Summary

An incentive may be authorized. See additional info section.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is not authorized.

Duties

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Serving as the Executive Director (FLETA Office of Accreditation) GS-0301-15 makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation (FLETA), Office of Accreditation (OA) team and mission. This position is located within the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, Chief Financial Officer Directorate, Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation, Office of Accreditation.

The Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation (FLETA), Office of Accreditation (OA) works with the FLETA Board, which is the accrediting body for all federal law enforcement training and support programs, to advance its key missions: to enhance the quality of federal law enforcement through a set of standards for federal law enforcement training; to administer the accreditation process for all federal law enforcement training; and to instill public confidence in federal law enforcement through compliance with the standards. Click here to learn more.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide leadership in the development and implementation of accreditation standards, policies, and procedures, while managing the operational and programmatic activities of the FLETA, OA.

Typical duties include:

• Developing and managing strategic goals and objectives for accreditation, ensuring alignment with FLETA's mission and law enforcement training priorities
• Overseeing the development and implementation of accreditation standards and policies, ensuring compliance with applicable federal laws, regulations and guidelines
• Conducting comprehensive analyses of accreditation programs and policies to evaluate their effectiveness, identify areas for improvement, and recommend enhancements
• Serving as a primary liaison to the FLETA Board, federal law enforcement agencies, and other stakeholders, providing guidance and support on accreditation-related issues

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Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• Current and former federal employees within the General Schedule (GS) must meet the time-in-grade requirements outlined in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement.
• This is a non-bargaining unit position.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state issued driver's license to conduct official government business.
• You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
• Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required.
• This position is eligible for situational-only telework based on agency policy.
• Travel of 50% or less may be required.
• Overtime may be required.
• Required to complete an OGE 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, within 30 days of starting your federal employment and annually thereafter as long as you occupy a position that requires financial disclosure reporting.
• Required to undergo initial and random drug testing for illegal drug use. Employment is contingent upon favorable results.

Qualifications

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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:

1) Providing leadership and supervision to ensure effective implementation and maintenance of accreditation policies, procedures, and programs; AND

2) Developing and managing goals and objectives for an accreditation program, ensuring strategic alignment with accreditation provider standards; AND

3) Supporting accreditation missions by working with the accreditation provider staff; AND

4) Performing accreditation requirements to include special projects, research initiatives, and policy development activities.

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.

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.

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/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP/ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligible. View information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered eligible under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be placed in the well-qualified category for this position, as described above. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

Education

Not Applicable

Additional information

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation or recruitment incentive may be authorized.

Physical Demands: The work in primarily sedentary, with occasional travel required.

Work Environment: The work is performed in an office setting, with normal safety precautions required for travel and meetings.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.