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As a Systems Engineer (Pathways Recent Graduates), GS-0801-7, your typical work assignments may include the following under supervision:

• Prepares systems engineering reports and related program documentation that address technical acquisition system.
• Performs analyses and evaluations of straightforward systems engineering requirements of acquisitions that include new, fielded, or modified systems including IT systems.
• Provides technical systems engineering assistance to implementing organizations and acquisition officials.

This position is located in the (A/EX/PRI/HRD) Bureau of Administration, Office of the Executive Director, Planning Resources and Innovation Office, Human Resources Division. The incumbent interacts daily with the HR Specialist concerning all matters relating to the coordination and integration of staff actions and administrative duties. 

The employee performs routine and recurring classification duties which facilitate the work of more complex and detailed review and analysis functions conducted by the Senior Human Resources Specialist and higher graded Human Resources Specialist. As an advanced trainee the incumbent receives on-the-job and/or formal training in the entire range of personnel functions provided by the Division. Assignments are designed to provide training in the analytical and judgmental aspects of the work and in the appropriate use of methods and techniques of the various functions.

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-15. 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.

• Advise the Director of Community and Economic Development and other senior officials within the Office of Financial Institutions on matters related to policy areas.
• Provide expert technical support and analyses of and monitor developments in the policy areas of the Office of Community & Economic Development.
• Develop and implement policies relating to the Office of Community & Economic Development.

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-15. 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.

• Advise the Director of Community and Economic Development and other senior officials within the Office of Financial Institutions on matters related to policy areas.
• Provide expert technical support and analyses of and monitor developments in the policy areas of the Office of Community & Economic Development.
• Develop and implement policies relating to the Office of Community & Economic Development.

The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is responsible for providing federal leadership and assistance in support of state and local criminal justice strategies to achieve safe communities, and its Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB) program provides death and education benefits to survivors of fallen law enforcement officers, firefighters and other first responders, and disability benefits to officers catastrophically injured in the line of duty. The incumbent in this position provides legal advice to all BJA personnel as to all questions of law arising from the processing or adjudication of any claim under the PSOB Program, ensuring that such processing and adjudication is discharged in compliance with law, after due diligence and inquiry, and without fraud, waste, or abuse.

PSOB Act Analysis, Advice and Guidance

Addresses complex legal issues while providing counsel to the BJA Director and the PSOB Program. Prepares administrative decisions, reports, legal briefs, opinions, and other documents related to PSOB legal matters. Participates in the drafting of legislation and regulations. Provides legal guidance to support the program's policies and procedures.

Reviews proposed legislation and regulations to assess their impact on the PSOB program and drafts memoranda and guidance accordingly. Makes recommendations based on feedback from the PSOB Program and assesses the legal implications of the proposed legislation. Suggests alternative language, as appropriate.

Coordinates the work of the PSOB's Legal Counsel's Office, and establishes clear project goals, systems, and methodologies to enhance the legal review process, case tracking, communications with the PSOB Office, work assignments, and timely case processing. Develops policies and procedures to streamline legal reviews, reduce backlogs, and improve the timeliness of claim determinations.

Provides updates to national public safety organizations and survivor groups about laws and regulations. In keeping with OJP procedures, assists the BJA and PSOB Director in responding to congressional and media inquiries regarding the Program.

Provides information and guidance to the OJP Office of the Chief Financial Officer on PSOB Program legal matter-related submissions for the President's budget, including Office of Management and Budget data-call submissions and DOJ spend plans.

PSOB Claims Review

Reviews claims filed under the PSOB Act and provides well-reasoned and thorough legal advice.as to legal sufficiency of determinations. Provides advice, support, assistance, and direction to all BJA personnel in evaluating what evidence or information may be necessary, desirable, or relevant to such processing or adjudication, and in obtaining such evidence or information, including from state, local, and federal agencies, as well as private parties, and including, as appropriate, through the use of administrative subpoenas. Ensures that the language of claim determinations is legally sufficient in articulating legal and factual grounds of the decision.

Oversees and manages the process initial level legal review of claims, provides legal guidance to independent hearing officer reviews of claims, and drafts of final agency determinations of claims. Trains legal personnel assigned to the program. Performs legal research in connection with issues that arise in particular claims and advises on relevant federal laws and regulations, DOJ rules and policies, and other laws that may be implicated by claims.

Supervision

Provides administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the PSOB Legal Counsel's Office. Assigns, reviews, and supervises work of legal staff, provides guidance and training, manages staff performance, recruits and recommends action regarding hiring, and addresses personnel issues. Develops work plans, sets performance goals, and ensures team objectives are met in alignment with organizational priorities. Formally evaluates employee performance and resolves informal complaints and grievances. Fosters a collaborative work environment, encourages professional development, and maintains high standards of productivity and quality.

Ensures a continuing affirmative application of equal opportunity policies in: merit promotion of employees; recruitment and hiring; fair treatment of employees; encouragement and recognition of employee achievements; career development of employees; and full use of staff skills.

