Police Officer

SummaryThis vacancy is for a Police Officer in the Office of the Secretary within the Department of Commerce.The police services are considered Essential functions to assist in providing services during an emergency, weather, or COOP event at the worksite, an alternate location, or via telework. This is an open continuous vacancy.See the How You will be Evaluated section.The Salary is determined based on the locality and grade of the position.This job is open to Federal employees - Competitive serviceCurrent federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.Land and base managementCurrent or former employees of a base management agency.VeteransVeterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preferenceMilitary spousesMilitary spouses relocating under PCS orders or whose spouse is 100% disabled or died while on active dividuals with disabilitiesIndividuals who are eligible under Schedule A.Peace Corps & AmeriCorps VistaIndividuals who have served at least 2 years with the Peace Corps or 1 year with AmeriCorps VISTA.Special authoritiesIndividuals eligible under a special authority not listed in another hiring path. Clarification from the agencyCurrent Federal employees serving under a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service; former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility; Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) eligibles; applicants eligible under special hiring authorities; veterans who are preference eligible, or separated from the U.S. Armed Forces under honorable conditions after 3 years or more of continuous active service (VEOA).DutiesAs a Police Officer, you will perform the following duties which represent the full performance GS-7 level:Enforce federalstate laws, ordinances, and regulations, including criminal, civil, and traffic; executes misdemeanor and felony warrants of arrest. Appear in federal, state, or local courts of law to terview witnesses to gather statements. Write reports of preliminary investigations which may be used in court.Write citations for clear-cut, observed violations of laws and rules.Monitor closed circuit television (CCTV) systems to detect illegal activities.Utilize standard operating procedures and checklists to enforce laws, ordinances, and regulations.Provide security patrolphysical presence to promote a sense of security. Respond to alarms and calls for service and reports observations with regard to environmental health, safety, and fire code hazardsviolations.Operate weapons properly and qualifies at the range (passing required weapons qualifications), demonstrates proper officer safety techniques and procedures, and uses less than lethal weapons properly.Protect oneself and the public while responding to criminal situations.The duties of this positions require moderate to arduous physical exertion andor duties of a hazardous nature. The following medical requirements apply to all applicants: good near and distant vision, ability to distinguish basic colors, and ability to hear the conversational voice.This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Police Officer GS-0083-567 (FPL: GS:07) positions within the Department of Commerce in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentYou must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use of possession of drugs.A probationary or trial period may be required.Selective Service: Males born after 123159 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.Drug Test: YesThis position is subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug testing thereafter.License required: Yes; will be required to operate a motor vehicle, and must possess and maintain a valid state operator's license.Pre-employment physical required: YesBargaining Unit Position: YesConfidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE form 450): NoPermanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expense: Will not be paidTime-in-gradeband requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement unless eligible for special hiring authority, reinstatement eligible, non-current Federal employee applying as a VEOA eligible which do not require time-in-gradeband.Medical ExamDrug Testing: All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use and successfully pass all required physical medical examinations prior to appointment. Selectee must be able to successfully pass, as applicable, annual and periodic physicalmedical examinations, drug screenings, and psychological screenings to maintain a level of physical fitness in accordance with the standards and policies of this agency.All Office of Security, Insider Risk and Continuity employees are considered Emergency Employees and may be required to assist in providing essential services during an emergency, weather, or COOP event at the worksite, an alternate location, or via telework. QualificationsSelective Placement Factor(s):Selective placement factors are applied in the same manner as minimum qualification requirements. Failure to meet the selective placement factor will result in you not receiving further consideration. In addition to the minimum qualifications described below, you must meet the following selective placement factors:Must have successfully graduated from one of the following training courses with the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC).You may also submit a certificate from another "equivalent" course for consideration such as the Department of Defense (or Component) Civilian Police Academy or Veterans Affairs Law Enforcement Center's VA Basic Police Officer Course.-FLETC Uniformed Police Training Program (UPTP).FLETC Mixed Basic Police Training Program (MBPTP).FLETC Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP).FLETC Land Management Police Training Program (LMPT)Equivalent training certificate for consideration.NOTE: You must submit a copy of your FLETC or equivalent training certificate with your application, or you will be rated ineligible.Must possess and maintain a valid state operator's license.Have not been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence and are prohibited from possessing firearms and ammunition in accordance with the Lautenberg Amendment.Have successfully passed a weapons exam in the use of firearms and non-lethal weapons within the last three years.Firearms: Selectee will be required to carry and use a firearm, demonstrate proficiency on a recurring basis, and not be in violation of 18 USC 922 (Lautenberg Amendment).Lautenberg Amendment: This position authorizes the incumbent to carry a firearm. Any person who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition (Title 18, USC Section 992(g)). A felony or misdemeanor crime of domestic violence is generally defined under the statute, as any offense involving the use or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by the victim's current or former domestic partner, parent or guardian. The term convicted, as defined in the statute, excludes any person whose conviction has been expunged, set-aside or pardoned, or any person whose civil rights have been restored, so long as such restoration does not restrict the shipping, transport, possession or receipt of firearms or ammunition. Candidates who have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor crime of domestic violence within the meaning of the referenced statutes are not eligible for the position.Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service or its non-federal equivalent. Specialized experience is experience that which equipped you with the particular knowledge of a body of basic laws and regulations, law enforcement operations, practices, and techniques and involved responsibility for maintaining order and protecting life and property.Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Minimum Qualification requirements as noted below.To qualify at the GS-5 level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-04) or equivalent grade in the Federal service or its non-federal equivalent in applying laws and regulations, law enforcement operations, practices, and techniques and involved responsibility for maintaining order and protecting life and property.OR Education: Successfully completed at least four years of education above the high school level leading to a bachelor's degree in Police Science or a comparable degree program related to police officer work.OREquivalent combinations of education and experience: A combination of the above specialized experience and education are qualifying. Successful completion of a Federal, State, County, or Municipal Police Academy or comparable training course that include at least 40 classroom hours of instruction in police department procedures and methods, and local law and regulations, may be substituted for a maximum of 3 months of specialized experience.To qualify at the GS-6 level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-05) or equivalent band in the Federal service or its non-federal equivalent in enforcing a range of federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations as they pertain to law enforcement work to also include at least two of the specialized experience statements listed below:(1) Responding to calls or alarms concerning reports of violations or Complaints.(2) Issuing citations for personally observed violations of laws, rules, or regulations.(3) Performing traffic patrol and emergency response duties to include enforcing speed limits, assisting at accident scenes, taking statements from principals and witnesses, andor directing; trafficcontrolling the movement of vehicles and pedestrians at worksites.To qualify at the GS-7 level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-06) or equivalent band in the Federal service or its non-federal equivalent enforcing a range of federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations as they pertain to law enforcement work to also include at least three of the specialized experience statements listed below:(1) Interviewing and questioning witnesses to prepare detailed reports of incidents.(2) Coordinating emergency responses between security, fire, andor other emergency units.(3) Taking charge of a crime or accident scene and restricting access as necessary.(4) Conducting long and short-term investigations when solutions cannot be achieved during the course of a normal patrol shift.Time-in-Grade Requirements: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, an individual must spend 52 weeks at their current grade before being eligible for promotion in a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service. Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification.NOTE: 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. For work in the federal service, include the grade level for the position(s).EducationIf you are claiming education as any part of your qualifications for this position, you must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned.Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the 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.Failure to provide such documentation with your application will result in lost consideration. For further information, visit: (informationThe following links provide information on various hiring authorities that may enable you to apply through merit assignment procedures, or be eligible for a non-competitive appointment.Veterans Recruitment Act (VRA)Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA)30% or more disabled veteransPersons with disabilitiesCareer Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)Military Spouse Non-Competitive Hiring AuthorityICTAP and CTAP Eligibles: CTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100. Information about ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website at: Employee Guide to Career TransitionCTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:A copy of your specific RIF notice; notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate; a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES); or certification that you are in a surplus organization or occupation (this could be a position abolishment letter, a notice eligibility for discontinued service retirement, or similar notice).A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action", noting current position, grade level, and duty location;A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; andAny documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.ICTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:A copy of your RIF separation notice; notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate; notice of disability annuity termination; certification from your former agency that it cannot place you after your recovery from a compensable injury; or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement;A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action" documenting your RIF separation, noting your positions, grade level, and duty location, andor Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL, etc;A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; andAny documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.Military Spouse The spouse of a member of the armed forces seeking eligibility under the non-competitive hiring authority of certain military spouse MUST submit various required documentation by the closing date of the announcement in accordance with one of the three below eligibilities:1.) Spouse of a member of the armed forces serving on active duty,2.) Spouse of service member who incurred a 100% disability, or3.) Un-remarried widow or widower of a service member killed while performing active duty.Please review the "Required Documents" Section for specific documents pertaining to each of the above eligibilities that MUST be included with your application, if you are applying as a Military Spouse.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. BenefitsA 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 windowLearn more about federal benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility 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.