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This assignment is a 6-months non-reimbursable assignment with the option to extend to one year
This assignment is with MGMT - OCHCO - STRIDE
We encourage you to read the entire announcement prior to submitting your application.
The incumbent serves as a DEIA Program Manager
This is a full-time Virtual JDA until the end of the detail.
10/01/2024 to 04/30/2025
$112,015 - $163,252 per year
GS 13 - 14
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
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Detail
Full-time
Competitive
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JDP-11944536-23-KJ
721879000
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
This detail opportunity is for current competitive and excepted service employees only. If you are not a current federal civilian employee you will not be eligible for this position. DHS Joint Duty Assignments do not apply to members of the Military service or contractors.
We are looking for a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) Program Manager GS-13/14 to work with us on multiple high-visibility, priority projects. Many of the activities in our portfolio are responsive to the Secretary's FY23 Organizational Advancement Priorities, and are reported regularly to the Deputy Secretary. The position is responsible for performing the following work assignments:
- Execute activities in accomplishment of the DHS Inclusive Diversity Strategic Plan and Strategic Implementation Plan
- Collaborate with Component DEIA, HR and EEO practitioners to ensure synergies across DHS with regard to DEIA initiatives, training, reporting, etc.
- Support the delivery of Organizational Health Assessments (conducting interviews, analyzing demographic data, report writing, organizational consultation, and solutions development)
- Conduct research, analyze data sets, and work with team members to develop workshop presentations on mitigating bias within or performing equity reviews on phases across the talent management cycle (e.g. professional development, promotions)
- Enhance marketing and messaging of DEIA offerings, topics of interest, and activity to expand on outreach to employees, developing content for leadership talking points, DHS Connect, podcast episodes, workshops, etc.
- Prepare materials in support of Executive Director to support participation in speaking events, briefings, panels, and to support program reporting and amplification (e.g., topical white papers, responses to requests for information)
- Develop documentation, templates, and operating procedures for the standardization and management of DHS Employee Associations
- Staff and provide support to special events as needed (e.g., hiring events, hosted trainings, listening sessions, panels, engagements, etc.)
EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution for this position.
**DHS does not offer any additional benefits beyond that which the Federal employee is already receiving.
If the position requires a security clearance, employees must have a SECRET or TOP SECRET clearance to placement AND must maintain that level of clearance while performing in the position.
Selected applicants for a JDA are requested to fulfill the items below during the JDA:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your experience, education, and training will be rated using a job questionnaire based on the competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this Joint Duty Assignment.
If you are among the best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. After reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination will be made. You must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement.
Note: DHS continues to take necessary steps to keep our workforce safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic. If you receive a final Joint Duty Assignment offer to onboard, please complete the onboarding requirements and/or forms and submit them electronically in an expeditious manner. Your start date may be delayed if the action above is not completed.
1. Resume: Do not include any personally identifiable information (PII) i.e., home address, social security number, or date of birth. Your resume must clearly demonstrate you have experience which meets the requirements of this position as outlined in the "Qualifications" section.
2. SF-50: Submit a copy of your official SF-50 (no text version) or other official "Notification of Personnel Action" document which shows the following information:
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 04/30/2025 to receive consideration.
Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the selecting official for further consideration and a possible interview. We will notify you by email at various stages in the process. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then click "More Information." We expect to make a final JDA offer within 90 days after the deadline for applications. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
Telework: Telework eligibility is based on the needs of the office and is subject to change.
Additional information pertaining to your interest and availability for this position may be needed after the closing date of the Joint Duty Assignment vacancy announcement; therefore, a timely response to these requests must be adhered to in order to remain in consideration.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/721879000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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DHS is calling on those who want to help protect American interests and secure our Nation. DHS Components work collectively to prevent terrorism; secure borders and our transportation systems; protect the President and other dignitaries; enforce and administer immigration laws; safeguard cyberspace; and ensure resilience to disasters.
The DHS Joint Duty Program (JDP) is an intra- and inter-departmental program which offers civilian personnel professional and developmental opportunities. Joint Duty Assignments (JDAs) enhance operations and mission execution through unity of effort and collaboration.
The DHS JDP is a human capital program initiative which is managed by OCHCO at DHS headquarters. The DHS JDP's purpose is two-fold: to encourage and to facilitate assignments of DHS personnel to other DHS components as well as outside agencies. The purpose of JDAs is to gain multi-component, multi-faceted experience focused on cross-cutting DHS and Federal-wide operations to enhance performance of the individual, the organizations, and the Department. JDAs are for a period not to exceed 1 year and do not qualify for Joint Duty credit.
The DHS JDP covers current Federal employees at the GS-13 through GS-15 grade levels and equivalent. The DHS JDP does not apply to members of the military service or contractors. JDAs do not offer Temporary Promotions.
