Summary
See QUALIFICATIONS for important information about this position.
This position is located in the centralized acquisition and grants function for the Social Security Administration. Incumbent serves as a grants management official and performs assignments in support of Agency objectives/programs.
See DUTIES for additional responsibilities of this position.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Vacancy is open to All US Citizens. This position is not authorized to be filled virtually or through outstationing. The position may be filled in any of the listed Official Duty Stations (ODS). To participate in telework, you will be required to reside within a 2-hour commute to your assigned ODS by the time of your appointment.
Duties
- Independently plans, awards and administers the full range of grants/cooperative agreements issued under Section 1110 and 1115 of the Social Security Act.
- Performs associated functions which address mission elements critical to agency priorities and objectives.
- Develops and implements significant new program strategies; analyzes key business and industry policy questions and contributes to significant agency decisions, policy recommendations and positions.
- Represents the agency authoritatively to key government and business officials and organizations; plans and manages delivery of major, high-priority assignments which are central to agency program objectives.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship required. Selective Service Registration, if applicable (www.sss.gov).
- Fingerprinting and background and/or security investigation may be required. Job offers are contingent on fingerprinting and background / security investigation results.
- See QUALIFICATIONS, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED, REQUIRED DOCUMENTS and HOW TO APPLY for other information specific to this position.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
To qualify for this GS-13 Grants Management Specialist position you must demonstrate at least 52 weeks of Specialized Experience.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE must have been gained in a federal position at or above GS-12 OR (if your position and/or experience is in another federal pay scale OR outside of federal service) by performing duties at a level equivalent to GS-12.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is work that primarily consists of (1) the management, award and/or obligation of funds for grants, cooperative agreements and other related instruments and services such as discretionary and mandatory grants, using financial, administrative, business and negotiation procedures; (2) the competitive or non-competitive evaluation of grants proposals and/or (3) the administration or termination and/or closeout of grants and/or grants assistance and agreement awards.
If you have this experience, you must describe, in your own words, the duties you perform that pertain to the requirements for this position.
Since Specialized Experience also has a time component, it must be evident that the duties you describe are at the required level for at least 52 weeks.
Reviewers cannot assume you perform duties you don't describe.
An affirmative response to the online questionnaire is not sufficient to demonstrate experience.
SAMPLE DUTIES THAT DEMONSTRATE SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE INCLUDE:
- Applying laws, regulations, rules, policies, procedures, and methods governing the administration of federal grants, cooperative agreements and awards;
- Performing grants management processes and techniques consistent with sound business and industry practices; and
- Applying financial methods, procedures and practices to assess the financial stability of the recipient of federal grants or cooperative agreements.
Specialized Experience must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Information on this series can be found at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1100/grants-management-series-1109/.
Education
This position does not have an educational requirement.
Education cannot be used in lieu of (or in combination with) Specialized Experience to meet Minimum Qualifications.
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.
(1) Eligible applicants will receive a score based on responses to the experience questions in the online questionnaire.
Preview questions here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12449249
2) Using your score, eligible applicants will be placed into one of three Category Rating groups:
-- Best Qualified: candidates who demonstrate a high level of knowledge, skills and
-- Well Qualified: candidates who demonstrate a satisfactory level of knowledge, skills, and abilities
-- Qualified: candidates who demonstrate a minimum level of knowledge, skills, and abilities
Veterans' Preference points are considered during this part of the evaluation.
(3) If you are among the highest-ranking applicants based on your score, your application documents will be reviewed by HR to determine if you demonstrate the Specialized Experience.
Your resume must describe duties you perform that meet the Specialized Experience required for this position (see QUALIFICATIONS), as well as duties that demonstrate the following as they relate to the Specialized Experience. It must be evident that the duties you describe are at the required level for at least 52 weeks. Duties not clearly described cannot be credited.
-- Skill in awarding and administering grant programs
-- Skill in performing data analysis
-- Ability to communicate orally and in writing
It is not sufficient to make claims in the questionnaire that are not supported in your resume.
Information not specifically stated in your resume cannot be assumed. Information copied or restated from the announcement or rating criteria will not be considered. If this occurs, you may be found ineligible.
Affirmative responses to the eligibility questions and experience in the online questionnaire are subject to verification.
(4) The highest-ranked applicants who demonstrate the Specialized Experience will be referred to the hiring manager following Priority Selection procedures and applicable documents will be forwarded for further review.
Your claimed knowledge, skills and abilities are subject to verification by the selecting official. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation or to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed experience.
PRIORITY SELECTION:
Eligible, well-qualified ICTAPapplicants will receive first consideration if appropriate supporting documents are provided (see Career Transition Guide and REQUIRED DOCUMENTS).
