This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/470353000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
In today's interconnected world our country's security challenges are constantly evolving. To meet these challenges, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) fosters a culture that values and promotes diversity, teamwork, flexibility, and innovation. With a diverse and critical mission, we lead the unified national effort to secure America.
The mission of DHS is carried out every day by dedicated men and women who answer the noble call to public service with superior courage. Come be a part of the best in preventing and deterring terrorist attacks, protecting against and responding to potential threats, ensuring safe and secure borders, welcoming immigrants and visitors, and promoting the free-flow of commerce.
The Deputy Officer for Programs and Compliance, Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL), U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), reports to the Officer for CRCL, who reports directly to the Secretary. CRCL's mission is to support the Department as it secures the nation while preserving individual liberty, fairness, and equality under the law. CRCL is involved in all of the Department's missions and performs key functions to integrate civil rights and civil liberties into Department activities. Pursuant to the Homeland Security Act, CRCL is responsible for reviewing and assessing information alleging abuses of civil rights, civil liberties, and racial and ethnic profiling by employees and officials of the Department, and for providing policy advice directly to the Secretary and other senior officers of the Department. Programs managed and implemented by this position extend to DHS directorates and components that collectively employ more than 240,000 employees through the United States and abroad.
05/19/2017 to 05/26/2017
$124,406 - $187,000 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Permanent
Full-Time
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Yes
OCHCO-SES-09-2017-10011242
470353000
The Deputy Officer for Programs and Compliance manages the Programs and Compliance Division of the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, which includes Branches and Sections responsible for civil rights and civil liberties investigations; implementation of the anti-discrimination requirements applicable to agencies and organizations that receive DHS support; policy advice and training across the Department's missions; and engagement with communities whose civil rights are affected by DHS activities. The incumbent is accountable for the success of these programs, and is required to monitor progress towards organizational goals and make appropriate adjustment to such goals.
Serves as a principal advisor to the Officer for CRCL. He/she works with White House and Congressional staffs, senior officials of the Department and other Departments, and major policy organizations on issues and initiatives that may have an impact on civil rights and civil liberties, such as statutes and regulatory actions, policies, training, and procedures relevant to the full range of civil rights and civil liberties issues raised by DHS activities, including: immigration policies and immigration detention; border security; aviation security; national security screening; information sharing; intelligence analysis; emergency preparedness, response, and recovery; cyberspace protection; community engagement; civil rights and civil liberties training for DHS personnel and partners. Examines policies, activities, and products for civil rights compliance, identification of problems, and proposed solutions.
Administers and directs the collection of information from within DHS and prepares the Secretary's annual report to Congress, and other reports as required.
Oversees CRCL's investigation of information regarding alleged abuses of civil rights or civil liberties, and of racial, ethnic, or religious profiling. Responsible for ensuring appropriate examination, analysis, resolution, reporting, and for promoting and facilitating appropriate responses by components.
Oversees the DHS liaison activities with external organizations that have an interest in civil rights, civil liberties, and racial, ethnic or religious profiling issues. Communicates with the public regarding DHS's commitment to civil rights and civil liberties, and provides notice on how to report allegations of abuses of civil rights, civil liberties and racial and ethnic profiling by employees and officials of the Department to the attention of CRCL.
5-Page Resume that incorporates the TQs and ECQs.
Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requires each and every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully complete a background investigation for Top Secret/ SCIclearance a as a condition of placement in this Special Sensitive position.
Veteran's Preference does not apply to the SES.
Relocation expenses will not be paid.
Probationary period: You will serve a one-year probationary period unless you previously completed the probationary period in the SES.
This is a Drug Testing Designated Position (TDP) and is covered by the Department of Homeland Security Headquarters Drug-Free Workplace Program. The incumbent is required to sign a Condition of Employment form (for certain positions identified as critical under the drug testing program) and must pass urinalysis testing, as required prior to appointment, reassignment, or transfer, and employee will be subject to random testing while employed with the Department in a TDP.
Effective January 1, 2010, OPM must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES employees in the Executive Branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or
Noncareer SES employee, please indicate this in your resume. Serving in a Schedule A, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES appointment WILL NOT eliminate you from consideration.
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
DHS is an equal employment employer: Selection for positions will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status or other differences.
DHS provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Only complete Application Packages will be considered.
1. Resume, not to exceed 5 pages, which incorporates both ECQ and TQ responses;
2. SF-50 as applicable;
3. A complete Occupational Questionnaire.
FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS BY THE CLOSING DATE WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
The complete Application Package must be submitted by fax or online through Application Manager by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/20/2017~
Education must be accredited by an accrediting 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.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on to 06/20/2017 to receive consideration.
To apply online:
1. Click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. You will be prompted to create an account or log in to your existing Application Manager account to complete the occupational questionnaire and upload your 5-page resume. (USAJOBS portfolio documents will not be accepted, therefore applicants are required to upload a 5-page resume through Application Manager.)
3. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Paper applications and information sent by mail WILL NOT be accepted.
To apply by fax:
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents:
NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s):
1. To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf and provide the required information. The
Vacancy ID number is 10011242
2. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of your materials. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/20/2017 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event verification is needed.
To complete the occupational questionnaire and submit via fax:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10011242~
2. Print the 1203FX form, follow the instructions and provide your responses to the occupational questionnaire items http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf.
3. Fax all six pages of the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
Upon receipt of the online questionnaire, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your application is made you will be notified of your rating and or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your rating and or referral to the SES rating and ranking panel, Structured Interviews and finally the Selecting Official.
Instructions for answering the questions in the Occupational Questionnaire:
If you are applying to this announcement by completing the OPM 1203-FX form (fax) instead of using the Online Application method, please use the following step-by-step instructions as a guide to filling out the required questionnaire. You will need to print the vacancy announcement and refer to it as you answer the questions. You may omit any optional information; however, you must provide responses to all required questions (including are you willing to be drug tested question). Be sure to double check your application before submission as any omission of the required information may result in loss of further consideration. https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10011242
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/470353000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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