This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of the Chief Privacy Officer (PRIV). The primary purpose of this position is to take actions as required to evaluate and enhance effectiveness of the Directorate, its programs and otherwise accomplishing a variety of critical assisgnments on behalf of the Chief Privacy Officer and the Chief of Staff. Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Duties

As a Deputy Chief of Staff, GS-0301-15, your typical work assignments may include the following under supervision: Directs and oversees a wide range of administrative and operational functions that impact department mission and objectives. Ensures the efficient and effective accomplishment of office mission and goals, and provides, secures and negotiates resources and services needed. Advises on the formulation of strategic plans and policies for the Privacy Office. Serves as an advisor on major issues and problems affecting policies, long and short-term plans and programs and homeland security initiatives. Recommends enhancements to department policies and procedures and improves programs and priorities both within and outside the organization. Evaluates and enhances the effectiveness of the Directorate and its programs. In coordination with the Chief of Staff, oversees, prioritizes, schedules, assigns, and monitors work to be accomplished by employees.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service (see SSS.gov).
• You must successfully pass and maintain a background investigation requiring a Top-Secret clearance.
• 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.
• Reside in the National Capital Region - DC, MD and VA within 50 miles radius of the duty location.
• DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.

Qualifications

GS-15: To qualify, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. For this position, specialized experience is defined as evaluating and enhancing effectiveness of the Directorate, its programs and otherwise accomplishing a variety of critical assignments on behalf of the Chief PRIV Officer and Chief of Staff. Such experience may include: Planning and allocating resources and developing long-range and short-term objectives in support of senior leadership and organization goals; Developing, evaluating and analyzing project proposals and strategic plans and initiatives; Evaluating and enhancing department policies and procedures to improve programs and priorities; Coordinating administrative and management support program activities with executives at the highest program levels, in both the public and private sectors. 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. 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 SF50s 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. 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 or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.

Education

There is no substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Department of Homeland Security Headquarters OCHCO/HRMS/MS #0170 6595 Springfield Center Drive Springfield, VA 20598-0170 US
• Name: Caroline Adams
• Phone: 771-203-9427
• Email: [email protected]