This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/523231300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This position reports to the staff director and assists in the administration and management of the staff and the critical policy work of the Commission. The deputy staff director assists and coordinates with the staff director in carrying out the overall daily management and supervision of the staff of the Commission, as delegated by the staff director, subject to policy direction by the Commissioners, the legislation creating the Commission, and other applicable federal law.
Learn more about this agency02/01/2019 to 03/27/2019
$178,832 - $183,598 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Permanent
Full-Time
Senior Executive
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19-09
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This position is open until filled. The first cutoff date for review of applications is Friday, February 22, 2019.
Duties of the position include assisting the staff director with:
Applicants must address the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) in a cover letter or separate narrative statement:
1) The ability to lead people, particularly the ability to design and implement strategies which maximize employee potential and foster high ethical standards in meeting the organization's vision, mission and goals.
2) The ability to achieve results, particularly the ability to establish and maintain accountability, to make timely and effective decisions, and to produce results through strategic planning and the implementation and evaluation of programs and policies.
3) Demonstrated business acumen, particularly the ability to acquire and administer human, financial, material, and information resources in a manner which instills public trust and accomplishes the Commission's mission, and to use new technology to enhance decision-making.
4) The ability to lead change, particularly the ability to balance change and continuity, to continually strive to improve program performance within the goals of the Commission, and to create a work environment that encourages creative thinking and problem-solving.
5) Working knowledge of the federal criminal justice system and, preferably, the federal sentencing guidelines in particular.
6) Experience in conducting and/or applying empirical research in the formulation of policy, preferably in the criminal justice area.
Undergraduate, graduate, or postgraduate credentials in business/public administration, law, criminal justice, and/or social science are preferred.
Applicants who possess a law degree (JD) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association are strongly preferred.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
The Commission evaluates applicants through a structured interview. Applicants may also be screened for some jobs through a narrative/application review, and/or a preliminary telephone interview. Applicants may be required to take a skills assessment test. Applicants who do not address the qualification requirements (mandatory and preferred) in his or her application materials as stated in the vacancy announcement are automatically disqualified from consideration and must re-apply before the closing date to be considered for employment.
The Office of Human Resources:
Cover letter
Resume
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.
In order to be considered, all applicants must submit an electronic resume and cover letter that address all of the qualification requirements listed in this announcement by clicking "Apply" at the top of this page.
Applicants who meet the mandatory qualification requirements will be considered and their application materials will be forwarded to the screening panel for review. Applicants who do not meet the mandatory qualification requirements for the position are automatically disqualified from consideration. In addition, some applicants may be tested using various assessment tools not listed on the vacancy announcement to verify an applicant's experience, knowledge, and training directly related to the job in order to identify the best qualified applicants for consideration and selection.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/523231300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The United States Sentencing Commission is an independent federal agency in the Judicial Branch of government consisting of seven members appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate and two non-voting ex-officio members. The agency staff consists of approximately 100 employees. The Commission develops and revises guidelines for federal district court judges to consider in sentencing offenders convicted of federal crimes. The Commission monitors and evaluates the use of the guidelines, conducts research and education programs on guideline application and sentencing matters generally, produces sentencing-related reports, and recommends improvements in federal sentencing practices and policies. Additional information about the Commission can be accessed via the Commission's website at http://www.ussc.gov.