Summary
This position is located in the Office of the Executive Director (OED), Human Capital Management Office (HCMO). The incumbent is responsible for the development, implementation, and operation of the Disability Employment program. As the Program Manager, responsibilities include improving hiring opportunities, advancement and retention of people with disabilities through planning, developing, training and management advisory services, and reports to the Director, Performance Management.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Current Federal employees; former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility; well qualified displaced and surplus Federal employees in the local commuting area; individuals eligible for special hiring authorities and veterans who are eligible for special hiring authorities.
Duties
The incumbent's duties will be as follows:
- Serves as principle advisor to the Director, Performance Management and Chief Human Capital Officer on all matters related to the Disability Program including the administration of the FTC's reasonable accommodation procedures, coordinating the employment of persons with disabilities, and providing advice as it relates to disability employment;
- Develops and delivers training to employees and management officials concerning the FTC's reasonable accommodation process and the various hiring programs and other resources available for recruiting, developing, and retaining persons with disabilities;
- Provides guidance and technical assistance to managers and supervisors on requests for reasonable accommodation. Advises and assists managers, supervisors, and employees regarding roles and responsibilities relative to reasonable accommodation procedures;
- The incumbent serves as a resource for information on disability issues that affect the agency and is the deciding official on reasonable accommodation requests from applicants;
- Reviews and analyzes the FTC's reasonable accommodation process and procedures in the recruitment, retention, and development of individuals with disabilities. Publicizes objectives of the program to agency leaders, ensuring management's awareness of FTC goals for hiring individuals with disabilities;
- Communicates to management, employees, and community organizations information that will enhance the employment of people with disabilities;
- Independently represents the FTC before the EEOC, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), and other interagency workgroups and councils on disability employment policy, serving as the agency's recognized technical authority;
- Serves as Selective Placement Coordinator. Provides recruitment and placement, and affirmative employment advisory services. Develops and implements special community outreach programs for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans at universities, other agencies, and private organizations as needed for the purpose of identifying candidates for positions at the FTC;
- Prepares, certifies, and submits the agency's annual EEOC Management Directive 715 disability employment sections and any other mandatory federal disability employment reports;
- Establishes and maintains effective tracking systems to monitor the processing of reasonable accommodation requests. Regularly reviews and analyzes the FTC's reasonable accommodation process and progress and prepares written correspondence, reports, position papers, and policy guidance as needed. Represents the FTC at conferences, seminars, and meetings; and
- Performs miscellaneous duties and special projects as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- U.S. citizenship requirement must be met by the closing date of this vacancy.
- This position is subject to a background investigation.
- Males born after December 31, 1959 must register with Selective Service.
- You may serve a one-year probationary period under this appointment.
- If selected for this position, the agency will evaluate your fitness and whether continuation of employment advances the public interest before extending your appointment beyond the one-year probationary period.
- You must meet time-in-grade requirement by the closing date of this vacancy.
- You must submit a copy of your performance appraisal with your application.
- This position is not in the bargaining unit.
Qualifications
To qualify for a Disability Employment Program Manager at the GS-13 level, you must meet the following requirements:
You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: Experience in disability-related federal laws (ADA, ADAAA, Rehabilitation Act) with the ability to apply legislation to agency programs and resolve reasonable accommodation requests. Demonstrated skill in developing and evaluating disability policies, training, along with strong knowledge of federal personnel practices to identify and address EEO barriers.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
Education is not substitutable for the required specialized experience at this grade level.
Additional information
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, you must be a preference eligible or a Veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.
Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 87 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.
For more information visit: ICTAP/CTAP
Non-competitive Appointment Authorities:
For more information on non-competitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:
- Persons with Disabilities-Schedule A
- Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans
- Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
- Other Special Appointment Authorities
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.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are found qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Performance Appraisals: In the evaluation process, due weight will be given to job related experience, education, training, incentive awards and performance appraisals. Applicants must have a performance rating of at least the equivalent of fully successful to be eligible for promotion or placement. Applicants may provide a copy of a performance appraisal of record dated within the last 18 months. If the applicant is unable to provide a performance appraisal of record dated within the last 18 months, the applicant may provide a written explanation as to why.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete application package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents:
- Cover Letter, optional
- College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education
- Most recent SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" showing you are/were in the competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held (if applying as a status candidate with current or former Federal Service)
- Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
- DD-214, SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty from Veterans for consideration under Veteran hiring authorities
- Noncompetitive appointment authority documentation, if applicable
- Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program Documentation, if applicable (e.g. Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.)
FEDERAL APPLICANTS: You must submit SF-50(s) that verify your highest competitive grade, full performance level, and eligibility as a federal applicant. DO NOT submit an award SF-50 as these often do not verify grade or eligibility. For consideration for a promotion, Box 4 of the SF-50 must show a date that is at least 52 weeks prior to the job announcement closing. We recommend submitting your last promotion SF-50 or within-grade increase SF-50. Pay adjustment raise SF-50s for the current year will not support the 52 weeks' time-in-grade requirements. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/service/SF-50/
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
- To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
- Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
- You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click
https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13089303.
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.