$120, to $181, / Per Year. Friday, November 21, 2014 to Friday, December 19, 2014

Transcription

1 Job Title: Deputy Director, Operations Agency: Smithsonian Institution Job Announcement Number: EX SALARY RANGE: OPEN PERIOD: SERIES & GRADE: POSITION INFORMATION: DUTY LOCATIONS: WHO MAY APPLY: SECURITY CLEARANCE: SUPERVISORY STATUS: $120, to $181, / Per Year Friday, November 21, 2014 to Friday, December 19, 2014 SL Full Time - Permanent 1 vacancy in the following location: Washington DC, DC View Map This position is open to all U.S. citizens or U.S. nationals. Note: Federal employees with permanent status or individuals eligible for special appointing authority should apply to job announcement #EX Other Yes JOB SUMMARY: This is a Competitive Service position. The Deputy Director, Operations for the Office of Protection Services is being advertised through two announcements: 1) this Federal Senior Level announcement, #EX-15-08, SL ; and 2) a companion Federal Merit Promotion announcement, # EX-15-09, SL The position serves as Deputy Director, Operations for the Office of Protection Services (OPS), a major function within the Office of Facilities, Engineering and Operations (OFEO), Smithsonian Institution (SI). The position participates fully with the Director, and the Deputy Director for Physical Security and Business Operations, in managing the full range of security, protection and law enforcement matters affecting the Institution. The Office of Protection Services is responsible for a major security program providing 24-hour-a day security, law enforcement and investigation services for SI facilities and properties in the Metropolitan Washington, DC area, New York City, and Panama. The scope of this program is characterized by the management of over 700 full-time employees and over one hundred contract staff in a variety of

2 professional, technical, administrative and protective occupations and an annual operating budget approaching 65 million dollars. The position supervises the security, protection and law enforcement operations to include the Security Units in the metropolitan Washington, DC area, New York City and Panama. KEY REQUIREMENTS Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation May need to complete a Probationary Period Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit /Electronic Transfer Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service DUTIES: 1. Serves as an advisor to senior SI management on issues related to security operations. Advice encompasses a broad range of sensitive issues and critical developments involved in planning and directing OPS operational programs, developing strategies to meet priority needs, and on the impact of changes in program initiatives and priorities. Maintains liaison with senior management and museum and research directors to:1) ensure the progression of operational programs; and 2) provide information regarding security operations policies and procedures and their effect on museum programs and facilities operations. 2. Establishes framework to develop OPS policies and SI directives related to operational security issues, investigations, high-value and artifact escorts. Identifies and assesses policy issues and the impact of program changes and/or new directions. 3. Provides overall management and direction over the OPS Safety Division. Supervises the design, development and implementation of programs to analyze, evaluate and validate data relating to occupational safety and health throughout all SI units and locations. Develops and implements SIwide standard procedures and processes to ensure that quality reviews, inspections, investigations, and assessments of safety and occupational health incidents are conducted. Evaluates the performance of operating OSH programs in various organizational units of SI to ensure compliance with applicable laws, policies and procedures. 4. Oversees strategic planning, goal-setting, quality implementation, organizational performance measurement, and reinvention efforts of OPS protection and security operations. Oversees the development and implementation of new concepts, theories, systems, methods, service standards, and performance measures to improve the quality and effectiveness of program operations, equipment and customer service.

3 6. Participates and/or represents SI in high level internal and external policy meetings and conferences including interactions with OMB and Congressional Committees, the District of Columbia Government and federal agencies and review bodies, and professional societies and associations. 7. Collaborate with OPS leadership on matters relating to security, protection, law enforcement, criminal investigations, personnel security and legal issuesas they relate to law enforcement and security procedures, and to civil liability issues arising from duties related to the protection of staff, visitors and property of the SI. 8. Leads, plans, organizes, directs and coordinates the activities of the security, protection and law enforcement operations. Meets regularly with key customers in order to understand and meet changing requirements; coordinate input; and establish priorities. 9. Assures that the operational divisions and security units develop and maintain comprehensive readiness of their protective staffs to effectively cope with security issues covering the full spectrum of emergencies. Directs and coordinates the efforts of the security force, control room operators, and investigative staff, in the development and maintenance of an effective crime prevention program, continually updating and reviewing practices and procedures. 10. Oversees the OPS planning and response as it relates to SI s Emergency Management program, including supporting the creation, revision, and coordination of a SI Master Plan and individual unit/office plans to ensure that units and offices throughout SI are prepared in the event of a major emergency or disaster. 11. Oversees and coordinates the investigative/law enforcement program, resolving issues of jurisdiction, legal requirements, and assuring that cooperation and effective liaison with the SI Inspector General and outside law enforcement agencies are properly maintained. 12. Provides advice concerning security surveys of facilities to ensure that exhibits and property are adequately protected. Facilitates necessary coordination with the operational divisions, reviews initial recommendations, establishes the scope, consults with OPS leadership and makes recommendations for final approval and implementation.

4 13. Leads, coordinates and integrates the programs and activities of OPS security operations, providing staff oversight, and policy guidance and technical leadership to ensure efficiency and economy. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities including but not limited to, interviews and selects candidates for position vacancies; sets and evaluates performance standards; reviews and resolves formal grievances or disciplinary cases; reviews requests for training. Supports and promotes EEO and diversity policies and programs. 14. Establishes and maintains contacts with personnel at all levels throughout SI; other Federal agencies engaged in law enforcement, security, protection and other related activities; officials of state and local law enforcement agencies; and industry representatives. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Applicants must clearly demonstrate the necessary level of managerial and leadership skills and professional competence to perform successfully in this position. This includes a degree in an applicable subject-matter field; or a combination of education and appropriate experience that provides knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through successful completion of a fouryear course of study in an applicable subject-matter field. Successful completion of a formal law enforcement training program such as the FBI National Academy, the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, or equivalent, is desirable. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE To be considered for this position you must have experience that would provide the knowledge of law enforcement and physical and technical security policies, procedures and operations. Applicants must have one full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-15 level. Specialized experience is defined as the skills and abilities related to the management of a comprehensive security program for a multi-facility organization. The following criteria will be used to determine the highest qualified candidates: 1. Ability in leading staff and programs that include a high degree of managerial and executive knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as expertise across a broad spectrum of disciplines that encompasses security, law enforcement, emergency management, and other programs and procedures necessary to ensure the security and safety of staff, visitors and property.

