tax work products such as search warrants, undercover requests, responses to congressional correspondence, analysis of legislative matters and manual revisions; reviews criminal tax appellate matters and makes appropriate recommendations for appeal to the Department of Justice; reviews and analyzes forfeiture matters as well as cases involving money laundering and Title 31 violations; provides formal and informal advisory opinions and other assistance to officials of Cl with respect to criminal tax matters; coordinates with other Division Counsel on matters (such as proposed civil liability actions, Freedom of Information Act, Privacy Act, and discovery proceedings) relating to particular criminal tax cases; reviews proposed prosecution cases declined by the Department of Justice. As a Supervisory General Attorney (Tax)-Branch Chief, you will: Act as a legal consultant to (CI) on some of the most difficult, important, and complex professional and legal matters arising in the administration of the Internal Revenue laws. Direct exhaustive and detailed research on some of the most complicated legal problems within Cl\'s program areas and direct the preparation of recommendations as to the position to be taken by the DC/ACC and Cl in connection with these matters. Prepare or substantively review proposed memoranda on various legal and administrative matters for submission to the DC/ACC, the Deputies Chief Counsel or the Chief Counsel for final approval. Direct the participation by the Branch in conferences with representatives of other interested offices concerning projects. Examine all matters assigned to the Branch and assigns to each Branch employee work appropriate to his/her grade and experience level. Provide coordination, control and direction of criminal tax activities to ensure that specific Chief Counsel criminal tax objectives, policies and programs are implemented effectively and efficiently. This is not an all-inclusive list. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements detailed below by the closing date of this announcement. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. To qualify for this position of Supervisory General Attorney (Tax)-Branch Chief you must meet the qualification requirements listed below by the closing of this announcement: Basic Requirements for Supervisory General Attorney (Tax)-Branch Chief: Possess at least the first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association; AND Applicants must be an active member in good standing of the bar of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. territory, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. GS-15 Experience Requirements: 1 year of general professional legal experience from any area of expertise; plus 3 years of professional legal tax experience. Professional Legal Tax Experience is defined as experience with criminal tax law, the Federal Rules of Evidence and the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure or possess professional experience with Internal Revenue laws, regulations and decisions applicable thereto. At least one year of this experience must be equivalent to the work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-14). Note: Only experience gained after Bar Admission may be credited as Professional Legal Experience. Education Substitution: An LL.M. degree in the field of the position (tax, GLS-related, or P&A- FOIA/Disclosure related field) may be substituted for the one year of the general legal experience listed above. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. 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 For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. 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. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov) Additional Information We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. Relocation expenses are authorized. This is a non-bargaining unit position. We offer opportunities for telework. We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules. A Relocation Incentive of up to $30,000 may be authorized for eligible and highly qualified current federal employees who reside outside of the respective commuting areas as defined by Chief Counsel policy CCDM 30.4.1.15.1 (5) and 5 CFR 575, subpart B. A Recruitment Incentive of $30,000 may be authorized for newly appointed Federal Employees as defined in 5 CFR 575.102. Conditions of Employment Continued: Subject to a 1-year trial period (unless already completed). Subject to a 1-year supervisory or managerial probationary period (unless already completed). Subject to a Tenure Commitment of up to 3 years Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on. Undergo an income tax verification. 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. This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into \"Continuous Vetting.\" Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one\'s employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI\'s Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents: Noncriminal Justice Applicant\'s Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information)
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.
