Total 269 Legal / Public / Security job vacancies in 6590 Judiciary Plaza Office Bldg Washington DC

The applicant selected to fill this position will serve as a Special Agent in the Investigations Division, Protective Services Bureau in any of its two Sections: Criminal Investigations Section or Threat Assessment Section. The primary responsibility of this position is the investigation of violations of the D.C. Code and Title 18, U.S. Code to include allegations of criminal activity, terroristic activity, and threats or unusual direction of interests against Members of Congress and other statutory protectees of Congress that occur in the jurisdiction of the USCP as defined by 2 USC § 1966(a) & (f).

Assignment to the Sections within the Investigations Division will be based on:

1) Needs of the Division
2) Placement on the ranked list based on all phases of the selection process
3) Applicant preference

If an applicant declines the assignment to the Section offered, they will be removed from the active selection list.

An Investigations Division Special Agent, will:

Investigate criminal and terroristic activity involving violations of the D.C. Code and Title 18, U.S. Code;

Collect, evaluate, interpret, and disseminate information related to the mission of the Investigations Division;

Prepare and disseminate written reports including reports of investigation, various investigative assessments, and investigations bulletins;

Perform a full range of comprehensive investigative functions to include planning, organizing, fact-finding, and reporting results on cases ranging from routine to highly complex;

Perform protective intelligence operations, coordinating investigative and operational efforts with other USCP sworn employees and outside agency officials;

Serve as a liaison with local, state, and Federal law enforcement agencies;

Conduct surveillance, surveillance detection, and counter-surveillance operations; and

Represent the USCP during investigative and law enforcement meetings.

Note: More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. The selection list will be active for a period of 12 months from the date of approval of the selection memorandum. An applicant may request to be removed from consideration by sending a written request to the Office of Human Resources (OHR).

The applicant selected to fill this position will serve as a Special Agent in the Investigations Division, Protective Services Bureau in any of its two Sections: Criminal Investigations Section or Threat Assessment Section. The primary responsibility of this position is the investigation of violations of the D.C. Code and Title 18, U.S. Code to include allegations of criminal activity, terroristic activity, and threats or unusual direction of interests against Members of Congress and other statutory protectees of Congress that occur in the jurisdiction of the USCP as defined by 2 USC § 1966(a) & (f).

Assignment to the Sections within the Investigations Division will be based on:

1) Needs of the Division
2) Placement on the ranked list based on all phases of the selection process
3) Applicant preference

If an applicant declines the assignment to the Section offered, they will be removed from the active selection list.

An Investigations Division Special Agent, will:

Investigate criminal and terroristic activity involving violations of the D.C. Code and Title 18, U.S. Code;

Collect, evaluate, interpret, and disseminate information related to the mission of the Investigations Division;

Prepare and disseminate written reports including reports of investigation, various investigative assessments, and investigations bulletins;

Perform a full range of comprehensive investigative functions to include planning, organizing, fact-finding, and reporting results on cases ranging from routine to highly complex;

Perform protective intelligence operations, coordinating investigative and operational efforts with other USCP sworn employees and outside agency officials;

Serve as a liaison with local, state, and Federal law enforcement agencies;

Conduct surveillance, surveillance detection, and counter-surveillance operations; and

Represent the USCP during investigative and law enforcement meetings.

Note: More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. The selection list will be active for a period of 12 months from the date of approval of the selection memorandum. An applicant may request to be removed from consideration by sending a written request to the Office of Human Resources (OHR).

