Location: New Castle, DE
Company: U.S. Department Of Education
from approximately 13-25 pay periods , and you will be in a non-pay status for the remainder of the year. Learn more about this agency Help Requirements Conditions of Employment U. S. Citizenship required. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program. Any individual who is currently holding, or has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet time-in-grade requirements (must have served 52 weeks at
the next lower grade or equivalent in the Federal service). Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal civilian employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.
You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your
own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.
You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle. You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. If you are a new employee or supervisor in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period. You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 1 nights per month.
You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority. Qualifications All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-12/14/2023-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. PLEASE NOTE : You must submit a copy of your transcripts, or a complete list of college courses taken that identifies each course, college or university, semester or quarter hour earned, grade received, and date completed. If you fail to submit, your application will not be considered, and you will be rated ineligible.
Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 for each federal position listed as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of qualifying experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either " full-time" (or "40 hours a week" ) or " part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience.
Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected. To qualify for this position at the GS-05 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: I possess at least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-4 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors).
Specialized experience is experience that involved oral presentation of historical, scientific, or program information to groups; or developing and/or revising technical, historical, or scientific information for oral presentation to groups. This experience includes activities such as park guide or tour leader, naturalist, environmental educator or teacher or similar work.
You must include hours per week worked. OR EDUCATIONS: Have at least four years above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with courses related to the occupation, such as American history, science and/or public speaking. OR COMBINATION: A combination of education and experience as described above. Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e. g. Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) 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 To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U. S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U. S.
accredited college or university. Additional information A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay. This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate. A Recruitment Incentive May Be Authorized for a newly selected employee when appointed to a permanent, temporary, or term position.
A Federal employee who is transferring to the National Park Service from another component, bureau or Federal agency and who does not meet the conditions under 5 CFR 575.102 is not eligible for a recruitment incentive. A Relocation Incentive May Be Authorized for a Federal employee when the employee must move, as directed by the National Park Service (NPS) either through a management directed reassignment or selection for employment, to a different location at least 50 miles away from the one where his/her position of record held at time of selection is currently located, due to a need of the NPS.
A relocation incentive is not the same as a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move and, as such, may be granted in conjunction with one another. Physical Demands: The work requires standing for long periods of time, walking for long distances, climbing and descending steep inclines, bending, and lifting moderately heavy items. Mental stress and physical fatigue occur due to high volume of personal contacts, occasional emergency responses, and repetitive nature of interpretive programs. Working Conditions: Work is performed both indoors and outdoors resulting in exposure to a variety of weather conditions.
The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval. Read more Benefits Help A career with the U. S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
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If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement. Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully
complete a probationary period. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. May be required to Support 24 hour/7 days-a-week crisis/contingency operations.
Overtime, on-call, and weekend duty may be required on short notice. Required to fly in military or commercial aircraft. Must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance and be eligible for access to SCI. Failure to be able to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. If selected you must be able to be placed into the position within 6 months of date of selection. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. Qualifications
Military Grades : E-6 (SSG) thru E-7(SFC) The following are compatible military assignments : 35 series and 00F SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : To qualify for the GS-11 journeyman career level in the Security Forces Series GS-0080, the applicant must have least 24 months experience in the Security Forces career field to include technical training schools and drill-status working experience.
Experienced in completing and managing the day-to-day operational duties within the Special Security Office in support of all sensitive compartmented information-associated security programs and measures. Experienced in research and analysis reports on physical, information, computer, and personnel security.
Experienced in conducting intelligence support operations, procedures, and practices that are necessary to accomplish intelligence functions in support of programs essential to state National Guard daily operations, training, and readiness missions. Experienced in implementing policies and procedures required to manage sensitive compartmented information programs and to protect sensitive compartmented information resources. Competent and knowledgeable as a technical specialist on sensitive compartmented information security matters, as well as other areas of classified security and classification guidance.
Knowledgeable on how to maintain currency on a variety of different security program inter-relationships, requirements, regulations and guidance in order to protect sensitive compartmented information facilities and materials from espionage, sabotage, and destruction. Capable of Implementing policies and procedures for accomplishment of sensitive compartmented information protection and security. Experienced in researching, interpreting, analyzing and applying Presidential Executive Orders, Director Central Intelligence Directives, Defense Intelligence Agency Manuals, Do D Manuals, Air Force Manuals, Air Force Instructions, and local Operating Instructions.
Experienced in managing and complying with Sensitive Compartmented Information facilities, construction and physical requirements, standards and regulations. Experiences included implementing the Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance program and maintaining current and completed clearances for assigned personnel. Experienced in managing, backssing and conducting Special Security Office self-inspections and able to present detailed and comprehensive reports with follow-up work to ensure complete and quality discrepancies resolutions improve quality, timeliness, and efficiency.
QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE : Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled. SECURITY CLEARANCE : For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.
This position requires a SECRET security clearance Education There is no substitution of education at the GS-12 grade level. Additional information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( www. sss. gov/Reg Ver/wf Registration.
aspx ). If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. Read more Benefits Help A career with the U. S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
may apply for this announcement. Candidates may submit online employment applications using the NEOGOV online application system available at /careers/nccde. EXAMINATION PROCESS : 1. Written Examination (40%) - The written examination will consist of multiple-choice questions designed to backss candidates' understanding of the technical knowledge required to effectively perform the job, as identified during the job analysis conducted with incumbent Sergeants.
