View Common Definitions of terms found in this announcement. Organizational Location: This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Office of Executive Secretariat, in Washington, District of Columbia. This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• You must successfully pass a drug screen.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must certify registration with Selective Service.
• Requirements by Closing Date: Unless otherwise noted, you must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• Probationary Period: This is a full-time permanent position (Career/Career-Conditional appointment). Upon appointment to this position, you may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.

Qualifications

Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. 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. Qualifications with Education: You qualify for the GS-09 grade level if you possess one of the following: Experience: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as: Assisting senior analysts by developing background information for studies; Researching official documents, compiling, and charting statistical data; Gathering, summarizing, and analyzing information for incorporation into final reports; and Carrying out segments of specific projects. OR Education: Master's Degree or two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, such as a L.L.B./J.D. degree. OR Combination of Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully completed graduate school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for a GS-09. Only graduate education in excess of the first year may be used to qualify. Minimum Qualifications: For GS-11: One (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent performing duties that include: Conducting studies of clerical work processes to identify, analyze and recommend solutions to problems in organizational structure; Using qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques such as literature searches, work measurement, task analysis and job restructuring; Assisting in liaison functions with other organizations, including effectively presenting the organization needs and establishing harmonious working relations with counterparts; and Assisting in the planning assists of special studies. OR Education: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or three (3) academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.M. if related. OR Combination of Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully completed graduate school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for a GS-11. Only graduate education in excess of the first two years may be used to qualify. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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. 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.

Education

GS-09: A master's (or equivalent graduate degree such as a L.L.B/J.D.) or 2 academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree.

GS-11: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree such as LL.M or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree.

Contacts

• Address OD EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT 500 12 Street SW Washington, DC 20536 US
• Name: Heather Hadfield
• Phone: 214-905-0000
• Email: [email protected]