• Serve as Chief, Water Management Section within Walla Walla District
• Exercise technical and administrative supervision of staff consisting of engineers, scientists, technicians, and student interns, ranging in grade from GS-3 through GS-13.
• Provide support to the following types of projects: large multipurpose hydroelectric, navigation, and flood control dams, fish and wildlife facilities, recreation facilities, planning studies and other civil works projects.
• Lead all Water Management and Water Quality work for the District.
• Coordinate management and accountability for Water Management and Water Quality Programs with administrative and budget personnel.
• Recruit, select, and develop personnel; facilitate training and mentoring to provide a means for staff to maintain technical competency.
• Perform supervisory personnel management responsibilities; establish work schedules and priorities to ensure mission requirements are achieved.
• Provide technical and policy guidance for the accomplishment of Section assignments and ensure review of completed work for technical adequacy and accuracy, technical judgment, soundness, and compliance.
• Perform or resource District quality control reviews, independent technical reviews, and agency technical reviews of products in the Water Management and Water Quality area of expertise completed by the section, A/E firms and other Districts.
• Initiate and attend conferences, workgroups, and meetings regarding Water Management and Water Quality.

• You will work with the PAO, conducts the public affairs program for the enterprise with responsibility for developing and providing staff direction involving all public information, internal communications, congressional relations, VSO engagement, and community relations activities.
• You will represent the VAPSHCS Executive Director by participating at public, civic or social events to improve perception of the VAPSHCS as a valued part of the medical profession, government, and community.
• You will develop and ensure the continuation of outreach strategies and marketing campaign.
• You will conduct special studies involving communications, organization, and operation of Medical Center functions.
• You will develop reports along with recommendations to the VAPSHCS Executive Director and other members of the Executive Leadership Team including implementation and monitoring strategies.
• You will conduct studies often consist of controversial and critical observations, interpretations, and findings that are independently presented with the resultant recommendations.

• Executes decision-making authorities and establishes vision and direction for the Agency's cyber and cyber-related resources and/or operations.
• Bolsters cybersecurity by ensuring the Agency is increasing the safety and security of SBA services, and implementing the requirements contained in the Executive Order on Improving the Nation's Cybersecurity, as well as the Federal Zero Trust Strategy.
• Leads development, planning, coordination, administration, management, staffing and supervision of the information security and privacy operations related to SBA-wide IT security and privacy programs.
• Leads the effort to maximize the integration between FISMA reporting and certification and accreditation to ensure increased continuous monitoring and remediation of IT systems' threats and vulnerabilities.
• Assure information systems and associated facility provides a level of security that is commensurate with the risk and magnitude of the harm that could result from the loss, misuse, disclosure, or modification of the information contained in the system.
• Advance cybersecurity by overseeing and supporting Agency implementation of Zero Trust plans and execute the Executive Order on Improving the Nation's Cybersecurity.
• Facilitate information security risk assessment and risk management processes.

• Serve as Chief, Hydrologic Studies Section within Walla Walla District.
• Exercise technical and administrative supervision of staff consisting of engineers, scientists, technicians, and student interns, ranging in grade from GS-3 through GS-13.
• Oversee hydrologic studies and analysis as it relates to such things as rainfall modeling, reservoir operations, runoff volume forecasting, and developing flow frequencies in ungaged basins.
• Oversee special research studies and investigations related to climate, floods, dam breaks, evaporation, wind, waves, ice, snow hydrology, and water supply.
• Oversee the management of the District’s sediment range program.
• Provide support to the following types of projects: large multipurpose hydroelectric, navigation, and flood control dams, fish and wildlife facilities, recreation facilities, planning studies and other civil works projects.
• Oversee all Hydrologic Studies work for the District.
• Perform supervisory personnel management responsibilities; establish work schedules and priorities to ensure mission requirements are achieved.
• Provide technical and policy guidance for the accomplishment of Section assignments and ensure review of completed work for technical adequacy and accuracy, technical judgment, soundness, and compliance with established criteria.
• Perform or resource District quality control reviews, independent technical reviews, and agency technical reviews of products in the Hydrologic Studies area of expertise completed by the Section, A/E firms and other Districts.
• Initiate and attend conferences, workgroups, and meetings regarding Hydrologic Studies.

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-13. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.

