Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Program Manager for an assigned Information Technology (IT) system managed as a Capital Asset Acquisition Program and deployed for operational use within Federal Protective Service

Duties performed:

• Identifying and defining the operational need, necessitating a Capital Asset Acquisition Program.
• Communicate operational, budgetary, and schedule needs to the Acquisition Program Management Office (PMO) to support the establishment and resourcing of the Capital Asset Acquisition Program.
• Oversees design and development activities, which subsequently informs his/her planning for logistics lifecycle support following deployment of an IT system.
• Manages "cradle to grave" sustainment support and coordinates all post-deployment technical refresh and maintenance work.
• Identifies organizational requirements for data generation, data management, and data reporting.

Conditions of employment

• You 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 http://www.sss.gov/).
• One-year probationary period may be required.
• PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING: This position requires a pre-employment drug test; the candidate's drug test results must be negative before bringing the candidate on board.
• 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: No
• Pre-employment physical required: No
• This is a non-bargaining unit position
• Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expenses will not be paid.
• This position is at the full performance level.
• Essential Personnel Designation: This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during the continuity of operational events without regard to declaration of unscheduled leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may
  result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations (5 U.S.C. § 7501-7533 and CFR Part 752, as applicable).
• TRAVEL: Travel: The incumbent maybe required to do some traveling.
• Financial Statement: The incumbent is required to file on a yearly basis form OGE SF 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
GS-14: Applicant must demonstrate one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-13 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing the following duties:

1. Consulting with senior level stakeholders to influence decision-making for acquisition and procurement program operations;
2. Analyzing acquisition program requirements and policies to develop strategies for mitigating risks related to cost, schedule, and performance;
3. Implementing acquisition and procurement projects to achieve organizational objectives; AND
4. Collaborating with management on the implementation of strategic initiatives.

NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Only two page resumes will be accepted and used to make an eligibility/qualifications determination.

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.

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: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.

Additional Conditions of Employment:

Training/Certification Requirements: This is a DHS acquisition certification-covered position. Incumbent must have and maintain a Federal Acquisition Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers (FAC-P/PM) Level III certification or be able to obtain the certification within 18 months

How you will be evaluated

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

A resume ranking process will be utilized. 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.

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:

1. 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.
2. 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 analysis
3. Qualified: 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: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12869532

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your resume showing a detailed description of your job-related qualifications that includes beginning and ending dates with the month and year and hours worked per week (if less than 40) for each paid and non-paid work experience job title listed. Limit your resume to two pages. Only resumes 2 pages in length will be accepted to determine eligibility and qualifications. For more information, view the following link.

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2. Other supporting documents (only submit if applicable to you):

• Are you claiming veterans' preference?
  • Submit Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 or other (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) or other notice form
  • 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 provide an official document dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, and/or any other required documentation based on your preference.
  • If applying based on eligibility under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces that you will be discharged or released from active duty within 120 days from the date you submit your application. This must indicate your dates of service, your rank, and confirm that you will be separated under honorable conditions.
  • For more information on veterans' preference see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/.
• Are you claiming special priority selection rights under the Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP/CTAP)? If so, submit the documents applicable to you:
  • A copy of the documentation demonstrating your status as a surplus or displaced employee (See OPM's Career Transition Guide for additional information regarding these statuses);
  • A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action," noting your position, grade level, and duty location. If you have already separated, submit a copy of your SF-50 documenting your separation;
  • A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating (if your separation notice does not have this information included); and
  • Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.
• Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee? Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
  • Position title;
  • Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);
  • Agency; and
  • Beginning and ending dates of appointment.

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