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Summary DCSA's Security Training is looking for a Supervisory Polygraph Specialist to support the Chief of Instruction. This job requires a change agent with the ability to foster relationships with multiple stakeholders and provide guidance to agency leadership and staff during any emergency or any hazard threat event. Consider DCSA, and be a part of America's Gatekeeper Team! Responsibilities As a SUPERVISORY POLYGRAPH SPECIALIST you will be responsible for the following duties: Manages and supervises senior polygraph instructors, composed of DCSA personnel and personnel detailed to NCCA. Provides technical expertise and guidance in the development and implementation of course curriculum for PDD and CA examinations for federal criminal investigation, intelligence, and security agencies. Assigns work based on priorities, requirements, technical background, and subordinates' capabilities. Conducts performance feedback and formally documents subordinates' performance. Monitors and approves time/attendance and leave schedules. Leverages subject matter expertise to provide guidance and assistance on all aspects of federally approved polygraph testing processes and methodologies. Coordinates with the CA community to identify their unique requirements in order to provide specialized education and training to meet specific needs. Assists with developing policy and operating procedures which are consistent with DoD policies for the use of polygraph testing. Conducts briefings, lectures, and demonstrations on CA to all levels of DoD and federal criminal and counterintelligence security. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: General Inspection Investigation Enforcement and Compliance Series 1801 for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 12/05/2024 Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade GG/GS 13 in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility. Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position includes: Supervising and leading a team; Instructing courses in the psychophysiological detection of deception (PDD) (polygraph); Delivering oral presentations and formal written communication; Expert knowledge of federal polygraph standards; Extensive experience overseeing federal polygraph examinations and evaluating the implementation of approved procedures; Serves as resource and mentor regarding and relevant regulations, guidelines laws, and policy. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: 1. Interpersonal Skills- Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences. 2. Oral Communication--Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, considering the audience and nature of the information; makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. 3. Decision Making--Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commies to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals. 4. Writing--Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may be include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience. 5. Accountability -Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems and rules. 6. Teaching Others-Helps others learn through formal and informal methods; identifies training needs; provides constructive feedback; coaches others on how to perform tasks; acts as a mentor. 7. Technical Competence-Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional Information VETERANS PREFERENCE/CURRENT OR FORMER FEDERAL In accordance with DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, veterans preference is not required to be applied when considering candidates with prior Federal competitive or excepted service who have completed a probationary or trial period and have not been separated for cause. Therefore, veterans preference will not be applied to applicants with current federal service, or former federal civilian service meeting the above criteria. Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf Applicants selected from this announcement may be required to serve a two-year trial period. If selected, Federal employees currently serving in the competitive service must acknowledge that they will voluntarily leave the competitive service by accepting an offer of employment for a DCIPS excepted service positions. If selected, non-DCIPS candidates must acknowledge in writing that the position they have been selected for is in the excepted service and covered by DCIPS. Selection under this appointment authority does not confer civil service competitive status. All current and former Federal employees must submit a copy of your latest SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc. Resumes should NOT include: Classified information/SSN/Photo of yourself/personal information (gender, religion, affiliation etc/Encrypted digitally signed docs). Resumes with this prohibited information will be automatically ineligible for consideration.