Duties

Summary

The Chief Learning and Engagement Officer, Office of Homeland Security, Joint Duty Program, provides detail opportunities for senior leaders with cross organizational and occupational assignments providing the next generation of leaders with quality developmental experiences and tools to achieve mission and career success. Seeking individual who are eager to apply their operational effectiveness or human capital background to the coordination and management of the DHS Joint Duty Program (JDP).
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Responsibilities

• The responsibilities described are for the full performance level.
• Review current programs, policies, and procedures to enhance effectiveness and efficiency.
• Assist in managing the day to day activities of the JDP.
• Manage projects and written work products.
• Use effective oral and written communication.
• Collaborate and adapt quickly to a dynamic work environment.
• Contribute to the development of the Joint Duty Program as well as implementation, evaluation, and management of current initiatives that support the program.

Travel Required

Not required

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
None

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a current permanent Federal employee
• Must have supervisory approval to apply to the Joint Duty Assignment
• Must NOT have any pending/outstanding disciplinary actions
• Must have achieved a minimum of "meet expectations/proficiency" on latest performance appraisal/evaluation
• Must currently hold a GS-13, 14, 15 , or equivalent grade level
• The program does not apply to members of the Military service or contractors.

Qualifications

Qualifications Required:
Interested individuals should have professional experience and advanced knowledge/skill to:

Write various types of audience-specific content (e.g., executive DHS leadership briefs, articles);

Analyze training and component specific data and information and translate this material into plain language, audience-specific content;

Develop strategies to engage with stakeholders, and apply relationship management and marketing techniques.

Apply change management principles and practices for program implementation.

Individuals must possess excellent writing skills; attention to detail; strong data analysis skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, Power Point; and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced/dynamic environment.

This assignment is a 6 to 12-month non-reimbursable assignment.

Please read the following important information to ensure we have everything we need to consider your application:
It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit appropriate documentation prior to the closing date. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant experience as it relates to this Joint Duty assignment opportunity announcement.

Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will be rated based on your resume.

Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:

Job Title (Include series and grade of Federal Job)

Duties (Be specific in describing your duties)

Name of Federal agency

Supervisor name, email, and phone number

Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)

Education

EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution for this position.

Additional information

**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:

Complete the DHS Training Course 15 days prior to the arrival to the JDA.

Complete the DHS Joint Duty Assignment Progress Plan to include:

• Phase 1: Establish assignment objectives within the first 30 days of the JDA.
• Phase 2: Complete a self-assessment of the duties performed at the mid-point of the JDA.
• Phase 3: Complete a final review within the last 30 days of the JDA.

Complete 12 hours of professional development using Skillsoft courses, videos, and books in conjunction with the established assignment objectives for the JDA.

Attend each of the DHS Joint Duty Program Director's quarterly webinars (1 hour per quarter).

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated for this JDA 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.

Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Not Required

Drug test required
No

Required Documents

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.

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:

Your appointment in the Federal service

Tenure

Grade and Step

Full performance level

If your SF-50(s) does not provide the information needed to make a final determination for qualification, you will be found ineligible for the position.

DHS Form 250-02: Complete and submit the DHS Joint Duty Assignment Application DHS Form 250-02 .