What are the responsibilities and job description for the SENIOR VICTIM CENTERED APPROACH OFFICIAL position at Department of Homeland Security - Agency Wide?

Summary

1-year non- reimbursable assignment

Office of Strategy, Policy, & Plans

Senior Victim Centered Approach Official

Series Requested : 0301

Security Clearance : Secret

Virtual / Remote : No

Only current, full-time federal employees are eligible.

Resumes are reviewed every 30 days until selection / closing date.

This is a Detail, not a Developmental Rotation.

Supervisory approval form must be signed.

This job is open to

Federal employees - Competitive service

Current or former competitive service federal employees.

Federal employees - Excepted service

Current excepted service federal employees.

Clarification from the agency

This detail opportunity is for current competitive and excepted service employees only. If

you are not a current federal civilian employee you will not be eligible for this position. DHS Joint Duty Assignments do not apply to members of the Military service or contractors.

Duties

This position is located in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Headquarters, Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans (PLCY), Counter Terrorism, Threat Prevention, and Law Enforcement Policy (CTTPLE), Counter Transnational Organized Crime (CTOC) team. DHS PLCY provides policy development and coordination, strategy, planning, and analysis to the DHS Secretary and other Departmental leaders to facilitate decision-making and other critical matters that may arise in a dynamic homeland security environment. PLCY is responsible for strengthening our Nation's homeland security by developing DHS-wide policies, programs, and plans to promote and ensure quality, consistency, and integration across all homeland security missions. Within PLCY, the CTTPLE / CTOC section is responsible for developing, coordinating and prioritizing DHS policies, programs, and resources to address illicit activities of transnational criminal organizations, including the illegal movement of weapons and drugs, human smuggling, human trafficking, wildlife trafficking, and online child sexual exploitation and abuse, while aligning these efforts with DHS and broader federal government strategies.

The DHS Senior Victim Centered Approach Official (VCA Official) will be responsible for assisting with the development, coordination, and integration of DHS strategies, programs, and policies related to Homeland Security Mission 6 - Combat Crimes of Exploitation and Protect Victims, and support efforts to align these activities within DHS and broader federal government strategies. The VCA Official will primarily be responsible for developing victim-centered approach strategies, programs, and policies and will support or assist with efforts related to combating human trafficking, online child sexual exploitation and abuse, and labor exploitation.

The VCA Official will shape what the victim centered approach means for DHS, will establish PLCY as the coordinator for the Department on the victim centered approach, and will assess the Department's infrastructure of personnel and resources to implement the victim centered approach. The VCA Official will work across DHS Components and Offices to institutionalize the Department's efforts in implementing a victim centered approach. This includes ensuring execution of Components' plans, providing Components technical assistance, as well as helping Components overcome implementation challenges. The VCA Official will serve as the primary advisor to senior PLCY and DHS leadership on victim-centered approach matters.

In addition to the aforementioned VCA Official-specific duties, the VCA Official will be responsible for assisting in coordination with interagency stakeholders as well as State, Local, Territorial, Tribal, and foreign partners to resolve victim-centered approach and crimes of exploitation program issues concerning policy, operational, legal, legislative, budgetary, privacy, public and international affairs.

The VCA Official will evaluate existing policies and assess new recommendations while taking into account the nationwide impact of the policies and all related and resulting programs. The VCA Official will support the Crimes of Exploitation Director, CTOC Principal Director (PD) and CTOC Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) in developing proposals on matters within the scope of CTOC responsibilities and may represent the DAS at high-level meetings, conferences, and symposia, ascertaining issues and concerns of stakeholders and building support for policy proposals on transnational organized crime issues, with an emphasis on those involving the victim-centered approach and crimes of exploitation.

The VCA Official will be responsible for planning and defining duties and responsibilities of subordinate working groups. Working with the PD and DAS to set priorities, prepare work schedules, make assignments and review work completed. The VCA Official may be asked to perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Must be a current permanent Federal employee

Must have supervisory approval to apply to the Joint Duty Assignment. DHS 250-2 Application Form under required documents section.

Must NOT have any pending / outstanding disciplinary actions

Must have achieved a minimum of meet expectations / proficiency on latest performance appraisal / evaluation

Must be currently at the grade level of the detail.

No Temporary Promotion Opportunity

The program does not apply to members of the Military service or contractors.

Qualifications

Qualifications required :

Experience providing leadership in developing, articulating, and advocating policies and strategies related to crimes of exploitation - human trafficking, online child sexual exploitation and abuse, and / or labor exploitation - and victim protection.

