Summary
The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Deputy Assistant Sergeant at Arms. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/J5NY. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.
Duties
Provides leadership, direction, and development to a staff who work in support of the U.S. Senate in the U.S. Capitol. Ensures that the Senate is supported by a high-quality, highly motivated, professional workforce. Ensures cross training of staff, and succession planning for all managers and their staff. Participates in short and long-range planning efforts and supports special events such as Inaugurations and state funerals. Develops and supports plans for emergencies, and continuity of operations responsibilities for the divisions under their direction. The ability to lead during a crisis is a job requirement. Assists with the development of budgets, priorities, policies, and procedures, and manages the impact to stakeholders ensuring that customer service and customer satisfaction are prioritized. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements, please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/J5NY.
Qualifications
Required Work Experience - Five to eight years of senior level management experience.
Required Special Skills/ Knowledge - The position requires the ability to plan for emergencies including continuity of operations, the ability to lead in a crisis; and the ability to solve problems before they impact operations.
- Ability to develop effective working relationships within the SAA, and with Senate staff and other stakeholders.
- Senior level experience leading a front facing organization in a high-profile, high-volume environment.
- Senior level experience leading and managing a large, diverse team and building a positive team culture.
- Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Knowledge of the U.S. Senate gained through previous employment as a senior staff member is desired.
As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role. Working Conditions - Work is performed in an office environment.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
- Since this position requires onsite presence in support of the U.S. Senate when in session, this position requires the employee to be available and prepared to work during government shutdowns, in inclement weather, on holidays,
and during late night, overnight, and weekend sessions. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted. - This position directly supports essential services of the U.S. Senate. As such, this position requires the employee be available and prepared to work during government shutdowns, in inclement weather, on holidays, weekends, and during late nights to ensure essential services to the Senate continue without interruption. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
Security Clearance - This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens in order for the SAA to submit your application for a security clearance.
Education
Bachelor’s degree.
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.
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.
Your application will be evaluated by a panel on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Highly qualified candidates may be interviewed and a reference check conducted.
Required Documents
Subject to background/security investigation.
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
All applicants must apply for jobs online using this link: https://sen.gov/J5NY. Paper application materials, resumes and attachments that are sent via email, mail or brought in-person will not be considered or accepted. All applicants MUST attach their documents to the online employment application.
Next steps
Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.
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