The United States Capitol Police (USCP) is a CALEA nationally-accredited, federal law enforcement agency. The USCP safeguards the Congress, Members of Congress, employees, visitors, and Congressional buildings and grounds from crime, disruption, and terrorism. We protect and secure Congress so it can fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities in a safe, secure and open environment.
Summary
The United States Capitol Police (USCP) is a CALEA nationally-accredited, federal law enforcement agency. The USCP safeguards the Congress, Members of Congress, employees, visitors, and Congressional buildings and grounds from crime, disruption, and terrorism. We protect and secure Congress so it can fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities in a safe, secure and open environment.
This position is located in the United States Capitol Police (USCP), Chief Administrative Officer, Office of Human Resources, Human Capital Strategy, Recruitment & Employment Division. The position reports directly to the Associate Director. The purpose of this position is to provide complete human resources services for management and employees in the areas of organizational analysis and design, position management, compensation management, promotional process management and execution, and staffing and recruitment for all sworn and civilian personnel.
At full performance level, the Specialist will:
Provide the full range of staffing, recruitment, and placement services including innovative, and proactive recruiting strategies. Identify and address complex human capital issues related to recruitment and placement and apply new approaches to resolve issues (hard to fill, etc.)
Provide subject matter expertise regarding federal staffing, recruitment, compensation, position management, organizational design, and classification. Advise, assist, coach, and counsel management on the day to day administration of assigned programs and ensure compliance with Departmental policy and HR best practices. Develop or modify policy and standard operating procedures to ensure organizational efficiency.
Develop vacancy announcements using an automated system; review applicant qualifications; and develop certificates of eligibles, assessment tools, interview guides, etc. Develop and deliver briefings, project papers, and correspondence. Perform research on employment and staffing issues, correlate, and analyze data, and recommend appropriate action and potential alternatives.
Successful completion of a Background Investigation is required.
Must complete a one year probationary period.
Must have Direct Deposit.
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below.
Qualifying at the CP-7 grade level: (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the CP-06/GS-08 level. This experience includes providing support to management officials in the areas of staffing and employment, including developing vacancy announcements through an automated system.
Qualifying at the CP-8 grade level: (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the CP-07/GS-9 level. In addition to the experience specified at the previous grade, experience handling routine staffing matters from start to completion (vacancy announcement through final job offer).
Qualifying at the CP-9 grade level: (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the CP-08/GS-10 level. In addition to the experience specified at the previous grades, experience staffing positions through special authorities (i.e., direct hire).
Qualifying at the CP-10 grade level: (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the CP-09/GS-11 level. In addition to the experience specified at the previous grades, experience developing and/or validating complex assessment tools and methods and developing staffing policy and/or standard operating procedures.
All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date (08/12/19) of the vacancy announcement.
FOR CP-7: Candidate may possess a Master's or equivalent degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.B. or J.D. if related or a combination of education or experience.
FOR CP-8: Candidate may have completed all requirements for a Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree AND 6 months of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 2-1/2 years of years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or a combination of education or experience.
FOR CP-9: Candidate may possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related.
FOR CP-10: There is no education substitute at this grade level.
OR
Combination of Education and Experience: equivalent combinations of specialized experience and graduate level education may be used.
Additional information
Additional Conditions of Employment with USCP:
Criminal History Check -- Must successfully pass a comprehensive criminal history check of the past 10 years.
A criminal history check will be performed on all qualified applicants.
Credit Check -- Must successfully pass a credit check. Applicants must not be in default or delinquent on any Federal guaranteed student loans. Applicants must demonstrate a competent financial history. Financial delinquency including collection accounts, liens, repossessions, or garnishments may be a basis for disqualification.
Selective Service Registration -- Male applicants must provide verification of registration with the Selective Service System or must verify exemption from the Selective Service System registration because of age or military status. Female applicants are exempt from Selective Service System registration. https://www.sss.gov/Registration/check-a-Registration/Verifcation-Form
Fingerprint Check -- Applicants' fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for a check of the criminal history record.
Background Investigation -- Must successfully complete all components of the USCP full field background investigation.
There are few automatic grounds for rejection in the USCP background investigation process. Issues of misconduct, such as illegal drug use, arrests, or convictions may not be automatically disqualifying. However, deliberate misstatements, omissions, or intentionally withholding required information at any phase of the hiring process will result in a candidate's disqualification regardless of the nature or reason for the misstatement or omission. The primary reason candidates fail a background investigation is due to deliberately withholding or omitting material facts. Providing false and/or misleading information may be grounds for removal from the application and selection process.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Evaluation Factors
Please address all Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's) within the narrative responses, so that your experience can be evaluated properly. To view the KSAs please go to the HOW TO APPLY section and click on the link Application Preview.
We will review your resume, assessment questionnaire and supporting documentation to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this job. If you meet the minimum requirements for this job, we will evaluate your application materials, to assess the quality, depth, and complexity of your qualifications, accomplishments, experience, and education as they relate to the requirements listed in this vacancy announcement.
Failure to successfully pass a full field background investigation and all segments of the pre-employment evaluation process will result in disqualification from further consideration under this Vacancy Announcement.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement:
1. Your Resume: Resumes should include full description of job duties as well as dates (mm/yr) of employment.
2. A complete Assessment Questionnaire: Failure to provide a narrative response when required will result in an "Incomplete Application and/or Assessment Questionnaire" rating.
3. Other supporting documents:
- Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable.
- College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education, or other documentation to prove possession of the basic requirement for this position.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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. (Preview the questionnaire here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10569612)
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, 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. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are 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.
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Washington, DC 20510
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Next steps
Once your completed online assessment questionnaire is successfully submitted on USAJOBS, you will receive an acknowledgement email. After a review of your application materials is made, you will be notified of your eligibility status. If you are referred to the hiring official, you will receive further notification. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement:
1. Your Resume: Resumes should include full description of job duties as well as dates (mm/yr) of employment.
2. A complete Assessment Questionnaire: Failure to provide a narrative response when required will result in an "Incomplete Application and/or Assessment Questionnaire" rating.
3. Other supporting documents:
- Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable.
- College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education, or other documentation to prove possession of the basic requirement for this position.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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. (Preview the questionnaire here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10569612)
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, 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. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are 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.
OA - Human Capital Strategy Recruitment - Empl Div
119 D Street NE
Washington, DC 20510
US
Next steps
Once your completed online assessment questionnaire is successfully submitted on USAJOBS, you will receive an acknowledgement email. After a review of your application materials is made, you will be notified of your eligibility status. If you are referred to the hiring official, you will receive further notification. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
