Summary This position serves as Deputy Director in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Justice Management Division (JMD), Office of Records Management Policy (ORMP) in Washington, DC. The Deputy Director oversees two complex programs within ORMP: the DOJ Directives Management (DM) program and the JMD Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) program. The primary role for this position is to provide support to the ORMP Director by providing leadership for the Department's directives and FOIA programs. 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 Supervisory Program Management Specialist generally include, but are not limited to, the following: Exercise managerial oversight of all human resources services, including recruitment and personnel information systems, employee records, and employee and labor relations. Assist the Director, ORMP, with the management, coordination and direction for all assigned functions of the organization, which include difficult and diverse functions on issues that affect critical aspects of the DOJ Directives Management and the JMD Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Programs. Participate in managing projects that support FOIA and directives management modernization with high complexity or risk, such as agency-wide system integrations, training, and evaluation. Provide expert advice and guidance to the ORMP Director and to subordinate staff on broad projects and programs with national impact. Oversee and provide authoritative guidance and leadership to departmental FOIA and directives programs affecting one or several major agency organizations and plans, organizes, and carries through to completion analytical studies involving issues related to key agency programs. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for the position of Supervisory Program Management Specialist at (GS-0301-15), you must meet AND 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) Providing direction of an organization or agency's Directives Management and FOIA operations; 2) Advising or providing counsel regarding policies and procedures for managing Directives and FOIA programs; and 3) Developing long-range objectives, innovations, or milestones for operational approaches to managing a program. You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including Time-in-Grade, by the closing date of this announcement, 11/26/2024. 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 position is excluded from the bargaining unit