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This is a non-bargaining unit position. Experience required for the ES-1811 series: You must have substantive experience serving as a principal advisor to senior management on laws, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to law enforcement and regulatory operations. As a basic requirement, applicants must demonstrate progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability and directly related to the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required for successful performance in this position. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the equivalent of the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service or its equivalent with state and local government, the private sector, or non-governmental organizations. Failure to meet this basic qualification requirement and all executive and technical qualifications for the position, by the closing date of this announcement, automatically disqualifies an applicant.
The incumbent serves as Deputy Assistant Director, Office of Professional Responsibility and Security Operations (OPRSO), and participates fully with the Assistant Director in planning, directing and coordinating the inspection, internal affairs, and security and emergency management activities of the Bureau. This position is located in Washington, D.C. Plans and directs the Bureau's nationwide inspection program and internal affairs activities, which include the independent review and appraisal of all Bureau operations, programs and activities. The incumbent participates fully in overseeing short and long-range planning, development, and coordination of operations and procedures for the Office of Inspection; ensuring that Office of Inspection programs are administered effectively and in accordance with broadly stated objectives and priorities. Uses highly developed managerial skills to provide leadership in coordinating the development of unified and broad based approaches to the inspection/review of Bureau programs, operations, and policies. The incumbent creates new methods and measures to cope with unusual problems and situations; provides direction on controversial internal investigations, and reviews and evaluates the accomplishments of the inspection program. Advises, counsels, and directs office of Inspection personnel as to goals, programs, and objectives of the Bureau. Continually monitors and evaluates overall effectiveness of the organizational elements managed with a view toward efficient accomplishment of objectives and avoidance of duplication. Assures correct policy and regulatory interpretations on the part of subordinate officials, and assists the Assistant Director in providing justifications for major program changes. Ensures that appropriate Department of the Treasury and Bureau management officials are kept apprised of the status of sensitive investigations. On matters pertaining to the Bureau's inspection program, acts as the Bureau representative with officials from the office of the Inspector General, the General Accounting Office, and any other outside review authorities. Also, the incumbent represents the Bureau in dealing with officials from the Department of the Treasury, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Justice, and other organizations. Works on special assignments as directed by the Assistant Director, and in the absence of the Assistant Director, assumes the full responsibilities and delegated authorities of that title.