Summary
The United States Capitol Police (USCP) safeguards the Congress, Members of Congress, employees, visitors, and Congressional buildings and grounds from crime, disruption, and terrorism. We protect and secure Congress so it can fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities in a safe, secure and open environment.
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Clarification from the agency
Navigate to the following url to apply to this job: USCP Careers
Duties
This
position is located in the Emergency Planning Section, Coordination
Division, Command and Coordination Bureau, Assistant Chief of
Police for Uniformed Operations, in the United States Capitol Police. The CCB provides enhanced capabilities to develop, coordinate,
and execute contingency/emergency plans, prepare and direct special events,
respond to incidents and emergencies, and manage multi-agency responses to
evolving situations within and away from the United States Capitol Complex.
Specialty Units include the Command Center, Communications, Emergency Planning,
Reports Processing, Court Liaison, and Special Events sections.
The incumbent supports and coordinates the event planning process for events
held on and off the U.S. Capitol Grounds. Coordinates the objectives for
defining current practices, refining the practices for maximum effectiveness,
supporting a systematic and scalable approach to planning, training to this
scalable approach, and managing all phases of the event planning process.
Coordinates, develops, reviews, and executes event planning processes and
recommends improvements. The incumbent analyzes and evaluates current planning
practices and coordinates with the managing authority to correct deficiencies
and implement efficiencies that can be leveraged to further enhance the event
planning process.
Assists with the planning, coordination, and development of Incident Action
Plans for operational events and extended critical incidents. Drafts
IAPs for operational events in support of mission requirements.
Participates and supports a comprehensive analysis and evaluation of the event
planning process, in line with best practices, the Incident Command System, and the National Incident Management System, to identify areas
for improvement. Coordinates with individuals involved in the planning
process to understand the challenges and potential solutions to include
individuals with a historical perspective in the planning process.
Assists with the development, review, and instruction of event planning
training programs in collaboration with the managing authority of the event
planning process. Conducts training relating to event planning for departmental
officials, including initial training and refresher training for the event
planning and execution processes. Training platforms may be multi-modal, i.e., in-person
training, virtual, or automated training.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
You must be a U.S. Citizen.
Successful completion of a Background Investigation is required.
Must complete a one year probationary period.
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Qualifying
experience for the CP-09/GS-11 level includes one (1) year of specialized experience
equivalent to at least CP-08/GS-10 level which is in the line of work of the
position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular
knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the
position. Specialized experience for this position is defined as
experience: 1. Planning and supporting a variety of events that ensures
the maximum support is provided to conduct quality and successful events.
2. Providing expertise, assistance, and operational knowledge ensuring
successful events and activities. Applicants
qualifying for the CP-10/GS-12 level must have one (1) year of specialized
experience equivalent to the next lower grade CP-09/GS-11, which has equipped
the applicant with the particular competencies needed to successfully perform
the duties of the position described above AND 1. Assists with establishing and maintaining liaison with
external representatives to ensure appropriate information is: collected,
analyzed, shared and maintained. 2. Analyzing, evaluating, and providing
recommendations to enhance the event planning process. (Information on Qualification & Education are located at the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/)
Education
There is no education substitution for experience in this series and/or grade.
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.
Evaluation Factors
Please address all Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) within the narrative responses, so that your experience can be evaluated properly.
We will review your resume, assessment questionnaire and supporting documentation to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this job. If you meet the minimum requirements for this job, we will evaluate your application materials, to assess the quality, depth, and complexity of your qualifications, accomplishments, experience, and education as they relate to the requirements listed in this vacancy announcement.
Failure to successfully pass a full field background investigation and all segments of the pre-employment evaluation process will result in disqualification from further consideration under this Vacancy Announcement.
Required Documents
The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement:
1. Your Resume: Resumes should include full description of job duties as well as dates (mm/yr) of employment.
2. Other supporting documents:
- Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable.
- College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education, or other documentation to prove possession of the basic requirements 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
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, 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.
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