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The Justice Management Division (JMD) provides senior management officials with advice relating to basic Department policy for budget and financial management, personnel management and training, procurement, ethics, equal employment opportunity, information processing, telecommunications, security, and all matters pertaining to organization, management, and administration.
This position is also being advertised under Merit Promotion procedures under Job Announcement Number: 22-SL-JMD-02.
01/28/2022 to 02/11/2022
$135,468 - $203,700 per year
SL 00
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
None
No
Yes
22-SL-JMD-03
633954500
This position is being advertised under delegated examining procedures and is open to all U.S. Citizens. Preference for eligible veterans will be applied.
*Note: This is a Senior Level position (SL). Most senior level employees are in non-executive positions whose duties are broad and complex enough to be classified above GS-15. The position duties are primarily leading teams and projects, and do not meet the SES functional criteria.
The Chief Diversity Officer (DEU) (CDO) position is located within the Justice Management Division, in Washington D.C. In that capacity, the CDO works closely with the Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Human Resources and Administration (DAAG/HRA) to lead the Department's efforts on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA). This position will ensure that DEIA issues remain a priority in the Department and provide an organizational channel for Department-wide accountability.
The Senior Level CDO will provide strategic advice and counsel to the DAAG/HRA, as well as other senior-level officials within the Department, on DEIA-related issues while coordinating DEIA initiatives across the Department and in collaboration with every component. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Serves as a technical expert on a Departmental DEIA Council as a conduit for communication and cooperation between Department employees and managers to better understand and apply principles of DEIA in the workplace.
Coordinates the Department's work to address the requirements of Executive Order (E.O.) 14035, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility in the Federal Workforce, which includes assessing DEIA within DOJ and developing a DEIA strategic plan to advance DEIA within DOJ and remove any potential barriers to DEIA in the workforce.
Examines existing DOJ policies, procedures, and practices, and identifies areas where corrective action is needed to foster an organizational culture shift that is in keeping with E.O. 14035.
Builds and promotes a data driven approach to DEIA that includes the use of key performance indicators to ensure effectiveness and accountability for progress.
Assesses the current state of DEIA within DOJ's workforce and develops strategic plans to eliminate any barriers to success faced by employees.
Monitors and reports the success of various DEIA initiatives using key performance indicators within the DOJ to ensure both effectiveness and agency accountability serving as the model for sub-components.
Expands the availability of DEIA training and continuous learning opportunities throughout the Department so that Federal employees are supported in building skillsets to promote respectful and inclusive workplaces.
Partners with DOJ Human Resources Officers (HRO) and Equal Employment Opportunity Officers (EEO) to develop diverse applicant pools for DOJ employment opportunities through employment outreach and recruitment partnerships; thus, ensuring that the Department can recruit our Nation's best talent.
Partners with DOJ HROs to identify and formulate methodologies to improve the collection and tracking of demographic data relating to employee participation in leadership and professional opportunities to ensure that these programs equitably serve all DOJ employees.
Develops and evaluates departmental data, metrics, and research studies to enhance DEIA initiatives within the agency.
Engages and collaborates with external CDOs from both the public and private sectors to benchmark and share best practices.
Employs the use of creative strategies and innovative approaches that raise Departmental consciousness efforts, including affinity groups, monthly DEIA newsletter, and regular workshops/presentations/seminars/celebrations highlighting the diverse communities within the DOJ.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
General Employment Information:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement closes, a review of your resume, MTQs, and supporting documentation will be conducted by the HR Specialist and a panel of experts. This information will be used to determine your eligibility for Federal employment, and whether you are qualified for this position.
BASIS OF RATING:
Your application will be evaluated and rated under DOJ's Category Rating and Selection Procedures.
Documentation requirements may vary from applicant to applicant based on your eligibility claims.
For example, Veteran documents would be required only from applicants claiming Veteran's Preference. It is your responsibility to carefully review the list of document descriptions below, to see which documents are required for your application.
ALL APPLICANTS: You must submit a detailed resume containing the following pieces of information for each job entry listed in your employment history:
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application questionnaire and submit your supporting documentation. Your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 02/11/2022 to receive consideration.
Please note that if the vacancy has an application limit, it will be listed at the top of the announcement by USAJOBS, and the closing date may be sooner than listed here.
If you would like to preview the announcement questionnaire, please click on the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11372923
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We strive to extend a final offer of employment within 90 days from the close of this announcement. Delays do sometimes occur for reasons beyond our control.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/633954500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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