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Chief of Staff

Department of Justice
Office of Justice Programs
Office for Victims of Crime
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Summary

This position is located in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office for Victims of Crime (OVC).

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
09/23/2024 to 10/02/2024
Salary
$163,964 to - $191,900 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 15
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Washington, DC
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—NOTE: If you are a DOJ employee who currently works at a remote work location (i.e., full-time telework), your approval for remote work does not transfer to this position.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Temporary promotion - Not-to-Exceed 6 month
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
15
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate Risk (MR)
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
JP-24-215
Control number
810733900

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Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to current Federal DOJ employees with competitive status. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.

Duties

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To meet agency needs, this position will be filled as a temporary promotion, not-to-exceed (NTE) 6 months. At management discretion, this appointment may be extended or be made permanent without further competition. The selectee may be returned, at any time during the temporary promotion, to the position held prior to this temporary promotion.
  • Provides direct supervision and managerial oversight to a team of professional staff. Assigns and reviews work, provides guidance and training, evaluates performance, recruits and recommends action regarding hiring, and addresses personnel issues.
  • Provides expert advice, guidance, and support to the OVC Director on administrative and policy aspects of OVC programs, proposals, and initiatives, as well as significant and anticipated challenges.
  • Assists in reviewing, interpreting, and assessing advisories and formal documents from other professionals to effectively advance OVC's and OJP's mission.
  • Attends conferences and meetings with the Director, engaging with members of OVC, OJP, officials from other Department components, federal agency staff, Congressional staff, and White House personnel.
  • Oversees the Director's speechwriting process, collaborating with OVC Deputy Directors, Associate Directors, and staff to develop timely talking points and speeches that align with OVC's latest data and programmatic information.
  • Facilitates and participates in planning initiatives, documenting these efforts accordingly. Reviews projections, priorities, justifications, and resource allocations for these plans. Supports the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of programs, providing recommendations on feasible planning strategies within current resource constraints.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Subject to background/suitability investigation/determination.
  • Federal payments are required to be made by Direct Deposit.
  • Requires registration for the Selective Service. Visit www.sss.gov.
  • Pre-employment drug testing required.
  • Security Requirements: Non-Sensitive/Moderate Risk
  • If appointment is made permanent, 1-year supervisory probationary period may be required.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience:
Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level. Specialized experience is experience which is in or related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Examples of specialized experience include:

  • Providing strategic direction and oversight to a wide range of programs and initiatives that support crime victims, ensuring they receive comprehensive and effective assistance.
  • Overseeing the development and implementation of national policies and programs that directly impact state, local, and tribal agencies, as well as nonprofit organizations dedicated to victim services.
  • Monitoring significant developments in crime victim policy and programs to assess their potential impact to an agency.
  • Preparing speeches, remarks, and other talking points for senior leadership on crime victim policy topics for presentation to various stakeholders and the media.


Technical Qualifications:
Applicants who meet the basic entry and minimum qualification requirements, as described above, will be further evaluated on the following technical qualifications:

  • Ability to supervise
  • Program and policy advice and guidance
  • Program planning and management
  • Communication

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.

Education

There is no education requirement for this position.

Additional information

  • This position may be eligible for telework per agency policy.
  • This position has a duty station of Washington, D.C. The selectee will be required to physically report to the OJP office building at least four (4) days per bi-weekly pay period and may incorporate leave and official travel plans into this reporting requirement. The office director or supervisor may request the selectee's presence in the office more frequently, as determined by the needs of the office. The selectee will be responsible for covering all commuting-related travel expenses. OJP employees are eligible for one transportation benefit - parking or the Department of Justice (DOJ) transit subsidy.
  • OJP offers opportunities for flexible work schedules.
  • Recruitment incentives may not be authorized.
  • This position is excluded from the bargaining unit.
  • This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
  • Please do not indicate current or former position salary in your application or resume.
  • As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

How you will be evaluated

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.

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