5 2. Experience building cooperative relationships and negotiating solutions that address varied complex and occasionally opposing interests. This includes explaining positions/solutions, both orally and in writing, and gaining acceptance by museum and/or research facility colleagues and customers/managers at all levels. 3. Executive level skill and knowledge in program planning and resource management, including developing program/project performance tracking and upward reporting systems; and establishing results-based performance measures. 4. Experience leading, supervising and managing a multi-disciplined and culturally diverse workforce, including fostering teamwork, strategic planning and high morale; attracting, retaining, motivating, and providing guidance to the workforce and implementing EEO/Affirmative Action policies and programs. HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED: The qualifications listed in this document will be used along with your resume and your responses to the questions posed in the electronic application process to determine the candidates who will move forward in our evaluation process. When crafting your responses to the questions, please provide concise, detailed information on your background and experience to support your comments. Applicants who meet or exceed minimum qualifications will be assigned to one of three category groups based on job-related criteria: Best Category - Meets the minimum qualification requirements and excels in most of the job related competencies set forth above. Better Category - Meets the minimum qualification requirements and satisfies most of the job related competencies set forth above. Good Category - Meets the minimum qualification requirements, but does not satisfy most of the job related competencies set forth above to a substantive degree. This category rating process does not add veterans' preference points or apply the "rule of three", but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. A selecting official may make selections from the highest quality category (Best Category) provided no preference eligible in that category is passed over to select a non-preference eligible in that category unless the requirements of 5 U.S.C. 3317(b) or 3318(b) are satisfied. Preference eligibles who meet minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent must be listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-9 grade level or higher. Applicants who have not submitted a resume in the USAjobs system will not be considered for this position.

6 PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the average number of hours per week spent in such employment. To preview questions please click here. BENEFITS: Back to top You can review our benefits at: OTHER INFORMATION: SUPERVISORY CONTROLS Receives general direction of the Director, OPS and is delegated managerial authority and responsibility over assigned programs. Independently directs OPS security, protection and law enforcement operations and programs. Work is evaluated primarily in terms of overall effectiveness in the attainment of program goals and objectives. SECURITY LEVEL This position has been reviewed to determine the level of POSITION SENSITIVITY. Based on the nature of the work, the position has been determined to be HIGH RISK. This designation will require (1) a pre-employment Security Agency Check (SAC) for the prospective incumbent; and (2) a subsequent comprehensive background investigation and favorable adjudication in order to continue in the position. EEO The Smithsonian Institution does not discriminate against any employee or any applicant for 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 nonmerit factors.

7 REASONABLE ACCOMODATION The Smithsonian provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the contact person listed in this announcement. The decision on granting a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. RELOCATION Relocation expenses will not be paid. HOW TO APPLY: Click on the following link to apply and follow the below instructions. Click on the "Apply Online" button on the upper right side of the page. Please Note: You must apply for this position online through the 'Apply Online' button and submit required supplemental documents (if they are relevant to you). You may submit required documents by uploading them online during the application process; OR You may manually fax required documents. Faxes are received by an automated system, not a physical fax machine. Documents that are faxed as part of the application process must be sent with the system-generated cover sheet by the closing date. Documents faxed without the system-generated coversheet are not retrievable and cannot be considered as part of the application package. The complete application package, including any required documents, is due in the Smithsonian Office of Human Resources on the closing date of the announcement by 11:59 PM Eastern Time. If you are unable to apply online, paper applications may be accepted with prior approval of the contact person listed below. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Your application package should include: Resume Proof of Veteran's Preference - DD214 (Member 4 Copy), if you are a veteran. Additionally, applicants claiming 10-point preference must complete Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, as well as additional documentation required by the SF-15, such as a VA letter.

8 Unofficial school transcripts, if the position has an education requirement or if you are using education to qualify. If selected for the position, you must provide an official transcript before appointment. Proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study, if applicable. Current and former Competitive Service candidates: submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, and an additional SF 50 indicating tenure of at least one year as a GS-15. Candidates eligible under a special appointing authority will be considered under both the merit placement (MPA) and competitive (DEU) procedures. SES Members: To be considered for this position SES members must have civil service status to apply as a MPA candidate. Status can only be obtained by serving in a career position at GS-15 or lower. If you have status your SF-50 will show the # 1 in block 34. If you do not have status apply as a DEU candidate if that is available. Veterans: If you have served on active duty in the U.S. military and were separated under honorable conditions, you may be eligible for veterans preference. You must attach a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. Applicants claiming preference because of a service connected disability must attach a SF-15 Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference (Revised December 2004) plus a letter from the VA granting you compensation. For more information on Veterans Preference and how it will be considered in the category rating process, visit AGENCY CONTACT INFO: Greg Bettwy Phone: Fax: BettwyG@si.edu Agency Information: SMITHSONIAN Office of Human Resources POB 37012, 600 Maryland Avenue, MRC 517 Suite 5060 Washington, DC US Fax: WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT: After you apply, you will receive an acknowledgement that your submission was successful. We usually have a large response to senior level positions and it may take some time to effectively review application package. We will contact you by as decisions are made.