Summary This position is located in the USAGM, Voice of America, Language Programming Directorate, Africa Division, Hom of Africa Service. The position serves as the first-level supervisor over the Hom of Africa Service and supervises the production and broadcast of news and information in Amharic, Afan Oromo, and Tigrigna via all platforms (radio, TV, Internet, and social media) to the Hom of Africa. Responsibilities Include but are not limited to the following: The position serves as a first-level supervisor and exercises supervisory authorities for a minimum of 70% of the time. Directs and coordinates the work of (freelance journalists, reporters, videographers) located in the United States and Africa who produce material for broadcast on an assignment-by-assignment basis. Seeks and recruits such talent, makes work assignments, reviews and accepts finished products, exercises editorial control over their work, ensures quality control, and verifies and certifies invoices for payment. Plans and directs the production of daily radio and television programming, as well as material for print, digital, and social media for the Amharic region. Leads the staff in originating targeted material and in developing program goals. Plans the programs to ensure that individual segments exemplify the highest professional broadcast standards and conform to the dictates of the VOA charter. Plans the programs to ensure that individual segments are designed to attract the interest of viewers and listeners in an internationally competitive broadcast environment and conform to the dictates of the VOA charter. Evaluates and selects source material that the Service uses in its programs, including centrally produced scripts, relevant published and broadcast material, interviews, and other sources supporting the principles of the VOA charter. With the assistance of service editors, edits and adapts English language scripts to ensure balanced programming; edits translated scripts for accuracy, comprehensiveness, clarity, tone, and impact. Prepares original programming material for broadcast Stays fully informed on world and African developments and ensures that those of particular interest to the target audience are included in Amharic programming. Develops contacts with experts and academics who understand the issues and interests of the target audience and uses these experts in Amharic programming as appropriate. Maintains contacts with other governmental agencies such as the U.S. State Department, USAID, WHO, World Bank, Human Rights Watch, Center of Public Integrity. Maintains contacts with journalists with influential news organizations like the BBC, Reuters, NPR, Africa Confidential, etc., Maintains contacts in order to stay abreast of and coordinate coverage of issues involving the target audiences that may require VOA attention. Stays current on US. foreign and domestic policies related to programming for Africa Exercises strict adherence to the VOA journalistic and ethical codes. Ensures compliance with mandatory training requirements as defined by the agency. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Screen out factor: Applicant must have fluency English and native fluency in one or more of the Horn languages (Amharic, Tigrigna, or Afan Oromo) that demonstrates the ability to product and present news and information in both languages. And, enables you to speak, read, write, report, and translate in both languages. This language screen out factor MUST be listed in your resume to receive consideration. Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level that is in or directly related to this line of work. Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. For this position, the following specialized experience is required: Experience with the production and presentation of news and information in one or more of the Horn languages (Amharic, Tigrigna, or Afan-Oromo) and English language via all platforms-radio, TV, and social media, and approves content for broadcast programs to Horn of Africa. Expertise in journalism and in creation and production of multimedia content, including production of content. Expertise in the target media market that enables the incumbent to coordinate content for the Horn service. Experience leading a team of journalists producing multimedia content, and managing a diverse staff/team of content producers in the U.S. and abroad. Expertise in Horn of Africa and the U.S. as it pertains to creation and development of multimedia content for audiences in the Horn of Africa. Education Education is not required for this grade level. It cannot be used for qualification purposes. Additional Information Applicants who are interested in applying under Delegated Examining (DE) procedures must apply to vacancy announcement DE-12555999-24-SC. 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. 1. CTAP eligibles are current USAGM Career and Career-conditional employees in the competitive service and any other surplus and displaced agency employees affected by downsizing or restructuring. 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.
Summary This position is in The Office of Managing Director (OMD), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Plans and Programs Group Federal Communications Commission (FCC) located in Washington, DC. RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID. THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL ADDITIONAL POSITIONS WITHIN 90 DAYS. Responsibilities Provides staff supervision, management and oversight of the strategic short and long-term planning and performance measurement for information technology acquisition services and initiatives while ensuring the OCIO customer experience and engagement is achieved and sustained at the highest levels practicable. Oversees, supports and ensures the development of IT acquisition plans to meet the IT objectives of the Commission. Supports and oversees preparation of IT acquisition artifacts necessary the for successful execution of the Commission\'s Enterprise IT Program. Develops, implements and manages the end-to end IT procurement lifecycle of major hardware, software and information services in compliance with Federal requirements and guidance while ensuring prompt, efficient, and accurate response to all customer requirements. Assists the CIO, DCIO, Plans and Programs, and the ACIO, Budget, Acquisition, and Stakeholder Relations, in administrating the full lifecycle procurement processes, in support of customer requests for IT support and services. Serves as a COR when required. Requirements Conditions of Employment Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service. US Citizenship. May serve a one year probationary period (if applicable) Suitable for employment as determined by a background investigation. If selected, a financial disclosure statement may be required. Current/former federal employees must