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Order of Referral: This is an open continuous announcement. Eligible and qualified applicants who apply from the opening of the job announcement until the first cut-off date of Tuesday, March 11, 2025, will be in the first group referred to the hiring manager.The remaining cut-off dates are as follows:April 11, 2025May 11, 2025June 10, 2025July 10, 2025We will review your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation (transcripts if applicable) to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. If you meet the minimum qualifications stated in the vacancy announcement, we will compare your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation to your responses on the scored occupational questionnaire that you completed as part of the application. However, your resume or optional cover letter must support your responses to the occupational questions, or your score will be lowered. The best-qualified candidates will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview.For Certain Military Spouses: All applicants who meet the qualification requirements and military spouse noncompetitive eligibility requirements (see "Additional Information" section above") will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration on a separate referral list. While veterans' preference is not a consideration when filling positions under the military spouse non-competitive hiring authority, preference eligibles are encouraged to submit their supporting documentation (DD-214, stating disposition of discharge or character of service, VA letter, SF-15, etc.).The scored occupational questionnaire will evaluate you on the following competencies; please do not provide a separate written response:Incident Management Police Security Police LawTechnical Competence FirearmsWeapons Competence If applicable, performance appraisals andor Incentive award documentation may be submitted and will be forwarded to the selecting official as support in consideration of your application in the evaluation process. To receive due weight, you must submit a recent performance appraisal (dated within 18 months) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable (do not submit a performance plan) andor incentive award documentation (i.e. superior performance awards, special act or achievement awards, quality step increases, etc.) Due weight shall be given to performance appraisals and awards in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3), during the interviewselection process conducted by the hiring manager.Do NOT include the following types of information in your resumeapplication. If any are included, you will be deemed INELIGIBLE for consideration.Classified or government sensitive informationSocial Security Number (SSN)Photos of yourselfPersonal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.We recommend that you preview the online questions for this announcement before you start the application process. To preview the questionnaire, click the following link: BenefitsA 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 windowLearn more about federal benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility 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. Required DocumentsAs a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.A complete application consists of the following:Resume showing relevant experience; cover letter optional. Your resume should list your educational and work experience including the dates (mmddyy) of each employment along with the number of hours worked per week if less than 40 hours. Your resume may be used to validate your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire. Your resume should also indicate your citizenship and if you are registered with the Selective Service System if you are a male born after 123159. Refer to the "How you will be Evaluated' section for types of information not to include in your resumeapplication.SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action," supporting your eligibility, showing tenure code, position occupied and highest grade and step.If applicable, performance appraisals andor Incentive award documentation may be submitted and will be forwarded to the selecting official as support in consideration of your application in the evaluation process. To receive due weight, you must submit a recent performance appraisal (dated within 18 months) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable (do not submit a performance plan) andor incentive award documentation (i.e. superior performance awards, special act or achievement awards, quality step increases, etc.)Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) documentation, if applicable. For more information, please go to: Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) documentation, if applicable (see other information).Education. If this position requires proof of higher education, or you are substituting education for experience, you must submit an unofficial transcript or a list of courses that includes the following information: name of accredited institution, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. Please refer to for more information.Certain Military Spouses:1.) Spouse of a member of the armed forces serving on active duty:A copy of the service member's active duty orders specifying they are currently on active duty, AND documentation verifying marriage to the member of the armed forces.2.) Spouse of service member who incurred a 100% disability:A copy of the service member's DD-214 showing the service member retired or was released or discharged from active duty, a copy of a VA letter indicating the service member has a disability rating of 100 percent or more due to a service-connected disability, AND documentation verifying marriage to the member of the armed forces.3.) Un-remarried widow or widower of a service member killed while performing active duty:A copy of the service member's DD-214 showing the service member was released or discharged from active duty due to their death while on active duty; documentation verifying the service member was killed performing active duty (DD 1300); documentation verifying marriage to the service member at the time the service member is killed while on active duty; AND a statement certifying you are the un-married widow or widower of the service member.Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee? Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: Position title;Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);Agency; andBeginning and ending dates of appointment.Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. A listing of these accredited organizations can be found on the Department of Education's website - You MUST provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.You are not required to submit official documents at this time; copies are sufficient. Failure to provide such documents when requested may result in lost consideration.