USAJOBS Hiring for Chief of Staff at Washington, DC Full Time

(The duties described reflect the full performance level of this position)

Provides expert advice, guidance and assistance to the BJA Director concerning administrative and policy aspects of BJA programs, proposals, and initiatives; significant and anticipated problems; and other matters in which administrative or policy issues are involved.

Analyzes and prepares reports on questions or issues of priority to the Director. Evaluates policies and directives from DOJ and OJP and advises on action necessary to establish the framework of BJA policies and objectives.

Manages the Director’s speechwriting process.

Works with the BJA Deputy Directors, Associate Directors, and staff to ensure the timely development of talking points and speeches that are appropriate for the audience and reflect BJA’s most current data and programmatic information.

Serves on various working groups, committees, boards, both within OJP and the Department, other Federal agencies, and the White House. Serves as the point of contact for all requests for BJA views on legislation related to the criminal justice system.

Plans, organizes, and carries out analytical studies involving the planning, development, and implementation of major agency programs of national scope and impact.

Reviews matters of BJA-wide significance to ensure that procedures are in accordance with the policies and plans of the Director. Identifies and monitors actual or potential problem areas that require management decisions, and recommends specific courses of action that will resolve the problem or correct deficient performance.

Prepares and coordinates the development of BJA’s strategic planning activities. Formulates and recommends plans to improve program policies, practices, methods, and organizational structure.

Attends conferences and meetings between the Director and members of BJA, OJP, officials of other Department components, other Federal agency staff, Congressional staff, and White House personnel.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Subject to background/suitability investigation/determination.
• Submit all required documents and Online Assessment Questionnaire.
• 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.
• 1-year probationary period may be required.

Qualifications

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Grade 15:

Qualifying experience for the GS-15 level includes one year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the GS-14 level which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples include: Directing analytical studies involving criminal justice related issues; Completing high priority special projects, studies, and/or initiatives involving complex, critical, or sensitive criminal justice related issues; Providing expert recommendations on complex criminal justice related issues or problems; Leads criminal justice programs of significant size and complexity by conceptualizing, planning, organizing and implementing new or evolving policies and activities.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications as described above will be further evaluated based upon the following technical qualifications:

• Ability to communicate in writing on criminal justice related issues.
• Ability to plan and execute criminal justice related work.
• Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing on criminal justice related issues.
• Ability to provide criminal justice related program management analysis, advice, and assistance.

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.

Click Here To See The Full Qualifications Statement.

Education

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Additional Information

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 days per two-week 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.

This position is excluded from the bargaining unit.

TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENT: Status applicants for promotion must have 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade by the closing date.

Confidential Financial Disclosure may be required.

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

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.

This position may be eligible for telework per agency policy.

OJP offers opportunities for flexible work schedules.

Relocation expenses may be authorized.

Recruitment incentives may be authorized.