provide SF-50 verifying grade/status Current FCC employees must provide SF-50 verifying grade & status. Please note your resume must thoroughly support your responses to the vacancy questions. Your resume is an integral part of the process for determining if you meet the basic qualifications of the position and determining if you are to be among the best qualified. ALL CURRENT/FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES AND CURRENT 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. CURRENT FCC EMPLOYEES-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 asking to be considered under Merit Promotion procedures must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Candidates must meet all of the specialized experience requirements outlined below in order to be deemed as qualified. Specialized Experience: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 in the Federal service. For this position, specialized experience includes the following: 1. Experience developing plans for information technology acquisition services and initiatives. 2. Experience implementing acquisition strategies and processes to support customer and IT services. 3. Experience managing an IT procurement life-cycle for major hardware, software and information services. You will be evaluated for this position on the following Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other characteristics (KSAOs): Knowledge and skill sufficient to provide expert technical leadership, staff coordination, and consultation in a functional area of IT budgeting and acquisitions. Ability to oversee and develop IT acquisition plans to prepare documents and make recommendations. Knowledge of related disciplines and functions involved in the systems acquisition process, such as design or systems engineering, integrated logistics support, financial management, and their interrelationships with contracting. 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 Additional Information EEO Policy Statement Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement Veterans Information Legal and Regulatory Guidance Other: - Before hiring, an agency will ask you to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. The agency will also ask you to sign and certify the accuracy of all the information in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be fined or jailed. If you are a male over age 18 who was born after December 31, 1959, you must have registered with the Selective Service System (or have an exemption) to be eligible for a Federal job. - If applicable, you will be required to serve a trial period of one year. - In order for you to be employed at the FCC, there are certain Commission and Federal laws governing the financial interests of you and members of your immediate family. If selected for the position, you must submit a financial disclosure statement upon assuming the position.
Summary This position is located in the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Management Services (MS), Administrative Operations. Administrative Operations is responsible for administrative management support functions, in the areas of procurement, space management, property management, records management, mail management, emergency management, and Continuity of Operations (COOP). Responsibilities The Inspector General (IG) of the Department of Education (Department) heads an independent and objective organization responsible for audits, investigations, and other services related to programs and operations of the Department. The IG provides leadership and coordination and recommends policies for activities designated to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the administration of programs and operations, as well as to prevent and detect fraud and abuse in such programs and operations. The IG is the principal advisor to the Secretary of the Department on the above matters and is responsible for keeping the Secretary and Congress fully and currently informed about problems and deficiencies relating to the administration of the Department’s programs and operations and the necessity for and progress of corrective action. The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) consists of the following seven components: Immediate Office of the Inspector General Enterprise and External Affairs Audit Services Investigation Services Technology Services Management Services Legal Services/Counsel to the Inspector General The functions of Management Services (MS), under the direction of the Assistant Inspector General (AIG) for Management Services, provides management, administrative, and planning support to the OIG\'s major operations and administrative programs as well as to the OIG senior leadership regarding business operations support matters. MS coordinates the formulation and issuance of OIG policies, procedures, and standards of operations; stays current with Administration and Congressional legislative activities, external directives, and Department program and management changes impacting OIG operations and policies; oversees and manages the agency’s annual budget appropriation and procurement functions; and is responsible for human resources, space and infrastructure support, OIG-wide administrative records management functions, and OIG-wide training programs. Major Duties are included but not limited to: The Director, Administrative Operations The incumbent leads and coordinates the formulation and implementation of OIG policies, programs, methods, procedures, and instructions for administrative management support functions, in the areas of procurement, acquisitions, space management, property and facilities management, mail management, credentials, telecommunications, and Continuity of Operations (COOP); and the assessment of the management support requirements of new programs and/or changes to existing programs to determine the impact on OIG operations, funds, and personnel. Program & Property Management - Directs the implementation of OIG leases, office space, and motor vehicle fleet management program to ensure maximum utilization and accountability of OIG property. - Provides program oversight and the issuance of policy/directives related assets to include durable and real property. This entails adequate inventory control measures, accountability systems, proper disposal of unneeded assets, and adequate security for government resources. - Provides program oversight and the issuance of policy/directives related to the proper management and disposition of federal records. Contract & Acquisition Management - Directs the implementation of a contracting and procurement program (including use of micro-purchase card) to ensure contracts, procurements, and small business program objectives are managed within Federal guidelines. - Oversees the purchase card and travel card programs for the Agency, including use of the online travel system and management