Assistant Program Manager

at  US Department of Justice

Summary
The International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP) works with foreign governments to develop professional and transparent law enforcement institutions that protect human rights, combat corruption, and reduce the threat of transnational crime and terrorism. ICITAP supports both national security and foreign policy objectives. ICITAP works in close partnership with the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Agency for International Development, and the Department of Defense.
This job is open to
Individuals with disabilities
The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Veterans
Clarification from the agency
Open to all U.S. Citizens, including Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities, and other individuals eligible for non-competitive appointment.
Duties
Assists the Program Manager with managing a police development project based in a foreign country, acting as an authoritative representative directing the delivery of training and technical assistance activities.
Assists the Program Manager with reviewing, creating, and improving law enforcement policies and programs as they pertain to career development and training programs for police academies.
Assists the Program Manager with developing methods and recommending implementation procedures for use in special training operations.
Assists the Program Manager with advising the ICITAP director, deputy director, and assistant director for operations on all aspects of project development.
Assists the Program Manager with reviewing current personnel and resource allocations among law enforcement agencies and programs and working closely with senior officials of the foreign government involved.
Assists the Program Manager with serving as the ICITAP representative on embassy working groups and committees, as directed by the ambassador.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
You must be a U.S. Citizen in order to qualify.
You must undergo a pre-employment security investigation.
You may be required to pass a State Department medical clearance.
You must sign a standards of conduct agreement for overseas service.
Selective Service registration is required, as applicable.
You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
Qualifications
To qualify for the GS-14 level, minimum qualification requires at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 federal grade level. Examples of specialized experience include: supervisory and management experience in a civilian law enforcement organization; delivery of police or criminal investigative training activities; and budgeting and operations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally as well as in writing.
Broad understanding and experience with foreign law enforcement institutions and should have extensive experience working in a developing country.
Experience in the area of civilian law enforcement community relations, community policing, and problem solving.
Past experience as a law enforcement trainer or police training academy commander is also desirable.
Additional information
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.
Post differential and/or hazard pay allowances may be applicable, depending upon the assigned geographic duty location.
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EEO Statement: The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor. Additional information on DOJ’s EEO policy can be found on our website.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Human Capital staff at Human.capital@usdoj.gov. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document, please reach out to criminal.crmjobs@usdoj.gov or (202) 514-0361 for alternative application procedures.
Benefits
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement closes, your application will be automatically evaluated and rated by the system and a Human Resources Specialist. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your application and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package which includes:
Resume - Applicants will be evaluated based on a comparison of the position requirements against the quality and extent of experience or related education as reflected in their resume. Applicants are encouraged to ensure work experiences clearly show the possession of knowledge of the subject matter pertinent to the position and the technical skills to successfully perform the duties of the position. Resumes of any length will be accepted, however only information contained in the first five (5) pages will be reviewed against the position requirements. Please ensure all information you believe is qualifying for the position is contained in the first five pages, or you may be marked ineligible. Additionally, your resume must include the following information for each job listed: month and year, start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008), and full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week).

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