Chief of Staff Job in Washington DC, DC

Vacancy No. 25-30(DE) Department Pretrial Services Agency
Salary $150,160.00 to $225,700.00 Grade 00 to 00
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 2/25/2025 Close Date 3/25/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Washington DC, DC


Summary

If you are interested in a position that directly supports achievement of the administrative and operational aspects of a dynamic, independent federal law enforcement agency, this job is for you!

Selectee will be required to file an Executive Branch Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278) within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Applications will be accepted from qualified, current federal civil services employees. Also eligible are (1) current/former career SES appointees, (2) alumni of an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program, or (3) current GS-14 or 15 federal employees who can demonstrate the professional/ technical qualifications for the position, and (4) the public.

Duties

As Chief of Staff, you will:

  1. Serve as the principal deputy to the PSA Director and is delegated authority to act in the absence of the Director by making final agency decisions related to the operations of the Agency.
  2. Serve as delegate authorized to act in the absence of the Assistant Director for Defendant Engagement and System Support and/or the Assistant Director for Management and Administration by making final decisions related to the operations of each division, as appropriate.
  3. Serve as senior advisor to the PSA Director and Assistant Directors on the full range of operational and mission-support functions, including human capital management, policy development, strategic planning, finance and administration, and information technology.
  4. Oversee, manage and lead programmatic initiatives and daily operations of the Office of the Director and collaborate with office leadership to ensure strategic alignment with the mission, goals and objectives of PSA.
  5. Facilitate human resources planning and personnel actions on behalf of the Office of the Director.
  6. Oversee budget and contract administration for the Office of the Director to ensure achievement of the organization's mission.
  7. Manage and coordinate tasking responses, work activities, assignments, and projects internal to the organization, ensuring effective and timely completion of projects delegated to PSA offices.
  8. Manage Office of the Director staff. Plan and assign work, delegate responsibility, and establish priorities. Counsel employees on performance and administrative issues; interview candidates for positions and recommend or take personnel actions. Establish performance standards and evaluate performance and overall effectiveness in meeting office and PSA goals and objectives. Provide developmental activities for staff. Identify means of improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the office. Perform budget development and execution activities for the office, assuring that resources are acquired and managed in accordance with relevant policy and procedures.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Conditions of Employment

1. Must be a U.S. Citizen.
2. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
3. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation.
4. May be required to successfully complete a one-year SES probationary period, if not already completed.
5. Must provide written narratives on each of the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), if applicable and Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs).
6. Your application packet, including your resume, (ECQs), and (PTQs), must not exceed 15 pages. Excess pages will not be considered.
7. Financial Disclosure required.
8. All applicants are subject to a comprehensive criminal background investigation; and required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
9. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.
10. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school and be a current member in good standing of the bar association of any state within the United States or District of Columbia. If not a member of the District of Columbia Bar, the incumbent must be eligible for admission without examination under DC Court of Appeals Rule 46(e)(3).

As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Professional/Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications.

All competitive candidates for SES positions with the Federal Government must demonstrate leadership experience indicative of senior executive level management capability. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show in your resume that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and the Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs), listed below. It is recommended that your resume emphasize levels of responsibility, scope and complexity of programs managed, and program accomplishments and results. This position also requires that you possess PTQ's that represent knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. The PTQs described below must be evident in your resume.

For additional information regarding ECQs click the link (indexed at page 29-37):
OPM'S Guide to the Senior Executive Service Qualifications

**If you are a current or former SES member OR a graduate of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) approved SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) and your ECQs have been certified by OPM's Qualification Review Board (QRB), you are only required to provide a narrative to the Professional/Technical Qualification listed in the vacancy announcement. Also, current or former SES members must include with your application a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, verifying your appointment to SES. CDP graduates must include a copy of your OPM CDP graduation certificate.

Non-SES members must submit a narrative for each of the Professional/Technical Qualifications and the 5 Executive Core Qualifications.

Your application packet, including your resume, the Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs), and Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), must not exceed 15 pages. Excess pages will not be considered.

Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs):

1. Skill in senior level management of programs in a variety of operational and administrative areas, including legal services, human capital management, information technology, strategic planning, policy development and financial management.

2. Skill in providing accurate and well-researched legal analysis, advice, and recommendations on a wide-range of topics, including operational and mission-support matters.

3. Demonstrated skill in written and verbal communication with a variety of audiences and demonstrated ability to interpret complex program policy and technical information to a variety of audiences.

Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs):

ECQ 1, Leading Change: This core qualification measures the ability to bring about strategic change, within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.

ECQ 2, Leading People: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.

ECQ 3, Results Driven: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results, by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems and calculating risks.

ECQ 4, Business Acumen: This core qualification involves the ability to acquire and manage human, financial and information resources strategically.

ECQ 5, Building Coalitions: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and Local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common
goals.

Education

Candidates must submit law school transcript(s) from an ABA accredited law school. Transcripts may be official or unofficial and must include the school's name, student name, degree and date awarded. (Note: If you are selected for the position, official transcript(s) will be required prior to your first day. . All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

Additional information

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review in our office, in other Federal agency personnel offices, and on OPM's web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.

Veterans preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service.

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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

For this position, PSA is using the Traditional Method to evaluate applicants based on a resume and narratives addressing each Executive Core Qualification (ECQ) and Professional/Technical Qualification (PTQ). Applicants who meet ECQs and PTQs will be considered basically qualified for this position.

An Executive Resources Board (ERB) will evaluate these basically qualified applicants to determine the best qualified. Category Rating is used to evaluate applicants using three categories (Best Qualified, Well Qualified, and Qualified) to determine the degree to which applicants meet requirements and to identify those who will be referred for further consideration. If the selectee is being initially appointed to the SES, his/her ECQs must be reviewed and approved by a Qualifications Review Board convened and managed by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume listing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, duties performed and salary information.
2. Other supporting documents:

  • Law school transcript(s) from an ABA accredited law school, conferring Juris Doctorate degree. Transcripts must include the school name, student name, degree and date awarded. (Note: If you are selected for the position, official transcript(s) will be required prior to your first day).
  • Documentation showing current member in good standing of the bar association of any state within the United States or District of Columbia. If not a member of the District of Columbia Bar, proof of eligibility for admission without examination under DC Court of Appeals Rule 46(e)(3).
  • Current or former SES members must include with your application a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, verifying your appointment to SES. CDP graduates must include a copy of your OPM CDP graduation certificate.
  • Your application packet must not exceed 15 pages, to include your resume, the narrative to the Professional/Technical Qualification (PTQs) and Executive Core Qualification (ECQs), if applicable.
  • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
  • Only send documentation as requested/required by this announcement and that directly supports your qualifications for this position.

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 documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date (03/25/2025) to receive consideration.

  • To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
  • You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
  • You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
  • To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  • If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact Office of the Director at (202) 220-5681 or Nehdene.Williams@psa.gov to obtain instructions on how to submit an alternative application.

Agency contact information

Nehdene Williams
Address
Office of the Director
633 Indiana Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20004
US

Next steps

Once the on-line application and supporting documents are received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your rating and or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.


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