Duties

Summary

The United States Capitol Police (USCP) is a CALEA nationally-accredited, federal law enforcement agency. The 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.
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Responsibilities

This position is located in the Office of Facilities and Logistics (OFL), Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, US Capitol Police (USCP). OFL is responsible for managing, implementing, and evaluating technical services to the U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) in accordance with standards of the Office of Compliance, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and other safety compliance standards. The purpose of this position is to serve as the safety and occupational health program manager, directing a comprehensive safety, occupational health, environmental, and fire safety and employee fitness program for USCP.

Serves as a technical authority investigating the most complex cases of violation and identifies corrective actions, evaluating information gathered as a basis for determining appropriate action. Provides expertise in reviewing reports of inspections or investigations conducted by other personnel to determine appropriateness of actions taken. Serves as the final authority for organizational design proposals recommended by subordinate safety and occupational health personnel. Prepares findings; reviews and recommends approval or disapproval of facility corrective actions.

Reviews forecast/discrepancy reports, investigation or inspection reports, and letters of inquiry or complaint and determines whether a source is in compliance or noncompliant. Confers with attorneys on enforcement actions, providing technical data for inclusion in reports.

Travel Required

Not required

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
12

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Successful completion of a Background Investigation is required.
• Must complete a one year probationary period.
• Must have Direct Deposit.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below.

For the CP -11/GS-13 you must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CP-10/GS-12 level which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as experience which includes 1) reviewing reports of inspections or investigations conducted by other personnel, 2) recommending enforcement action on violations, and 3) recommending administrative remedies in cases where there are deficiencies.

For the CP -12/GS-14 you must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CP-11/GS-13 level which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as experience which includes 1) preparing technical background reports which include the nature and extent of non-compliance, feasibility of alternative actions or solutions, and time schedules for taking corrective action, 2) serving as the fire-safety expert to project managers and other management officials investigating problems and developing solutions, 3) monitoring, evaluating and promoting improvement in safety and occupational health programs, and 4) investigating complex cases of violation and identifies corrective actions, evaluating information gathered as a basis for determining appropriate action.

All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date (12/07/2020) of the vacancy announcement.

(Information on Qualification & Education are located at the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications )

Education

There is no education substitution for experience in this series and/or grade.

Additional information

Additional Conditions of Employment with USCP:

Criminal History Check -- Must successfully pass a comprehensive criminal history check of the past 10 years.

• A criminal history check will be performed on all qualified applicants.

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/Registration/check-a-Registration/Verifcation-Form

Fingerprint Check -- Applicants' fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for a check of the 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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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 (KSA's) within the narrative responses, so that your experience can be evaluated properly. To view the KSAs please go to the HOW TO APPLY section and click on the link Application Preview.

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.

Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Not Required

Drug test required
No

Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Trust determination process
Suitability/Fitness

Required Documents

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/yr) of employment.
2. A complete Assessment Questionnaire: Failure to provide a narrative response when required will result in an "Incomplete Application and/or Assessment Questionnaire" rating.
3. 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 requirement for this position.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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.