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Summary Joining the Secret Service, Office of Protective Operations (OPO) will allow you to plan, direct, coordinate, and implement protective policies, programs, and operations for the Secret Service. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here. Responsibilities The selectee will serve as a(n) Chief Mission Support in the Office of Protective Operations. Typical work assignments include: Overseeing numerous complex and high-priority special assignments involving extensive research and program improvements on a variety of high-level subjects of critical importance to OPO and divisional staff. Advising on the requisite nature of background information and data, levels of coordination and consultation, to assure senior leadership is provided with pertinent information for decision-making on highly sensitive and potentially controversial protective support issues. Providing policy direction for the division in the initiation, development, and recommendation of specific protective/operational agreements and Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) with other government and contract agencies (e.g. Department of State for foreign advance agreements). Performing the full range of supervisory/managerial functions: exercising delegated authority to oversee the overall planning, direction, and timely execution of several program segments, each managed by a GS-14 Operations Supervisor or equivalent position. Planning and directing work to be accomplished by subordinate supervisors based upon administrative goals and objectives of the division. Approving multiyear and longer-range work plans developed by branch supervisors to ensure the achievement of the program goals and objectives. Assigning work based on priorities, suspense dates, consideration of the difficulty and requirements of the assignments, and employee capabilities. Apply for this exciting opportunity to ensure that all protected persons, places, and events receive the most appropriate level of protection, based upon a thorough assessment of associated threats and vulnerabilities, to reduce the risk of harm to internal and external stakeholders. This Chief Mission Support position starts at a salary of $169,279 (GS-15, step 1), with potential to $197,200 (GS 15, Step 10). Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship is required. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service If selected for this position, you will be required to: Obtain and maintain a top-secret Tier 5 clearance. For more information visit OPM Mythbuster Page. Submit to random drug testing while you occupy the position. Submit a Financial disclosure report. May be subject to a one-year probationary period for supervisors/managers. Qualifications To be considered qualified for this position you must meet the following qualification requirements for the respective grade level in which you are applying. You qualify for the GS-15 level (starting salary $169,279) if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level performing duties such as: Developing goals for a division/agency priorities and justifying budget needs; Providing policy direction for a division/agency in the initiation, development and recommendation of agreements and memoranda of understanding; Planning and directing work to be accomplished by a division/agency based on administrative goals and objectives; Conducting continuous evaluation of administrative programs and operations; Contributing to the development of processes for the administrative services of a division/agency. Time-in-Grade Requirements: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying). Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current competitive service employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. NOTE: All current or former Federal employees must provide a copy of their SF-50, "Notice of Personnel Action" that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility. The SF-50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure (1 or 2), and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). You may need to submit more than one SF-50 to comply. The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement. 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. 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. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment. The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to [email protected]. More than one selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade and unit occur. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions. The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR § 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR § 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement. The Secret Service prohibits employees from having visible body markings (including but not limited to tattoos, body art, and branding) on the head, face, neck, hand and fingers (any area below the wrist bone) (exception: a single conservative and unobtrusive tattoo in the form of a ring is authorized on one finger). Employees who have observable piercings (other than ear lobe piercings) will be required to remove such piercings while engaging in job duties that require interaction with non-Secret Service entities and organizations and when on official travel.