Supports an environment that ensures successful translation and fidelity of guidance and program models, provides expertise to other staff members in resolving questions related to program requirements. Ensures that the staff maintains substantive expertise and knowledge of ongoing developments in practice, policy, current research and evidence-based practices in the field to ensure that legal advice is based in current knowledge and needs.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Major duties/functions include, but are not limited to:

• Completes orientation according to expected standards.
• Manages workload as assigned, organizes, and completes own assignments in an efficient and appropriate manner.
• Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of interdisciplinary care.
• Establishes a therapeutic relationship, allowing the patient to attain, maintain or regain optimal function through assessment and treatment.
• Engages patients, families, and other caregivers to incorporate knowledge, values, and beliefs into care planning without judgement or discrimination.
• Knowledgeable of ethical issues related to professional nursing practice and follows established policies of the practice setting, VA, and ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.
• Aware of high reliability principles to deliver consistent care and improve patient outcomes.
• Demonstrates positive, effective communication skills and professional behaviors that promote cooperation and teamwork with internal and external customers.
• Applies evidence-based practice/research to patient care.
• Participates in unit-based activities to improve and deliver cost effective patient care.
• Demonstrates knowledge of specific unit level performance improvement activities.
• Incorporates patient preferences into shared care delivery decisions.

• The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity.
• The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Reviews business records and other documents and makes findings of an individual’s actions "responsibly connected" status to a firm under investigation.
• Establishes and maintains good working relationships with members of the fruit and vegetable industry and counsels and provides advice to them on fair trade practices.
• Describes rights, liabilities, and sanctions under Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA), and Produce Agency Act (PAA).
• Maintains the integrity of the PACA database with timely updating of the status and actions of license information, complaint files, and administrative actions.
• Conducts a range of licensing activities of firms throughout the United States. Participates in license task force projects.
• Reviews complaints filed with the Department by the industry, compiles information to be made part of the official record.
• Keeps abreast of recent court decisions.
• Reviews trust notices for technical sufficiency, reviews court decisions, and provides recommendations to the supervisor in the case of a firm's insolvency or bankruptcy.

• You will lead the system engineering technical assessment and measurement efforts across the subprograms and modernization efforts of the Strategic Weapon System.
• You will develop engineering acquisition documents for the SSP subprograms in support of system engineering technical reviews, Gate Reviews and Milestone assessments and in accordance with DoD Instructions and policies.
• You will liaise across a diverse workforce of technical branch subsystem developers, Government integrated product teams, contractors, and warfare centers to coordinate, deconflict and optimize subprogram schedules, activities and resources.
• You will coordinate with leadership to develop capability insertion plans to transition research and development products into programs of record.
• You will develop budget planning factors, defend budget requests to the Board of Directors, track and manage financial expenditures.

• The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity.
• The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Review audits conducted for compliance with Country of Origin Labeling requirements and prepare notices for compliant and non-compliant retailers and suppliers.
• Collaborate with the team to enhance and deliver training modules for internal and external stakeholders and participate in developing outreach materials for all Division stakeholders.
• Investigate complaints using knowledge of the regulations and statutes to make recommendations on whether corrective action is required.
• Assist in the maintenance and enforcement of 46 Cooperative Agreements for State and Federal reviewers to conduct annual retail audits.
• Maintain effective contacts and working relationships with State and Federal Reviewers, other members of the Fair Trade Practices Program and the Agricultural Marketing Service.
• Represent the Division during various meetings, discussions, and conferences with representatives of the retail and food supply industry regarding the Division’s activities and responsibilities.
• Use the data collected from various compliance and enforcement activities to prepare reports and develop findings and recommendations for use by Division management.

• You will serve in technical program management formulating and executing requirements definition, planning, budgeting and execution of complex technical work related to design and testing.
• You will execute DoD systems engineering processes with a focus on test development, planning and execution.
• You will prepare and execute DoD contracting actions with contracting officers who hold contracting warrants.
• You will lead diverse government and contractor working groups and/or IPTs, providing direction and decision making to come to efficient and effective outcomes meeting program objectives.
• You will be recognized as a technical expert for testing throughout the reentry branch.
• You will be responsible for assisting and guiding the implementation and integration of new programs or requirements and developing new policy, guidance, standards and methods.

This is a developmental position to the GS-14. The responsibilities described below are for the GS-13 grade level. As the employee progresses, the assignments will become more difficult and complex in preparation to fully perform the duties at the next grade level.

As a Public Affairs Specialist GS-13 with the Office of Public Affairs, duties include but are not limited to:

• Coordinates agency media events including news conferences and briefings, conference call interviews, photo sessions and other events involving the media.
• Keeps agency executives apprised of key issues, messaging and concerns regarding agency activities and press coverage.
• Plans, develops, and writes news releases, articles, op-eds, blogs, letters-to-the-editor, and other messages for the Secretary and other Departmental officials, publications, scripts for audiovisual products and other communication materials addressing DOL's policies, programs or issues.
• Serves as agency media spokesperson. Provides expert-level support in articulating the agency's message, philosophy, and position on program issues and agency activities; handles highly complex, controversial, and sensitive issues.
• Establishes and maintains highly effective working relationships with representatives of the print and electronic media; various private sector groups, some of whom are indifferent or opposed to DOL programs or requirements; other Federal, State, and local government offices, and other Departmental personnel.
• Researches, plans, and writes public affairs materials addressing the Department's policies, programs and significant issues to groups or individuals that may react negatively to DOL actions.

