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Summary The United States Capitol Police (USCP) safeguards the Congress, Members of Congress, employees, visitors, and Congressional buildings and grounds from crime, disruption, and terrorism. We protect and secure Congress so it can fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities in a safe, secure and open environment. Responsibilities This position is located in the Office of the Assistant Chief of Police, Standards and Training Operations, Training Services Bureau. The primary purpose of this position is to provide a variety of administrative support services. Specifically, the incumbent’s duties and responsibilities include the following: Plans and coordinates office support services including fact-finding and analyzing issues in accordance with accepted office policies, precedents, organizational concepts, management theory and occupational training. Manages internal administrative operations which includes inventory management and record retention. Identifies, considers, and assists in resolving procurement and administrative problems. Reviews purchase requests. Prepares purchase orders/requisitions and determines the method of the purchase. Serves as the Division's liaison for securing equipment, services, and products for specialized or unique programs or office functions. Assists with budget formulation and execution. Serves as a point of contact to resolve time and attendance problems. Provides assistance and/or information regarding overtime requests, leave requests, FMLA applications, pay certification, workers' compensation paperwork, requests for advanced leave, and similar timekeeping services. Provides advice and guidance on well-precedented issues. Interprets established and pertinent regulations and organizational policies, management principles, administrative rules, and staffing guidelines. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. citizen. You must be a current US Capitol Police employee. You must be able to obtain and maintain a Tier 3 Security Clearance. Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. For the CP-7 level you must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CP-6/GS-8 level which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as experience which includes: (1) Knowledge and understanding of budget principles and processes, including procedural requirements to develop annual budgets, request funding reallocation, and provide explanation for impacts on other budgetary priorities. (2) In-depth knowledge of procedures and techniques pertaining to the Workbrain system to enter, modify, retrieve, and delete time and attendance data/information. (3) Skill in using specialized systems, such as Workbrain and Momentum as well as other information systems, software, and office automation systems and products to facilitate administrative processes. All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. (Information on Qualification & Education is located at the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/) Education There is no education substitution for experience in this series and/or grade. Additional Information Additional Conditions of Employment with the USCP: As per the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA) and the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019, criminal history information will only be collected following a qualifications review and after a tentative offer of employment has been made. A criminal history does not automatically exclude an applicant from employment with the USCP. Criminal History Check -- Must successfully pass a comprehensive criminal history check of the past 10 years if offered employment. A criminal history check will be performed on applicants who accept an offer of employment. Credit Check -- Must successfully pass a credit check. Applicants must not be in default or delinquent on any Federal guaranteed student loans. Applicants must demonstrate a competent financial history. Financial delinquency including collection accounts, liens, repossessions, or garnishments may be a basis for disqualification. Selective Service Registration -- Male applicants must provide verification of registration with the Selective Service System or must verify exemption from the Selective Service System registration because of age or military status. Female applicants are exempt from Selective Service System registration. https://www.sss.gov/verify/ Fingerprint Check -- Applicants' fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for a check of their criminal history record. Background Investigation -- Must successfully complete all components of the USCP full field background investigation. There are few automatic grounds for rejection in the USCP background investigation process. Issues of misconduct, such as illegal drug use, arrests, or convictions, may not be automatically disqualifying. However, deliberate misstatements, omissions, or intentionally withholding required information at any phase of the hiring process will result in a candidate's disqualification regardless of the nature or reason for the misstatement or omission. The primary reason candidates fail a background investigation is due to deliberately withholding or omitting material facts. Providing false and/or misleading information may be grounds for removal from the application and selection process.