Experience in developing and coordinating US Government policies and programs, strategic planning, and starting large-scale collaborative, multidisciplinary initiatives involving a multitude of stakeholders.

Demonstrated leadership managing homeland security strategy, policy, or planning across the Federal government, the White House, international partners, and Congress and other oversight organizations. Supervisory experience is preferred.

Experience identifying and proposing solutions to complex issues for senior executive leadership and taking on sensitive issues for resolution.

Experience in victim-related fields, such as direct services and victim protection policy, and in developing, drafting, analyzing, and leading policy proposals related the victim-centered approach.

Experience providing exhaustive subject matter expertise / technical advice / consulting support to senior executive leadership specific to crimes of exploitation, federal victim assistance, crime victim rights and protections, and victim-centered approaches.

Experience serving as an expert analyst and / or advisor to executive management on a major mission or administrative program and when representing an Agency.

Demonstrated established relationships with law enforcement, non-governmental organizations, victim service providers, survivors, DHS Components and Offices, and federal interagency partners.

Please read the following important information to ensure we have everything we need to consider your application :

It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit appropriate documentation prior to the closing date. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant experience as it relates to this Joint Duty assignment opportunity announcement.

Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will be rated based on your resume.

Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information :

Job Title (Include series and grade of Federal Job)

Duties (Be specific in describing your duties)

Name of Federal agency

Supervisor name, email, and phone number

Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)

Education

EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION : There is no educational substitution for this position.

Additional information

DHS does not offer any additional benefits beyond that which the Federal employee is already receiving.

If the position requires a security clearance, employees must have a SECRET or TOP SECRET clearance to placement AND must maintain that level of clearance while performing in the position.

Selected applicants for a JDA are requested to fulfill the items below during the JDA :

Complete the DHS Training Course 15 days prior to the arrival to the JDA.

Complete the DHS Joint Duty Assignment Progress Plan to include :

Phase 1 : Establish assignment objectives within the first 30 days of the JDA.

Phase 2 : Complete a self-assessment of the duties performed at the mid-point of the JDA.

Phase 3 : Complete a final review within the last 30 days of the JDA.

Benefits

A 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.

Eligibility 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 Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your experience, education, and training will be rated using a job questionnaire based on the competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this Joint Duty Assignment.

If you are among the best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. After reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination will be made. You must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement.

Note : DHS continues to take necessary steps to keep our workforce safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic. If you receive a final Joint Duty Assignment offer to onboard, please complete the onboarding requirements and / or forms and submit them electronically in an expeditious manner. Your start date may be delayed if the action above is not completed.

Benefits

Required Documents

As 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.

1. Resume : Do not include any personally identifiable information (PII) i.e., home address, social security number, or date of birth. Your resume must clearly demonstrate you have experience which meets the requirements of this position as outlined in the Qualifications section.

2. SF-50 : Submit a copy of your official SF-50 (no text version) or other official Notification of Personnel Action document which shows the following information :

Your appointment in the Federal service

Tenure

Grade and Step

Full performance level

If your SF-50(s) does not provide the information needed to make a final determination for qualification, you will be found ineligible for the position.

3. DHS Joint Duty Assignment Application Form signed by your supervisor. Please click on the following link to access the required form DHS Form 250-02.

How to Apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11 : 59 PM (ET) on 03 / 24 / 2025 to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and other supporting documents, and complete the questionnaire.

Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE : It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https : / / my.usajobs.gov / Account / Login, select the Application Status link, and then select the more information link for this position. The Application page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and / or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

Agency contact information

DHS Joint Duty Program

JointDutyProgramOffice@hq.dhs.gov

Address

Department of Homeland Security Headquarters

OCHCO / HRMS / MS #0170

6595 Springfield Center Drive

Springfield, VA 20598-0170

Next steps

Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the selecting official for further consideration and a possible interview. We will notify you by email at various stages in the process. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on Application Status, and then click More Information. We expect to make a final JDA offer within 90 days after the deadline for applications. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability / security background investigation.

Telework : Telework eligibility is based on the needs of the office and is subject to change.

Additional information pertaining to your interest and availability for this position may be needed after the closing date of the Joint Duty Assignment vacancy announcement; therefore, a timely response to these requests must be adhered to in order to remain in consideration.

Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability

New employee probationary period

Privacy Act

Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service

Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents

2. SF-50 : Submit a copy of your official SF-50 (no text version) or other official Notification of Personnel Action document which shows the following information :

Your appointment in the Federal service