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This position is located in the Office of Justice Programs (OJP), National Institute of Justice (NIJ), Office of Investigative & Forensic Sciences (OIFS). Serves as the Supervisor responsible for supervisory duties as well as overseeing planning, testing, evaluating, managing, and reporting on issues related to OIFS scientific research portfolios and programs, & studies concerning technologies, systems, and research for forensic science in conjunction with other criminal justice communities.
Learn more about this agency08/22/2019 to 09/19/2019
$137,849 - $166,500 per year
GS 15
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - 20%
Yes—Relocation Expenses may be authorized.Recruitment Incentives may be authorized.
Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
Competitive
15
Yes
Yes
JP-19-028
543455800
(The duties described reflect the full performance level of this position)
Serves as the Office Director of Investigative and Forensic Sciences (OIFS) in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), National Institute of Justice (NIJ), Washington DC. The Office Director manages all aspects of OIFS's strategic initiatives and programmatic operations. As a nationally recognized consultant and expert in forensic sciences, represents OIFS, NIJ, and OJP in developing and leveraging the technical expertise of OIFS on critical issues in a wide variety of internal and external forums.
Serves as the expert and leading authority in overall program definition, organization, management, and strategic direction. Writes/drafts legislation, public policy statements and guidance for principals and senior policy-makers. Designs and oversees a variety of management control and tracking systems and coordinates planning and administrative matters within NIJ. Recognizes and identifies technology requirements in advocating future projects and activities.
Participates in national and international working groups, conferences, and meetings to represent NIJ and present NIJ sponsored research findings. Consults with the forensic science community on creating and strengthening forensic science-related programs to ensure maximum impact on the criminal justice system. Conducts outreach to and engages with key NIJ forensic science stakeholders to enhance relationships better understand constituents' needs and challenges.
Serves as the agency expert and coordinator in providing intellectual leadership and focus to initiate dialogue; generate policy; and initiate research activities that will be economically feasible to support sustainable development within the forensic sciences.
Supervises a group of employees performing work at the GS-13 and GS-14 level. Provides administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the unit. Performs the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised. Plans, schedules, and assigns work to subordinates.
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Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions and is available at OPM's website: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.asp
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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 (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.
THIS IS A DIRECT HIRE PUBLIC NOTICE: Direct Hire allows agencies to appoint candidates directly to occupations for which the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has determined there is a severe shortage of candidates or a critical hiring need. Qualified candidates will be considered in accordance with the OPM Direct Hire Guidelines. Veterans' Preference does not apply to the direct hire recruitment procedures.
Current civil service employees will receive new appointments if selected under this Direct Hire Authority.
This position is excluded from the bargaining unit.
This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies that may occur.
This position is eligible for part time or situational telework.
OJP offers opportunities for flexible work schedules.
Relocation Expenses may be authorized.
Recruitment Incentives may be authorized..
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on the announcement. If you are basically qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the online assessment questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your resume and application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
REMINDER: ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MIDNIGHT Eastern Time (Washington, D.C. time) ON THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (ALL APPLICANTS):
1. Resume and/or work history profile, and
2. Unofficial Transcripts (official transcripts required upon selection).
Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)/Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)
If you are a CTAP/ICTAP applicant: CTAP/ICTAP applicants must be well qualified to be referred for consideration. If you score 85 or above, you are considered to be well-qualified and will be referred to the selecting official.
If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, you must submit proof by the closing date of the announcement that you meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(u) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP or you will not receive priority consideration. The proof includes a copy of the Agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 Non Competitive Appointment.
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.
Applications for this position are being processed through an on-line applicant assessment system that has been specifically configured for Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs applicants. Even if you have already developed a resume in USAJOBS, you will need to access this on-line system to complete the application process. To obtain information about this position and TO APPLY, please click on https://www.avuecentral.com/casting/aiportal/control/toVacancy?referenceCode=NKWVT.
If you are unable to apply online, you may contact the employing office for alternate application procedures. Please call Avue Digital Services Monday Friday from 8AM to 5PM PST at (253) 573-1877 or email at joeavue@avuetech.com.
Once your completed application is certified and 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 status and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. We expect to make a final job offer within 80 days after the closing date of the announcement.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/543455800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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