Clarification from the agency

CTAP, ICTAP, VEOA, 30% or More Disabled Veterans, Current or Former Competitive Service, Interchange Agreements with Other Merit Systems (Interchange), Military Spouses (Military Spouses), National Service (Peace Corps and VISTA) (National Service), Persons with Severe Physical or Mental Disabilities (Schedule A), and Public Land Corp (PLC) (Public Land Corp)

• Serves as the principal management advisor and senior career officer for the Office of the AS-LMM, providing direction and leadership on the formulation and execution of the Bureaus' budgets, other fiscal and administrative service matters, audits, presidential and Departmental management initiatives, and special projects.
• Manages and oversees the planning and coordination of the sequence of events necessary to justification the Bureau budgets and personnel requests to the Department, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and Congress.
• Advises and participates with the AS-LMM in budgeting and allocation of resources to the Bureaus, and the development and presentation of AS-LMM and secretarial policies and programs.
• Serves as the audit liaison for the Bureaus and the Department and undertakes management and oversight for special projects and program-based initiatives.
• Advises AS-LMM on and schedules the preparation of all materials, such as written statements, briefing papers and background information, for the AS-LMM or Departmental officials to present testimony to Congress concerning the Bureaus' budget requests.
• Advises bureau staff on the review and editing of Congressional hearing transcripts for clarity and accurate expression of policy on a wide variety of national issues.

This position is essential for ensuring that the Assistant Secretary's policy initiatives are effectively communicated and implemented across various levels of government and within the Department. By coordinating sensitive policy matters, representing the Assistant Secretary in high-stakes environments, and analyzing legislative developments, the Chief of Staff will play a crucial part in shaping the strategic direction of our organization. The ability to foster collaboration and navigate complex issues will directly contribute to advancing our mission and enhancing our impact on wildlife conservation and public lands management.

Conditions of employment

1. You must be a U.S. Citizen.
2. You will be subject to a background/suitability investigation/determination.
3. You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.
4. You must submit ALL required documents and a completed questionnaire.
5. Public Financial Disclosure (OGE-278 filing within 30 days is required)
6. Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service system, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See http://www.sss.gov/.

Qualifications

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

To meet the minimum qualifications, you must submit a two-page resume (max) that shows you possess the two Technical Qualifications (TQs). To be considered, only the first 2 pages of your resume will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

Technical Qualifications (TQs) are designed to assess an applicant's experience relevant to the specific position requirements. Your resume should clearly demonstrate your experience and accomplishments related to the two TQs below:

TQ1. In-depth knowledge of broad issues related to management controls, audits, financial management, budget, human resources, GPRA, and information technology, as well as their interrelationships, in order to provide overall direction, develop policy. coordinate programs and advise management.

TQ2. Ability to provide guidance/counsel to top executive management of an agency/organization with respect to policy/program/management issues and to coordinate with counterpart authorities with related responsibilities in other organizations.

Qualifications will be evaluated based on how clearly and concisely you emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of your programs; services managed; program accomplishments; policy initiatives undertaken; level of contacts; the sensitivity and criticality of the issues addressed; and the results of your actions taken. Typically, experience will have been gained at the GS-15 or equivalent in the private sector or non-governmental organizations.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

A panel consisting of Senior Executive Service (SES) and Senior Level (SL) members will evaluate your two-page resume to assess your qualifications based on the specified criteria.

We will conduct a qualifications evaluation for applicants who provide all the requested materials. Qualified candidates will be rated and ranked by the panel. The best-qualified individuals will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration and possible interviews. You will be notified of the outcome once the selection process is complete.

Please ensure that your resume includes detailed information supporting your qualifications for this position. Insufficient evidence in your resume may lead to a "not qualified" determination.

Each applicant's resume should clearly demonstrate experience and accomplishments related to the two Technical Qualifications. It must showcase the necessary skills, characteristics, specialized knowledge, and technical competencies that indicate potential for successful performance in this Senior Level position. Your resume should provide clear and concise examples that highlight your responsibilities, the scope and complexity of your assignments, program accomplishments, policy initiatives, and the level of contacts you have managed. Applications that do not adequately address the Technical Qualifications will not be considered.

Please upload the following documents:

1. REQUIRED: Your resume - it must contain information sufficient to make a valid determination that you fully meet the specialized experience requirements as stated in this vacancy announcement. Insufficient information will result in a not qualified rating. It is recommended that you include the following information:

• Full name, mailing address, and day and evening telephone numbers
• Educational information, including the name, city and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type and year of any degrees received
• 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 current supervisor
• Information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments

2. REQUIRED (Only if applicable): Proof of your degree, which would be outlined in the basic education requirement section if applicable. Proof will consist of unofficial transcripts, which must be attached to this application for consideration to determine basic eligibility.

3. REQUIRED - If you are a current Federal employee, a copy of a recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, that indicates Federal status, grade, tenure, and type of service. Please redact your social security number and date of birth.

4. REQUIRED: A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal (i.e., within the last 18 months from the closing date of this vacancy announcement, from either the Federal or private sector). Please remove your social security number and date of birth from any documentation you provide. If you are unable to provide your most recent annual performance appraisal, please provide a written justification explaining why you could provide the request documentation. Failure to provide the most recent annual performance appraisal or written justification explaining why you did not provide the requested documentation you will be disqualified for further consideration because your application will be incomplete.

5. REQUIRED (If applicable for CTAP/ICTAP): If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for consideration under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or lnteragency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP), you must submit proof of eligibility. For a detailed list of documents, click here.

6. REQUIRED if applicable - SPECIAL HIRING AUTHORITIES DOCUMENTATION: If you are applying under a special hiring authority, submit a copy of proof of your eligibility.

7. REQUIRED if applicable - VETERANS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ACT (VEOA) DOCUMENTATION: If you are applying under the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act {VEOA), you must submit a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 {Member 4 copy), or other official documentation from a branch of the Armed Forces or the Department of Veterans Affairs showing dates of service and type of discharge.

Ten-point preference eligibles must also submit an Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, SF-15, along with required documentation listed on the back of the SF-15 form. An SF-15 may be found at http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf

REMINDER: ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59pm ET ON THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT

All of the documentation listed above is required to be attached to your application, if it is applicable to your candidacy. Failure to attach any of the documentation listed above which proves your candidacy for this position will result in disqualification/non-consideration for this position.

To begin, click the Apply Online button near the bottom (or right) of this screen and follow the prompts to register, answer a few questions, and submit all required documents. To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at http://www.usajobs.gov and click on "My Applications". Click on the position title, and then select Apply Online to continue.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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