Chief of Staff

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

Duties

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.

Salary

$163,964 - $191,900 / year

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 :

Skills, Experience, Qualifications, If you have the right match for this opportunity, then make sure to apply today.

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

Education

There is no education requirement for this position.

Other 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.

Required Documents

REMINDER : ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11 : 59 Eastern Time (Washington, D.C. time) ON 10 / 02 / 2024.

Resume (To receive credit for experience, your employment history must be documented in month / year format (MM / YYYY), reflecting starting date and ending date and include the number of hours worked per week.

Failure to follow this format may result in disqualification).

• SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (see below for more information).
• Performance Appraisal. Note : if not provided, may be required at time of interview.

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.

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 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.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the supporting documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

A complete application package, to include the responses to the online Assessment Questionnaire, must be submitted by 11 : 59 PM (EST) on 10 / 02 / 2024 to receive consideration.

Follow the prompts to select your résumé and / or other supporting documents to be included with your application package.

You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

• After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
• You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

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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.

Learn more about federal benefits.

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.

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