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Company:	U.S. Dept. of Justice
Industry:	Government / Civil Service Law Enforcement / Fire Legal
Job Type:	Full Time
Country:	United States
State/Province:	District of Columbia
City:	Washington
Salary/Earnings:	$68,405 - $88,926 per year
Post Date:	04/18/2024 03:15 AM
Summary The primary purpose of this position is to support and engage in the ALO's liaison activities, while participating in the management of its administrative support, and performing assignments on a wide range of matters relating to the funding and operation of the Department. Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 04/18/2024 to 05/02/2024 This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Salary $68,405 - $88,926 per year Pay scale & grade GS 9 Location 1 vacancy in the following location: Remote job No Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Travel Required 25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent - Work schedule Full-time - Service Excepted Promotion potential 12 Job family (Series) Supervisory status No Security clearance Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Trust determination process Announcement number JMD-DAAG-CONT24-12390380-DE Control number 787250500 This job is open to Clarification from the agency Duties 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. The duties and responsibilities for a Program Specialist generally include, but are not limited to, the following: Work with the Director and Liaisons to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the Office. Manage, review, and respond to congressional inquiries. Provide analysis and recommendations for responses that impact long-range planning of program objectives. Research, analyze, and provide expert technical advice on complex program issues. Prepare reports or written analysis on DOJ policies. Review budgetary analysis, evaluations, management reports, and legislative proposals for Department and Congressional Officials. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a United States Citizen or National. You must successfully pass a security/background investigation and drug screening. You may be required to complete a one-year trial/probationary period. Selective Service registration is required, see the announcement for full details. Under Pathways Recent Graduate regulations, you are eligible only if you have graduated from an academic program of study or earned your degree within the last two years. A USA Hire assessment is required. An email will be sent with additional information after you submit your application. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement to complete the assessment. Qualifications This vacancy is open to , who have completed an academic program of study or degree program from a college, university, or vocational school within the last two years (or longer for certain veterans) from the date of this announcement. If you are appointed to a position under this program, you will need to complete a requisite number of work and training hours, based on the agreement you will complete with the hiring office and the agency Pathways program coordinator. After completing the required number of work and training hours, and meeting all other program requirements, you may be eligible for a conversion to a term or permanent appointment. To learn more about the specific requirements and conditions of the Pathways Recent Graduate program, please see the page, or the site... In addition to the requirements above, you must also meet the specific qualifications requirements for this announcement and the occupational series and grade of this position as described in the Qualifications section below. Please pay careful attention to the entire announcement to ensure you understand these important requirements. To qualify for the position of Program Specialist (GS-0301-9), you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below AND possess the required specialized experience specific to this series and grade. To qualify for the GS-9 level: You qualify for the GS-9 grade level if you possess one year specialize experience, equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the federal service, performing duties such as: Providing advice or guidance on projects or programs; AND Developing methods for assessing or improving programs, processes, or systems. OR Education: A master's degree (or equivalent graduate degree such as a L.L.B./J.D.) or two (2) academic years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. OR Combination of Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully competed graduate school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for the GS-09. Only graduate education in excess of the first year may be used to qualify. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 05/02/2024. Your resume must support your responses to the online questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume. Education Please refer to qualifications and requirements for education requirements. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be reviewed and certified by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be creditable toward your qualifications. Therefore, you should provide only the attendance and/or degrees from . Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For more information about this requirement, please visit the . All documentation must be in English or include an English translation. Benefits 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. . 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. Your application will be evaluated and rated under DOJ's Category Rating and Selection Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are basically qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared by Subject Matters Experts and a USAHire assessment (refer to section 'How to Apply' and 'Next Steps' for USAHire information). If it is determined you meet minimum qualification requirements, your application will then be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified. Within these categories, applicants eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive selection priority over non-veteran preference eligibles. When addressing the specialized experience statement, applicants must present evidence of the experience in their resume. If the specialized experience statement is repeated, in the applicant's resume, Human Resources will deem the applicant as ineligible. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, and other characteristics): Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Planning and Evaluating Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Technical Competence In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. Benefits 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. . 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. Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. Documentation requirements may vary from applicant to applicant based on your eligibility claims. For example, Veteran documents would be required only from applicants claiming Veteran's Preference. It is your responsibility to carefully review the list of document descriptions below, to see which documents are required for your application. ALL APPLICANTS : You must submit a detailed resume containing the following pieces of information for each job entry listed in your employment history: Official position title, Employer name and contact information, Start and end dates ( including month and year ), A detailed list of duties & accomplishments, Your grade/step achieved, and The number of hours worked per week (or indicate full-time). If you're unsure about what to include in your resume, please review the on YouTube. You are encouraged to use the USAJOBS , as this will ensure you're including everything that is required. If you are claiming a eligibility: When claiming a Veteran's Preference, you must submit your last DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) form, specifically the Member #4 Copy, indicating dates and character of service and discharge type. If you are a V , you will need to additionally submit the SF-15 (Application for 10-point Veterans Preference) and a copy of your VA Letter stating your disability rating. If you are the qualifying parent or spouse of a disabled, deceased, or deployed Veteran, and are seeking a derived preference eligibility, you must submit appropriate supporting documentation such as the Veterans DD-214, SF-15, VA Letter, and/or Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders. See for more information. For more information on each type of Veterans Preference, and the documentation required for each, see . If you are using education to qualify for this position, or education is required : You must submit a transcript, which may be unofficial, as long as it contains a full listing of courses, credit earned, grade and grade-point-average, subject area, degree(s) earned, and dates of award. Your must come from a nationally-accredited educational institution recognized by the Department of Education. If submitting a foreign transcript, you must have the transcript recognized by the Department of Education. Please do not submit electronic transcripts with documentation security protection, these may prevent our application system from accepting and processing the document. More Info: If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: 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 . 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.

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