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As a Lead Administrative Program Specialist at the GS-0301-13 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Lead the team in identifying, distributing, and balancing workload and tasks among employees in accordance with established workflow, skill level and/or occupational specialization.
• Manage one or a number of operations-wide administrative support programs.
• Analyze and evaluate administrative procedures for the effective use of personnel and materials.
• Serves as the DSCU CATMS manager.
• Develop and communicate DSCU operations division budget requirements to the DSCU budget office and consolidates inputs for review by the DSCU CoS, Provost, and President.
• Provide guidance, assistance, and training to faculty and staff on the application of DSCU policies and procedures and how they apply to DoD, and DSCA policies and procedures for implementation.
• Conduct special projects and studies of internal organizations and management systems or issues that may directly impact senior leader's organizational structures and/or workflow.
• Ensure all DSCU Records Management, to include Share Drive and Share Point, and maintenance of files and records management system(s) are in accordance with DoD regulations.

This Supervisory Transportation Security Officer position is located at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO), you will be responsible for mitigating actual and potential threats against civil aviation and other transportation modes. You will also perform and supervise in your area of specialty, which may include Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) and Lead Transportation Security Officers (LTSOs) in the performance of all security functions related to the screening of people, property, and cargo through the use and application of procedures, techniques, and technology. In addition, you will make independent, security-based decisions using intelligence, critical thinking, experience, observation, and passenger engagement. Typical duties include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting and supervising subordinate employees in conducting pre-board security screening of persons, their carry-on and checked baggage/cargo.
• Overseeing screening checkpoint(s) and/or baggage screening operations on a day-to-day basis to include equipment, personnel, and the scheduling and rotation of personnel.
• Participating in the development of new policies and procedures, and recommending changes in policy and procedures based on observation of work, as required.
• Participating in the development of strategic planning initiatives, workforce planning, succession planning initiatives, and other reports and documents for TSA and superiors.
• Engaging in continuous development of critical thinking skills necessary to mitigate security threats by identifying, evaluating, and applying appropriate situational options and approaches.
• Preparing various types of communications such as morning briefings, checkpoint logs, reports, and documents that are germane to the work performed.
• Developing incident information and reports for Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs) and superiors.
• Serving as a member of the National Screening Force.

As a SCO MANAGEMENT TRAINING COORDINATOR at the GS-0301-11 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Manages the Training Program for the Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU) Strategic Workforce Programs (SWP).
• Plans, develops, and executes the programs, policies, and procedures involved in managing pre-assignment training of personnel (Service Members & U.S. Government Civilian Employees) selected for overseas assignments in Security Cooperation Organizations (SCO).
• Evaluates personnel and manpower reports for accuracy in regard to assignment tour rotations to include incumbent replacement, departure/arrival dates, extensions and curtailments.
• Coordinates initial arrival activities for incoming SMs. Greets SCO personnel and schedules orientation and out-processing activities at DSCA & DSCU

• Directs, coordinates and/or performs a variety of supervisory and non-supervisory policing law enforcement assignments and projects
• Schedules all officers for all required training related to the performance of their duties including the initial and ongoing weapons training for all assigned Police Officers
• Plans, schedules, and conducts training classes and coordinates classes conducted by subordinate Police Officer Training Instructors
• Provides written reports relevant to training and proposes new ideas for the enhancement of the police training program
• Plans, coordinates, and reviews policies and standard operating procedures regarding law enforcement and security operations for implementation to be used during training sessions
• Recommends course modifications and reviews courses for technical accuracy and adherence to established lesson plans
• Performs supervisory duties that include making employee assignments, monitoring the status and progress of the work, performance evaluations, approving leave requests, etc.
• Serves as a lead on and personally conducts investigations, apprehensions, or detention of individuals suspected or convicted of offenses
• Patrols and responds to a variety of criminal activities requiring law enforcement intervention and makes independent decisions to take/direct/coordinate immediate steps to preserve life and property
• Performs law enforcement administrative duties, including preparing and monitoring the budget, overseeing equipment needs, reviewing and overseeing daily and monthly activity, crime, and accident reports and plans for various criminal and traffic operations, reviewing incoming correspondence, and providing responses
• Performs related duties as required.

