Summary
The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) position is located in the Office of Managing Director of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The CAO of the FCC assists the Managing Director in carrying out his/her responsibilities as the chief administrative official of the Commission, whose responsibilities include broad discretionary power and authority to act on administrative and operational matters.
Duties
The incumbent will be responsible for planning, organizing, implementing and administering Commission programs for office space management and utilization, building operations and maintenance, security operations, information security, automotive transportation, property management, requisitioning and maintenance of office supplies and equipment, financial management of accounts, distribution of publications, printing and duplicating services, graphic and conference support services, mail management and distribution, the acquisition of supplies, equipment, and research and development studies (to include construction and architectural/engineering.
The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), will also assist the Managing Director in carrying out their responsibilities as the chief administrative official of the Commission, whose responsibilities include broad discretionary power and authority to act on administrative matters. The CAO will assist the Managing Director in the formulation and administration of all administrative policies, programs and directives for the Commission consistent with authority delegated by the Commission and the Chairwoman and recommends to the Chairwoman and the Commission major changes in such policies and programs; and as the administrative head of the agency, assists the Chairwoman and the Managing Director in carrying out the administrative and executive responsibilities delegated to the Chairwoman. The CAO also will serve as a member of the senior executive team in the Office of the Managing Director (OMD) and provide leadership and direction to the Administrative Operations (AO) group within OMD.
Key responsibilities and services also include assisting and actively participating in formulation and execution of administrative policies and programs for the Commission, including such areas as space management and utilization, building operations and maintenance, security operations, information security, automotive transportation and property management. Assists and advises the Managing Director, Bureau and Office chiefs in assessing the administrative and resource implications of Commission policies and initiatives. Advises and submits recommendations to the Managing Director, Bureau and Office Chiefs and directly to the Chairwoman and Commissioners and the Chief of Staff regarding these matters, including the review of administrative systems, and other related subjects to improve efficiency, accountability, customer service and administrative management of the Commission.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Drug Testing Required
- Suitable for employment as determined by a background investigation.
- Must submit a financial disclosure statement upon assuming the position.
- Must have or be able to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance
- US Citizenship.
- Must meet all technical, and SES qualifications.
IN ORDER TO RECEIVE FULL CONSIDERATION, YOU MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:
Your application, including resume, all registration information and NARRATIVE STATEMENT ADDRESSING THE FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES, EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS, SELECTIVE FACTOR AND THE TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES. All documents must be received no later than midnight U.S. Eastern Standard Time of the closing date, or it will not be considered. Requests for extensions will not be granted.
Resumes should include the following information:
- Vacancy announcement number SES-2024-004
- Full name, mailing address, and day and evening phone numbers
- Educational information, including name, city and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type and year of any degrees received including bar membership for attorney positions
- Information about your paid and non-paid work experience related to this position including:
- Job title (include series and grade if Federal job)
- Duties and accomplishments
- Employer's name and address
- Supervisor's name and phone number
- Starting and ending dates of employment (month and year)
- Salary
- Indicate if we may contact your supervisor
- Information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments
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Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must provide detailed evidence of possession of each of the Technical and Executive Core Qualifications listed below to assist reviewing officials in determining the best qualified candidates to be referred to the selecting official. FAILURE TO MEET OR ADDRESS ANY ONE OF THE MANDATORY TECHNICAL OR EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATION STANDARDS WILL ELIMINATE A CANDIDATE FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
Fundamental Competencies are cross-cutting and should be addressed over the course of your ECQ narratives. For more information, refer to the OPM Guide to Senior Executive Service (SES) Executive Core Qualifications available on-line at: OPM SES ECQ Guide.
Unless you are currently serving under a career Senior Executive Service appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the Senior Executive Service, or have successfully completed a Senior Executive Service Candidate development Program approved by OPM, you must submit a narrative statement, as addressed in the vacancy questions, covering each of the following Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
ECQ 1 - Leading Change: 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.
ECQ 2 - Leading People: 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.
ECQ 3 - Results Driven: 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.
