Executive Director (FLETA Office of Accreditation)
What you'd do
"The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), through strategic partnerships, prepares the federal law enforcement community to safeguard America's people, property, and institutions." We are a unique inter-agency organization preparing the next generation of law enforcement officers to meet our Nation's most pressing security challenges." Click here to learn more. An incentive may be authorized. See additional info section. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is not authorized.
Major duties
Serving as the Executive Director (FLETA Office of Accreditation) GS-0301-15 makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation (FLETA), Office of Accreditation (OA) team and mission. This position is located within the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, Chief Financial Officer Directorate, Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation, Office of Accreditation. The Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation (FLETA), Office of Accreditation (OA) works with the FLETA Board, which is the accrediting body for all federal law enforcement training and support programs, to advance its key missions: to enhance the quality of federal law enforcement through a set of standards for federal law enforcement training; to administer the accreditation process for all federal law enforcement training; and to instill public confidence in federal law enforcement through compliance with the standards. Click here to learn more. The primary purpose of this position is to provide leadership in the development and implementation of accreditation standards, policies, and procedures, while managing the operational and programmatic activities of the FLETA, OA. Typical duties include: Developing and managing strategic goals and objectives for accreditation, ensuring alignment with FLETA's mission and law enforcement training priorities Overseeing the development and implementation of accreditation standards and policies, ensuring compliance with applicable federal laws, regulations and guidelines Conducting comprehensive analyses of accreditation programs and policies to evaluate their effectiveness, identify areas for improvement, and recommend enhancements Serving as a primary liaison to the FLETA Board, federal law enforcement agencies, and other stakeholders, providing guidance and support on accreditation-related issues View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions.
What you need to qualify
A resume must be no more than two pages. If an applicant's resume exceeds two pages, the USAJOBS database will not allow the application to be submitted. For additional assistance, please visit: USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements Specialized Experience: You qualify for the GS-15 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal government, performing duties such as: 1) Providing leadership and supervision to ensure effective implementation and maintenance of accreditation policies, procedures, and programs; AND 2) Developing and managing goals and objectives for an accreditation program, ensuring strategic alignment with accreditation provider standards; AND 3) Supporting accreditation missions by working with the accreditation provider staff; AND 4) Performing accreditation requirements to include special projects, research initiatives, and policy development activities. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Time-in-grade: Current General Schedule (GS) federal employees, and those that have served in GS positions within the last 52 weeks, must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade, or a combination of the next lower grade level and an equivalent band in the federal service by the closing of this announcement. Note: Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment ("position occupied" block 34 on the SF-50 should show a "1"), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job). If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Re-employed annuitants' annual salaries will be reduced by the amount of their retirement annuity and by further cost of living increases. FERS retirees receiving a FERS annuity supplement must also be aware that, like social security benefits, their FERS annuity supplement is subject to an earnings test and may be reduced if the salary earned is more than the social security exempt amount of earnings. Additional information is available on OPM's website or by contacting OPM. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP/ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligible. View information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered eligible under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be placed in the well-qualified category for this position, as described above. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
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