As a SECURITY SPECIALIST, GS-0800-11, you will initiate and implement policies and procedures required to manage sensitive compartmented information (SCI) programs and to protect SCI resources. Establish policies and procedures for accomplishment of SCI protection and security. Work directly for the intelligence unit commander/Senior Intelligence Officer (510), reporting on the administration of the Special Security Office and SCI-associated security programs. Administer the SCI security clearance program for all assigned personnel, ensuring all required clearances are up-to-date and completed. Provide oversight of unit and 550 security self-inspections and presents detailed and comprehensive reports with corrective action taken to the unit intelligence commander/51O. Represent the intelligence unit to a variety of installation and functional areas, including national-level organizations. Perform other duties as assigned.

As a FINANCIAL ANALYST, your typical work assignments may include:

• Serves as a financial expert on budgeting and financial management issues and activities. Provides expert technical advice and consultation concerning the Intelligence Division's budgetary items.
• Prepares recommendations to resolve problems in current programs, defines criteria for new management programs, establishes uniformity of guidelines, and where weaknesses are identified recommends solutions based upon sound management practices.
• Provides the Intelligence Division with recommendations for funding requirements for Intelligence programs.
• Serve as the NC expert on DEA Purchase Card procurements. Must apply Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Required Source Regulations which mandate the requirements that must be filled. Places orders and monitors expenditures using the DEA Purchase Card.
• Plans, directs, implements, and perform overall administration of a myriad of management, analysis and advisory functions in support of NC programs.
• Devises and develops detailed plans, goals, and objectives for the long-range implementation and administration of major Intelligence Division programs.
• Conducts analyses and recommends actions to the NCM Section Chief on matters of policy assessments, financial forecasting, program planning and evaluation, establishment of program priorities, and related business activities.
• Provides expert analytical, evaluative, and consultative services to NCM leaders on a wide range of organizational, structural, process, and resource issues.
• Performs studies, analyses, and evaluations of administrative regulations, procedures and policy directives to determine applicability.
• Reviews and makes recommendations for the implementation of new policies and procedures based on the needs of the organization.
• Advises and recommends innovative approaches for avoiding and/or resolving problems and reducing conflicts.

Press Content Development

• Writes, publishes, reviews, and measures the success of press releases on AmeriCorps.gov (Drupal), advisories, social media, and other relevant materials, aligning plans with agency goals and objectives as directed by the Press Secretary.
• Writes briefing memos for senior leaders for upcoming interviews. Contributes to the strategic development and production of media materials.
• Provides CEO and senior leadership with regular updates on press activity, press production, crisis response, and CEO social media.
• Organizes the press editorial calendar.
• Consults with managers and specialists in the Office of Communications and Marketing to provide media expertise, strategic direction and approaches, and assistance with other mission-related tasks.
• Stays abreast of the latest trends for effective media relations and communication to targeted audiences, focusing on strategies to increase visibility for the work supported by AmeriCorps.

• Manages day-to-day press and media outreach to cultivate and sustain partnerships, including managing the press inbox, responding to inquiries, and scheduling and staffing leaders for interviews.
• Coordinates media and public affairs requests, including interviews and filming inquiries.
• Monitors and reviews all media coverage and public engagement events which includes occasional weekend and evening support for senior leadership when there are interviews, media events or press conferences.
• Cultivates relationships with media representatives, bookers, and outlets, proactively seeking out new media partnership opportunities.
• Strategically pitches agency or program-specific stories to TV, radio, print news outlets and journalists that result in media coverage. Implements policies and procedures outlined by the Press Secretary for media relations activities, including maintaining current media contact lists in agency CRM and media monitoring tool (Meltwater).
• Supports the Press Secretary in managing the public face of AmeriCorps, ensuring that the agency brand is represented consistently and correctly across all media outlets.
• Serves as on-the-record spokesperson for the agency in the absence of the Press Secretary. Performs other duties as assigned.