of travel cards. - Serves as the lead for continuity of operations (COOP) events to ensure reconstitution of facilities and business operations in the event of business/facility disruptions. Emergency Management & Continuity of Operations - Assists in the development, review and critique of emergency management response plans and continuity of government plans for OIG staff and facilities. - Perform assessments in regards to emergence management and continuity of operation plans and programs. - Develop action plans, reports and improvement plans based on incidents, exercises, and assessments. Supervision - Supervises a team of multi-disciplined staff members responsible for executing administrative, operational, and planning support activities in support of OIG\'s major operations, facilities, and administrative programs. - Establishes program objectives for contract, procurement, travel, and support operation programs; prepares justifications and sets priorities for long-range planning and the allocation of human resources. - Evaluates subordinates’ performance; approves leave; recommends promotions, reassignments, and disciplinary measures. - Approves all formal documents associated with recruitment and placement, position classification, performance standards, training, appraisals, awards, leave and disciplinary actions. Requirements Conditions of Employment May be required to complete a background and fingerprint check. You must be a U.S. citizen. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Services. Top Secret Clearance required. Requires a financial disclosure statement. Subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. Verification of Employment eligibility in the United States is required. Statement of Employment & Financial Interest is required . You may be subject to serve a one-year probationary period. You may be subject to serve a one-year supervisory probationary period. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this vacancy announcement. If you are a current federal employee, you must meet all time-in-grade and time-after competitive appointment qualifications within 30 days of the closing date of this vacancy announcement. To verify that you meet these requirements, we will review your responses to the core eligibility questions on the occupational questionnaire, as well as your submitted resume and required documents. To make an accurate determination, you will need to include on your resume your federal position title, pay plan, occupational series, grade level, agency, dates for which you held the grade level (stated as MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY, OR MM/YYYY to PRESENT), and total hours worked per week. 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). TELEWORK ELIGIBILITY: You may be eligible for occasional telework in which you are required to report to the office on a regular basis. Participation must be requested and approved by the supervisor and there must be a signed telework agreement. The number of telework days approved is determined by the agency policy, emergency situations, the approval of your immediate supervisor. You must have access to high speed internet and cell phone service meeting current Agency policy from the approved work location. Qualifications Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 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 in planning and coordinating the business functions of an office to include resource management, space allocation and planning Experience in strategic assessment and planning to ensure efficiency of operation and consistency within the office. Experience working with stakeholders to assess their needs, offering solutions that will meet or exceed their expectations and providing quality products and services in a timely manner. Experience in planning and administrating the travel card program, purchase card program, and providing oversight of contracts and negotiated agreements. In Addition, applicants experience must also demonstrate that the candidate possesses the following qualities: Ability to assign, review, and supervise 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.\" Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement). Knowledge and skill to interpret governing regulations and laws, in managing OIG’s facilities and space and resolving business/facility disruptions. Knowledge, skill, and ability to management OIG’s records management program in coordination with components, National Archives Records Administration, and the Department of Education. Knowledge of a wide range of administrative and managerial techniques to provide leadership in OIG property management. Skill in applying, laws and regulations for OIG’s contracting and procurement program. Skill in supervising and guiding a multi-graded analytical workforce. Skill in oral and written communications. Education Education cannot be substituted for experience for this position and grade level. Additional Information Veterans’ Career Counseling: If you are a veteran interested in receiving tips on preparing a Federal resume and/or how to prepare for an interview, you may email srorecruiting@ed.gov to schedule a session with a career counselor (“Veterans Counseling Session” should be placed in the subject line of the email). Student Loan Default: If selected for this position, we will verify that you have not defaulted on any loan funded or guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Education. If you are found to be in default, we will contact you to make arrangements for repayment prior to making an official offer of employment. Suitability and Investigation: If selected for this position, you will be required to complete the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) to determine your suitability for federal employment and successfully complete a pre-appointment investigation/background check. Non-Essential: This position is considered non-essential for purposes of reporting to work during federal government closures. Bargaining Unit: This position is not included in the bargaining unit. Selections: Agencies have broad authority under law to hire from any appropriate source of eligibles and may fill a vacancy in the competitive service by any method authorized. We may make additional selections from this vacancy announcement within 90 days from the date the selection certificates are issued, should vacancies occur. We may also share selection certificates amongst program offices across the agency. Applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to a urinalysis prior to appointment to screen for illegal drug use, and will be subject to periodic random testing thereafter. Applicants eligible for selection preference under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) must meet the agency definition of \"well qualified.\" At ED-OIG, this means a score of 85.0 or higher.