The written examination will be administered on February 10, 2024 2. Oral Board Examination (55%) - The oral board examination will backss the following areas: communication skills; problem solving ability; knowledge of department
procedures, rules, directives and Delaware law; interpersonal skills; and community/problem oriented. policing. 3. Seniority (5%) JOB DESCRIPTION GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES : Exercises immediate supervision over a group of Police Officers; performs responsible investigative work; prevents the violation of statutes and ordinances; investigates and suppresses disturbances; investigates complaints in the protection of life and property throughout the County; does related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS : An employee in this class performs work involving the responsibility for the efficient performance of a group of Police Officers. This employee may be assigned to
law enforcement work investigating crimes and performing related assignments in plain clothes.
Work may involve the supervision of special units. Work is performed under the supervision of a Police Lieutenant or other superior officer. Judgment must be exercised in assignments and procedures that are received as they are given generally. Specific instructions are given when exceptional problems arise. EXAMPLES OF WORK : (Illustrative only) Plans and supervises the work of radio-car Police Officers on an assigned shift; Checks Police Officers in the performance of their duties and makes suggestions for better execution of work; Sees that all laws and ordinances are enforced and that life and property are protected; Takes active charge in emergency or unusual situations; Checks reports of Police Officers and personally makes reports to superior officers; Observes work of Police Officers and reports any breach of duty or inefficiency; Assists in the prosecution of suspects by making arrests, preparing reports, and giving testimony at trials; Plans, supervises, and takes the lead in conducting special investigations; Promotes an ongoing attitude of dedication to excellent public service and ensures that external and internal customers are provided with the highest quality of service; Operates a personal computer and other related equipment in the course of the work.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES : Good knowledge of approved principles, techniques, and practices of police work; good knowledge of the principles of crime investigation, the techniques of interrogation, and the identification and preservation of physical evidence; good knowledge of laws and ordinances governing local police work; good knowledge of the geography of the County; good knowledge of first-aid methods; skill in the use of firearms; ability to supervise the work of subordinates; ability to obtain facts by interrogation and interview, to analyze and appraise such facts, and to arrive at logical conclusions based upon the results of investigations; ability to be courteous and firm withthe public; ability to communicate courteously and effectively, both verbally and in writing; dependability; good judgment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : At least five (5) years' experience as a New Castle County Police Officer with completion of some college courses and completion of advanced police training courses. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS : Must pass a Class Ia County physical examination.
Weight should be proportionate to height; acuity of vision of not more than 20/200 corrected to 20/20 in each eye; the ability to distinguish between the colors of red, green, and amber with no pathology of the eyes and acceptable depth perception; possession of a valid Delaware Class D driver's license or its equivalent; must be a United States citizen. CONTACT INFORMATION Patty Rothman Human Resources PDN-9ad3c035-5fc5-45f6-836b-6d0b158bbc22
may apply for this announcement. Candidates may submit online employment applications using the NEOGOV online application system available at /careers/nccde. EXAMINATION PROCESS : 1. Written Examination (40%) - The written examination will consist of multiple-choice questions designed to backss candidates' understanding of the technical knowledge required to effectively perform the job, as identified during the job analysis conducted with incumbent Sergeants.
The written examination will be administered on February 10, 2024. 2. Oral Board Examination (55%) - The oral board examination will backss the following areas: communication skills; problem solving ability; knowledge of department
procedures, rules, directives and Delaware law; interpersonal skills; and community/problem oriented. policing. 3. Seniority (5%) JOB DESCRIPTION GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES : Performs responsible administrative and supervisory police work safeguarding life and property in the County; does related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS : An employee in this class performs responsible supervisory police work involving the command of police units. This employee is responsible for instructing and leading officers in their work and for assigning them duties and checking their effectiveness. Considerable judgment must be exercised independently in interpreting orders and in
making decisions concerning important police problems. General supervision is received from a Police Captain or other superior officers through personal inspections, review of reports, and conferences.
EXAMPLES OF WORK : (Illustrative only) Commands police units and ensures that sufficient personnel are assigned at all times; Plans and supervises the police activities in the County with specific responsibility for training and discipline; Makes investigations of complaints and disciplinary problems; Analyzes and evaluates the performance of the shifts and of individual officers; Keeps records and makes reports of activities; Keeps abreast of professional developments in police supervision and work; Assigns officers to posts and reviews the work of subordinates and supervisors; Receives and reviews reports of subordinates and prepares and submits reports to superiors; Testifies in court; Promotes an ongoing attitude of dedication to excellent public service and ensures that external and internal customers are provided with the highest quality of service; Operates a personal computer and other related equipment in the course of the work.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES : Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of police administration; thorough knowledge of the rules and regulations of the department; thorough knowledge of the principles of crime and accident investigation, the techniques of interrogation, and of the identification and preservation of evidence; thorough knowledge of the geography of the County; good knowledge of the techniques of criminal investigation; some knowledge of the behavior of criminals and the causes underlying criminality; demonstrated ability to plan, assign, supervise, and review the work of a number of officers either directly or through a subordinate supervisor; ability to handle situations firmly, courteously, and calmly in emergencies and to direct and coordinate the work of subordinates in emergencies; ability to maintain cooperative relationships with employees, officials and the general public; resourcefulness and sound judgment in emergencies; ability to communicate courteously and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : At least five (5) years' experience as a New Castle County Police Officer with at least one (1) year experience in a supervisory capacity at the rank of Police Sergeant and presently serving at the rank of Police Sergeant with completion of some college courses or some advanced police training courses.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS : Must pass a Class Ia County physical examination. Weight should be proportionate to height; acuity of vision of not more than 20/200 corrected to 20/20 in each eye; the ability to distinguish between the colors of red, green, and amber with no pathology of the eyes and acceptable depth perception; possession of a valid Delaware Class D driver's license or its equivalent; must be a United States citizen. CONTACT INFORMATION Patty Rothman Human Resources PDN-9ad3c036-03dd-47de-bf77-581fa25e6b49
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