This Supervisory Transportation Security Officer position is located at Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO), you will be responsible for mitigating actual and potential threats against civil aviation and other transportation modes. You will also perform and supervise in your area of specialty, which may include Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) and Lead Transportation Security Officers (LTSOs) in the performance of all security functions related to the screening of people, property, and cargo through the use and application of procedures, techniques, and technology. In addition, you will make independent, security-based decisions using intelligence, critical thinking, experience, observation, and passenger engagement. Typical duties include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting and supervising subordinate employees in conducting pre-board security screening of persons, their carry-on and checked baggage/cargo.
• Overseeing screening checkpoint(s) and/or baggage screening operations on a day-to-day basis to include equipment, personnel, and the scheduling and rotation of personnel.
• Participating in the development of new policies and procedures, and recommending changes in policy and procedures based on observation of work, as required.
• Participating in the development of strategic planning initiatives, workforce planning, succession planning initiatives, and other reports and documents for TSA and superiors.
• Engaging in continuous development of critical thinking skills necessary to mitigate security threats by identifying, evaluating, and applying appropriate situational options and approaches.
• Preparing various types of communications such as morning briefings, checkpoint logs, reports, and documents that are germane to the work performed.
• Developing incident information and reports for Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs) and superiors.
• Serving as a member of the National Screening Force.

• Senior project manager with responsibility for overall project management of prospectus level or equally complex or precedent setting projects. Leads the development of the most major, politically sensitive and complex project plans including methodology, resource requirements, timelines, priorities and budget impact. Directs and performs budget planning. Establishes evaluation criteria and measurements to assess projects. Prepares timelines for project completion, implementing a system for review, control, and reporting on project status.
• Ensures that projects delivered meet agreed to customer requirements. Manages all aspects of the of the project's finances. Ensures the latest trends and state of the art technologies in facility design, construction, alterations, space management, contracting, negotiations, and knowledge management are applied. Independently develops innovative solutions to address unanticipated project complications.
• Ensures the completion of project documents and makes certain they are uploaded into all necessary systems of record in order to track established performance metrics and historical trends. Conducts and documents lessons learned analysis.
• Negotiates and coordinates project plans, budget objectives and schedules with customer agencies to establish and/or manage customer expectations. Informs customer officials of project status and any requirements for additional agency initiated action.
• Works with stakeholders and key leadership in various Federal agencies, State and local governments, non-profits, community organizations, special interest groups, and environmentalists. Maintains and/or oversees continuous contact with Federal, State and local officials, and the media (in coordination with Public Affairs) with regard to project issues and status. Briefs key leadership on costs, impact, feasibility, alternatives, issues, recommendations and status of project development and implementation.
• Leads and facilitates the efforts and expertise of a wide range of disciplines. Serves as a mentor for team members and others.
• Directs the acquisition and management of large numbers and types of contracts supporting all aspects of leasing and/or Federal construction projects. Monitors progress and evaluates performance against contract requirements.
• Prepares or assists the Contracting Officer and/or the COR in the preparation of statements of work, determinations, findings and solicitation documents.
• Negotiates the business transaction with customer agencies, including utilization rates and financial obligations; develops complex, accurate requests for funding and tracks financial obligations and expenses throughout the planning, execution and close-out of projects.

This position serves as the Deputy Chief Human Capital Officer (DCHCO) for Strategy and Services, Office of Human Capital (OHC), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Department of Homeland Security. This position is located within OHC under the ICE Management and Administration Directorate and serves as a key representative regarding human resources (HR) matters. As the DCHCO for Strategy and Services, you will be responsible for managing and directing the day-to-day operations of the following programs:

