Clarification from the agency

You must be currently employed by the National Institutes of Health, serving on a permanent appointment in the competitive service. This job is also open to USPHS Commissioned Corps Officers and Call-To-Active Duty (CAD) Candidates.

• Provides recommendations on controversial and unprecedented matters and, on behalf of the EO, carries out necessary negotiations on those matters with other ICs.
• Participates in and represents the NIDCR on NIH-wide committees and activities where Institute experience in business management problems of intramural, clinical, and extramural research programs.
• Advises the senior and organizational level leadership on issues and developments regarding administrative and business management issues and their implications and effects on program management.
• Determines or recommends strategies and solutions that will further the institute's overall program and scientific mission.
• Provides oversight of organizational and procedural analysis and recommends managerial improvements in methods, organizational structure, and administrative policy.
• Develops and implements mechanisms for evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of program operations in relation to legislative, budgetary, and program planning.
• Participates in the planning and development of the financial operations, budgeting, and accounting of funds for total operation of the Institute.
• Oversees monitoring the budget process to ensure the timely, appropriate, and efficient expenditure of funds against the annual allotment; anticipates changes in funding levels; prepares proposals and justifies current and increased expenditures.
• Advises in the planning and development of plans for new space both on and off NIH grounds, or in the renovation or alteration of existing space to meet Institute needs.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of the pre-appointment process (i.e., background investigation, verification of qualifications and job requirements, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, etc.)
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.
• If selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450 annually.
• Depending upon programmatic needs, the not-to-exceed date of this action may be extended, without further competition, in one-year increments, up to a maximum of five years from the effective date and/or made permanent without further competition.
• This position may be terminated at any time prior to the Not-To-Exceed (NTE) date.

Qualifications

The classified title of this position is Administrative Officer; however, the descriptive organizational title is Deputy Executive Officer and the position will be referenced as such throughout the announcement.

You qualify at the GS-15 level, if you meet the following qualification requirements:

You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: designing and overseeing the administrative strategy and programs aimed to increase compliance, alignment/standardization, efficiency, and advance organizational mission? Specifically, this specialized experience includes responsibilities such as:

1. Partnering with senior-level officials (e.g., executives, directors) to design/implement administrative initiatives (e.g., space management, travel services, property accountability) that increase organizational efficiency.;
2. Supervising a team of employees (i.e., selecting, training, and monitoring work).
3. Implementing HR programs and initiatives (e.g., specialty staffing, upward mobility, rotation programs).;
4. Developing, administering, and monitoring program budget to ensure compliance with policies, laws, and regulations; AND
5. Analyzing workload trends/projections to determine organizational structure and workforce needs (e.g., recruitment, placement).

You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay.

Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer.

Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12950428

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 based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies:

• Accountability
• Customer Service
• Decisiveness
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal Skills
• Problem Solving
• Resilience

Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.

To be considered well qualified for the purposes of the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP), you must be able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry and substantively exceed the basic qualifications by scoring at least 80 points on the assessment(s) and meet all eligibility, physical, medical, suitability, and all other requirements.

RESUME: Your resume must clearly demonstrate, in two pages or less, how your skills and experiences align with the "Qualifications" section and support your questionnaire responses. While cover letters provided with your application will be shared with hiring officials, they will not be used for initial qualification determinations. We cannot assume required experience based on your work or academic history. If your resume exceeds two pages, only the first two will be reviewed. Use a legible font such as Lato, Calibri, Helvetica, or Arial, with 0.5-inch margins. Suggested formatting: 14-point for titles and 10-point for body text. You may use the USAJOBS Resume Builder or upload your own resume. If uploading, ensure it includes all required information and is organized so we can match the following to each position:

1. Job title
2. Employer name
3. Employment dates (MM/DD/YYYY)
4. Hours worked per week (full-time assumed; part-time prorated)
5. Detailed duties, accomplishments, skills, responsibilities, and supervisory details (if applicable)
6. Series and grade or equivalent (for federal positions)

If the position has an education requirement or you are qualifying on the basis of education, you must list your education history including the type of degree and your major of study. If the position requires a certain number of credit hours, you are strongly encouraged to list the relevant courses in your resume.

Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) on your resume or cover letter. We will not access web pages linked on your resume or cover letter to determine your qualifications.

For resume writing guidance, please visit the following resources: NIH Help Applying, USAJOBS Resource Center, and the USAJOBS Resume Guidance If the position has an education requirement or you are qualifying on the basis of education, you need to list your education history including the type of degree and your major of study.

APPLICATION QUESTIONNAIRE:
You must submit a completed application questionnaire.

ELIGIBILITY DOCUMENTATION:
To be considered eligible, you must submit the following documentation, if applicable to you AND respond accordingly to the associated question on the online questionnaire. If you do not provide the required information, we will assume you are not eligible or you do not wish to be considered for any preference or eligibility.

• SF-50 - A copy of your most recent competitive career or career conditional SF-50 that shows the effective date of your latest position and the full performance level. You may obtain a copy of your SF-50 from your eOPF.
• Visit our site on the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) for more information on eligibility and required documentation.

Please do not submit any other supplementary documentation that is not requested of you. To protect your personal information, we will only send your resume and cover letter to the selecting official or hiring manager.

Next steps