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Duties

Serving as an Information Technology Specialist (Policy and Planning) GS-2210-15 makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) team and mission. This position is located in the Chief Information Officer Directorate. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a consultant and expert advisor to the Assistant Director (AD) on significant and sensitive issues impacting FLETC and the CIO Directorate's role and relationship with other FLETC directorates, FLETC Partner Organization's, DHS, and other parties. This position directs policy development and implementation, oversees program reviews and analyses, and coordinates programs/project efforts which have enterprise-wide, agency, and government-wide impact. Efforts are often highly technical and utilize Information Technology (IT) solutions and practices to solve complex business challenges. Typical duties include: Serving as the CIO Directorate's AD Liaison in many areas, often involving controversial, complex, and unprecedented issues and other matters that impact FLETC-wide, agency, and Departmental operations. Representing the AD and serving as the AD's personal advisor to high level interagency committees, conferences, task forces, and similar working groups that involve senior officials. Serving as a high-level analyst for the AD, exercising a wide degree of latitude and operating with unfettered discretion. Preparing reviews and commentaries on staff papers, project and program proposals, policies, plans, and procedures submitted for CIO Directorate coordination/approval. Providing input and recommendations concerning budget formulation and execution to the AD and other managers in CIO Directorate. Heavily involved in the development, drafting, and review of policies related to training, training management, training support services, and administrative matters involving budgets, acquisitions, facilities, information technology (IT), and policies affecting staff, contractors, POs, detailed individuals, interns, volunteers, and students. Analyzing and leading planning efforts supporting a diverse variety of initiatives, including current and proposed FLETC operational plans and programs, staff assignments, long range planning studies, feasibility studies, internal program reviews, project tracking systems, facilities planning, and agreements related to programs and projects. 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 for suitability/fitness (5C-Non-Sensitive, Moderate Risk).
• 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.
• This is a non-bargaining unit position.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state issued driver's license to conduct official government business.
• You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
• Overtime may be required.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Weekends and federal holidays may be required.

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. Please visit www.fletc.gov/site-page/employment-faqs website for further guidance regarding this page limit. Specialized Experience: Basic Requirement: Individuals qualifying based on experience must have Information Technology (IT) related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. Attention to Detail- Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Oral Communication- Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Problem Solving- Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. In addition to the four competencies listed above you must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience as described below: You qualify for the GS-15 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal government, performing duties such as analyzing organizational and operations problems and conducting independent research on a variety of topics, preparing and conducting briefings to senior government officials, developing administrative processes, principles and practices of management and the management process, the techniques of organization, analysis and coordination, policy and procedural review and revision, and project control and management, and reviewing, analyzing, evaluating and editing the work product of other employees, including senior management staff, to ensure its accuracy completeness and suitability for its intended purposes. 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. Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the Department of Homeland Security, you are not CTAP eligible. View information about CTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered well qualified under CTAP, 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.

Education

Not Applicable

Contacts

• Address
• Name: Stephany Arwood
• Phone: (912) 554-4884
• Email: [email protected]