• The Employee and Labor Relations Unit (ELRU) administers statutes, laws, and regulations governing conduct, discipline, performance, and labor matters. ELRU provides guidance and advice to managers throughout ICE with the goal of maintaining employer-employee relationships that support productivity, motivation, and positive employee morale. ELRU administers the agency's Collective Bargaining Agreement, represents the Agency in labor negotiations, and provides high-quality advice and guidance to senior leaders, managers, and supervisors to make effective decisions to advance organizational change. In addition, ELRU serves as advisors to management on disciplinary matters for all ICE personnel and assists ICE managers as they go through the disciplinary process to resolve issues and to improve the ICE work environment. ELRU also administers the Agency's performance management system and awards program and advises supervisors on addressing performance-related matters.
• The Medical Affairs Unit (MAU) provides medical consultation with ICE management and staff on Family and Medical Leave Act medical qualification requests, pre-employment medical qualification reviews, reasonable accommodation medical qualifications, hardship transfer request medical qualifications, medical fitness for duty evaluations. In addition, MAU manages ICE's Medical review Board, Office of Workers Compensation Claims, and Drug Free Workplace Program.
• The Employee Resilience Unit (ERU) administers programs that identify personal and community strengths, provide valuable resources to prepare for the challenges ahead, and offer assistance and support to all ICE employees and their family members in times of personal need or following critical or traumatic incidents. These programs include ICE's Employee Assistance Program, Peer Support Program, and Chaplaincy Program, as well as a variety of programs and services that promote a healthy work-life balance.
• The Executive Services Unit (ESU) provides advisory, technical, and operational services pertaining to the Senior Executive Service (SES), Senior Level employees, Presidential Appointees, and Schedule C employees. ESU provides technical advice, guidance and support to the ICE Executive Resources Board and SES Performance Review Board; oversees the development of Qualifications Review Board documentation for SES position selections for referral to the Department of Homeland Security and Office of Personnel Management; and manages ICE's executive resources and senior executive and senior level pay-for-performance systems.
• The Strategic Initiatives Unit (SIU) improves organizational performance by better aligning workers with the work they do. Using systematic and scientific processes, SIU engages in workforce planning activities to identify employee capabilities needed; creates and maintains personnel selection assessment programs to hire and promote employees with those capabilities; and supports employee engagement initiatives to enhance employee's connection and commitment to ICE's mission.

- Serves as the JFHQ-State Public Affairs Officer, will interact with The Adjutant General (TAG) on a regular basis.
- Serves as the official spokesperson for the Adjutant General on controversial and complex issues before the representatives of the print and broadcast media and national organizations (i.e., Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Army (DA), Department of Air Force DAF), etc - and national organizations, such as Sierra Club, Nature Conservancy, NGAUS, etc.), the general public and special interest groups.
- Accurately and promptly responds, in written and oral form, to information requests from the public and queries from the news media.
- The JFHQ-State PAO interacts and coordinates with multiple state and federal homeland defense and homeland security agencies, to include the state's emergency response departments and various federal agencies (i.e., Department of Energy (DOE), FEMA, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Transportation Safety Administration (TSA), DHS).
- Provides expertise, assistance and consultation to the TAG and state National Guard field offices in initiating and maintaining effective working relationships with the general public, specialized groups, the news media and community and governmental entities using National Guard capabilities and services in support of state or federal homeland defense missions.
- The JFHQ-State PAO is responsible for the content of any and all publicly accessible NG websites emanating in the state, or units usually assigned in the state.
- Provides professional, seasoned analysis and advice to the Adjutant General, the TAG's staff and senior state National Guard leadership.
- Supervises and/or oversees a subordinate work force of state and federal military and civilian personnel in the JFHQ-State Public Affairs Office and/or the field or unit PAOs.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
** This is NOT an all-inclusive list of duties. **

As a Audiovisual Production Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

• Use in-house audiovisual (AV) production equipment for internal and external communication products, including operations, lighting, directing on-screen talent, and other
• Coordinate and schedule the logistics for projects, production elements, and final product deliveries;
• Develop, or aid in developing, informational, educational, or other materials appropriate for video, AV, or web-based formats;
• Draft concept, or assist in the development of a concept, for a submitted project. Work with end-users aiding and guidance in the development of the project;
• Draft a script and develops a storyboard appropriate to the production. Develop budget estimates and specifications required by the project for successful completion; and
• Provide or assist in providing organization and scheduling of the productions, ensures the adherence to developed schedules, screens prospective talent and plans for the shoot requirements and location(s).

