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Summary
The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) is seeking a Director of the Office of Communications (OCOM). As the Director of OCOM you will serve as OJP's principal executive overseeing the communications and liaison with the public, Congress, media, and governmental and non-governmental organizations.
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Overview
- Hiring complete
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Open & closing dates
10/29/2021 to 11/22/2021
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Salary
$132,552 - $199,300 per year
SES pay is commensurate with qualifications. SES employees are eligible for bonuses and awards based on performance.
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Pay scale & grade
ES 00
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes— - You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-time
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Service
Senior Executive
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Promotion potential
None
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
Yes
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Security clearance
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Drug test
Yes
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Position sensitivity and risk
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Trust determination process
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Announcement number
JP-22-SES-003
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Control number
619613500
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This job is open to
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The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
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Senior executives
Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
Clarification from the agency
Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
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Duties
As the Director of the Office of Communications (OCOM), you will work directly with OJP leadership, DOJ's leadership offices, the Office of Legislative Affairs, the Public Affairs Office, officials and staff members of the White House, and other Federal agencies on legislative and public liaison aspects of justice related matters.
This includes managing and directing the internal and external communications and digital media, congressional and public liaison activities, and intergovernmental affairs for OJP. The communication program encompasses all communications, through all forums, among OJP and Congress, other Federal agencies, the media, the general public, academia, justice practitioners at all levels of government, and other concerned stakeholders, including representatives of professional associations, officials of foreign governments, and officials of non-profit agencies and organizations.
You will serve as the principal advisor to the Assistant Attorney General (AAG) and other senior leaders within OJP on legislative and public liaison aspects of major policy and program planning initiatives, with particular emphasis on timing and probable reactions.
You will provide advice and assistance to the AAG and senior leaders in the planning, directing, and coordinating Congressional related activities.
You will be responsible for effectively interacting and communicating with Members of Congress, staff, and committees for purposes of exchanging and sharing information between Congress and OJP.
You will coordinate and conduct briefings for Congressional leaders, committees, and their staffs concerning OJP programs and related matters and represents the positions and viewpoints of the AAG and senior leaders.
The Director of OCOM also directs a central correspondence control function to ensure that OJP responds promptly and efficiently to high priority correspondence from DOJ and such external entities such as the White House, Congress, state governments, and others. The Director of OCOM ensures that the communications and messaging across OJP is consistent and supports AAG's priorities and positions.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
- Subject to background/suitability investigation/determination.
- Individuals entering the Senior Executive Service for the first time are subject to a one-year probationary period.
- Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service. Visit www.sss.gov.
- As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to such exceptions as required by law. Please see "Additional Information" section for more detail.
Qualifications
As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible executive leadership and supervisory experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under Executive Core Qualifications and Technical Qualifications listed below. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-14/15 grade level in the federal service or its equivalent in the private sector. As such, your resume should demonstrate that you have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully fulfill responsibilities inherent in most SES positions such as:
Executive Core Qualifications:
You must clearly document and demonstrate the following Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), not to exceed ten pages total:
ECQ 1: LEADING CHANGE - This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
ECQ 2: LEADING PEOPLE - This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
ECQ 3: RESULTS DRIVEN - This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
ECQ 4: BUSINESS ACUMEN - This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
ECQ 5: BUILDING COALITIONS - This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, state, local and tribal governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.
Additional information on the Executive Core Qualifications can be found at http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.asp (http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.asp)
NOTE: Those applicants currently serving under a career Senior Executive Service appointment, who are eligible for reinstatement into the Senior Executive Service, or who have successfully completed a Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program approved by OPM, need not submit a narrative statement covering each of the Executive Core Qualifications. However, those applicants must address the following Mandatory Technical Competencies.
Mandatory Technical Qualifications:
You will be evaluated on the following Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs). All candidates must submit a narrative statement addressing each MTQ. Your responses to the MTQs should be addressed separately, not to exceed two pages per MTQ.
MTQ 1: Knowledge of the federal legislative process; demonstrated ability to establish effective interaction and communication with members of Congress and their staffs collaborating with the Office of Legislative Affairs to further an organization's agenda, mission and strategic plans.
MTQ 2: Demonstrated ability to plan, implement and manage effective and creative communications and media strategies to communicate and disseminate congressional, intergovernmental or public affairs information, using a variety of media relations principles and communications methods, practices and techniques.
MTQ 3: Demonstrated ability to manage a wide variety of highly complex, and oftentimes sensitive, issues pertaining to agency policies and programs, which may involve providing authoritative guidance and recommended actions on controversial matters.
