Duties

Eclipse is an annual event that has been a tradition at the Coast Guard Academy for nearly 50 years. It was established by the Genesis Council in the 1970s, to foster an inclusive environment by stimulating dialogue and learning that promotes a culture of respect. Over the years, Eclipse has also become a time for collaboration, mentorship, and camaraderie . This three-day event is intended to equip leaders with the tools to equitably lead and support a diverse workforce. Eclipse is broken down into three main parts. First, individual break-out sessions modeled after an academic conference driven by the cadet Affinity Councils. These session embrace identity related topics encompassing race, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, and more. Second, Eclipse features between one and three keynote addresses. The keynote address are all hands events. Finally, Eclipse hosts an awards dinner where we recognize leaders throughout the Coast Guard and in surrounding community who have exemplified a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Commandant of the Coast Guard is a regular attendee of the awards dinner.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a current permanent Federal employee
• Must have supervisory approval to apply to the Joint Duty Assignment. DHS 250-2 Application Form under "required documents" section.
• Must NOT have any pending/outstanding disciplinary actions
• Must have achieved a minimum of "meet expectations/proficiency" on latest performance appraisal/evaluation
• Must be currently at the grade level of the detail. *No Temporary Promotion Opportunity*
• The program does not apply to members of the Military service or contractors.

Qualifications

Qualifications required:

• Project Management: Designs, implements and manages ongoing projects and direct the related resources, personnel and activities to successful completion.
• Oral communication: Makes clear and convincing oral presentations to individuals or groups, listens effectively and clarifies information as needed, facilitates an open exchange of ideas.
• Written Communication: Expresses facts and ideas in writing in a clear, convincing, and organized manner.
• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems at the systems and organizational level; questions non-productive organizational assumptions and beliefs that may inhibit adopting the most effective problem solution.
• Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for rules and responsibilities; ensures that projects within area of specific responsibility are completed in a timely manner; monitors and evaluates plans; focuses on results and measuring attainment of outcomes.
• Interpersonal Skills and Emotional Intelligence: Considers and responds appropriately to the needs, feelings, and capabilities of different people in different situations, is tactful, compassionate and sensitive, and treats others with respect. Demonstrates self knowledge of strengths and limits, self management in performing and interacting in the workplace, social awareness in understanding the feelings and needs of others, and relationship skills in working with others.
• Customer Service: Balancing interests of a variety of clients; readily readjusts priorities to respond to pressing and changing client demands.; anticipates and meets the needs of clients; achieves quality end-products, is committed to continuous improvement of services.
• Partnering/Collaboration: Develops networks and builds alliances, engages in cross-functional activities; collaborates across boundaries, and finds common ground with a widening range of stakeholders; utilizes contacts to build and strengthen internal support bases.

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).