Wellness Program Coordinator
Apply NowCompany: U.S Government
Location: Washington, DC 20011
Description:
Wellness Program Coordinator
Overview
Announcement number/Req ID: req590
Closing date: 4/16/2025
Pay scale & grade: CP 10 - 11
Salary: 127,402.00 - 182,378.00 PA
Job series: 0301
Appointment type: Permanent
Work schedule: Full-Time
Locations
1 vacancy in the following location:
Washington, DC 20001
Relocation expenses reimbursed: No
Telework eligible: False
Clarification from the agency: Navigate to the following URL to apply to this job: USCP Careers
Duties
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 within the Wellness Division,Howard C. Liebengood Center for Wellness (LCW), Office of the Chief of Staff, UnitedStates Capitol Police (USCP). The LCW is responsible for developing andimplementing a holistic wellness and resiliency program that serves the entireUSCP workforce. The Wellness and Resiliency Program emphasizes the importanceof occupational wellness; physical fitness; nutrition and weight management;mental and emotional well-being; stress management; disease prevention;trauma recovery; and financial wellness as it relates to one's behaviors andthinking surrounding personal financial issues.
The incumbent coordinates activities across broad andvaried wellness dimensions, including physical fitness, yoga, andnutrition. Implements sustainable change through the recruit training tochange the fitness culture and improve the overall performance measures of therecruit officers graduating from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC).Implements and develops improvements in virtual training to deliver high-leveltraining programs to the recruit officers. Develops and implements assessmentmethods for all recruits at training to help mitigate injuries and developbetter programming for recruits. Leads all physical training at FLETCCheltenham to ensure recruit officers can pass the Recruit Officer PhysicalAbilities Test after training.
Coordinates with TSB staff to get schedules andprovides appropriate support to enhance their training programs. Ensures all PhysicalReadiness Tests (PRTs) are proctored effectively and that all reporting andrecord-keeping tasks are carried out effectively.
Creates training programs for units upon request andhelps proctor fitness tests throughout the Department. Works with otheragencies to network and improve the fitness culture around federal lawenforcement agencies. Creates fitness training material and presentationsaround the Department to support every significant event requested. Monitorsall personal training services and all fitness numbers to ensure accuratereporting and quality program delivery. Manages all fitness centers, includingequipment upkeep and maintenance. Records all inventory changes and ensuresthat old and new equipment are dealt with per USCP policy. Provides trainingprograms in group environments, individual sessions, and virtually to ensureall employees can access professional training resources. Initiates, develops,and carries out gym updates and replacement plans to ensure the
Department hasthe most appropriate and up-to-date equipment for employees to train. Reviewstraining data to see how effective the program is, make course adjustments, andcorrect any deficiencies. Recommends changes to the current fitness programsand advises the supervisor and Director on policy changes within this area.
The incumbent participates in the planning, design, andimplementation of wellness programs for the Division. Executes a variety ofcomplex wellness programs for individuals and groups to help improve theoverall well-being and health of the USCP workforce. Provides various wellnessservices, including one-on-one coaching sessions, group programs, workshops,and special programs for sworn and civilian employees. Liaises with a networkof experts and professionals to conduct health education classes. Arranges forguest speakers on health topics, health education, wellness screening services,and other relevant and related activities. Assists with health fairs andeducates employees on a variety of topics that help reduce stress and enhance
work-life balance. Creates flyers, memorandums, and electronic media to promotewellness activities to employees.
Participates in the execution of program services forcompliance, effectiveness, and efficiency, and develops metrics that assessestablished goals and objectives for the Division. Compiles data and evaluatesthe immediate effects of the program. Reviews and analyzes reports and surveysin assigned subject areas to assure conformity with policy and appropriatenessof program execution. Evaluates issues or conditions to identify problem areasand determine Department-wide trends that indicate areas of program weakness.Recommends solutions to program deficiencies. Assesses data and narratives fromthroughout the Department and prepares a variety of recurring reports relativeto program accomplishments, services provided, quality of services, and othertopics of significance.
Travel required: 1 Travel May Be Required.
Supervisory status: False
Promotion potential: 11
Requirements
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-10 level you must have one year (52 weeks) of specializedexperience equivalent to at least the CP-09/GS-11. Specialized experienceis defined as experience that includes: 1) evaluating the progress and qualityof wellness services; 2) tracking participant progress and identifying areas ofimprovement; and 3) performing needs-based assessments for program planning.
