National Protection and Programs Directorate (USAJOBS.COM)

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National Protection and Programs Directorate
Job Title: Mission Support Specialist
Department: Department Of Homeland Security
Agency: National Protection and Programs Directorate
Job Announcement Number: FS377386DE/MP-NMH 11

SALARY RANGE:
$74,872.00 - $115,742.00 /year
OPEN PERIOD:
Thursday, November 04, 2010 to Thursday, November 18, 2010
SERIES & GRADE:
GS-0301-12/13
POSITION INFORMATION:
Full Time Career/Career Conditional
PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
13
DUTY LOCATIONS:
2 vacancies - Washington DC Metro Area, DC
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
US Citizens and Status Candidates

JOB SUMMARY:

Secure the Homeland
Proud to Protect


Are you interested in a job where your primary purpose will be to coordinate, evaluate, execute and provide advice to managers and staff on a wide variety of management and administrative services and support used to identify ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of national program operations and services related to management analysis, logistics/procurement and property support. Then consider joining the Federal Protection Service (FPS), National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD, Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Come work with the best to prevent and deter terrorist attacks, protect against and respond to potential threats, ensure safe and secure borders, welcome immigrants and visitors, and promote the free-flow of commerce. This mission of the U. S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is carried out everyday by the dedicated men and women who answer the noble calling of public service with courage and enthusiasm. With a diverse and critical mission, we lead the unified national effort to secure America. In today's interconnected world, our country's security challenges are constantly evolving. To meet these challenges, DHS fosters a culture that values and promotes diversity, teamwork, flexibility, and innovation.

In Headquarters, we coordinate, plan, and guide the Department's work across all DHS components. You could enjoy a career that includes research, administration and management, legal work, budget and finance, cyber security, infrastructure protection and intelligence analysis. Our services touch every U.S. citizen, and our goal is to secure our country across land and sea. Come join the team who is "Proud to Protect".

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FROM: All U.S. Citizens and Status Candidates.

More than one selection may be made from this announcement should the need arise.



KEY REQUIREMENTS:

* U. S. Citizenship is required.
* Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
* Relocation Expenses WILL NOT be paid.




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Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:

2 vacancies - Washington DC Metro Area, DC


At the full performance level, some of the major duties of the position are:

PROPERTY: Comprehensive knowledge of property control systems, principles, policies, processes and methods sufficient to function as a technical authority for the requisition, utilization, control, accountability, inventory, transfer, and sale or disposal of property.

LOGISTICS/PROCUREMENT: Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of supply programs and/or operations; plan and carry out pre-award and/or post award procurement actions; and solve a variety of contracting and problems requiring departures from previous approaches.

MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS: Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations carried out by support, administrative or professional personnel; prepare papers and staff reports; and defend and encourage understanding orally, in writing and through data.



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Qualifications and Evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Applicants must have one year of specialized experience in private industry, public service, non-profit or volunteer work that is equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Experience is typically in or related to the work of the position as described in the Major Duties above. For this position, specialized experience is:



For the GS-12 grade level:



One year of full-time specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the federal government performing all of the following: 1) provide comprehensive advisory and technical services on substantive organizational functions and work practices related to administrative operations, logistics/procurement and/or property operations; 2) analyze and evaluate ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of program operations; and 3) deliver briefings, project papers, data analysis status/staff reports and correspondence to managers.



For the GS-13 grade level:



One year of full-time specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the federal government performing all of the following: 1) conduct studies to develop responses and solutions to management on new requirements in administrative operations, logistics/procurement, and/or property operations, legislation, or agency regulations; 2) provide comprehensive technical guidance, data analysis and advice to management and decision-makers on aspects of the mission, programs, priorities, and management operations; 3) recommend or develop new or improved methodologies or approaches for analyzing the effectiveness of processes and operations; and 4) develop plans for the short- and long-range implementation of plans, policies and programs.


Time-in-Grade Requirements: Current Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the Federal service. All qualifications and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

New employees must serve a one year probationary period.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Once the application process is complete, a review of resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics:

1. Knowledge of and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques
2. Knowledge and skill in planning, scheduling and conducting projects and studies to evaluate and recommend ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of work operations
3. Knowledge of a wide range of contracting methods and contract types to plan and carry out pre-award and/or post award procurement actions
4. Skill in effective oral communication
5. Skill in effective written communication

Application of Veterans' Preference: Category rating and selection procedures place those with veteran's preference above non-preference eligible within each category. Veterans who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level or higher.


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Benefits and Other Info

BENEFITS:

The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package. Explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees at www.usajobs.gov/EI/benefits.asp#icc.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Promotion Potential: This position has promotion potential to GS- 13.

Background Investigation:

This position is a noncritical sensitive position and the tentative selectee must undergo and successfully complete a background investigation for a Secret clearance as a condition of placement/retention in this position.

Other Information:

This position has been designated exempt from bargaining unit representation under the national security provision of 5 USC Section 7112(B)(6).

All employees are required to participate in Direct Deposit/ Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payments.

If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-points veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the additional proof required by that form. For more information on veterans' preference see http://www.usajobs.gov/veterans.asp

Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/).

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible see http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp#ictap. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at well-qualified or above on the rating criteria for this position.


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How To Apply

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

1.
Your Résumé and other supporting documents specified in the Required Documents section below.
2.
A complete Assessment Questionnaire

A complete Application Package must be received by 11:59 PM, Eastern Time, on the closing date of Thursday, November 18, 2010.

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.

Note: To return to a previously Saved or Incomplete application you may use the following link: https://applicationmanager.gov/.

To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID FS377386. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.

If you cannot apply online:

1. Click the following link to view and print the assessment questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire, and
2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the assessment questionnaire http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf and
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.


REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement:

1. Your Résumé

2. A complete Assessment Questionnaire

3. Other supporting documents:

- Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable

- SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (if applying as a status candidate with current or former Federal service)

Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment, tenure group, 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. 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.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Nancy M. Hinds
Phone: (415)281-7089
Email: NANCY.HINDS@OPM.GOV Agency Information:
USOPM San Francisco Services Branch
San Francisco Federal Building
90 Seventh Street Suite 13-300
San Francisco, CA 94103


WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. Based upon your score, you may be referred to the hiring official. If your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly by that office for a possible interview.

You will receive notice via email or by mail, if no email address was provided by you during the application process, once this process is completed (generally 4-6 weeks).