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Summary This position serves as the Deputy Executive Secretary, located in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of the Executive Secretariat. The Office of the Executive Secretariat (OES) serves as a liaison between the Department of Justice's leadership offices and its components by overseeing the review and approval of official documents and coordinating the flow of information critical to rigorous decision making. Responsibilities 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. The duties and responsibilities of a Deputy Executive Secretary generally include, but are not limited to, the following: Directing the development and implementation of Department correspondence policies, business processes, automated and administrative systems, methods, and procedures that improve the flow of communications across the Department. Overseeing the design, development, continuous improvement, and implementation of all OES programs. Determining strategies for achieving OES programmatic objectives and analyzes problems requiring the development of creative and pioneering solutions. Ensuring work is accomplished in accordance with established and emerging policy and practice. Providing advice to the Executive Secretary and other senior Department leadership on sensitive and critical issues that may arise from the Department's policymaking, engagement, or outreach efforts. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for the position of Deputy Executive Secretary at (GS-0301-15), you must possess the required specialized experience specific to this series and grade you're applying to. If you are a current or former government employee on a permanent appointment in the competitive service, you will need to demonstrate 1-year (52-weeks) at the next lower grade level, to meet the time-in-grade requirements for this occupational series and grade. Additionally, please ensure to submit an applicable SF50 (please refer to the "required documents" section for additional information). Specialized Experience: For the GS-15, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-14 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service, which includes: 1) Overseeing projects aimed at improving work processes, administrative services, or operations; 2) Recommending program goals, plans, policies, procedures, or work plans dealing with operations; and 3) Ensuring the success of one or more specific major programs or projects You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including Time-in-Grade, by the closing date of this announcement, 09/18/2024. Your resume must support your responses to the online questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information The bullets below outline the various groups of applicants that fall under the term "status candidates". This vacancy is open to applicants from any of the groups listed below: When you apply you'll have the chance to claim an eligibility pathway, be sure you fully read each statement and any links provided to make sure you know which eligibility you qualify for. See a full list and learn more at USAJOBS, see: What does Status Candidate mean? or Which Jobs am I Eligible to Apply for? CURRENT AND FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: For more information, see USAJOBS Federal Employees. CAREER TRANSITION PROGRAMS (CTAP or ICTAP): For more information visit: USAJOBS Career Transition Programs VETERANS AND MILITARY SPOUSES: Please see USAJOBS Veterans Preference for more details. SCHEDULE A, PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES Learn more at USAJOBS - Individuals with Disabilities. General Employment Information: REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Our policy can be found at: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/reasonable-accommodation#policy DOJ EEO STATEMENT: The U.S. Department of Justice fosters an inclusive and diverse workforce, find our EEO statement online at: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/page/file/1394116/download SELECTIVE SERVICE: If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov. This announcement is not a covered position or in the bargaining union.