Summary Office of Professional Responsibility- Arlington, VA The selectee of this position serves as a Policy Development Specialist. You will be responsible for planning, developing, and implementing USMS policy directives. Responsibilities As a Policy Development Specialist at the GS-0301- 13 level, some of your typical work assignments may include: Developing the guidelines and procedures for establishing USMS policies. Providing policy development and implementation advice, guidance, and assistance to USMS management and employees. Ensuring that the USMS policies are current, updated, reviewed, and approved. Reviewing and monitoring the effectiveness of existing USMS policy directives and managing the archival system of superseded USMS policy directives. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in the Federal Workforce 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. https://www.justice.gov/jmd/page/file/1394116/dl?inline Requirements Conditions of Employment Must complete an initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s). Must pass a pre-employment security investigation and drug screening. This position is a Testing Designated Position and is subject to random drug testing. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security Clearance. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. Verify Registration here. Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level). Qualifications GS-13 TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 grade level. (Must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted). You may qualify at the GS-0301-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year (12 months) of (full-time) specialized experience equivalent to or at the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your ability to:1) Provide advice and guidance to management and employees on various agency policies; 2) Develop written materials regarding policy options and considerations for agency programs; 3) Analyze agency policy, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and memoranda to recommend appropriate course of action; 4) Perform research on comprehensive policy materials, directives, laws, and regulations in order to evaluate, develop and/or revise policies; and 5) Facilitate and coordinate the policy development and approval process. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE CANNOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. 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. Education Applicants may not qualify for this position based on education in lieu of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level. Additional Information Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable\_Accommodations\_for\_USA\_Hire Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee\_guides/career\_transition.asp Additional selections may be made from this announcement. Applications will not be accepted if submitted using Government franked envelopes. Relocation incentive may be authorized.