Supervisory Program Management Specialist

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 of a Supervisory Program Management Specialist generally include, but are not limited to, the following:
Exercise managerial oversight of all human resources services, including recruitment and personnel information systems, employee records, and employee and labor relations.Assist the Director, ORMP, with the management, coordination and direction for all assigned functions of the organization, which include difficult and diverse functions on issues that affect critical aspects of the DOJ Directives Management and the JMD Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Programs.Participate in managing projects that support FOIA and directives management modernization with high complexity or risk, such as agency-wide system integrations, training, and evaluation.Provide expert advice and guidance to the ORMP Director and to subordinate staff on broad projects and programs with national impact.Oversee and provide authoritative guidance and leadership to departmental FOIA and directives programs affecting one or several major agency organizations and plans, organizes, and carries through to completion analytical studies involving issues related to key agency programs.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentYou must be a United States Citizen or National.You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.You may be required to complete a one-year probationary or two-year trial period.Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31, 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.You must meet all eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement and continue to meet these requirements throughout the hiring process. Offers can be rescinded if requirements are not met.Financial Disclosure: If selected, you may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.Additional selections may be made from this announcement, at any time, if openings occur in other offices serviced by Justice Management Division, HR Operations. QualificationsTo qualify for the position of Supervisory Program Management Specialist at (GS-0301-15), you must meet AND possess the required specialized experience specific to this series and grade you're applying to.
If you are a current or former government employee on a permanent appointment in the competitive service, you will need to demonstrate 1-year (52-weeks) at the next lower grade level, to meet the time-in-grade requirements for this occupational series and grade. Additionally, please ensure to submit an applicable SF50 (please refer to the "required documents" section for additional information).Specialized Experience: For the GS-15, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-14 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service, which includes: 1) Providing direction of an organization or agency's Directives Management and FOIA operations; 2) Advising or providing counsel regarding policies and procedures for managing Directives and FOIA programs; and 3) Developing long-range objectives, innovations, or milestones for operational approaches to managing a program.
You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including Time-in-Grade, by the closing date of this announcement, 11/26/2024.
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.EducationSome federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional informationThe bullets below outline the various groups of applicants that fall under the term "status candidates". This vacancy is open to applicants from any of the groups listed below: When you apply you'll have the chance to claim an eligibility pathway, be sure you fully read each statement and any links provided to make sure you know which eligibility you qualify for.
See a full list and learn more at USAJOBS, see: What does Status Candidate mean? or Which Jobs am I Eligible to Apply for?CURRENT AND FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: For more information, see USAJOBS Federal Employees.CAREER TRANSITION PROGRAMS (CTAP or ICTAP): For more information visit: USAJOBS Career Transition ProgramsVETERANS AND MILITARY SPOUSES: Please see USAJOBS Veterans Preference for more details.SCHEDULE A, PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES Learn more at USAJOBS - Individuals with Disabilities.General Employment Information:

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Our policy can be found at: DOJ EEO STATEMENT: The U.S. Department of Justice fosters an inclusive and diverse workforce, find our EEO statement online at: SELECTIVE SERVICE: If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: .
This position is excluded from the bargaining unit Help

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Review our benefitsEligibility 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 EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Once the announcement closes, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted by the HR Specialist. This information will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your eligibility for Federal employment, and then whether you are qualified for this particular position. If a determination is made that you have inflated your responses when compared to your background information, you may be deemed ineligible, or your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your skills and abilities.
Additionally, we will review your supporting documents and resume to determine if you are in the "Area of Consideration" for this vacancy. Government-Wide Merit Promotion vacancies may only accept applications from a limited audience, pay careful attention to the "Who May Apply" and the "Hiring Paths" information. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
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.BASIS OF RATING:
DOJ's Merit Promotion Procedures will be used to evaluate candidates.Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, and other characteristics):ComplianceInformation Technology ManagementManaging Human ResourcesProject ManagementCareer Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must:

Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria;Be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above based on the competencies listed above; andSubmit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.