- Directing the work of an organizational unit;
- Ensuring the success of one or more specific major programs or projects;
- Monitoring progress toward strategic organizational goals, evaluating organizational performance and taking action to improve performance;
- Supervising the work of employees; and
- Exercising important policymaking, policy determining, or other executive functions.
Executive Core Qualifications:
You must clearly document and demonstrate the following Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), not to exceed ten pages total:
ECQ 1: LEADING CHANGE - This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
ECQ 2: LEADING PEOPLE - This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
ECQ 3: RESULTS DRIVEN - This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
ECQ 4: BUSINESS ACUMEN - This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
ECQ 5: BUILDING COALITIONS - This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, state, local and tribal governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.
Additional information on the Executive Core Qualifications can be found at http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.asp (http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.asp)
NOTE: Those applicants currently serving under a career Senior Executive Service appointment, who are eligible for reinstatement into the Senior Executive Service, or who have successfully completed a Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program approved by OPM, need not submit a narrative statement covering each of the Executive Core Qualifications. However, those applicants must address the following Mandatory Technical Competencies.
Mandatory Technical Qualifications:
You will be evaluated on the following Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs). All candidates must submit a narrative statement addressing each MTQ. Your responses to the MTQs should be addressed separately, not to exceed two pages per MTQ.
MTQ 1: Knowledge of the federal legislative process; demonstrated ability to establish effective interaction and communication with members of Congress and their staffs collaborating with the Office of Legislative Affairs to further an organization's agenda, mission and strategic plans.
MTQ 2: Demonstrated ability to plan, implement and manage effective and creative communications and media strategies to communicate and disseminate congressional, intergovernmental or public affairs information, using a variety of media relations principles and communications methods, practices and techniques.
MTQ 3: Demonstrated ability to manage a wide variety of highly complex, and oftentimes sensitive, issues pertaining to agency policies and programs, which may involve providing authoritative guidance and recommended actions on controversial matters.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
- Veterans' preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service.
- Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Benefits
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.
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.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants will be evaluated based on how well they meet the Executive Core Qualifications and the Mandatory Technical Qualifications, as outlined in the Qualifications section of the announcement.
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is required by law to review the executive qualifications of each new career appointee to the Senior Executive Service (SES) prior to appointment. To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a written statement addressing the five (5) Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
Applicants must address the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) separately.
Please see How to Apply and Required Documents for specific instructions. The resume should demonstrate the necessary level of management skills, characteristics, qualities, specialized knowledge, and technical competence that would indicate successful performance in the SES. This evidence must include clear and concise examples that emphasize the applicant's level of responsibilities, scope, and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments, policy initiatives, and level of contacts.
Benefits
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.
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.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
All documents must be received by 11:59 Eastern Time on 11/22/2021. 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.
- Resume,
- Narrative statement for the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (limit of 2 pages for each MTQ),
- Narrative statement for the Executive Core Qualifications (not to exceed 10 pages total),
- Proof of current SES status/eligibility (if applicable; see the note below).
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the supporting documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/22/2021 to receive consideration.
- To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
- Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
- You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
Agency contact information
Bradley Mitchell
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OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
DO NOT MAIL
Washington, DC 20531
US
Next steps
An evaluation of applicant qualifications will be conducted and rankings determined. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. Applicants will be notified of the outcome.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Required Documents
All documents must be received by 11:59 Eastern Time on 11/22/2021. 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.
- Resume,
- Narrative statement for the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (limit of 2 pages for each MTQ),
- Narrative statement for the Executive Core Qualifications (not to exceed 10 pages total),
- Proof of current SES status/eligibility (if applicable; see the note below).
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Learn more about this agency
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the supporting documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/22/2021 to receive consideration.
- To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
- Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
- You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
Agency contact information
Bradley Mitchell
- Address
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OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
DO NOT MAIL
Washington, DC 20531
US
Next steps
An evaluation of applicant qualifications will be conducted and rankings determined. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. Applicants will be notified of the outcome.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Office of Justice Programs
Join the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) and be part of a team working to create safe and vibrant communities. OJP provides the resources to reduce crime, serve victims and youth, manage sex offenders, and support people who come into contact with the justice system. OJP is also the nation's home for cutting-edge science and premier data collections covering a range of public safety issues.
Agency contact information
Bradley Mitchell
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OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
DO NOT MAIL
Washington, DC 20531
US