This is a developmental position. The responsibilities described below are for the GS-13 grade level. As the employee progresses, the assignments will become more difficult and complex in preparation to fully perform the duties at the next grade level.

As a Public Affairs Specialist GS-13 with the Office of Public Affairs, duties include but are not limited to:

• Coordinates agency media events including news conferences and briefings, conference call interviews, photo sessions and other events involving the media.
• Keeps agency executives apprised of key issues, messaging and concerns regarding agency activities and press coverage.
• Plans, develops, and writes news releases, articles, op-eds, blogs, letters-to-the-editor, and other messages for the Secretary and other Departmental officials, publications, scripts for audiovisual products and other communication materials addressing DOL's policies, programs or issues.
• Serves as agency media spokesperson. Provides expert-level support in articulating the agency's message, philosophy, and position on program issues and agency activities; handles highly complex, controversial, and sensitive issues.
• Establishes and maintains highly effective working relationships with representatives of the print and electronic media; various private sector groups, some of whom are indifferent or opposed to DOL programs or requirements; other Federal, State, and local government offices, and other Departmental personnel.
• Researches, plans, and writes public affairs materials addressing the Department's policies, programs and significant issues to groups or individuals that may react negatively to DOL actions.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The DAB, through direct delegation from the Secretary issues decisions under more than 60 statutory provisions governing Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) programs. The Chair is responsible for exercising executive direction and leadership over the day-to-day activities and operations of the DAB, a staff division within the Office of the Secretary. In that capacity, the incumbent serves as a key advisor to DHHS leadership on adjudicative activities conducted by DAB Judges, adjudicative trends at the administrative appeals level and manages the Division's operations including strategic planning, assessment of objectives and results, and management of financial and human resources. Additional duties include evaluating the evolving needs of the organization and coordinating budget planning and execution including drafting and submitting written budget requests and justifications to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Congress.

As the Chair, the incumbent also:
Serves as a member of the Board and designates panels of three Board members to adjudicate appeals. Appraises the performance of the Executive Officer/Executive Director of Administration, Board members and senior level officials including the Deputy Board Chair, the Chief Administrative Appeals Judge, the Executive Director of the Medicare Operations Division, the Executive Director for Adjudication, and supervisory attorney advisors who serve as division directors of the DAB's three adjudicatory divisions, the Appellate Division, the Civil Remedies Division and the Medicare Operations Division.

What will I do in this position if hired?

In this position, you will serve as a Program Analyst. Typical assignments include:

• Oversee and/or support the preparation of budget materials and supporting documentation, including narrative justifications.
• Analyze budget estimates to eliminate duplication and reconcile them with current expenditures and future changes.
• Conduct periodic analyses of budgetary resources.
• Conduct special analyses of financial and management issues affecting program policies.
• Monitor and reconcile commitments, obligations, and expenditures, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Track obligations and expenditures, ensuring the availability of funds for processing obligating documents.
• Provide input and analysis during internal budget and program reviews.
• Identify program and budget issues and prepare internal guidance for program offices.
• Review and assess impacts of program operating plans for budget execution.
• Recommend reprogramming or adjustments based on funding levels, program changes, and unforeseen expenses.
• Prepare a variety of recurring and ad hoc reports related to financial management, status of funds, obligations, and FTE usage.
• Use automated databases and spreadsheets to prepare budget loads and execution reports.
• Serve as a liaison to program offices, informing them of budget policies and procedures.
• Provide recommendations on budget actions and funding statuses.

What else do I need to know?

At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters, and every employee at FEMA has a role in emergency management. Every FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions.

FEMA is committed to ensuring that its workforce reflects the diversity of the nation. At FEMA, our workforce includes the many identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, ages, cultures, and beliefs of the people we serve. To learn about FEMA's ongoing diversity and inclusion efforts, reasonable accommodation process, and the FEMA Core Values, please visit www.fema.gov.

Promotion Potential: Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.

• Serves as a Human Resources Specialist (Compensation) in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office of Administration (OA), Human Resources Division (HRD), Talent Management and Employee Services Branch (TMESB).
• Provides the full range of professional and technical duties in connection with the research and resolution of payroll and human resource problems and time and attendance processing.
• Administers and manages compensation programs for OJP.
• Handles special projects and assignments related to inquiries about the payroll/human resources processing system.
• Monitors payroll-related benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans and other voluntary deductions.
• Oversees and serves as the agency's program manager for programs such as the Voluntary Leave Bank and Voluntary Leave Transfer Program Coordinator.
• Independently handles human resources management liaison and advisory services for OJP.
• Acts as a backup to the Human Resources Specialist (Information Systems), responsible for generating NFC reports.