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The United States Capitol Police (USCP) safeguards the Congress, Members of Congress, employees, visitors, and Congressional buildings and grounds from crime, disruption, and terrorism. We protect and secure Congress so it can fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities in a safe, secure and open environment.
Learn more about this agency09/16/2024 to 09/25/2024
$141,593 - $178,419 per year
CP 11
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Some Travel Required
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
11
No
No
req497
809758900
Open to USCP Employees Only, Navigate to the following URL to apply to this job: USCP Careers
This position is located in the Howard C. Liebengood Center for Wellness, United States Capitol Police (USCP). Develops, implements, and manages the Volunteer Chaplaincy Program, including applications, directives, policies, procedures, confidentiality agreements, and best practices. Ensures all policies, laws, and regulations about the Volunteer Chaplaincy Program are established and adhered to. Remains current on best practices and trends in spiritual care and crisis intervention. Ensures all budgetary, training, and additional program requirements are accomplished. Prepares fiscal year Chaplain report to United States Capitol Police stakeholders. Develops internal operating procedures and maintains and updates an incident and activity tracking system. Submits statistical reports on program activities, as required, to the Liebengood Center for Wellness Director.
Serves as the primary point of contact for emergency callouts when informed by the Watch Commander or requested by a supervisor, employee, or immediate family member. Dispatches volunteer chaplains to sections, divisions, and bureaus when needed.. Assists the USCP leaders with drafting death notifications and letters of condolence based on requests for assistance from an affected employee or an immediate family member. Provides confidential spiritual support, counseling, and guidance to USCP officers, staff, and their families. Provides crisis intervention services during and after critical incidents, including on-scene support when necessary. Responds to the Capitol Complex for emergencies and travels to provide care and support to employees during Congressional Delegations (CODELS) outside the National Capitol Region. Liaises with hospital chaplains or health care personnel to coordinate support for USCP employees and their families when an employee is hospitalized outside the local area.
You must be a U.S. citizen. Successful completion of a background investigation is required. Must complete a one-year probationary period. Must possess a valid driver's license. Must be able to work various shifts to supervise volunteer chaplains on duty.
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below.
For the CP-11 level you must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CP-10/GS-12 level that is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as experience: 1) provides and obtains information and provides pastoral care and comfort, 2) addresses such matters as assessment, cause of death, or identification, 3) coordinates the handling of all religious ministry.
Master's degree in divinity along with a minimum of 3 units of clinical pastoral education is desirable.
All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
(Information on Qualification & Education is located at the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/)
There is no education substitution for experience in this series and/or grade.
Additional Conditions of Employment with the USCP: As per the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA) and the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019, criminal history information will only be collected following a qualifications review and after a tentative offer of employment has been made. A criminal history does not automatically exclude an applicant from employment with the USCP. Criminal History Check -- Must successfully pass a comprehensive criminal history check of the past 10 years if offered employment. A criminal history check will be performed on applicants who accept an offer of employment. Credit Check -- Must successfully pass a credit check. Applicants must not be in default or delinquent on any Federal guaranteed student loans. Applicants must demonstrate a competent financial history. Financial delinquency including collection accounts, liens, repossessions, or garnishments may be a basis for disqualification. Selective Service Registration -- Male applicants must provide verification of registration with the Selective Service System or must verify exemption from the Selective Service System registration because of age or military status. Female applicants are exempt from Selective Service System registration. https://www.sss.gov/verify/-- Applicants' fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for a check of their criminal history record. Background Investigation -- Must successfully complete all components of the USCP full field background investigation. There are few automatic grounds for rejection in the USCP background investigation process. Issues of misconduct, such as illegal drug use, arrests, or convictions, may not be automatically disqualifying. However, deliberate misstatements, omissions, or intentionally withholding required information at any phase of the hiring process will result in a candidate's disqualification regardless of the nature or reason for the misstatement or omission. The primary reason candidates fail a background investigation is due to deliberately withholding or omitting material facts. Providing false and/or misleading information may be grounds for removal from the application and selection process.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Evaluation Factors: Please address all Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) within the narrative responses so that your experience can be evaluated properly. We will review your resume, assessment questionnaire, and supporting documentation to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this job. If you meet the minimum requirements for this job, we will evaluate your application materials to assess the quality, depth, and complexity of your qualifications, accomplishments, experience, and education as they relate to the requirements listed in this vacancy announcement. Failure to successfully pass a full field background investigation and all segments of the pre-employment evaluation process will result in disqualification from further consideration under this vacancy announcement.
The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement: 1. Your Resume: Resumes should include full description of job duties as well as dates (mm/yy) of employment. 2. Other supporting documents: - Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable. - College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education, or other documentation to prove possession of the basic requirements for this position.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Navigate to the following URL to apply to this job: USCP Careers 1. Follow the prompts to upload your resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. 2. Click the Submit Application button to submit your application package. 3. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date. 4. To verify that your application is complete, log into your account and select the job posting for this position. The page will display the status of your application, the documentation received, and any correspondence the Department has sent related to this application. 5. Failure to provide all required documents and information requested by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application not being considered. The complete application package must be submitted by 7:59 PM (ET) on the closing date to receive consideration.
After a review of your application materials is made, you will be notified of your eligibility status. If you are referred to the hiring official, you will receive further notification. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
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/809758900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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We protect the legislative process, the symbol of our democracy, the U.S. Capitol, the people who carry out the legislative process, and the millions of visitors who travel here to see democracy in action. Every American who visits the Capitol-as well as visitors from around the world-become part of our protected community. They see the USCP first-hand as the best of America's spirit and diversity. As a Department, we are a microcosm of America, representing many races, colors, religions, national origins, political affiliations, sexual orientations, and ages. Our workforce is comprised of employees from nearly all 50 states and the U.S. territories. We embrace and celebrate a diverse workforce, believing that inclusiveness makes our workplace stronger. The USCP respects each individual as a person and as a professional. The USCP acts on the world stage every day as a model in security, urban crime prevention, dignitary protection, specialty response capability, and homeland security. We are often the first face that visitors and employees encounter, and we leave a lasting impression that reflects the Legislative Branch and its role in America's democracy.
