Deputy Chief of Staff

Duties This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD), Washington, District of Columbia. The primary purpose of this position is is to serve as the Deputy Chief of Staff accountable to the Chief of Staff, CWMD for assisting, advising, and supporting the Assistant Secretary on management, administrative, policy, personnel, and protocol matters central to the accomplishment of the CWMD's mission. Duties performed: Work with senior management to identify, analyze, develop, and implement policies and strategies on a diverse array of management and administrative issues related to homeland security and oversee the execution of these policies and strategies.Assist the Chief of Staff in advising the Assistant Secretary and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary on planning and conduct of management and administrative activities for CWMD.Shares fully with the Chief of Staff on the planning, direction, and execution of the Directorate. Incumbent is held accountable for meeting goals, objectives, and deadlines.Provide effective leadership/management to direct reports and staff who may be matrixed from other Federal agencies, state and local partners, etc.Represent the Chief of Staff, the Director, and DHS in conferences, testimonies, and negotiations with executive level officials.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentYou must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see probationary period may be required..A pre-employment drug test may be required.If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.License required: NoPre-employment physical required: NoBargaining Unit Position: NoPermanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expenses will not be paid.Financial Disclosure: Incumbent is required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.Promotion Potential: This position is at the full performance level.Supervisory Probationary Period: This is a supervisory position. Under provisions of the Civil Service Reform Act, first time supervisors and/or managers will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period. You may also be required to complete an appropriate supervisory training course within one year of assignment to this position.This is a Drug Testing Designated Position (TDP) and is covered by the Department of Homeland Security Headquarters Drug-Free Workplace Program. The incumbent is required to sign a Condition of Employment form (for certain positions identified as critical under the drug testing program) and must pass urinalysis testing, as required prior to appointment, reassignment, or transfer, and employee will be subject to random testing while employed with the Department in a TDP. QualificationsApplicants must demonstrate that they meet the Specialized Experience requirements as noted below.Specialized Experience:GS-15: Applicant must demonstrate at least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-14 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing the following duties: Assessing administration and business-related programs to improve their effectiveness and impact of an organization's accomplishments;Managing employees through performance evaluation, work acceptance and resolving grievances;Negotiating for policy or resources on behalf of an agency or organization; andCollaborating with principle leaders on the planning and execution of administrative policies and plans. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible.All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification.NOTE: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Not ApplicableAdditional informationNote: DHS continues to take necessary steps to keep our workforce safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic. If you receive a final job offer to onboard, please complete the onboarding forms and submit them electronically in an expeditious manner. Your start date may be delayed if the action above is not completed. Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requires each and every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully complete a background investigation for a Top Secret/Secret Compartmentalized Information (SCI) clearance as a condition of placement in this High Risk position. This review includes financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Pursuant to Executive Order 12654 and DHS policy, DHS is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, conducts random and other drug testing of its employees in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Headquarters personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing and all applicants tentatively selected for employment at DHS Headquarters are subject to drug testing resulting in a negative test result.Veterans' Preference: If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 (Member Copy 4) or an official statement from your command if currently on active duty that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days from the date you submit your application. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, in addition to the DD-214, you must also submit a Standard Form 15 (Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference) and the required supporting documents listed on that form. For more information on veterans' preference see .Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP/CTAP): This program applies to Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed, or employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet eligibility criteria for CTAP or ICTAP; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. Well-Qualified includes those applicants whose knowledge, skills, and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. For information on eligibility criteria and required documentation, go to: Help Help 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. 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. We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, we will use an Assessment Questionnaire to place you in one of three categories based on your experience, education and training. The competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this job are:Administration and ManagementAdvisingLeadershipStrategic Thinking Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Category Rating Procedures: If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be placed in one of the following categories: Best-Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate high proficiency in all of the critical competencies, including all Selective Placement Factors (SPF) and appropriate Quality Ranking Factors (QRF) as determined by the job analysis.Well-Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrates acceptable proficiency in all of the critical competencies, including all SPFs and appropriate QRFs as determined by the job analysisQualified: Applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate basic proficiency in most of the critical competencies, including all SPFs and appropriate QRFs as determined by the job analysis. The Category Rating Process does not add veteran's preference points but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. Preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent must be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-9 level or higher). Veteran preference eligibles will receive selection consideration before non-preference eligibles within each quality category. If you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. To preview the assessment questionnaire, click the following link: