Supervisory Program Specialist (Deputy Chief)
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Washington, DC - USA
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Job Summary
This position serves as Deputy Chief of Debt Operations for the Nationwide Central Intake Facility (NCIF) of the Debt Collection Management Staff providing day-to day management and operational oversight of the NCIF and related debt-collection management functions. It advises the Chief of NCIF DCM and senior leadership on policy implementation and program improvements to strengthen the Departments debt collection operations.
The duties and responsibilities for a Supervisory Program Specialist GSgenerally include but are not limited to the following:
- Provide leadership and operational oversight of the NCIF and related debt-collection management functions.
- Manage staff support workforce development and build a high-performing mission-focused team.
- Direct program planning performance evaluation and process improvement initiatives to enhance operational effectiveness and accountability.
- Serve as the primary liaison to federal agencies and stakeholders coordinating debt collection efforts resolving complex issues and promoting collaboration.
- You must be a United States Citizen or National.
- You must successfully pass a security/background investigation and a drug screening.
- You must be a current permanent Department of Justice employee with competitive status or a CTAP/RPL eligible candidate.
- You must meet all applicable time-in-grade requirements by the closing of this announcement.
- You may be required to complete a one-year supervisory probationary period.
- A USA Hire assessment is required. An email will be sent with additional information after you submit your application. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement to complete the assessment.
- Financial Disclosure: If selected you may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
To qualify for the position of Supervisory Program Specialist (Deputy Chief) at GSyou must meet the qualification requirements listed below.
There may also be a positive education requirement for some occupations please see the Education section for details. If there are licensing or certification requirements please see the Required Documents section for details on how to verify you license or certificate.
Specialized Experience: For the GS-14 you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service which includes: Must meet five out of six specialized experience 1) Planning organizing and directing debt operations work; to include developing and/or implementing recommendations and guidance to resolve data integrity issues; 2) Directing successful implementation of programs and/or projects and coordinating with staff to ensure that the goals and directives of Debt Collection Management are met; 3) Performing administrative and human resource management functions for the staff supervised; 4) Planning and/or conducting meetings briefings and other activities in support of particular programs; 5) Performing and/or conducting legal research of federal laws and regulations as it relates to debt collection; 6) Conducting detailed analyses of complex functions and /or work processes.
You MUST meet all qualification requirements including time-in-grade by 10/06/2026 of this announcement.
Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.
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 selections may be made from this announcement.
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. Candidates will not be hired based on their race sex color religion or national origin.
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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.
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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