Veterans' Preference eligibles will be placed ahead of others in the category for which they are ranked.
Qualified preference-eligibles who demonstrate a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent will be placed in the Best Qualified category.
See Required Documents for information on how to support these claims.
Required Documents
Resume - all applicants (SSA employees may use SSA-45)
SF-50 - recommended for current and former federal employees
Veterans' documents - if claimed
Military Spouse documents - if claimed
ICTAP documents -- if claimed
DOCUMENTS PREVIOUSLY UPLOADED TO YOUR USAJOBS ACCOUNT MAY BE OUTDATED AND CAN CAUSE YOU TO LOSE CONSIDERATION.
RESUME must include:
-- your name and contact information
-- employer name, full-time or part-time hours worked per week
-- full start and stop dates (month/day/year) for each position
-- your grade and pay scale (if your position is or was federal) and
-- a clear description of the duties performed that relate to the experience required for this position.
If you no longer hold a position, it must show an ending date.
Since Specialized Experience has a time component, it must be evident that the duties you describe are at the required level for at least 52 weeks.
Do not simply list projects on which you worked or list experience in terms of accomplishments or
achievements. You must describe duties you perform that pertain to the requirements for this position.
Information not specifically stated in your resume cannot be assumed. Information copied or restated from the announcement or rating criteria will not be considered. If this occurs, you may be found ineligible.
See QUALIFICATIONS for information on what your resume must demonstrate.
SF-50 - recommended for current and former federal employees
VETERANS DOCUMENTS - submit DD-214 / Member 4 copy showing Dates of Service and Character of Service. (*See below if still on active duty.) This information must be provided to establish veteran's preference.
For 10-point preference based on a service-connected disability, you must also submit SF-15 (Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference) and documents specified on the reverse of the SF-15.
For derived preference submit SF-15 and documents specified on the reverse of the SF-15.
*Current active-duty military claiming preference under Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act -- submit certification that you will be discharged under honorable conditions within 120 days of the certification date. Your letter must be signed by or under direction of the appropriate personnel office, unit commander or higher headquarters. Certifications must be on official letterhead from appropriate military branch and must include dates of service, expected discharge date. type of discharge, character of service, rank and date when terminal leave begins. Since service after Aug 31, 2010, is generally not qualifying for preference, include any qualifying campaign or expeditionary medals you received.
MILITARY SPOUSES -- see USAJOBS Help Center | Military Spouses -- submit marriage certificate and proof that your spouse is still an active-duty member of the military.
ICTAP - see Career Transition (opm.gov) --must provide:
-- written notice of eligibility or copy of separation SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action) and
-- most recent performance rating of at least "fully successful" (Level III) or equivalent
ICTAP only applies to competitive service employees in the local commuting area displaced from other federal agencies.
CTAP only applies to competitive service employees in the local commuting area displaced from SSA -- currently no one meets this requirement.
Preference will be granted based on the documents received.
How to Apply
(1) Click APPLY to create a USAJobs Account or log into your existing account.
(2) Confirm that your USAJobs Biographic Information is correct.
(3) Follow prompts to complete the questionnaire and upload required documents.
(4) Click Submit My Answers at the end of the process.
(5) "View/Print My Answers" to confirm you have answered every question as intended AND
(6) print a copy of the announcement for your reference if you are called for an interview (optional)
READ "NEXT STEPS" FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
Applications must be received by 11:59 pm (EST) June 28, 2024, and must include:
(1)responses to online questionnaire
(2) uploaded resume
(3) uploaded eligibility documents, if applicable (DD-214, VA Letter, military spouse documents, RIF letter, etc)
SEE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.
The questionnaire takes about 15 minutes. Answer all questions and follow instructions. Your score will be based on your responses. Errors or omissions may affect your overall evaluation.
We cannot accept documents submitted via email, fax, or standard mail, but you may email inquiries about the position or How to Apply PRIOR TO the closing of the announcement.
Individuals with hearing or speech disabilities may use the listed email or 7-1-1 for TTY-based Telecommunications Relay Services to call the listed phone number. Additional Telecommunications Relay Services options are available in each state: https://www.fcc.gov/general/trs-state-and-territories
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Next steps
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You are responsible for verifying that your application is complete, and your documents have been properly submitted.
After applications are evaluated, a Best Qualified List will be issued and you will be notified of your status (e.g., highly qualified and referred to the selecting official; qualified but not referred; or ineligible).
INTERVIEWS may or may not be conducted, but if an interview is desired, it will be scheduled by the hiring office and a representative from that office will contact you directly.
HR will not have information pertaining to the scheduling of interviews and cannot provide feedback pertaining to completed interviews.
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Updates will not be available during the interview/selection process, which may take up to 90 days.
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