Who May Apply

　　Job Opening : 51949

　　Open to ALL U.S. Citizens

　　Opening Date: December 20, 2023

　　Closing Date: January 10, 2024 11:59 pm (EST)

　　Questions regarding this opening should be directed to HRS Kathleen Pope at [email protected]

　　Job Summary

　　Position: Regional Occupational Program Manager, GS-13/14

　　Division: Human Resource Division

　　Unit: Medical and Operational Readiness Unit

　　Location: Washington, DC

　　Working Hours: 8:00am to 4:30am (flexible)

　　Salary: GS-13 $112,015.00-$145,617.00

　　GS-14 $132,368.00-$172,075.00

　　Full Performance level: GS-14

　　Number of Positions Available: 1

　　Duration: Full Time/Permanent

　　Additional selections may be made from this announcement to fill positions within the same division when the position includes substantially the same duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.

　　Key Requirements Must be a U.S. citizen Mission Statement:

　　The mission of the FBI is to protect the American People and uphold the Constitution of the United States.

　　Unit Overview :

　　The Medical Operations & Readiness Unit (MORU), part of the Employee Health and Performance Section (EHPS), Human Resources Division (HRD), ensures the mission readiness of our workforce through the following programs: Drug Deterrence Program, Clinical Services, Fitness for Duty, and Travel Medicine.

　　Major Duties Implementation, operation, evaluation, and oversight of FBIHQ directed health programs and formulation of regional directives. Provides leadership and direction in all phases of Fitness-for-duty (FFD) and other health matters affecting all on-board personnel and applicants. Serves as an authority and advisor for regional health and FFD matters providing expert guidance to field office management regarding required physical and mental standards and making recommendations. Implements and directs region-wide physical assessment programs, policies and procedures. Proposes and develops policies and procedures to identify problem areas, causes of such problems, initiates corrective action, and evaluates results. Collaborates with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and Contracting Officer (CO) and performs as a Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) on the Fitness for Duty contract that provides medical exams and travel reviews for the FBI.Required Documents

　　To apply to this position, interested applicants must provide a complete application package by the closing date. The following items are REQUIRED:

　　Your resume, specifically noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates.A complete assessment questionnaire.Official College transcripts which display the graduation date.Registered Nurse License.Other supporting documentation (if applicable):

　　o Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50

　　o Most recent performance appraisal. Please note: this does not apply to current FBI employees.

　　o For Veterans: DD 214, and for Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later.

　　Education Requirement

　　This position has a specific education requirement, all applicants must verify completion of this basic educational requirement by submitting a copy of their college transcripts by the closing date of the vacancy.

　　Basic Education: Applicants MUST have a degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated State accrediting agency at the time the program was completed by the applicant. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements provided you can show foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.

　　YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPTS TO DOCUMENT THAT YOU HAVE MET THE EDUCATION REQUIREMENT. UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE ACCEPTED IN THE APPLICATION; HOWEVER, OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO BEGINNING EMPLOYMENT.

　　Applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) and possess an active, current, unrestricted license as a registered nurse in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

　　Qualifications and Evaluations

　　Please make sure your specialized experience/requirement(s) can be identified in your resume. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

　　Your application will be evaluated and rated under the FBI's Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement and will be compared to your responses to the online assessment questionnaire. High self-assessment in the vacancy questions that is not supported by information in your resume, and/or supporting documents may eliminate you from Most Competitive status.

　　Your application will then be placed in one of three categories: Most Competitive, Competitive, or Least Competitive. Names of candidates in the Most Competitive category will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration. Veterans' preference will be applied.