For the CP-11 level you must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experienceequivalent to at least the CP-10/GS-12. Specialized experience isdefined as experience that includes: 1) providing program goals, budget andresource management policies and procedures, fitness industry trends, marketanalysis, and customer needs to develop an annual program budget; 2) using fitnessmanagement principles, concepts, rules, coaching, instruction, and safety andprotection to manage a well-balanced and successful fitness program; 3) providingprogram development (i.e., the physical and psychological factors for anindividual or team fitness program); 4) identifying struggling work units and helpingprovide support, recommendations, and tactics for these units to improve staffwell-being; and 5) applying verbal and written communication methods andtechniques to coordinate activities and use of facilities, write rules andbylaws, and establish and maintain business relationships with fitnessprofessionals.
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.
How You Will Be Evaluated
Evaluation Factors:Please address all Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) within the narrative responses so that your experience can be evaluated properly. We will review your resume, assessment questionnaire, and supporting documentation to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this job. If you meet the minimum requirements for this job, we will evaluate your application materials to assess the quality, depth, and complexity of your qualifications, accomplishments, experience, and education as they relate to the requirements listed in this vacancy announcement.Failure to successfully pass a full field background investigation and all segments of the pre-employment evaluation process will result in disqualification from further consideration under this vacancy announcement.
Security clearance: 0
Drug test required: No
Required Documents
The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement:1. Your Resume: Resumes should include full description of job duties as well as dates (mm/yy) of employment.2. Other supporting documents:- Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable.- College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education, or other documentation to prove possession of the basic requirements for this position.
How to Apply
Navigate to the following URL to apply to this job: USCP Careers1. Follow the prompts to upload your resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.2. Click the Submit Application button to submit your application package.3. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.4. To verify that your application is complete, log into your account and select the job posting for this position. The page will display the status of your application, the documentation received, and any correspondence the Department has sent related to this application. 5. Failure to provide all required documents and information requested by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application not being considered.The complete application package must be submitted by 7:59 PM (ET) on the closing date to receive consideration.
Next Steps
After a review of your application materials is made, you will be notified of your eligibility status. If you are referred to the hiring official, you will receive further notification. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.Please note that if you are not selected for this position, the USCP may not be able to provide specific feedback or disclose the reasons for your disqualification, due to confidentiality and legal considerations related to the hiring process.
Agency Contact Information
YETRETA LOMAX
Howard C. Liebengood Center for Wellness
Email: YETRETA.LOMAX@USCP.GOV
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: The United States Capitol Police is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without discrimination based on national origin, race, religion, sex (including marital or parental status), disability, age, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Overview
Announcement number/Req ID: req590
Closing date: 4/16/2025
Pay scale & grade: CP 10 - 11
Salary: 127,402.00 - 182,378.00 PA
Job series: 0301
Appointment type: Permanent
Work schedule: Full-Time
Locations
1 vacancy in the following location:
Washington, DC 20001
Relocation expenses reimbursed: No
Telework eligible: False
Clarification from the agency: Navigate to the following URL to apply to this job: USCP Careers
Duties
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 within the Wellness Division,Howard C. Liebengood Center for Wellness (LCW), Office of the Chief of Staff, UnitedStates Capitol Police (USCP). The LCW is responsible for developing andimplementing a holistic wellness and resiliency program that serves the entireUSCP workforce. The Wellness and Resiliency Program emphasizes the importanceof occupational wellness; physical fitness; nutrition and weight management;mental and emotional well-being; stress management; disease prevention;trauma recovery; and financial wellness as it relates to one's behaviors andthinking surrounding personal financial issues.
The incumbent coordinates activities across broad andvaried wellness dimensions, including physical fitness, yoga, andnutrition. Implements sustainable change through the recruit training tochange the fitness culture and improve the overall performance measures of therecruit officers graduating from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC).Implements and develops improvements in virtual training to deliver high-leveltraining programs to the recruit officers. Develops and implements assessmentmethods for all recruits at training to help mitigate injuries and developbetter programming for recruits. Leads all physical training at FLETCCheltenham to ensure recruit officers can pass the Recruit Officer PhysicalAbilities Test after training.
Coordinates with TSB staff to get schedules andprovides appropriate support to enhance their training programs. Ensures all PhysicalReadiness Tests (PRTs) are proctored effectively and that all reporting andrecord-keeping tasks are carried out effectively.
Creates training programs for units upon request andhelps proctor fitness tests throughout the Department. Works with otheragencies to network and improve the fitness culture around federal lawenforcement agencies. Creates fitness training material and presentationsaround the Department to support every significant event requested. Monitorsall personal training services and all fitness numbers to ensure accuratereporting and quality program delivery. Manages all fitness centers, includingequipment upkeep and maintenance. Records all inventory changes and ensuresthat old and new equipment are dealt with per USCP policy. Provides trainingprograms in group environments, individual sessions, and virtually to ensureall employees can access professional training resources. Initiates, develops,and carries out gym updates and replacement plans to ensure the
Department hasthe most appropriate and up-to-date equipment for employees to train. Reviewstraining data to see how effective the program is, make course adjustments, andcorrect any deficiencies. Recommends changes to the current fitness programsand advises the supervisor and Director on policy changes within this area.
