Summary "The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), through strategic partnerships, prepares the federal law enforcement community to safeguard America's people, property, and institutions." We are a unique inter-agency organization preparing the next generation of law enforcement officers to meet our Nation's most pressing security challenges." Click here to learn more. An incentive may be authorized. Responsibilities Serving as a Administrative Officer GS-0341-15 makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) team and mission. This position is located in the Office of the Associate Director for Training Ops (TOPS)Core Training Operations Directorate (TOPS/CTO) Office of Artesia Operations (TOPS/CTO/OAO) Artesia Administration Division (CTO/OAO/AAD). The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Division Chief and senior administrative and mission support manager for FLETC Artesia, providing leadership and oversight for administrative operations, facilities, student support, procurement coordination, resource management, contract oversight, workforce planning, internal controls, continuity readiness, and other mission support functions. Typical duties include: Plans, directs, coordinates, and evaluates administrative and mission support programs, including student services, facilities coordination, logistics, resource management, budget execution, internal controls, and contract support. Serves as principal advisor to senior leadership on administrative operations, resource needs, staffing, budget impacts, program risks, service delivery issues, and process improvements. Develops and implements policies, procedures, operating guidance, internal controls, and corrective actions to ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, DHS/FLETC policy, and sound management practices. Provides leadership and supervision to subordinate supervisors and staff, including assigning work, setting priorities, evaluating performance, resolving workplace issues, and managing staffing and developmental needs. Oversees facilities, logistics, student support, procurement coordination, and contractor support activities to ensure services meet mission requirements, funding availability, procurement timelines, and operational priorities. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications A resume must be no more than two pages. If an applicant's resume exceeds two pages, the USAJOBS database will not allow the application to be submitted. For additional assistance, please visit: USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements Specialized Experience: You qualify for the GS-15 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal government, performing duties such as: planning, directing, and evaluating administrative operations such as budget execution, resource management, facilities coordination, logistics, student or customer support services, property accountability, internal controls, procurement coordination, and contract support; advising senior leadership on operational requirements, staffing, budget impacts, program risks, service delivery issues, and resource needs; developing and implementing policies, procedures, corrective actions, and process improvements; coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to support mission requirements; overseeing contractor performance and acquisition support activities; and supervising subordinate supervisors or staff, including assigning work, evaluating performance, resolving issues, and managing staffing and workforce development needs. planning, directing, and evaluating administrative operations such as budget execution, resource management, facilities coordination, logistics, student or customer support services, property accountability, internal controls, procurement coordination, and contract support; advising senior leadership on operational requirements, staffing, budget impacts, program risks, service delivery issues, and resource needs; developing and implementing policies, procedures, corrective actions, and process improvements; coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to support mission requirements; overseeing contractor performance and acquisition support activities; and supervising subordinate supervisors or staff, including assigning work, evaluating performance, resolving issues, and managing staffing and workforce development needs. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. 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 ("position occupied" block 34 on the SF-50 should show a "1"), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary. 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 have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE. 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. 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. Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the Department of Homeland Security, you are not CTAP eligible. View information about CTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered well qualified under CTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of 85 for this position. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement. Physical Demands: The work is primarily sedentary and performed in an office setting. However, the position may be required to walk, stand, or travel within the Artesia campus to inspect facilities, observe support operations, meet with employees or contractors, and assess service delivery. Work Environment The work is primarily performed in a typical office setting. The position may occasionally visit training areas, facilities, lodging areas, service locations, warehouses, maintenance areas, or other operational locations to coordinate support activities or evaluate service delivery. Education Additional Information 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. Pursuant to Executive Order 12564 and FLETC policy, FLETC is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, conducts random and other drug testing of its employees in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Headquarters personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing and all applicants tentatively selected for employment at FLETC are subject to drug testing resulting in a negative test result. Re-employed annuitants' annual salaries will be reduced by the amount of their retirement annuity and by further cost of living increases. FERS retirees receiving a FERS annuity supplement must also be aware that, like social security benefits, their FERS annuity supplement is subject to an earnings test and may be reduced if the salary earned is more than the social security exempt amount of earnings. Additional information is available on OPM's website or by contacting OPM. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration of 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. Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, FLETC requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for Secret as a condition of placement in this position. This review may include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies during the next 90 days. This could result in a few or many vacancies being filled from this announcement. The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In 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 fletc-jobinfo@fletc.dhs.gov.
