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 Hazardous Materials Response Team (HMRT), Hazardous Incident Response Division (HIRD), Operational Services Bureau, Assistant Chief of Police for Uniformed Operations, United States Capitol Police (USCP). Serves as Hazardous Materials Response Team's Resource Coordinator. Supports the development of a Strategic Plan for the Capitol Complex designed to minimize the personal and environmental impact of incidents involving chemical, biological, or radiological agents as well as weapons of mass destruction. Coordinates with Federal, State and local agencies regarding emergency management, emergency preparedness, consequence management, continuity of operations (COOP), and continuity of government (COG). Operates different types of vehicles, to include but not limited to, standard sedan, pickup truck, and large vehicles up to 26,000 pounds with and without trailer. Vehicles are operated in both nonemergency and emergency modes. Performs routine checks on vehicles to ensure they are in good working order and reports any deficiencies that cannot be immediately corrected. Ensures that response vehicles are kept clean at all times. Inspects and inventories all vehicle supplies and equipment, as scheduled. Incumbent may be required to lift, carry and move heavy items associated with transporting needed equipment to incident sites. Coordinates with emergency management, law enforcement, homeland security and other similar agencies to determine latest technology and methods, and to identify sources for obtaining resources/assistance (manpower, specialized teams or materials) that may be required to quickly respond to actual and potential hazardous emergency situations. This is an activity to effectively support the Emergency Medical Response Element and the Respiratory Protection Program Element. Serves as a member of a team dedicated to preparing the USCP and the Congressional community for hazardous emergencies and, if necessary, participates in recovery operations, and assists in executing continuity of operations or continuity of government plans. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen. Successful completion of a Background Investigation is required. Must complete a one year probationary period. Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. For the CP-9 level you must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CP-08/GS-10 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) operating different types of vehicles up to 26,000 pounds with and without trailer; and 2) lifting, carrying and moving heavy items associated with transporting needed equipment to incident sites. All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. (Information on Qualification & Education are 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 USCP: Note: 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/Registration/check-a-Registration/Verification-Form Fingerprint Check -- Applicants' fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for a check of the 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.