FLETA Program Manager

Summary "The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), through strategic partnerships, prepares the federal law enforcement community to safeguard America's people, property, and institutions." We are a unique inter-agency organization preparing the next generation of law enforcement officers to meet our Nation's most pressing security challenges." Click here to learn more. Please visit the FLETA website for more information. An incentive may be authorized. See additional info section. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling on those who want to help protect American interests and secure our Nation. DHS Components work collectively to prevent terrorism; secure borders and our transportation systems; protect the President and other dignitaries; enforce and administer immigration laws; safeguard cyberspace; and ensure resilience to disasters. We achieve these vital missions through a diverse workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact; join DHS. DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan ; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. FLETC is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the FLETC Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.Major Duties: Serving as a FLETA Program Manager GS-1701-14 makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) team and mission. This position is located in the Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation Board (FLETA), Office of Accreditation (OA) under the Chief Financial Officer Directorate (CFO). Please visit the FLETA website for more information. The primary purpose of this position is responsible for the process of accreditation for all federal law enforcement training. The FLETA mission is to 1) Enhance the quality of federal law enforcement by establishing and maintaining a body of standards to promote the effective and efficient use of resources for federal law enforcement training; 2) Administer an accreditation process based on those standards to foster consistency in federal law enforcement training; and 3) Ensure compliance and provide assistance with the accreditation process in order to instill public confidence in federal law enforcement. It is the responsibility of the OA to assist training organizations with the accreditation process, provide training for applicants, and manage the assessment process. Typical duties include: Serving as an advisor to the Executive Director and the FLETA Board providing professional expertise and assistance in the development and review of training standards, accreditation procedures, planning and directing of accreditation activities through the support of professional agency training and assessment staff Operating as a mid-level professional and team member on a small staff of personnel by providing technical leadership, training, advisory services and guidance to federal agency leadership, accreditation managers, accreditation support staff, and assessors Providing training to FLETA Board members, accreditation managers, assessors and other members of the federal law enforcement community Providing input, coordination, and expertise for curriculum review and curriculum development conferences; project planning; policy development, revision, and analysis; conducting special surveys or reports; and determining what objectives are involved View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions.