Duties
This position is located in the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, Office of Background Investigations and Credentialing (OBIC), Badging and Credentialing Division.
OBIC is responsible for conducting pre-employment background investigations, sworn recruitment and outreach, issuing building access cards, issuing active and retired credentials, and supporting US Capitol Police (USCP) stakeholders by conducting criminal records checks on employees and members of the Congressional community.
Specific duties and responsibilities include the following:
Provides strong leadership skills
to manage evolving changes in best practices, technology and
organizational requirements of the office.
Provides
administrative and technical supervision to a staff responsible for
authorizing access to government facilities and for performing
fingerprinting and badging functions. Plans and schedules work assignments
based on priorities and work requirements. Evaluates work performance;
hears and resolves complaints and recommends disciplinary actions.
Identifies developmental and training needs of employees.
Serves
as the agency expert, focal point, and advisor for managing the overall
personnel security program activities which includes granting or denying persons
access to USCP facilities and grounds.
Participates
and/or leads security-related projects. Oversees and develops project
requirements, identifies resources, and coordinates work activities with
entities internal and external to the USCP, and monitors related work
efforts.
Analyzes,
evaluates, and researches security trends, innovations, best practices,
obstacles, lessons learned, and results to improve security access and
safety in the work environment.
Interprets
regulatory requirements and policies, consults with and keeps the
supervisor informed of progress on sensitive or potentially controversial
issues that may arise.
Oversees the implementation
and maintenance of LiveScan fingerprinting solutions to ensure compliance
with agency and federal requirements.
Creates, implements and
maintains Microsoft SharePoint lists and forms designed to streamline
operations and enhance recordkeeping and collaboration across the
division.
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.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below.
To qualify at the CP-09 grade level, applicants must have at
least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the CP-08/GS-10
level in the federal service.
Specialized experience is defined as:
(1) Possession of strong leadership
and management skills that demonstrated interpersonal aptitudes and
administrative support qualities.
(2) Ability to manage and adapt
to evolving best practices, technologies, and organizational needs within
a security or law enforcement environment.
(3) Proficiency
in applying a wide range of security concepts, principles, and practices
applicable to granting access to federal facilities and grounds.
(4) Experience
in analyzing and resolving complex security problems and implementing
effective solutions. (5) Experience with varied
automated processes to include Microsoft Office 365, MS SharePoint, MS Power
Automate, Live Scan Fingerprinting, and other similar software programs designed
to ensure operational integrity and compliance with regulatory standards.
All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
(Information on Qualification & Education is 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.
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.