ECQ 4 - Business Acumen: Ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
ECQ 5 - Building Coalitions/Communication: 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.
Your examples should be clear and concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments with results of your actions, policy initiatives and level of contacts. Limit your narrative to two pages per Qualification for a total of no more than 10 pages.
MANDATORY TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: All candidates must submit a narrative statement addressing each of the following Technical Competencies.
- Demonstrated skill and experience managing, overseeing, planning, and directing major facility programs involving multiple functions, such as real property acquisition/leases; building services; space management; personal property and logistics (such as mail and transportation services).
- Knowledge of Federal policies, regulations, and guidance pertaining to and experience in developing and implementing policies at the agency, department, bureau, corporate, or equivalent level related to security operations, which may include physical security; Continuity of Operations; health and safety; Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities; personnel security and suitability; and/or operational and information security.
- Demonstrated leadership ability ensuring compliance with applicable rules and regulations, such as from Executive Orders, General Services Administration, General Accounting Office, and/or Office of Management and Budget related to agency-level policies or programs.
- Demonstrated knowledge, skill, and leadership experience developing, managing and implementing new, updated, or reengineered agency-level (or equivalent) operational or administrative programs or processes that are aligned with and contribute to the organization’s mission, strategic goals, and annual operating plans, including factoring in effective budget and cost-management, improved customer service, necessary contracts/acquisition, management-labor relations requirements, and/or internal and external stakeholder coordination and communication.
- Demonstrated leadership ability to coordinate, develop, justify, present, and defend major decisions regarding agency-level (or equivalent) administrative or operational programs or policies to a broad range of decision makers, internal and external stakeholders, and employees.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position. A panel may be convened to determine "best qualified" candidates. The rating and ranking will be based upon consideration of the degree to which you meet the Executive Core Qualifications and Mandatory Technical Competencies. Interviews and qualifications inquires may be required.
Please note that Veterans' Preference does not apply to SES positions. You may preview questions for this vacancy.
Required Documents
1) RESUME
2) SF-50 if you are a current federal employee or a former SES member seeking reinstatement
3) NARRATIVE STATEMENTS AS REFLECTED IN YOUR ANSWERS TO THE VACANCY QUESTIONS, ADDRESSING THE EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS, (unless you are exempted), AND THE MANDATORY TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES. In your narrative statements, provide examples of qualifications and competencies that are: clear and concise; emphasize your level of responsibility and the scope and complexity of programs managed; program accomplishments with results of your actions; policy initiatives for which you were primarily responsible: and level of contacts.
How to Apply
Apply on-line using the Commission's automated recruitment system in https://fcc.usajobs.gov
IN ORDER TO RECEIVE FULL CONSIDERATION, YOUR APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING (in addition to registration information required to utilize this web site):
A resume and NARRATIVE STATEMENTS as reflected in your answers to the Vacancy Questions, ADDRESSING THE EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS, and the MANDATORY TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES.
Required documents must be received no later than midnight U.S. Eastern Standard Time of the closing date, or it will not be considered. Requests for extensions will not be granted. Also, if you claim qualifications based on education and do not submit a transcript, your education will not be used in making a qualification determination and you may be found “not qualified.”
Resumes should include the following information:
- Vacancy announcement number such as: SES-2024-0004
- Full name, mailing address, and day and evening phone numbers
- Educational information, including name, city and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type and year of any degrees received including bar membership for attorney positions
- Information about your paid and nonpaid work experience related to this position including:
- Job title (include series and grade if Federal job)
- Duties and accomplishments
- Employer's name and address
- Supervisor's name and phone number
- Starting and ending dates of employment (month and year)
- Salary
- Indicate if we may contact your supervisor
- Information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments
If applying online poses a hardship, or you have any questions regarding eligible status, please contact the Federal Communications Commission's Human Resources Office at (202) 418-7533 during business hours (8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Standard Time) prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement to speak with an HR representative who can provide assistance for online applications.
For more information on applying federal jobs, please check this webapge https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Main_Page
Next steps
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications to determine your ranking. The best-qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome.
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