Clarification from the agency

All current and/or former Federal employees that are/were in permanent competitive service positions (status candidates). Well-qualified surplus/displaced Federal employees (CTAP/ICTAP) in the local area; eligibles based on special hiring authority (e.g., Military Spouses, former Overseas employees, VISTA/Peace Corps, etc.), those eligible for Excepted Service Appointment (i.e., Individuals with Disabilities, etc.) and certain veterans (e.g., VEOA, VRA eligibles). See "Required Documents"

If selected for the Grants Management Specialist position, the incumbent will serve as Senior Program Officer with primary responsibility for managing a variety of assigned grant programs (e.g., National Leadership Grants, Laura Bush 21^st Century Librarian Program, Native American and Native Hawaiian Library Services Programs, etc.) within the Office of Library Services (OLS). Typical assignments will include but are not limited to:

• Serves the library community as an expert and source of information and knowledge about the grant programs of the agency.
• Administers and/or awards grants, technical training and oversight for internal and external stakeholders, grantee compliance oversight, and post-award assessments.
• Maintains relationships with library staffs to acquaint them with the grant program and recruit them as possible reviewers and uses every opportunity to spread the word about the grant programs.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• If not previously completed, a background security investigation will be required for all appointees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System.
• Relocation expenses will not be authorized.
• Resume and supporting documents (see Required Documents).
• Status candidates must meet all qualification requirements, to include time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment, and specialized experience by the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Your resume must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position. Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating. This will prevent you from receiving further consideration.

In order to minimally qualify at the GS-13 grade level, applicants must demonstrate in their resume at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.in the Federal government or obtained in either the private or public sector. Specialized experience is defined as: (1) knowledge and/or experience of operational or administrative policies, processes, or procedures of grantmaking in federal, state, or local government(s) or non-government organization to manage the fully lifecycle of a grants program; (2) knowledge and/or experience with overseeing the complete grant process (e.g., processing grants, awarding grants, managing peer reviews, or monitoring grant performance/compliance; (3) experience and/or skill working with internal and/or external stakeholders a in order to develop notices of funding, build cooperative relationships, or respond to inquiries.

NOTE(S):
1. 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.

How you will be evaluated

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

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED (cont.):

• Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Customer Service: Works with clients and customers to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Note: Clients and customers include any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government.
• Flexibility: Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; effectively deals with ambiguity.
• Influencing/Negotiating: Persuades others to accept recommendations, cooperate, or change their behavior; works with others towards an agreement; negotiates to find mutually acceptable solutions.
• Integrity/Honesty: Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization, self, and others; is trustworthy.
• Interpersonal Skills: Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.
• Learning: Uses efficient learning techniques to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills; uses training, feedback, or other opportunities for self-learning and development.
• Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• Stress Tolerance: Deals calmly and effectively with high stress situations (for example, tight deadlines, hostile individuals, emergency situations, dangerous situations).
• Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
• Reading Comprehension: Understands and interprets written material, including technical material, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables; applies what is learned from written material to specific situations. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or the occupational questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.

The Occupational Questionnaire will take you approximately 20 minutes to complete. To preview the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12918921

The Online Questionnaire will take up to 2 hours to complete. Applicants will have 48 hours from the date of application submission to complete the online questionnaire. Applicants will receive an email to complete the online questionnaire, if the minimum qualifications for the position are met. Please check your junk/spam email boxes to ensure receipt of the online questionnaire invitation.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. (Required): Your responses to the Online Occupational Questionnaire (This is completed automatically during the apply online process).
2. (Required): Your RESUME (2-page limit) showing relevant experience and dates (month/year) of employment and work schedule for each (e.g., part-time XX hours per week or fulltime) (cover letter optional). Please limit your resume to 2 pages or less and include only information that demonstrates you meet the eligibility for this position.
3. Required: A copy of your most recent performance appraisal (current/former federal employees ONLY).
4. Required, if you are a current or former Federal employee: the most recent copy of an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing title, series, grade, and full performance level (FPL). Please note your SF-50 must include your FPL in the remark section (e.g., appointment, reassignment, promotion actions), pay adjustments and awards do not include this information, so they are not acceptable.
5. (Required, if you are CTAP/ICTAP):

• A copy of your Reduction In-Force (RIF) separation notice; OR notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate OR; notice of disability annuity termination or certification from your former agency that it cannot place you after your recovery from a work-related (OWCP) compensable injury; OR certification that you are eligible for Special Disability Retirement as a Former Military Reserve/National Guard Technician.
• A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action'', documenting your RIF separation, noting your positions, grade level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification letter of inability to place you through the Reemployed Priority Listing (RPL), etc.
• A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and
• Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.

6. (Required, if applicable): DD-214, SF-15 Form and VA disability letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty from Veterans for consideration under Veteran hiring authorities'. Non-competitive appointment authority documentation, appraisal).
7. (Required, if you are applying as a Schedule (A) applicant): Schedule A letter from a physician, local, state or federal rehabilitation office citing your eligibility and job readiness under 5 CFR 213.3102 (u).
8. (Required, if you are applying as a Veterans Employment Opportunity Act): DD-214, SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions within 120 days.
9. (Required, if you are eligible under Certain Family Members Eligible under E.O. 12721): Your most recent non-award SF-50 and performance appraisal.
10. (Required, if you are eligible under Certain Military Spouses Eligible under E.O. 13473): Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders, issued within the last 2 years, that lists you as authorized to accompany the Military member to the new duty permanent station; OR verification of the member's 100% disability (VA Letter); and/or verification of the member's death while on active duty (DD-1300 and Death Certificate) AND verification of the marriage to the service member (i.e., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage).
11. (Required, if you are eligible under Interchange Agreement with Other Merit Systems Eligible): Documentation of eligibility as listed in each individual interchange agreement.
12. (Current or Former Political Appointees, if applicable): The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

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