This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office on Trafficking in Persons (OTIP), located in District of Columbia, District of Columbia.

Duties

This position is in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Immediate Office of the Assistant Secretary (IOAS), Office on Trafficking in Persons (OTIP), Research and Policy Division. Duties Include: The incumbent drafts and edits program and policy guidance for public dissemination. Provides consultation on policy issues for field and grantee recipients, as requested. Provides feedback on proposed legislation, regulations from other Federal agencies and internal initiatives. Assists with national policy development regarding design, development, and coordination of the Federal Human Trafficking Programs at HHS. Provides technical assistance, guidance and training on agreements, policies, and procedures to grantees, Federal Partners, and other stakeholders. Conducts research to inform the development of talking points, memorandums, reports, briefings, analyses, and other materials. Provides recommendations and proposals to improve program and policy development. Represents OTIP on interagency committees and task forces that plan and implement national-level anti-trafficking activities and policies. Communication with officials in Federal, state and local agencies, and domestic and international stakeholders. Monitors new anti-trafficking statutes and regulations. Informs the development of memoranda, reports, briefings, analyses, and other materials.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Registered or exempt from Selective Service (www.sss.gov)
• If not previously completed, a background security investigation will be required for all appointees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• One year probationary period may be required
• If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.
• Financial disclosure statement may be required.
• Bargaining Unit Position: Yes, this position is covered under the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU)
• Drug Screening Required: No
• Research position: No

Qualifications

Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Specialized Experience requirements as noted below. Specialized Experience: GS-12: You must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-11 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing (3) of the (4) duties listed below: 1. Developing, implementing, and/or monitoring policies and procedures for human trafficking programs; 2. Analyzing legal provisions relating to trafficking victims to improve programs and services; 3. Providing training and/or technical assistance on aspects of human trafficking and federal programs to identify and assist victims; 4. Evaluating existing anti-trafficking programs to provide alternative solutions and recommend appropriate course(s) of action. Specialized Experience: GS-13: You must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-12 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing (3) of the (4) duties listed below: 1. Analyzing anti-human trafficking programs and initiatives and make recommendations regarding the implementation of statutory requirements; 2. Applying analytical methods and evaluative techniques to analyze and evaluate existing anti-trafficking program strategies; 3. Providing advice and technical assistance on the design, development, implementation, and coordination of human trafficking program policies; 4. Drafting and editing policy for dissemination to management regarding implementation of human trafficking programs. Documenting Experience: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description. Experience that would not normally be part of the employee's position is creditable, however, when documented by satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the employee's supervisor or an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment. The documentation must indicate whether the duties were performed full time or, if part time, the "percentage of times" the other duties were performed. It is expected that this documentation is included in the employee's official personnel record. In order to receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your official position, you must provide a copy of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated 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; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to gain employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If such experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited. OPM Qualification General Policies Website www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=app All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Contacts

• Address Administration for Children and Families 330 C St SW Washington, DC 20201 US
• Name: Mid-Atlantic Services Branch
• Email: [email protected]