Summary This position is in the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, Policy and Licensing Management Division, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) located in Washington, D.C. RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID. THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL ADDITIONAL POSITIONS WITHIN 90 DAYS. Responsibilities Serves as Deputy Chief of the Policy and Licensing Management Division in the Commission’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (Bureau). As the Commission’s primary experts on public safety and homeland security matters, the Bureau’s mission is to put public safety first. The Bureau supports public safety and homeland security by developing and implementing policies, consistent with the FCC’s statutory authority, to promote access to effective, reliable, and secure communications, and by collaborating with government partners responsible for protecting the nation’s communications infrastructure. Portfolio. The Policy and Licensing Management Division develops and administers rules, regulations, and policies to support public safety entities - including law enforcement, fire and emergency medical first responders, Public Safety Answering Points, and emergency operations organizations - to protect the welfare of life and property and to safeguard the nation’s security. The Deputy Chief oversees an inter-disciplinary team comprised of legal and engineering subject matter experts who develop and implement the Commission’s initiatives to strengthen the nation’s 911 and first responder communications systems. The Deputy Division Chief’s core responsibility will be to serve as the Division’s primary manager responsible for the development of recommendations for improving the effectiveness and reliability of the 911 and first responder communications systems to benefit the public. These technically complex systems provide timely and life-saving emergency response to the public that makes communities safer. 911 and first responder systems are used nationwide to improve emergency response such as enhanced location accuracy for 911 calls and texts and routing 911 calls to the most appropriate 911 call center with callback and location information. The Deputy Chief works closely with the Bureau’s Deputy Bureau Chief responsible for 911 and public safety spectrum matters and with senior-level staff within the FCC and other federal agencies to ensure that the Commission’s rules and policies are responsive to the public’s need for effective and reliable 911 and first responder communications. The Deputy Chief’s duties may also include public safety and homeland security projects as directed by the Division Chief, close coordination with the Bureau’s Cybersecurity and Communications Reliability Division and Operations and Emergency Management Division, regular collaborations with FCC Bureau’s and Offices, and maintenance and development of information technology systems. The Deputy Chief supervises Division staff in the expert application and interpretation of administrative law generally and communications law in particular, e.g., the Communications Act, the Administrative Procedure Act, the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Freedom of Information Act, the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the Commission’s rules and decisions and court decisions affecting the Division’s activities. The Deputy Chief ensures that all Division work product under his or her supervision is consistent with applicable statutory and regulatory provisions and court and Commission precedent. He or she, as a first-line reviewer, ensures that staff documents are well-reasoned, legally valid and well-written before they are submitted to the Division Chief or Deputy Bureau Chief, other divisions within the Bureau, and other FCC Bureaus and Offices. Management Functions. The Deputy Chief reports directly to the Division Chief and assists the Division Chief in planning, directing and coordinating Division functions related to communications policy, rules, licensing and other homeland security-related activities that affect the public. The Deputy Chief assists the Division Chief in establishing priorities and strategies for the Division, including Division administration. He or she determines resource requirements, especially for assigned portfolio, and presents those requirements to the Division Chief for fulfillment. The Deputy Chief is responsible for the professional development of staff under his or her supervision. Stakeholder Engagement. The Deputy Chief counsels staff and leaders in other Bureaus and Divisions on public safety issues affecting their operations. He or she reviews and evaluates existing and proposed rules and policies to determine whether they adequately address modern public safety needs. The Deputy Chief serves as a point of contact for the Division’s relationship with federal, state, tribal, territorial, and local governments, emergency management officials, service providers, and industry associations. He or she convenes and participates in meetings with agency staff members, telecommunications industry representatives, trade associations, standards-setting bodies, and public safety stakeholders to discuss and promote public safety and homeland security. 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. Drug Testing Required. 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 Applicants must have a minimum of four years of professional law experience, including one year of specialized experience which must be equivalent to at least the GS-14 in the Federal service. For this position, specialized experience includes the following: 1) Supervising and/or managing a multi-functional staff responsible for line/staff functions and activities; (2) Conducting legal research and interpreting law, policy and regulation related to communications, administrative, public safety/homeland security, and/or emergency warning matters; (3) Providing advice to senior officials on complex legal, regulatory, and/or policy matters involving communications, administrative, public safety/homeland security, and/or emergency warning matters; (4) Drafting, reviewing, editing and delivering complex legal and policy documents, briefing materials, technical reports, assessments, plans, and/or proposals; (5) Conducting oral presentations of plans, proposals, legal, and technical analysis to a variety of audiences, including senior leadership; and/or (6) Developing and implementing strategic plans. 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
