If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career, this is the position for you! This position is located in the Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), Law Enforcement Operations, Forensics Unit. This position serves as a Senior Policy Advisor and an expert and authority in forensic DNA methodologies, prosecution, victim advocacy and/or related areas.

Duties

(The duties described reflect the full performance level of this position)

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Subject to background/suitability investigation/determination.
• Submit all required documents and Online Assessment Questionnaire.
• Federal payments are required to be made by Direct Deposit.
• Requires registration for the Selective Service. Visit www.sss.gov.
• Pre-employment drug testing required.
• 1-year probationary period may be required.

Qualifications

Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions and is available at OPM's website: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.aspAll qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.Screen Out Factor:Experience with forensic DNA methodologies, prosecution and victim advocacy.MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Qualifying experience for the GS-14 level includes one year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the GS-13 level which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples of specialized experience include: experience providing expert analysis and advice on complex forensic DNA program issues; planned and prepared documents related to forensic DNA methodologies, prosecution and victim advocacy; devised analytical techniques to evaluate findings related to forensic DNA program accomplishments; developed grant management policies in forensic DNA programs; or served as a technical expert in evaluation of complex discretionary grants and/or agreements related to forensic DNA methodologies, prosecution, and victim advocacy.TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications as described above will be further evaluated based upon the following technical qualifications:Ability to provide advice and guidance on forensic DNA methodologies, prosecution, and victim advocacy grants and cooperative agreement policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and guidelines.Ability to apply analytical methods and techniques in the identification and resolution of forensic DNA methodologies, prosecution, and victim advocacy grant and/or cooperative agreement administration issues.Knowledge of the laws, regulations, rules, policies, procedures, and methods governing Federal grants, cooperative agreements, and awards as they relate to forensic DNA methodologies, prosecution, and victim advocacy.Ability to plan and execute work.Ability to communicate in writing.Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing. Click here to see the full Qualifications Statement.

Education

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Contacts

• Address Office of Justice Programs 810 7th Street NW Washington, Dist of Columbia 20531 US
• Name: Gail Williams
• Email: [email protected]