Duties
If selected, you will serve as a Program Specialist responsible for conducting advanced special studies/projects on behalf of the Office of the Executive Staff and in support of the Crypto Task Force, as well as provide advice and support for a variety of SEC programs such as timekeeping, budget, procurement, logistics, facilities, travel management, security, and/or health and safety.
Duties Include:
- Plans, coordinates, analyzes, and evaluates administrative programs and operations.
- Administers and evaluates internal management plans, direction, and practices which require consideration and integration of specialized needs.
- Conducts management studies analyzes results, and recommends changes pertaining to operating practices to improve the efficiency of operations.
- Provides, obtains, and/or advises on a variety of management services essential to the direction and efficient operation of the organization.
- Keeps management informed of new or revised administrative policies, regulations, and procedures that affect the internal administrative controls and functions of the organization.
- Performs a variety of administrative and management support operations.
- Provides budget-related advice and assistance to the staff and serves as the focal point for budget issues with the financial management staff.
- Provides support for internal management control programs, ensuring implementation of agency requirements and monitoring organization internal controls to ensure effective and efficient use of resources; and safeguards against waste, fraud, and abuse.
- Serves as the records management coordinator for the office; procures supplies and equipment for the office, including new equipment and other non-routine items.
- Serves as central point of contact for authoritative information on administrative policies, procedures, and requirements for the assigned organization.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a US Citizen.
- Application procedures are specific to this vacancy announcement. Please read all the instructions carefully. Failure to follow the instructions may result in you not being considered for this position.
- Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement and may be filled from any division or office within the agency.
- This position has promotion potential to the SK-12.
- PROBATIONARY PERIOD: This appointment may require completion of a one-year probationary period.
- SECURITY CLEARANCE: Entrance on duty is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment security investigation. Favorable results on a Background Investigation may be a condition of employment or selection to another position.
- DRUG TESTING: This position may be subjected to drug testing requirements.
- PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS): Moving/Relocation expenses are not authorized.
- DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
- This position is not in the collective bargaining unit.
- This is a temporary promotion not-to-exceed 1-year from the date of appointment to the position.
- This appointment may be extended OR it may end at any time during the course of the appointment at the discretion of management.
- Applicants should also be available for possible extension, if needed.
- This temporary competitive promotion may lead to a permanent promotion without further competition.
- If selected, you may receive a salary increase for the duration of the temporary promotion. You will be returned to your original salary at the end of the appointment.
- This position is open to well-qualified surplus/displaced Federal employees (i.e., CTAP) in the local area and current SEC employees.
- Selectee will be required to physically report to the SEC office/duty station in the announcement.
Qualifications
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Time-in-grade for this announcement is one year at the GS/SK-11 level.
Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT:
SK-12: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-11 level:
(1) Researching and analyzing established administrative issues;
(2) Acting as liaison with individuals and groups both inside and outside the SEC regarding administrative and/or organizational matters;
(3) Gathering data and information for use in the annual operating budget; and
(4) Assisting with the development of administrative policies.
Benefits
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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.
Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are basically qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
- Administration and Management
- Document Management and Control
- Technical Communication
The Occupational Questionnaire will take you approximately 10 minutes to complete. To preview the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link
https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12781301.
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 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/.
Next steps
You will be notified of your application status through USAJOBS at four points during the hiring process, as applicable. You can check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://usajobs.gov/ and clicking on "Track Your Online Application."
By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired, you may be terminated after you begin work, or you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. You will be required to submit official documentation before appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, Veterans' Preference, certification of disability, etc.).