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Senate Operations Center Watch Officer #1221

Senate
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 2/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/3/2025

Summary

The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Senate Operations Center Watch Officer. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https : / / sen.gov / J5NY. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.

This job is open to

  • The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

Obtains, analyzes, and processes information to determine what is pertinent to the event / incident and the stakeholders receiving the information; identify information shortfalls, critical issues, and sources for obtaining the required information. Maintains situational awareness of planned or unplanned events and incidents that may affect the personnel, facilities, or business of the United States Senate. Acts in the SAA's best interest during any shift, takes responsibility over the watch during all hours, serves as the point of contact for After Action Reports, passes relevant and important information up the chain of command, ensures equipment and systems are in working order, and ensures adequate coverage of shift operations with qualified / trained personnel. Coordinates with other Command, Operations, and Fusion centers and designated stakeholders for clarifying information on potential impacts to Senate Members, staff, facilities, and operations. Develops and delivers, as directed, briefings to Senior Staff on the current Senate operational environment. Collects and analyzes information from a variety of sources, information feeds and contacts thereby developing Senate - specific situational awareness used in standard and specialized reports, summaries and briefings for the SOC, senior Senate Officers, and staff as directed. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements, please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at https : / / sen.gov / J5NY.
  • Qualifications

    Other Duties / Responsibilities

  • Provides emergency / crisis support and is subject to recall to the Senate Operations Center primary location, an alternate Continuity of Government facility, or telework site during emergency operational support conditions, training, or
  • exercises. Such incidents may require the employee to work extended hours and days outside the normal work schedule

    Required Work Experience

  • 3-5 years.
  • Required Special Skills / Knowledge

  • Ability to remain calm and provide accurate details during stressful situations.
  • Skill and ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with a wide variety of personnel through various methods for the purposes of receiving, reporting, and coordinating information and communication plus providing input or revising guidance and procedures.
  • Skill to recognize critical, time sensitive information from the flow of routine information and to take immediate action to alert appropriate personnel.
  • Knowledge of the relationships between Federal, State, local, territorial, and tribal law enforcement, intelligence, and emergency services operations.
  • Knowledge of a wide range of crisis, incident management, and security concepts, principles, and practices to independently review and analyze related requests for information, incidents, and notifications.
  • Knowledge of principles and current planning methods for continuity and business recovery operations, and emergency management.
  • Knowledge of analytical skills in the area of open-source searches.
  • Knowledge of using a Common Operating Picture in an incident-based operations center environment.
  • Ability to develop effective working relationships with Senate staff, local, state, and federal law enforcement and security agencies.
  • Ability to exercise tact and discretion with others regarding sensitive and confidential issues.
  • Ability to analyze difficult and complex issues and make recommendations for action.
  • Ability to conduct research and prepare analyses and reports.
  • Ability to obtain Incident Command Systems (ICS)-100, 200, 700, and 800.
  • As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant's proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.

    Working Conditions

  • Since this position requires onsite presence in support of the U.S. Senate when in session, this position requires the employee to be available and prepared to work during government shutdowns, in inclement weather, on holidays, and during late night, overnight, and weekend sessions. In the context of government furloughs, this position is
  • considered excepted.

  • This position directly supports essential services of the U.S. Senate. As such, this position requires the employee be available and prepared to work during government shutdowns, in inclement weather, on holidays, weekends, and during late nights to ensure essential services to the Senate continue without interruption. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
  • No exceptional physical demands.
  • Security Clearance

  • This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a Top-Secret U.S. Government security clearance.
  • Applicants must be U.S. citizens in order for the SAA to submit your application for a security clearance.
  • Education

    Work requires a bachelor's degree in criminal justices, homeland security, emergency management

    Additional information

    The Sergeant at Arms is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules, regulations, and applicable Federal Laws.

    This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email employment@saa.senate.gov with "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject line.

    No moving, relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position, or while in application for this position.

  • 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.

    Your application will be evaluated by a panel on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Highly qualified candidates may be interviewed and a reference check conducted.

  • 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.

  • 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.

    Subject to background / security investigation.

    If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements :

    Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and / or degrees from

    schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

    Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

  • How to Apply
  • All applicants must apply for jobs online using this link : https : / / sen.gov / J5NY. Paper application materials, resumes and attachments that are sent via email, mail or brought in-person will not be considered or accepted. All applicants MUST attach their documents to the online employment application.

    Agency contact information

    Email

    employment@saa.senate.gov

    Address

    U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms

    SH-142 Hart Senate Office Building

    Washington, DC, Washington, DC 20001

    Next steps

    Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.

  • 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

    Subject to background / security investigation.

    If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements :

    Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and / or degrees from

    schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

    Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

    How to Apply

    All applicants must apply for jobs online using this link : https : / / sen.gov / J5NY. Paper application materials, resumes and attachments that are sent via email, mail or brought in-person will not be considered or accepted. All applicants MUST attach their documents to the online employment application.

    Agency contact information

    Email

    employment@saa.senate.gov

    Address

    U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms

    SH-142 Hart Senate Office Building

    Washington, DC, Washington, DC 20001

    Next steps

    Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.

    Fair & 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
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