　　All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies CommunicationOrganizing and PlanningProblem Solving/JudgmentCostumer ServiceNursing Science Specialized Experience (SE):

　　GS-13: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. SE is defined as follows:Experience working with federal and state laws, regulations, and directives controlling FFD (Fitness for Duty) requirements to ensure compliance, establish quality assurance systems, and evaluation methodologies.Experience in research principles and techniques to identify, analyze, and make recommendations for FFD program and policy changes.Experience working with EEO Guidelines and accommodations to determine suitability for employment.GS-14: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level (in addition to the above). SE is defined as follows:Experience interpreting national Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) laws and OSHA standards for occupational health and requirements.Experience recommending the development of new standards applicable to health and safety programs.Experience providing consultation, and guidance to management personnel and employees. Ability to independently plan, organize, and coordinate work in situations with diverse demands. Meet short-range tasks in a timely manner, and make demanding adjustments when necessary. Experience in health and FFD matters and able to provide guidance to field office management regarding physical and mental health standards. How to Apply

　　For detailed instructions related to applying, uploading documents, withdrawing an application or updating your application, please review instructions on How to Apply . If applying online is a hardship, please use the contact information listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.

　　Required Documents

　　To apply to this position, interested applicants must provide a complete application package by the closing date which includes:

　　Your resume, specifically noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates A complete assessment questionnaire Other supporting documents ( if applicable ): College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50; not applicable to current FBI employees Memorandum for Record (MFR), Please see Additional Information Most recent Performance Appraisal; not applicable to current FBI employees Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later Documents that were uploaded one or more years ago will need to be uploaded again. Although an applicant may see these documents within their current profile, the HR Specialists may not have access to view them. All applicants are being asked to upload another copy (if applicable) to ensure the staffing units can review the complete application.

　　You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. If applying online is a hardship, please contact the HR Specialist listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.

　　What to Expect Next

　　Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your status throughout the process.

　　Additional Information Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols. Positions with fitness for duty requirements or those that require international travel may require proof of certain vaccinations. The FBI is in the Executive Branch of the federal government. It is one of the components of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The FBI is the principle investigative arm of the DOJ. All FBI positions are in the excepted service. 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. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and consent to a complete background investigation, urinalysis, and polygraph. You must be suitable for Federal employment; as determined by a background investigation. Failure to provide necessary and relevant information required by this vacancy announcement may disqualify you from consideration. Additional information will not be requested if your application is incomplete. You application will be evaluated solely on the basis of information you have submitted. Management may select any grade for which this position has been announced. Identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for an actual assignment and performance of higher-level duties. If you are hired, you will be required to serve a two-year probationary period. Probationary employees are precluded from being considered for all job opportunities until 12-months of their 24-month probationary period has concluded. Probationary Employees may be considered for competitive vacancies that are advertised within their respective division or field office after serving 90 days within the FBI. The probationary periods will be served concurrently. Memorandum for Record: Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on an SF-50, i. e., back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position. If no documentation is furnished no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation (Memorandum for Record): a. Percent of time worked in the particular position (cannot conflict with main duties)

　　b. The month/year work began

　　c. Frequency worked (i.e., daily, monthly, etc.)

　　d. Specific duties performed

　　Attach the Memorandum for Record to your application in the "Cover Letters and Attachments" section of My Career Tools on the Careers Home page. Please upload the attachment as type "Other."

　　Veterans' Preference

　　If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume and application. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.

　　Nepotism

　　Nepotism is the act of favoring relatives in the hiring process, and is prohibited by law. Public officials are prohibited from hiring or promoting relatives or relatives of officials in their chain of command, as well as actively or indirectly endorse a relative's appointment or promotion.

　　During the hiring process, all selected candidates and FBI hiring managers will be required to certify they are not related to anyone involved in the hiring process.

　　Reasonable Accommodation Request

　　The FBI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please notify the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Affairs (OEEOA) Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Program by either e-mail at [email protected] , telephone at 202-324-2158, or FAX at 202-324-3976. Your request will receive an individualized assessment.

　　This e-mail address is only for reasonable accommodation requests. Please do not submit your application and/or any questions unrelated to reasonable accommodations. Should any applications be received, they will not be forwarded for consideration during the hiring process.

　　Equal Employment Opportunity

　　The FBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this vacancy. Except where otherwise prohibited by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, sex, sexual orientation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors.

　　Benefits

　　The FBI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.

　　This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees: http://www.opm.gov/insure/new_employ/index.asp

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