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Summary This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office on Trafficking in Persons (OTIP). The mission of ACF focuses on improving the effectiveness and efficiency of programs designed to make measurable improvements in the economic and social well-being of children and families. Responsibilities ABOUT THE POSITION Provides leadership, policy focus, executive management, and program coordination to prevent human trafficking and ensure that victims of all forms of human trafficking have access to the services they need. Develops and leads national strategies and executive orders on human trafficking and related domains on priority public safety, health, and national critical infrastructure topics. Creates policies and oversees program and fiscal operations of efforts under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) and its reauthorizations, Preventing Sex Trafficking Act, Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act, National Defense Authorization Act, Abolish Human Trafficking Act, Stop, Observe, Ask and Respond (SOAR) to Health and Wellness Act, and other relevant legislation. Builds partnerships with private organizations and professional associations. Oversees the development and execution of interagency and intradepartmental agreements and monitors performance and outcomes. Works with state and federal intergovernmental systems and understands how to maximize such systems to promote administrative priorities. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Open to all U.S. Citizens, Federal Competitive Status Candidates, Current SES and SES Reinstatement Eligibles, and SESCDP Graduates. SESCDP graduate candidates may also apply for noncompetitive consideration if applicable. 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 skills and abilities outlined under the Mandatory Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications listed below. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the equivalent of the GS-15 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 qualification factors will automatically exclude you from further consideration. All candidates for SES positions with the Federal Government must demonstrate leadership experience indicative of senior executive level management capability. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show IN YOUR RESUME that you possess the Fundamental Competencies, Five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Job Specific Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) listed below. It is recommended that your resume emphasize levels of responsibility, scope and complexity of programs managed, and program accomplishments and results. Fundamental Competencies: Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Written Communication, Continual Learning, and Public Service Motivation. Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs): 1. Leading Change: The ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. 2. Leading People: The ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. 3. Results Driven: The ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. 4. Business Acumen: The ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. 5. Building Coalitions: The ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) This position also requires that you possess MTQs that represent knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. 1. Demonstrated knowledge and interpretation of laws and experience developing policies related to the implementation of programs under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act and its reauthorizations, as well as other relevant federal legislation to certify and/or determine the eligibility for services and ongoing assistance for victims of trafficking. 2. Ability to lead high profile national outreach strategies, launch interagency initiatives, and create partnerships with representatives from the public, private, and non-profit sectors to prevent human trafficking and create awareness and coordination of services in support of victims of trafficking. Expert knowledge of international and domestic trafficking trends and route causes. 3. Expert experience developing and implementing policy, researching and building initiatives, and using data to drive informed decisions making and support effective program management to provide assistance to victims of trafficking. Significant experience evaluating anti-trafficking initiatives. 4. Demonstrated in-depth program grant and contract oversight experience that provide supporting services and assistance to victims of trafficking, including budgetary and fiscal management, monitoring and compliance, and performance evaluation. It is STRONGLY recommended that you visit the following Office of Personnel Management (OPM) webpage for more information regarding the Fundamental Competencies and ECQs. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/executive-core-qualifications/#url=Overview IF SELECTED, you will be required to complete an ECQ package by drafting narratives for each of the ECQs and be certified by an OPM Qualifications Review Board (QRB) in order to be placed in this position. If you are currently serving in a career SES appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the SES, or have successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program approved by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), you WILL NOT need to draft the ECQs. Education Basic Requirements Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position. or Combination of education and experience that provided knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. or Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrates acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. Additional Information HHS has a critical preparedness and response mission: HHS protects the American people from health threats, implements research related to emerging diseases, and mobilizes public health programs with domestic and international partners. In support of this mission, HHS offers its employees the opportunity to volunteer to become Federal Civilian Detailees and contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security threats. Salary Salary for Senior Executive Service positions varies depending on qualifications. The annual salary range may be found at the top of this announcement. This position may be eligible for performance bonuses and performance based pay adjustments. Probationary Period: Selectee must serve a one-year probationary period unless previously completed one year the Senior Executive Service. Standards of Conduct/Financial Disclosure HHS inspires public confidence by maintaining high ethical principles, and all Federal Government employees are subject to the conflict of interest statutes and regulations, including the Standards of Ethical Conduct, that govern activities with outside organizations and reporting financial holdings. The Ethics in Government Act, PL 95-521 also requires the applicant selected for this position to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-278, prior to assuming the SES position, annually, and upon termination of employment. Security and Background Requirements If not previously completed, a background security investigation will be required for all appointees. Equal Opportunity Employment Equality is held as one of the most important values at HHS. Selection for this, and any other position, will be based solely on merit. HHS does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age or membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factors. If applying online poses a hardship to you, you may submit your application by contacting the HR Specialist listed at the end of the vacancy. Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the HR Specialist listed at the end of the vacancy. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Veteran's Preference Veteran's Preference does not apply to the SES. Selective Service As a condition of employment, all male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must have registered for the selective service. If selected for this position, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law.