This position is announced by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers on behalf of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), DHS Headquarters Science & Technology Directorate. 

Duties

This position is in the Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate, Transportation Security Laboratory (TSL) in Atlantic City, NJ. The mission of the S&T Directorate is to develop and deliver effective and sustainable technologies and systems to anticipate, prevent, defeat, and mitigate catastrophic terrorist attacks and to enhance conventional mission capabilities of other DHS operational areas. The primary purpose of this position is to perform research and finalize written materials, which may include, but not limited to technical publications, briefing materials, reports, communications documents, and communications and outreach initiatives; as well as records and records management; ensuring that information provided is consistent and accurate.

Requirements

• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
• You will be required to undergo pre-appointment drug testing for illegal drug use. Employment is contingent upon favorable results.
• This position is eligible for telework based on agency policy.
• You will be required to complete an OGE 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, within 30 days of starting your federal employment and annually thereafter as long as you occupy a position that requires financial disclosure reporting.
• This position requires you to have access, safeguard, and store classified national security information on a regular basis. You must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Current and former federal employees within the General Schedule (GS) must meet the time-in-grade requirements outlined in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement.
• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• This is not a bargaining unit position.

Qualifications

Please limit your résumé to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. Please visit www.fletc.gov/site-page/employment-faqs website for further guidance regarding this page limit. The qualification requirements listed below must be met by the closing date of this announcement. For the GS-13: You must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level performing the following duties: 1) Analyzing and communicating program information for internal and external stakeholders; 2) Researching and verifying the accuracy of information from a wide range of sources; 3) Maintaining sensitive and classified technical documents according to classification guides; 4) Researching and writing communications initiatives such as publications, outreach initiatives and briefing materials. 5) Coordinating multiple media and outreach requests to ensure they are handled timely and effectively. For the GS-12: You must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level performing the following duties: 1) Compiling and communicating program information for internal and external stakeholders; 2) Researching and verifying the accuracy of information from a wide range of sources. 3) Maintaining sensitive and classified technical documents according to classification guides. 4) Editing and researching communications initiatives such as publications, outreach initiatives and briefing materials. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps and AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Office of Personnel Management 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 this position is filled at the GS-12 grade level, you may be non-competitively promoted without further competition when the supervisor determines that the duties of the higher grade level are being performed and all regulatory requirements have been met. Time-in-Grade: Current and former GS federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the GS-12 grade level in the federal service for the GS-13 and must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11 grade level in the federal service for the GS-12. The time-in-grade requirement must be met by the closing date 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. Any Offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Personnel Management guidance and U.S. Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change. Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment, the veteran must 1) be a preference eligible; or 2) be a veteran separated after 3 or more years of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement. (Note: Veteran’s preference does not apply under Merit Promotion procedures. View information on VEOA information on Feds Hire Vets.) Career Transition Assistance Program or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP/ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government as a civilian, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligible. Information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility may be found on OPM’s Career Transition Resources website. To be considered well-qualified under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of 85 for this position. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. Please limit your résumé to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

Contacts

• Address FLETC 1131 Chapel Crossing Rd Glynco, Georgia 31524 United States
• Name: Samantha Morgan
• Phone: 843-746-7981
• Email: [email protected]