• Perform and direct preliminary and final design work for engineering features required for construction, drainage facilities rehabilitation, or modification of river channelization, channel conveyance systems, or other water diversion and transport systems.
• The design work involves the preparation of preliminary plans and design studies, design memoranda, final plan and design calculations, technical specifications provisions, and comparative cost estimates of materials and labor for construction or maintenance, inspection, and field engineering of the above features.
• Participate in field assignments for collection of design data and other activities requiring design and cost estimating expertise.
• Serve as a specialist in engineering design, contract administration, and construction management activities. Advises other engineers and technicians on projects in own area of specialization.
• Responsible for signing "technical approval" on assigned projects and reviewing the work (peer review) of other engineers, technicians, and personnel within the Technical Services Division.
• Coordinate and maintain liaison with Government agencies (Federal, state, and local) and representatives of business and private interests, to negotiate differences and to obtain their cooperation and approval for design of a variety of features.
• Plans and develops work programs, technical surveys, and related activities on a quarterly and annual basis.
• Assist Division Manager by making assignments to division employees; explains overall needs, requirements and objectives; identifies problem areas; provides advice, assistance and direction as required; establishes priorities and schedules; checks funding availability; interprets policies, methods and procedures; and reviews completed work for technical adequacy, correctness, necessary compliances, and project soundness.

As a Foreign Affairs Specialist:

1. The incumbent is responsible for supporting the review and analysis of proposed U.S. exports related to direct or indirect assistance to engage or participate in the production of special nuclear material to ensure consistency with U.S. laws, regulations (10 CFR Part 810), policies, and objectives. In implementing this responsibility, the incumbent will interact with other U.S. departments and agencies, multilateral organizations, and foreign governments concerning effective means to implement governmental regulations and requirements; and manage national laboratory activities that support primary and related duties. Additionally, the incumbent may be tasked with supporting other Nonproliferation and Arms Control and Office of Nonproliferation Policy duties, as assigned.
2. The incumbent's anticipated work scope is significant and includes managing time intensive reviews and, in many cases, statutorily required engagement with industry, the interagency, Congress, and high-level DOE/NNSA officials up to and including the Secretary of Energy. This work requires quick but careful and error-free turnaround of these packages. The work can be of a highly variable nature as each request has its own specific requirements, and an understanding of evolving policy requirements as well as the legal foundation of the work is essential to its success.
3. This position also requires sound knowledge of interagency processes and relevant positions, as the work typically cuts across NNSA and the interagency. The incumbent will develop Congressional reports and prepare responses to Congressional and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, when necessary.
4. The incumbent will be expected to exercise appropriate judgment in supporting the review and implementation of existing precedents, legislation, and broad agency policy statements to develop new or improved approaches to advancing NPAC programs and priorities, and to apply these skills in ensuring effective programmatic and budgetary metrics are met on a timely and regular basis.
5. Additionally, the incumbent will be expected to contribute to the DNN annual fiscal budget building process by providing strategic insights and experience to ensure that budgetary requirements are reconciled with DNN and NPAC strategic objectives.

As a General Engineer/Physical Scientist you will:

• Provide technical oversight and direction, act as a principal contributor, or organize and accomplish program segments and/or team projects.
• Anticipate, investigate, evaluate, and resolve problems and conditions affecting quality, scheduling, budgeting, or progress.
• Analyze, evaluate, confer on, and coordinate engineering, design, and construction work performed by other engineers, architects, and contractors.
• Coordinate and oversee engineering and scientific aspects of operations related projects and/or program segments.
• Evaluate, oversee, direct, or advise contracted work to ensure quality and compliance with plans, designs, and specifications.
• Formulate, execute, advise on, explain recommendations or solutions that modify standard practices, equipment, devices, processes, and techniques and resolve complex scientific or engineering problems.