U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Assistant Executive Secretary of Coordination
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
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Conditions of Employment:You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.You must successfully pass a background investigation.You must submit to a pre-employment drug test. This is a Drug Testing Designated Position (TDP) and is subject to random testing.You must meet time-in-grade requirements.You may be required to serve a one-year supervisory probationary period.Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Security Clearance.Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Security Clearance.Qualifications
Specialized Experience
To qualify for this position at the GS-15 level, you must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in federal service or private/public sector equivalent experience. For this position, specialized experience is defined as:Skill of independent writing and editing, such as business communications, white papers, journalism, press releases, or other significant written products.Broad, substantive knowledge of how the three branches of the U.S. Government operate and interact, and the responsibilities of each, with emphasis on the executive and legislative branches.Extensive knowledge of federal programs, organizational culture, and organizational behavior.Ability in writing style guides and mastery of grammar, syntax, sentence structure, and generally accepted principles of clear, effective writing.NOTE:
Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement; otherwise, you will be found ineligible.Time-in-grade
Current General Schedule (GS) federal employees, and those that have served in GS positions within the last 52 weeks, must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade, or a combination of the next lower grade level and an equivalent band in the federal service by the closing of this announcement.Note:
Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade. Examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, with-in grade/range increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job. If you do not submit all of the required documentation, you will not receive consideration as a status candidate.National Service Experience
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations. 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.Current or Former Political Appointees
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.Essential Personnel Position
This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operation events without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather, protests, 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.Education
Not ApplicableAdditional Information
The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs.Pursuant to Executive Order 12564 and DHS policy, DHS is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, conducts random and other drug testing of its employees to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.You may be required to serve a one-year supervisory probationary period.Pursuant to an exception granted by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), your application must contain a completed Optional Form 306, Declaration of Federal Employment. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to update your OF-306 and to again sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.Background Investigation
To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for Top-Secret as a condition of placement in this Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) position.Read 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.
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Conditions of Employment:You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.You must successfully pass a background investigation.You must submit to a pre-employment drug test. This is a Drug Testing Designated Position (TDP) and is subject to random testing.You must meet time-in-grade requirements.You may be required to serve a one-year supervisory probationary period.Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Security Clearance.Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Security Clearance.Qualifications
Specialized Experience
To qualify for this position at the GS-15 level, you must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in federal service or private/public sector equivalent experience. For this position, specialized experience is defined as:Skill of independent writing and editing, such as business communications, white papers, journalism, press releases, or other significant written products.Broad, substantive knowledge of how the three branches of the U.S. Government operate and interact, and the responsibilities of each, with emphasis on the executive and legislative branches.Extensive knowledge of federal programs, organizational culture, and organizational behavior.Ability in writing style guides and mastery of grammar, syntax, sentence structure, and generally accepted principles of clear, effective writing.NOTE:
Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement; otherwise, you will be found ineligible.Time-in-grade
Current General Schedule (GS) federal employees, and those that have served in GS positions within the last 52 weeks, must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade, or a combination of the next lower grade level and an equivalent band in the federal service by the closing of this announcement.Note:
Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade. Examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, with-in grade/range increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job. If you do not submit all of the required documentation, you will not receive consideration as a status candidate.National Service Experience
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations. 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.Current or Former Political Appointees
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.Essential Personnel Position
This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operation events without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather, protests, 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.Education
Not ApplicableAdditional Information
The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs.Pursuant to Executive Order 12564 and DHS policy, DHS is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, conducts random and other drug testing of its employees to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.You may be required to serve a one-year supervisory probationary period.Pursuant to an exception granted by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), your application must contain a completed Optional Form 306, Declaration of Federal Employment. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to update your OF-306 and to again sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.Background Investigation
To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for Top-Secret as a condition of placement in this Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) position.Read 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.
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