As a Housing Program Specialist, you will:

• Review and analyzes mission-oriented programs, policies, and program data to support the development of plans, policy initiatives and management reports administered and managed by the Housing Voucher Program.
• Apply knowledge of assisted public housing programs and voucher procedures and assists in preparing recommendations for statutory changes.
• Review and analyze program performance, examines the impact of policies on existing programs, comments on pending legislation, regulations and guidelines prepared by other offices.
• Analyze new or proposed program policies and their impact on assisted housing policies and prepares summary reports and recommendations addressing program improvements.

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-13. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.

As a Housing Program Specialist, you will:

• Review and analyzes mission-oriented programs, policies, and program data to support the development of plans, policy initiatives and management reports administered and managed by the Housing Voucher Program.
• Apply knowledge of assisted public housing programs and voucher procedures and assists in preparing recommendations for statutory changes.
• Review and analyze program performance, examines the impact of policies on existing programs, comments on pending legislation, regulations and guidelines prepared by other offices.
• Analyze new or proposed program policies and their impact on assisted housing policies and prepares summary reports and recommendations addressing program improvements.

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-13. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.

As a Housing Program Specialist, you will:

• Review and analyzes mission-oriented programs, policies, and program data to support the development of plans, policy initiatives and management reports administered and managed by the Housing Voucher Program.
• Apply knowledge of assisted public housing programs and voucher procedures and assists in preparing recommendations for statutory changes.
• Review and analyze program performance, examines the impact of policies on existing programs, comments on pending legislation, regulations and guidelines prepared by other offices.
• Analyze new or proposed program policies and their impact on assisted housing policies and prepares summary reports and recommendations addressing program improvements.

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-13. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.

As a Housing Program Specialist, you will:

• Review and analyzes mission-oriented programs, policies, and program data to support the development of plans, policy initiatives and management reports administered and managed by the Housing Voucher Program.
• Apply knowledge of assisted public housing programs and voucher procedures and assists in preparing recommendations for statutory changes.
• Review and analyze program performance, examines the impact of policies on existing programs, comments on pending legislation, regulations and guidelines prepared by other offices.
• Analyze new or proposed program policies and their impact on assisted housing policies and prepares summary reports and recommendations addressing program improvements.

As a Public Affairs Specialist, you will:

• Serve as an official spokesperson for the organization who responds to day-to-day media requests for comment, information and data. Develop and transmit informational materials by a variety of communication channels to public and diverse stakeholders, to promote and enhance understanding and acceptance of agency programs and activities.
• Monitor press coverage and current affairs of interest to Agency. Draft, edit and review written materials including press releases, speeches, talking points, statements, communication plans, and website copy intended for various constituent audiences. Examine and review documents, correspondence, memoranda, and other draft materials submitted by other offices to ensure relevance, accuracy, completeness and conformity with the request made and directives.
• Participate in meetings as a representative of the Agency or Office and keep accurate records of such.

The ideal candidate has proven public affairs experience working for a governmental agency, elected official, corporation, trade or industry association, non-profit, or public relations firm. The incumbent is a motivated self-starter, who uses sound judgment and teamwork, is able to multi-task and under tight deadlines, and a skilled writer who can distill and explain complex information and data for various audiences.

As a/an Nurse, you will:

• Plan and provide comprehensive nursing care to residents based on history, physician's medical care plan, and the physical, mental, and emotional needs.
• Administer oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications routinely and instructs patients in the side effects of medications when appropriate.
• Document resident care information in patients' chart to reflect nursing care, planned monthly summary, changes in the condition of the resident, and current condition of the resident in accordance with established documentation guidelines.
• Stay informed on current nursing practices through journal readings, attendance of continuing education programs, unit in-services, conferences, etc. Assumes responsibility for on-going unit programs such as quality assurance, patient education, discharge planning, and unit in-service education. Assumes responsibility for on-going self-learning and maintenance of clinical skills.

