Program Manager (Anti-Harassment)

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Washington, AR - USA

profile Yearly Salary: $ 143913 - 187093
Posted on: Yesterday
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

Joining the Secret Service Office of Professional Responsibility will allow you to be responsible for conducting prompt thorough and impartial fact-findings into allegations of workplace harassment and ensuring compliance with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Secret Service anti-harassment policies.

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Duties

The selectee will serve as a Program Manager (Anti-Harassment) in the Office of Professional Responsibility. Typical work assignments include:

  • Planning organizing reviewing and evaluating the overall development of the Secret Services Anti-Harassment Program (AHP).
  • Developing guidance and instruction on the assessment of harassment allegations investigative techniques and the completion of investigative reports in AHP inquiries.
  • Establishing and fostering continuing liaison with complainants supervisors and internal and external stakeholders to support the operations of anti-harassment programs and initiatives and serve as a primary point of contact for the Secret Services AHP.
  • Performing a full range of supervisory functions such as planning and directing the work to be accomplished based on priorities specialized capabilities of the staff and consideration of the difficulties and requirements of various assignments. Interviewing candidates for position vacancies recommending selection of employees making decisions and recommendations concerning all personnel actions preparing performance standards and evaluating employees performance.
Apply for this exciting opportunity to be responsible for managing all aspects of the Anti-Harassment Program and serving as a subject matter expert on the processes procedures and legal requirements for addressing allegations of harassment.
This Program Manager (Anti-Harassment) position starts at a salary of $143913.00 GS -14 step 1 with potential to $187093.00 GS-14 step 10.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

    • U.S. Citizenship is required.
    • Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service
    If selected for this position you will be required to:
    • Obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Tier 5 clearance. For more information visit OPM Mythbuster Page.
    • Submit a credit check after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted.
    • Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.
    • Subject to a one-year probationary period for supervisors/managers.
    As a condition of employment for accepting this position you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:
    • your performance and conduct;
    • the needs and interests of the agency;
    • whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
    • whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
    Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

    Qualifications

    To be considered qualified for this position you must meet the following qualification requirements for the respective grade level in which you are applying.

    You qualify for the GS-14 level (starting salary $143913.00) if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level performing duties such as:

    • Assisting in the development and/or implementation of anti-harassment program policies procedures training materials and initiatives.
    • Conducting or supporting assessments of workplace harassment investigations.
    • Overseeing workplace harassment cases to ensure compliance with policies and federal regulatory reporting requirements.
    • Supporting supervisory functions such as assigning work providing feedback and/or mentoring lower-graded staff.
    • Participating in meetings with internal and external stakeholders to review anti-harassment program operations and/or recommend improvements.

    Time-in-Grade Requirements: Under competitive merit promotion procedures any individual who is currently holding or who has held within the previous 52 weeks a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service must meet time-in-grade requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying). Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current competitive service employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. NOTE: All current or former Federal employees must provide a copy of their SF-50 Notice of Personnel Action that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility. The SF-50 must include your position title series grade step tenure (1 or 2) and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). You may need to submit more than one SF-50 to comply.

    The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

    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.

    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.

    Education

    Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

    Additional information

    DHS uses E-Verify an Internet-based system to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities.

    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 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.

    The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicants criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of accordance with 5 U.S. Code 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act may submit a written complaint to

    More than one selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title series grade and unit occur.

    Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.

    The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply to include persons with intellectual severe physical or psychiatric disabilities as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u) and or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. 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. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation click on the links above or contact the servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.

    The Secret Service prohibits employees from having visible body markings (including but not limited to tattoos body art and branding) on the head face neck hand and fingers (any area below the wrist bone) (exception: a single conservative and unobtrusive tattoo in the form of a ring is authorized on one finger).

    Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

    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.

    DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package including health dental vision life and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan similar to a 401(k); Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.

    Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information go to the DHS Careers and select Benefits. Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5 2016 who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

    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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