Summary
The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a PGDM Deputy Director. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/J5NY. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.
Duties
Provides leadership and guidance to PGDM programs including Layout and Design, Printing and Mailing, Customer Service and Logistical support. Plans, organizes, directs, assigns, and evaluates the work of technical, professional, and managerial staff, including contracted support, who provide a wide variety of services. Develops and directs product development efforts for existing and new services and products and market offerings. Participates in short and long-term planning efforts and capital improvement projects and provides strategic advice to leadership and subordinate managers. Coordinates with the Director to ensure policies and procedures are planned and developed to provide timely and high-quality support to stakeholders. Coordinates with the Director on budget and expenditures; monitors vendor/contractor work. Other duties, as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements, please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/J5NY.
Qualifications
Other Duties/ Responsibilities - Develops relationships with subordinate employees, Senate staff and senior leaders from partner agencies to ensure the SAA organization delivers first-class service to the Senate community.
- Serves as Director in his/her/their absence.
- Continuity of government and emergency management responsibilities.
Required Work Experience - Five (5) to eight (8) years of progressively responsible professional and supervisory experience with at least four (4) years of experience in designing, publishing and mailing operations.
Required Special Skills/ Knowledge - Knowledge of, or ability to learn, departmental rules, regulations, procedures, and functions, including policies and regulations set by the Senate Rules Committee and the Senate Committee on Ethics.
- Knowledge of equipment, computers and relevant software/Web applications, and spreadsheets and databases.
- Knowledge of the current principles and practices of public administration, including governmental budgeting, procurement, contracting, personnel, and capital project management.
- Ability to plan, direct and manage, and supervise programs and activities of multiple divisions.
- Ability to organize and coordinate resources to achieve program goals and objectives.
- Ability to analyze complex issues and make recommendations for action.
- Ability to plan and review department operations and review the work of managerial personnel.
- Ability to set goals, plan, formulate and monitor budgets.
- Ability to define strategic plans and objectives.
- Ability to conduct clear and concise executive briefings.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Senate office and committee staffs, the public, and SAA directors, managers, supervisors, and subordinates.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role. Desired Qualifications - Expert aptitude to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the department, to meet organizational goals.
- Proven capability to lead people toward meeting the departments and organization’s vision, mission, and goals and the skill to provide a fair and inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, employs accountability, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
- Adept ability to meet department and organizational goals and customer expectations by putting forward and making data and research driven decisions that yield high-quality outcomes by utilizing technical information, examining issues, and computing risks.
- Skilled talent in reaching out to and across to SAA departments to achieve common goals.
- Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills and is able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.
- Ability to proactively self-start and work independently to move work forward to successful completion.
- Deep understanding of how to work collaboratively across teams to develop, execute, and deliver high-quality products, services and creative solutions.
- Prior experience managing vendor partner relations.
Working Conditions - Since this position requires onsite presence in support of the U.S. Senate when in session, this position requires the employee to be available and prepared to work during government shutdowns, in inclement weather, on holidays, and during late night, overnight, and weekend sessions. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
- This position directly supports essential services of the U.S. Senate. As such, this position requires the employee be available and prepared to work during government shutdowns, in inclement weather, on holidays, weekends, and during late nights to ensure essential services to the Senate continue without interruption. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
- The U.S. Senate network cannot be taken offline for maintenance during the workday, or while the Senate is in session. As such, maintenance windows may only occur at night, on weekends, and occasionally on holidays. Employees who perform systems upgrades, maintenance, wiring, backups, support our alternate data centers will have schedules that include working nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Work is primarily performed in an office environment, and is essentially sedentary with occasional walking.
- Work is performed according to the rules of the Senate and SAA, and U.S. Postal Services Guide.
- Safely carry items under 25 pounds.
- May require long periods of standing and computer use.
- This position requires in-person or virtual presence. during meetings, and briefings with customers and staff.
- Responsibilities will include reading and retaining. information, and the ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
- Work is performed in different locations, both on and off the Capitol complex.
Security Clearance - This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens in order for the SAA to submit your application for a security clearance.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, or communications.
Benefits
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.
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.
Your application will be evaluated by a panel on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Highly qualified candidates may be interviewed and a reference check conducted.
Required Documents
Subject to background/security investigation.
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
All applicants must apply for jobs online using this link: https://sen.gov/J5NY. Paper application materials, resumes and attachments that are sent via email, mail or brought in-person will not be considered or accepted. All applicants MUST attach their documents to the online employment application.
Next steps
Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.
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