This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Protective Service. The primary purpose of this position is to prevent, protect, respond to and recover from terrorism, criminal acts, and other hazards threatening the U.S.Government. This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Duties

As a Program Manager, GS-0340-14, your typical work assignments may include: Coordinates the staffing of various programs and has the authority to select, reassign, promote, discipline, set performance standards for and appraise the performance of those directed. Manages, directs, and oversee the fiscal year closeout responsibilities for the region, to include providing assurance that all financial requirements are met and completed prior to the fiscal close. Provide program management and technical direction on all matters dealing with Human Capital, which assist the region in accomplishing its various human resource objectives. Directs Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and staff members with acquisition and procurement programs. Provides broad security administration and policy guidance through discussion of program goals affecting the direction of the security program. Oversee the vehicle management, property, space and inventory management related to regional activities for distribution, accountability, retention or disposal. All DHS-HQ announcements have a 5 business day open period due to the number of applications received. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• You must submit to a pre-employment drug test.
• Current federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements.
• You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.
• Travel: The incumbent of this position will be required to travel.
• Pre-Employment Drug Testing: This position requires a negative pre-employment drug test prior to appointment into the position.
• Security Clearance: This position will require a TOP SECRET security clearance.

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: Managing tasks related to identifying program requirements intended to improve the organization's performance, managing those duties and responsibilities while demonstrating sufficient insight of the risks, issues, requirements, designs, and solutions. Providing policy guidance and decision making support to regional management and other program officials on funding and budgetary requirements, to include analyzing, evaluating, and serving as liaison or advisor to senior level management, division directors, and Branch Chiefs, on all budgetary financial matters, and ensuring compliance with agency policies and procedures. Interviewing candidates for vacant positions and making recommendation for appointment, promotions, or reassignments. 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. Essential Personnel Position - This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operation events without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. (5 U.S.C. 7501-7533 and 5 CFR, Part 752, as applicable).

Education

Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Department of Homeland Security Headquarters OCHCO/HRMS/MS #0170 6595 Springfield Center Drive Springfield, VA 20598-0170 US
• Name: USAJobs Customer Care Center
• Phone: 317-212-0454
• Email: [email protected]