Duties
This position is located in the Office
of the Chief Administrative Officer (OCAO), in the United States Capitol Police
(USCP), and reports to the Chief of Police. The CAO is a statutory position within the
USCP under 2 USC 1903.
The CAO is the senior executive
responsible for the performance of the full range of administrative services in
support of the mission of the USCP. Subordinate
offices and bureaus include the Office of Financial Management, Office of Logistical
Services, Office of Human Resources, Office of Information Services, Office of
Acquisition Management, and the Office of Background Investigations and
Credentialing. Primary responsibilities
include, but are not limited to:
- Authority and oversight over the Department’s administrative functions, including budget development, planning, and execution; financial management, accounting, and reporting; procurement of goods and services; recruitment and employment suitability; badging and credentialing; strategic human capital planning; personnel services, benefits, payroll, and employee relations; facilities management, parking, and fleet services; occupational safety and health; and information technology.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with key stakeholders, including the Chief of Police and his executive team, Capitol Police Board, Members of Congress, Congressional committee staff, and other legislative and executive branch personnel.
- Evaluation, consultation, and implementation of legislation into program goals, actions, and policies.
- Preparation and submission of the Department's responses to congressional mandates and directives as well as replies to the Inspector General and other stakeholders as needed.
- Implementation of administrative principles, guidelines, and process improvements to ensure operational missions requirements are met through effective and efficient business processes.
- Management of projects and initiatives through strategic planning, development, implementation, and oversight of complex, highly visible, transformational initiatives that result in superior proactive approaches and solutions to accomplishing the Department's mission, objectives, goal setting, and prioritization.
- Development of authoritative recommendations that shape the organization, direction, and control of resources required to achieve defined USCP objectives, and assures that programs are fully coordinated, integrated, and effectively implemented.
- Liaise with USCP stakeholders to include the Capitol Police Board and the Committees of Jurisdiction.
How to Apply
Navigate to the following URL to apply to this job: USCP Careers
1. Follow the prompts to upload your resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click the Submit Application button to submit your application package.
3. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.
4. To verify that your application is complete, log into your account and select the job posting for this position. The page will display the status of your application, the documentation received, and any correspondence the Department has sent related to this application.
5. Failure to provide all required documents and information requested by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application not being considered.
The complete application package must be submitted by 7:59 PM (ET) on the closing date to receive consideration.
Next steps
After a review of your application materials is made, you will be notified of your eligibility status. If you are referred to the hiring official, you will receive further notification. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
Please note that if you are not selected for this position, the USCP may not be able to provide specific feedback or disclose the reasons for your disqualification, due to confidentiality and legal considerations related to the hiring process.