As a Senior Legal Support Specialist, some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Assisting managers, attorneys and works with Ethics Specialist in conducting the Commission's ethics advisory and training program. Assisting with handling large Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Critical Energy/Electric Infrastructure Information (CEII) production requests, which requires a general understanding of the FOIA and CEII statutes, case law, as applicable, and procedures.
  Working closely with attorney and paralegal staff to analyze, organize, and maintain voluminous FOIA and CEII documents that also consist of bate stamping, scanning, copying, and redacting voluminous information.
• Maintaining litigation and case tracking system for the Associate General Counsel. Maintaining listing of personnel cases pending in district courts or elsewhere.
  Maintaining Commission files where appropriate for litigation purposes. Tracking incoming FOIA requests, FOIA Appeals, and CEIIs, and ensure that due dates are entered and tracked.
  Assisting attorneys with preparation of hearing records for submission to government agencies, including the EEOC, MSPB, district and appellate courts. Assisting with ethics training including providing the necessary training material and ensures that new employees sign in, sign and return acknowledgement forms, and receive required financial disclosure forms. Entering timely updates the office calendar with the due dates to ensure that staff members are meeting those dates.
• Preparing communications for distribution within GAL and outside OGC. Communicating and working closely with attorney and paralegal staff. Preparing the Unified Agenda with assistance that is submitted semi-annually to the Office of Management and Budget and the General Service Administration. Occasional assignment of basic FOIA and CEII cases as needed with appropriate assistance and direction.

The Security Assistant:

• Enters information in office databases to include Personnel Security, Lost ID, Credentials, and MyID.
• Coordinates with each DOT Operating Administration (OA)to ensure HSPD-12 Cards are issued to each employee and to contractors who need access to DOT facilities and IT systems.
• Fingerprints all Customers as required using livescan fingerprint technology.
• Receives incoming mail and places in distribution box.
• Issuance of HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) cards at activation stations and maintains accountability of services provided.

The ideal candidate is a motivated, self-reliant, skilled candidate who possesses knowledge of the Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) -12, PIV Card requirements. Individual must be able to learn, work and adapt to change in a high volume, fast paced environment both independently and with team members. You must have oral and writing skills, be able to identify and analyze an existing/potential problem, find suitable solutions for each situation, and/or seek guidance and be able to work with high level VIPs and experienced professionals.

The Public Health Program Specialist performs the following major duties:

• Serves as health programming resource in the identification of critical global issues and problems related to project design and implementation.
• Provides advice and guidance to OGHH, PC posts and PC headquarters around community health programs. Gathers technical resources and data to assist on a broad range of projects, activities and programs. Establishes and promotes an understanding of technical issues, as well as associated organizational and community development approaches for the health programs.
• Assists in the development of high quality project / program concepts, proposals and designs. Serves as Agency resource for both headquarters and regional Posts, in the identification of critical public health issues affecting project design, program implementation and monitoring and evaluation.
• Conducts program studies where systems, and processes, definitions, methods, and/or data are incomplete, controversial, or uncertain, or where boundaries of the studies are extremely broad and difficult to determine in advance.
• Works collaboratively with M&E Specialists in OGHH to support programmatic M&E to evaluate program/activity progress and results according to the performance monitoring framework, document results and apply lessons learned to adjust the project framework.
• Coordinates and consults with key stakeholders to facilitate M&E efforts and establish quantitative and qualitative M&E mechanism to measure results and impact of public health programs.
• Presents public health information on M&E results to stakeholders and other consultative forums.
• Designs, develops, and delivers training related to public health. Designs and delivers courses, workshops, and other staff development activities. Plans and develops full-length courses in well-established areas of the subject matter field. Incorporates creativity, innovation, and responsiveness to emerging needs in developing trainings and other knowledge products.
• Consults on original course plan and design for basic course concepts. Responsible for knowledge creation and dissemination of information to develop public health related technical know-how at headquarter and regional posts. Coordinates with program managers and training managers both within the Agency and other external organizations working on this field to develop trainings and course material.
• Designs need assessments to determine content and methodology for workshops or courses for face-to-face or online events.