The incumbent participates in the planning, design, andimplementation of wellness programs for the Division. Executes a variety ofcomplex wellness programs for individuals and groups to help improve theoverall well-being and health of the USCP workforce. Provides various wellnessservices, including one-on-one coaching sessions, group programs, workshops,and special programs for sworn and civilian employees. Liaises with a networkof experts and professionals to conduct health education classes. Arranges forguest speakers on health topics, health education, wellness screening services,and other relevant and related activities. Assists with health fairs andeducates employees on a variety of topics that help reduce stress and enhance
work-life balance. Creates flyers, memorandums, and electronic media to promotewellness activities to employees.
Participates in the execution of program services forcompliance, effectiveness, and efficiency, and develops metrics that assessestablished goals and objectives for the Division. Compiles data and evaluatesthe immediate effects of the program. Reviews and analyzes reports and surveysin assigned subject areas to assure conformity with policy and appropriatenessof program execution. Evaluates issues or conditions to identify problem areasand determine Department-wide trends that indicate areas of program weakness.Recommends solutions to program deficiencies. Assesses data and narratives fromthroughout the Department and prepares a variety of recurring reports relativeto program accomplishments, services provided, quality of services, and othertopics of significance.
Travel required: 1 Travel May Be Required.
Supervisory status: False
Promotion potential: 11
Requirements
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-10 level you must have one year (52 weeks) of specializedexperience equivalent to at least the CP-09/GS-11. Specialized experienceis defined as experience that includes: 1) evaluating the progress and qualityof wellness services; 2) tracking participant progress and identifying areas ofimprovement; and 3) performing needs-based assessments for program planning.
For the CP-11 level you must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experienceequivalent to at least the CP-10/GS-12. Specialized experience isdefined as experience that includes: 1) providing program goals, budget andresource management policies and procedures, fitness industry trends, marketanalysis, and customer needs to develop an annual program budget; 2) using fitnessmanagement principles, concepts, rules, coaching, instruction, and safety andprotection to manage a well-balanced and successful fitness program; 3) providingprogram development (i.e., the physical and psychological factors for anindividual or team fitness program); 4) identifying struggling work units and helpingprovide support, recommendations, and tactics for these units to improve staffwell-being; and 5) applying verbal and written communication methods andtechniques to coordinate activities and use of facilities, write rules andbylaws, and establish and maintain business relationships with fitnessprofessionals.
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.
How You Will Be Evaluated
Evaluation Factors:Please address all Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) within the narrative responses so that your experience can be evaluated properly. We will review your resume, assessment questionnaire, and supporting documentation to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this job. If you meet the minimum requirements for this job, we will evaluate your application materials to assess the quality, depth, and complexity of your qualifications, accomplishments, experience, and education as they relate to the requirements listed in this vacancy announcement.Failure to successfully pass a full field background investigation and all segments of the pre-employment evaluation process will result in disqualification from further consideration under this vacancy announcement.
Security clearance: 0
Drug test required: No
Required Documents
The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement:1. Your Resume: Resumes should include full description of job duties as well as dates (mm/yy) of employment.2. Other supporting documents:- Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable.- College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education, or other documentation to prove possession of the basic requirements for this position.
How to Apply
Navigate to the following URL to apply to this job: USCP Careers1. Follow the prompts to upload your resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.2. Click the Submit Application button to submit your application package.3. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.4. To verify that your application is complete, log into your account and select the job posting for this position. The page will display the status of your application, the documentation received, and any correspondence the Department has sent related to this application. 5. Failure to provide all required documents and information requested by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application not being considered.The complete application package must be submitted by 7:59 PM (ET) on the closing date to receive consideration.
Next Steps
After a review of your application materials is made, you will be notified of your eligibility status. If you are referred to the hiring official, you will receive further notification. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.Please note that if you are not selected for this position, the USCP may not be able to provide specific feedback or disclose the reasons for your disqualification, due to confidentiality and legal considerations related to the hiring process.
Agency Contact Information
YETRETA LOMAX
Howard C. Liebengood Center for Wellness
Email: YETRETA.LOMAX@USCP.GOV
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: The United States Capitol Police is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without discrimination based on national origin, race, religion, sex (including marital or parental status), disability, age, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.