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Duties

Typical work assignments include, but are not limited to: Manage and direct the planning, development, and implementation of CISA's external civil rights and civil liberties compliance programs. Lead complex, systematic assessments of CISA programs, systems, and activities for externalcivil rights and civil liberties compliance. Develop strategic goals, operating objectives, policies, and procedures for the external civil rights and civil liberties programs. Provide authoritative expert advice and recommendations to senior leadership on external civil rights and civil liberties matters. Serve as a technical authority, providing expert consultation and guidance on complex externalcivil rights and civil liberties issues. Lead teams conducting special studies and in-depth evaluations related to external civil rights andcivil liberties.

Requirements

Qualifications

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. To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required education and/or experience for the respective grade level in which you are applying. You qualify for the GS-11 grade level, if you have: EXPERIENCE: At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level (or equivalent) performing the following duties: Preparing reports and/or policy material for management; and Conducting analysis on agency operations and programs in relation to civil rights laws, civil liberties and/or Constitutional protections to assist with identifying program shortcomings; and Assessing compliance with civil rights laws, civil liberties and/or Constitutional protections for/to a government organization; and Preparing training materials on civil rights laws, civil liberties and/or Constitutional protections for the agency. OR EDUCATION: A. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited institution that included major study in a field that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to complete the tasks of this position.ORB. Three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree from an accredited institution that included major study in the field of study described in statement "A" above.ORC. LL.M. (Master of Laws) degree, if related OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: To combine education and experience, determine your total qualifying experience as a percentage by dividing your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then determine your education as a percentage by dividing the total number of completed graduate education beyond the second year (total graduate education minus 36 semester hours or 54 quarter hours) by 18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours. Finally, add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100% to qualify at this grade level. You qualify for the GS-12 grade level, if you have: EXPERIENCE: At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level (or equivalent) performing the following duties: Preparing reports and/or policy material for management; and Conducting analysis on agency operations and program in relation to civil rights laws, civil liberties and/or Constitutional protections to assist with identifying program shortcomings; and Assessing compliance with civil rights laws, civil liberties and/or Constitutional protections for/to a government organization; and Preparing training materials on civil rights laws, civil liberties and/or Constitutional protections for the agency. You qualify for the GS-13 grade level, if you have: EXPERIENCE: At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level (or equivalent) performing the following duties: Presenting detailed reports and/or policy recommendations to management and/or stakeholders; and Resolving issues with agency operations and program in relation to civil rights laws, civil liberties and/or Constitutional protections; and Assessing compliance with civil rights laws, civil liberties and/or Constitutional protections for/to a government organization; and Managing training on civil rights laws, civil liberties and/or Constitutional protections for the agency. 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. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

GS-12 and GS-13:
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For the GS-12 and GS-13 position, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

GS-11:
For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for a position by substituting education or training for experience, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted that includes your name, the name of the educational institution, course title(s), number of credits, grade, and date of completion. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.

Education must be from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements. You must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private U.S. organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications for more information.

Contacts

• Address Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency 1110 N Glebe Rd Arlington, VA 22201 US
• Name: Jakawana Minton
• Email: [email protected]