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Program Manager

Department of Homeland Security
Department of Homeland Security - Agency Wide
Customs and Border Protection
This job announcement has closed

Summary

AMENDED: CBP Employees in series 0401 are eligible to apply.

The incumbent serves as a Program Manager located within U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Operations Support (OS), CBP Watch. This position serves as a specialist and provides technical support to Emergency Management professionals on continuity programs requiring application of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods to assess complex management and program processes and systems.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
05/27/2021 to 06/25/2021
Salary
$103,690 to - $159,286 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13 - 14
Location
3 vacancies in the following location:
Washington, DC
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Detail - This assignment is a 1-year non-reimbursable assignment. This is a virtual Joint Duty Assignment until the reopening of the office.
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None - No Temporary Promotion Opportunity
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
JDP-11011727-21-CL
Control number
589942100

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Clarification from the agency

This detail opportunity is for current Customs and Border Protection employees only. If you are not a current Customs and Border Protection employee you will not be eligible for this detail opportunity. You must submit an current SF-50 to show you currently work for Customs and Border Protection employee.

Duties

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  • Development of policies and procedures that outline requirements for the management and implementation of National TTE programs and initiatives.
  • Assisting in the planning and delivery of training and exercises to ensure that continuity of operations objectives are met.
  • Assisting in the development and delivery of continuity of operations training and workshops.
  • Designing and implementing a Component-wide Correct Action Program.
  • Assisting in the development of a five-year TTE Plan.
  • Developing and implementing test, training, and exercise (TTE) activities to assess and validate Emergency Management plans, policies, procedures, and systems.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a current Customs and Border Protection employee
  • Must have supervisory approval to apply to the Joint Duty Assignment.
  • Must NOT have any pending/outstanding disciplinary actions
  • Must have achieved a minimum of "meet expectations/proficiency" on latest performance appraisal/evaluation
  • Must be currently at the grade level of the detail. *No Temporary Promotion Opportunity*
  • The program does not apply to members of the Military service or contractors.
  • Must complete DHS 250-2 Application Form.? Supervisory signature is required.? Please see "Required Documents" section for form.
  • Required to hold and retain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

Qualifications required:

  1. Experience with designing and implementing Tests, Training, and Exercises using the HSEEP process is preferred.
  2. Knowledge and mastery of analytical tools, information systems, and methodologies with expert ability to provide authoritative advice to management throughout the department on incident and situation management notification.
  3. Ability to plan, organize, and direct team and system stakeholder efforts across organizational lines, including the ability to monitor progress on requirements development to ensure that realistic objectives and milestones are established, to clearly assign responsibilities, and to get mission requirements accomplished in a timely manner.
  4. Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, and to present well-considered and sound suggestions that provide a clear understanding of emergency situations and incidents to ensure effective communications and decision-making during a crisis.


Please read the following important information to ensure we have everything we need to consider your application:
It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit appropriate documentation prior to the closing date. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant experience as it relates to this Joint Duty assignment opportunity announcement.

Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will be rated based on your resume.

Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
  1. Job Title (Include series and grade of Federal Job)
  2. Duties (Be specific in describing your duties)
  3. Name of Federal agency
  4. Supervisor name, email, and phone number
  5. Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)

Education

EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution for this position.

Additional information

**DHS does not offer any additional benefits beyond that which the Federal employee is already receiving.

If the position requires a security clearance, employees must have a SECRET or TOP SECRET clearance to placement AND must maintain that level of clearance while performing in the position.

Selected applicants for a JDA are requested to fulfill the items below during the JDA:

  1. Complete the DHS Training Course 15 days prior to the arrival to the JDA.
  2. Complete the DHS Joint Duty Assignment Progress Plan to include:
    • Phase 1: Establish assignment objectives within the first 30 days of the JDA.
    • Phase 2: Complete a self-assessment of the duties performed at the mid-point of the JDA.
    • Phase 3: Complete a final review within the last 30 days of the JDA.
  3. Complete 12 hours of professional development using Skillsoft courses, videos, and books in conjunction with the established assignment objectives for the JDA.
  4. Attend each of the DHS Joint Duty Program Director's quarterly webinars (1 hour per quarter).

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your experience, education, and training will be rated using a job questionnaire based on the competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this Joint Duty Assignment.

If you are among the best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. After reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination will be made. You must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement.

Note: DHS continues to take necessary steps to keep our workforce safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic. If you receive a final Joint Duty Assignment offer to onboard, please complete the onboarding requirements and/or forms and submit them electronically in an expeditious manner. Your start date may be delayed if the action above is not completed.

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