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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.
We protect the legislative process, the symbol of our democracy, the people who carry out the process, and the millions of visitors who travel here to see democracy in action. We also protect everyone who visits the Capitol, who can see first-hand how we work to represent the best of America's spirit and diversity.
As a Department, we are a microcosm of America, representational of many races, colors, religions, national origins, political affiliations, sexual orientations, and ages. Our workforce is comprised of employees from nearly all 50 states and the U.S. territories. We embrace and celebrate a diverse workforce, and we believe inclusion makes our workplace stronger and respecting each individual as a person and as a professional is essential.
We act on the world stage every day of the year as a model in security, urban crime prevention, dignitary protection, specialty response capabilities, and homeland security. As ambassadors of the Congress, we are often the first face that visitors and employees encounter, and we leave a lasting impression that is reflective of the Legislative Branch and its role in America's democracy.
This is a civilian position located in the Operational Services Bureau, Canine Training Facility. At full performance level the incumbent will supervise Canine Training Facility personnel and operations, serving as the technical expert in canine and handler training delivery and evaluation.
12/29/2017 to 01/12/2018
$113,787 - $143,382 per year
CP 11
1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
11
Yes
USCP-18-10101983-YL
487632800
At full performance level:
Directs, coordinates, and supervises a group of training instructors who train canines and their handlers in explosives detection, as part of the Departments' comprehensive protection and policing responsibilities related to Person Borne Improvise Explosive Detection (PBIED) and the Explosive Ordinance Device (EOD) training programs. Provides oversight, supervision, and instruction to personnel to ensure Department and K-9 policies and procedures are followed during daily operations. Serves as a first level supervisor. Performs the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised.
Analyzes highly complex or unusual organizational issues, evaluates alternatives and disputed or conflicting information in arriving at solutions; and makes recommendations for program modification and improvement.
Serves as an authority in planning and developing experimental programs, evaluating results, and using the findings in planning, developing, and installing new or modified explosive detection training programs. Handles and maintains accountability and security for various materials and weapons used for detector dog training. Designs and produces training aids such as videos, explosive samples, graphic reproductions and documentation. Gathers statistics and intelligence on explosive threats to tailor specific affected aspects of the training offering, as appropriate. Ensures training materials, practical exercises and training aids are comprehensive, current, and support Departmental priorities.
Evaluates canines and makes recommendations for veterinary services that, based on expert observations of canine behavior, are necessary and required to ensure and maintain canine health and wellness.
Establishes and maintains professional contact with leading educators, training and practitioners in training, certification, and law enforcement organizations.
All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date (01/12/2018) of the vacancy announcement.
There is no education substitution for experience.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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.
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.
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:
- College transcript(s),or other documentation to prove possession of the basic requirement for this position.
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10101983) and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
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 is 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.
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.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/487632800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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