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance andor degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. How to ApplyYour complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.To apply on-line, you must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at To begin, click the Apply button and follow the prompts to registersign-in into your USAJOBS account, answer the questions, and submit all required documents.To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at and click on "Application Status." Click on the position title, and then select Apply to continue.For instructions on submitting your application in an alternate format, please contact the Agency Contact listed in this vacancy announcement.Agency contact informationCathy MasonEmail of the Secretary 1401 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20230 USNext stepsYou will be notified of your application status through USAJOBS at four points during the hiring process, as applicable. You can check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website at and clicking on "Track Your Online Application." The four points of notification are:Application Received or Application IncompleteMinimum Qualification Requirement Met or Minimum Qualification Not Met;Eligible (Application Referred to the Selecting Official) or Ineligible (Application Not Referred to the Selecting Official); andSelected or Not Selected.By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work; or, you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitabilitysecurity background investigation.You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans' preference, disability, etc.). Fair and TransparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.Criminal history inquiriesEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO) PolicyFinancial suitabilityNew employee probationary periodPrivacy ActReasonable accommodation policySelective ServiceSignature and false statementsSocial security number requestRequired DocumentsA complete application consists of the following:Resume showing relevant experience; cover letter optional. Your resume should list your educational and work experience including the dates (mmddyy) of each employment along with the number of hours worked per week if less than 40 hours. Your resume may be used to validate your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire. Your resume should also indicate your citizenship and if you are registered with the Selective Service System if you are a male born after 123159. Refer to the "How you will be Evaluated' section for types of information not to include in your resumeapplication.SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action," supporting your eligibility, showing tenure code, position occupied and highest grade and step.If applicable, performance appraisals andor Incentive award documentation may be submitted and will be forwarded to the selecting official as support in consideration of your application in the evaluation process. To receive due weight, you must submit a recent performance appraisal (dated within 18 months) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable (do not submit a performance plan) andor incentive award documentation (i.e. superior performance awards, special act or achievement awards, quality step increases, etc.)Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) documentation, if applicable. For more information, please go to: Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) documentation, if applicable (see other information).Education. If this position requires proof of higher education, or you are substituting education for experience, you must submit an unofficial transcript or a list of courses that includes the following information: name of accredited institution, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. Please refer to for more information.Certain Military Spouses:1.) Spouse of a member of the armed forces serving on active duty:A copy of the service member's active duty orders specifying they are currently on active duty, AND documentation verifying marriage to the member of the armed forces.2.) Spouse of service member who incurred a 100% disability:A copy of the service member's DD-214 showing the service member retired or was released or discharged from active duty, a copy of a VA letter indicating the service member has a disability rating of 100 percent or more due to a service-connected disability, AND documentation verifying marriage to the member of the armed forces.3.) Un-remarried widow or widower of a service member killed while performing active duty:A copy of the service member's DD-214 showing the service member was released or discharged from active duty due to their death while on active duty; documentation verifying the service member was killed performing active duty (DD 1300); documentation verifying marriage to the service member at the time the service member is killed while on active duty; AND a statement certifying you are the un-married widow or widower of the service member.Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee? Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: Position title;Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);Agency; andBeginning and ending dates of appointment.Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. A listing of these accredited organizations can be found on the Department of Education's website - You MUST provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.You are not required to submit official documents at this time; copies are sufficient. Failure to provide such documents when requested may result in lost consideration.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance andor degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.How to ApplyYour complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.To apply on-line, you must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at To begin, click the Apply button and follow the prompts to registersign-in into your USAJOBS account, answer the questions, and submit all required documents.To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at and click on "Application Status." Click on the position title, and then select Apply to continue.For instructions on submitting your application in an alternate format, please contact the Agency Contact listed in this vacancy announcement.Agency contact informationCathy MasonEmail of the Secretary 1401 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20230 USNext stepsYou will be notified of your application status through USAJOBS at four points during the hiring process, as applicable. You can check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website at and clicking on "Track Your Online Application." The four points of notification are:Application Received or Application IncompleteMinimum Qualification Requirement Met or Minimum Qualification Not Met;Eligible (Application Referred to the Selecting Official) or Ineligible (Application Not Referred to the Selecting Official); andSelected or Not Selected.By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work; or, you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitabilitysecurity background investigation.You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans' preference, disability, etc.).Fair & TransparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.Criminal history inquiriesEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO) PolicyFinancial suitabilityNew employee probationary periodPrivacy ActReasonable accommodation policySelective ServiceSignature and false statementsSocial security number request

Created: 2025-03-08