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Supervisory Program Specialist (Assets, Security & Readiness Director)

Office of the Inspector General
10 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$169,279 - $169,279 USD yearly
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Duties

This position is located in the Assets, Security and Readiness (ASR), Office of Management (OM), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). ASR is responsible for the OIG's physical work environment, including its facilities and efforts to ensure the safety and security of its workforce, property, and information across the nation.

Typical assignments include:

  • Provides senior-level leadership, direction, policy, guidance, plans and forecasts for facilities, property, security, emergency-management, and continuity programs.
  • Directs and supervises subordinate managers, supervisors, team leaders, and multidisciplinary staff and develops and administers organizational policies, procedures, and operating requirements.
  • Manages planning, acquisition, maintenance, utilization, alteration, and disposal of facilities and related property.
  • Oversees Chief Security Officer functions involving physical security, personnel security, information protection, communications security, and related security programs.
  • Manages organizational Continuity of Operations (COOP), emergency-preparedness and occupant emergency programs to ensure continuity of essential government functions during emergencies or disruptions.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

  • You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position
  • You must successfully pass a background investigation
  • You must be able to obtain TS/SCI security clearance
  • Selective Service registration required
  • Completion of a 1 year Supervisory Probationary Period may be required
  • A Financial disclosure is required.
  • Submission of Performance Appraisal is mandatory

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications GS-15: Must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-14 grade level in the Federal service.

Specialized experience for this position includes:

  • Leading and overseeing complex, multidisciplinary organizational programs.
  • Developing, implementing, and evaluating organizational policies and strategic initiatives.
  • Managing facilities, assets, and related resources.
  • Directing security, continuity of operations, and emergency management programs.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade level or equivalent grade band in the federal service. The time-in-grade requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Additional information

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.

Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

Due weight will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3).DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.

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.

If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.

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.

Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.

Additional identical positions may be filled from this announcement at a later date.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.