Associate Director Event and Conference Services - Washington, United States - U.S. Dept. of Justice

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    Full time
    Description
    Summary

    This position is located in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office of Administration (OA), Business Resources Division (BRD), Associate Director of Event and Conference Services. This position manages OJP's conference center with all associated offerings (audiovisual, conference coordination, printing and publications, etc.)

    Overview
    • Accepting applications
    • Open & closing dates

      04/09/2024 to 04/22/2024
    • Salary

      $139,395 - $181,216 per year
    • Pay scale & grade

      GS 14
    • Location

      1 vacancy in the following location:

    • Remote job

      No
    • Telework eligible

      Yes-as determined by the agency policy. This position is not a remote position. The duty station is Washington, DC. The selectee will be required to report to the duty station at least 4 days per bi-weekly pay period.
    • Travel Required

      Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
    • Relocation expenses reimbursed

      No
    • Appointment type

      Permanent -
    • Work schedule

      Full-time -
    • Service

      Competitive
    • Promotion potential

      None
    • Job family (Series)
    • Supervisory status

      Yes
    • Security clearance
    • Drug test

      Yes
    • Position sensitivity and risk
    • Trust determination process
    • Announcement number

      JP-24-119
    • Control number

    This job is open to

    Clarification from the agency

    Duties
    • Serves as Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office of Administration (OA), Business Resources Division (BRD), Associate Director of Event and Conference Services.
    • Manages OJP's conference center with all associated offerings (audiovisual, conference coordination, printing and publications, etc.)
    • Serves as the organizational expert, overseeing the conference, multimedia, and graphics program functions in support of conference services and conference related outreach.
    • Acts as expert technical consultant, performing outreach, advising on the best procurement vehicles and assisting with market research.
    • Provides authoritative advice and assistance on various aspects of OA/BRD program areas and determines for other areas where OA/BRD can expand essential supplies/services solutions and encourages the use of resources for this purpose.
    • Works collaboratively across the division and Agency to evaluate modern systems and devices for the processing of information, reproduction of printed materials via Government Publishing Office (GPO) and external vendors (preparing camera-ready artwork, production and post-production exhibits, etc.).
    Requirements

    Conditions of Employment
    • U.S. Citizenship required.
    • Subject to background/suitability investigation/determination.
    • Federal payments are required to be made by Direct Deposit.
    • Requires registration for the Selective Service. Visit
    • Pre-employment drug testing required.
    • 1-year probationary period may be required.
    • Confidential Financial Disclosure may be required
    • Security Requirements: Non-Sensitive/Moderate Risk
    • 1-year supervisory probationary period may be required.
    Qualifications

    Specialized Experience:
    Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level. Specialized experience is experience which is in or related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

    Examples of specialized experience include:
    • Manages or leads a conference center with all associated offerings (audiovisual, conference coordination, printing and publications, etc.)
    • Provides oversight and/or liaison for resource management and/or maintenance programs and direction of on-site conference management services.
    • Develops, coordinates, evaluates and/or monitors mail, printing, distribution, creative/graphic design, conference logistics and audiovisual services.
    • Manages staff and/or contractor design of materials and environment for professional seminars, workshops, training events, briefings and/or conferences with stakeholders, Agency and/or Department officials.
    Technical Qualifications:
    Applicants who meet the basic entry and minimum qualification requirements, as described above, will be further evaluated on the following technical qualifications:
    • Programs Assessment, Development and Oversight
    • Budgetary and Financial Management
    • Standard Regulation and Policy Development
    • Oral Communication
    Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions and is available at OPM's website: https://

    All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

    Education

    There is no education requirement for this position.

    Additional information
    • This position may be eligible for telework per agency policy.
    • OJP offers opportunities for flexible work schedules.
    • Recruitment incentives may not be authorized.
    • This position excluded from the bargaining unit.
    • This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
    • Please do not indicate current or former position salary in your application or resume.
    • As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
    • This position has a duty station of Washington, D.C. The selectee will be required to physically report to the OJP office building at least four (4) days per bi-weekly pay period and may incorporate leave and official travel plans into this reporting requirement. The office director or supervisor may request the selectee's presence in the office more frequently, as determined by the needs of the office. The selectee will be responsible for covering all commuting-related travel expenses. OJP employees are eligible for one transportation benefit - parking or the Department of Justice (DOJ) transit subsidy.
    • 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. .

      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.

    For All U.S. Citizens: Your application will be evaluated and rated under DOJ's Category Rating and Selection Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are basically qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the online assessment questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. Your application will then be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified. Names of all candidates in the best qualified category will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration. Candidates within the best qualified category who are eligible for veterans preference will receive selection priority over non-veteran preference eligibles.

    For Status/Merit Promotion/VEOA candidates: Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on the announcement. If you are basically qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the online assessment questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your resume and application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

    For Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)/Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) applicants: The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, or if your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP/CTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. Under merit promotion procedures, to be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and score 85 or better on established ranking criteria. Under category rating procedures, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and rate equivalent to the Highly Qualified or better category using established category rating criteria.
    • 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. .

      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.

      REMINDER: ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59 Eastern Time (Washington, D.C. time) ON 04/22/2024 .

      Required Documents
      1. Resume,
      2. Veterans' Preference Documentation (if applicable; see below),
      3. SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (current and former federal employees; see below for more information), and
      4. Performance Appraisal (for current federal employees) Note: if not provided, may be required at time of interview.
      Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered.

      Veterans Preference In order to verify your veteran preference entitlement, submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty); official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service within 120 days after the certification is submitted; or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that shows your military service was performed under honorable conditions.

      If you are a disabled veteran, a Purple Heart recipient, or widow/widower of a veteran, spouse of a disabled veteran or the natural parent of a disabled or deceased veteran, you must submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Pt Veteran Preference, and the other required documentation listed on the reverse of the SF-15 to support your preference claim.

      Although veteran preference points are not assigned under the category rating procedures described under How You Will Be Evaluated, veterans' preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-veterans within each category for which qualified. In addition, qualified veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more are placed at the top of the highest quality category (i.e., Best Qualified).

      Veterans Employment Opportunity Act
      To be eligible for a Veteran Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) appointment, a veteran must be honorably separated and either a preference eligible or have substantially completed three (3) or more years of continuous active military service. If applying for a Merit Promotion announcement and wish to be considered under the VEOA, you must submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214, in addition to any other required documents listed on this announcement.
      Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP / Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)
      If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, you must submit proof by the closing date of the announcement that you meet the requirements of 5 CFR u) for CTAP and 5 CFR for ICTAP or you will not receive priority consideration. The proof includes a copy of the Agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action for Competitive Appointment.

      Non-competitive Eligibility
      You can apply for a non-competitive appointment if you meet the basic eligibility requirements and you are eligible for special appointment such as those authorized for the severely disabled; veterans w/ service-connected disabilities of 30% or more; returning volunteers from the Peace Corps or Vista, Veterans' Recruitment Appointment, etc. Appropriate documentation to support your claim must be included in your application, along with the type of special appointment you are seeking. Current/Former Federal Employees
      If you are a current or former Federal employee in a permanent, competitive service position, you must submit documents to confirm your status or reinstatement eligibility.
      • Submit an SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) or other official agency documentation that shows your current (or most recent) grade and competitive service status. (The "position occupied" block on the SF-50 should show a "1" and your "tenure" block should show a "1" or "2".
      • Submit your most recent Performance Appraisal (dated within the last 18 months) or a separate statement explaining why you are unable to submit your appraisal. If not provided at time of application, it will be required at time of interview
      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.

      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 .

      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.