Summary

Incumbents of these positions work closely with the mission teams housed in one or more field offices to integrate the needs of the teams with available administrative services and staff resources. The incumbents also have a principle role in recruiting entry level analyst staff and are also responsible for managing a diverse workforce, overseeing administrative services and GAO business processes provided by mission support staff, and representing GAO to external organizations.

This job is open to

Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Clarification from the agency

Internal to GAO employees

Duties

Manage one or more field offices, ensuring that staff have a safe, secure, and professional work facility;
Oversee facilities management including fostering effective working relationships with the General Services Administration, commercial building managers, building contractors, renovation specialists, and other tenant agencies;
Promote a respectful, professional work environment, overcoming obstacles in order to facilitate the efficient and effective work flow of the staff. Lead and facilitate community-building efforts to promote office camaraderie and cohesiveness;
Maintain effective communication and collaboration with mission teams including serving as the liaison with the team management present in the field office;
Lead one or more Field Operations national responsibility areas, which may include Field Operations-wide activities related to facilities, recruiting, etc., or agency-wide business processes such as timekeeping. Duties include collecting and analyzing data as well as coordinating and collaborating with other GAO operational units including FMBO, HCO, IO, and ISTS to effectively resolve issues and ensure efficient delivery of services;
Assist with the recruitment, hiring, and development of staff in the Professional Development Program (PDP) through informal coaching and mentoring and participation in Progress Review Group meetings;
Manage field office hiring and succession planning, which includes coordinating with the Human Capital Office, participating in the interview and selection process, and training new employees;
Serve as the DPM for Field Operations staff, including responsibility for performance management and development;
Provide support to regional Intergovernmental Audit Forums and other external organizations as necessary;
Lead and/or serve on special task teams or perform other Field Operations related duties as determined by the Managing Director, Field Operations.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

You must meet all qualification requirements before the announcement closes..

You must be a current GAO employee on a permanent appointment.

These positions require the incumbents to be physically present in a GAO field office on a regular and recurring basis.

Qualifications

Applicants must be full-time or part-time GAO employees on a permanent Excepted or Excepted-Conditional appointment. In addition, applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the next lower band level (PE-IIB, PA-II, PT-III, or MS-I), that demonstrates substantive knowledge of GAO's programs and activities, its mission, policies, objectives, management principles and processes; and the ability to manage staff, and independently analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of administrative services and staff resources. The 52 weeks of specialized experience described above must be completed by the closing date of this announcement.

You must meet all qualification requirements before the announcement closes.

Education

There is no educaiton requirement for this position.

Additional information

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Contact Information - your name and the best way to contact you.
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This position is not included in a bargaining unit.

OPTION FOR ADDITIONAL SELECTIONS: Based on the staffing needs, additional selections may be made through this vacancy announcement.

Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid for by the GAO.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: GAO provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request accommodation, please email ReasonableAccommodations@gao.gov.The U.S. Government Accountability Office's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

The U.S. Government Accountability Office's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

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.

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.

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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.

If you meet the qualification requirements stated above, a panel of team managers will assess your qualifications along with those of other candidates who are deemed eligible for the position. The rating panel (BQ panel) will establish a ranked list of candidates from which the panel chair, in consultation with the panel, identifies those candidates who are best-qualified. Complete the online questionnaire and follow all instructions carefully, as incomplete answers, errors, or omissions may affect your consideration. Your application will be invalid if you fail to include a narrative reply to any vacancy question(s) that requires further explanation, or your reply is see resume. You must provide narrative answers in the space provided.

To preview the assessment questions, click here https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12914538

Required Documents

You must provide a complete application package which includes:

Resume: must either be created using the USAJOBS resume builder OR uploaded to USAJOBS and show relevant work experience.

Current GAO employees must submit their most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent) showing tenure, type of service (competitive/excepted), as well as the highest grade/band held. The SF-50 must show that you are currently a GAO employee.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

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 résumé 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/.

If you are unable to apply online, please contact Matthew Myatt at myattm@gao.gov by 4 p.m. on the closing date of the announcement.

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Agency contact information

Matthew Myatt

Email: myattm@gao.gov

Address: Government Accountability Office
Human Capital Office
441 G Street NW
Washington, DC 20548
US

Next steps

After the closing date of this announcement, GAO's Human Capital Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications by reviewing your assessment questionnaire and resume to complete an analysis. Please be as complete and thorough as possible. If your application is rated "best-qualified," your name will be referred to the selecting official for consideration. At this point you may be contacted for an interview.

If you do not meet the key requirements and/or basic qualifications or you fail to submit all required application materials, your application will not be considered.

Additional locations

Seattle, WA

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