Program Specialist (Facilities Integration)

Clarification from the agency

NIH is only considering qualified candidates with disabilities eligible through the Schedule A hiring authority for this vacancy announcement.

• Plans, develops, and implements comprehensive program strategies and integrated plans for the internal and external integration of day-to-day and long-range projects, actions and activities for all six divisions within the NHGRI.
• Analyzes complex program data and evaluates the effectiveness of operations using qualitative and quantitative methods in meeting established goals and objectives, identifies systemic issues, interdependencies, and risks, and develops recommendations that improve program performance, resource utilization, and mission outcomes.
• Develops, analyzes and presents comprehensive reports and decision packages for senior leadership that include findings, alternatives, and recommendations addressing complex and interrelated program issues with significant organizational impact.
• Directs the integration of space, safety, and emergency preparedness program requirements into organizational planning and decision-making for 500+ staff across multiple on and off-campus facilities.
• Analyzes space requirements, evaluates competing requests, and determines recommendations for space allocation decisions that directly impact organizational priorities and resource distribution.
• Leads and participates in meetings and briefings, and organizational forums and identifies commitments and action items, and ensures accountability for completion of actions that impact program execution and organizational priorities.
• Develops and executes comprehensive plans of action for programs requiring extensive coordination across multiple functional areas and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and organizational objectives.
• Evaluates and determines program requirements associated with design, construction, and renovation activities, including cost implications, scheduling constraints, and impact on organization and presents recommendations to leadership for
  decision-making.
• Communicates with the leadership and affected staff to present and defend findings, recommendations and program impacts related to facilities and operations.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of the pre-appointment process (i.e., background investigation, verification of qualifications and job requirements, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, etc.)
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.

Qualifications

You qualify at the GS-13 level, if you meet the following qualification requirement:

You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: 1.) Drafting official correspondence to senior management defending qualitative and quantitative research findings, recommendations, and implementation plans on facility-related requirements impacting organizational operations. 2.) Coordinating the integration of space, safety, and emergency preparedness program requirements into organizational planning and decision-making for multiple facilities within an organization. 3.) Assessing program requirements associated with design, construction, and renovation activities, including cost implications, scheduling constraints, and impact on organization. AND 4.) Analyzing requirements for scientific equipment needs to support research operations ensuring laboratories and offices are compliant with workplace safety regulations.

Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer.

Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13031200

How you will be evaluated

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

You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

• Attention to Detail
• Decision Making
• Flexibility
• Integrity/Honesty
• Interpersonal Skills
• Reading Comprehension
• Reasoning
• Self-Management
• Teamwork

RESUME:
Your resume must thoroughly describe, in two pages or less, how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. We cannot assume you have performed the necessary experience required for this position regardless of your employment history or academic career. To ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the USAJOBS online Resume Builder. If you choose to use your own resume, you must ensure it contains all of the required information and you organize it so we can associate the following information for each experience/position:

1. Job title
2. Name of employer
3. Beginning and ending dates of employment (month/day/year format)
4. Hours worked per week. We will assume full-time unless otherwise stated. We will prorate part-time employment in crediting experience.
5. Detailed description of job duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable)
6. Series and grade or equivalent (if a federal position)
7. Performance ratings and any monetary or non-monetary awards (optional).

If the position has an education requirement or you are qualifying on the basis of education, you need to list your education history including the type of degree and your major of study. If the position requires a certain number of credit hours, you are strongly encouraged to list the relevant courses in your resume. Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) on your resume or cover letter. We will not access web pages linked on your resume or cover letter to determine your qualifications.

For resume writing guidance, please visit the following resources: NIH Help Applying, USAJOBS Resource Center, and the USAJOBS Resume Guidance.


ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE:
You must submit a completed assessment questionnaire.

ELIGIBILITY/PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION:
You must submit the following documentation, if applicable to you AND respond accordingly to the associated question on the online questionnaire. If you do not provide the required information, we will assume you are not eligible or you do not wish to be considered for any preference or eligibility.

• Veteran Documentation: (DD-214, VA Disability Letter, etc.). Reference Standard Form 15 (SF-15) for required documentation if you are a 10-point preference eligible. Submission of SF-15 is not required unless you have derived preference (XP) as described in questions 7, 8, or 9 on the SF-15. In those cases, you must submit a completed SF-15 and the required documentation. For 5-point preference eligibles, you must submit your DD-214 (if separated) or any written documentation from the armed forces that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application package.
• Schedule A (Disability Appointment): Documentation of eligibility for employment under Schedule A can be obtained from a licensed medical professional (e.g., a physician or other medical professional certified by a state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory to practice medicine); a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist (i.e., state or private); or any Federal agency, state agency, or agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits. The letter must be printed on a medical professional's letterhead and signed. Please note the Schedule A hiring authority neither guarantees employment, nor gives an individual preference in the hiring process.

Please do not submit any other supplementary documentation that is not requested of you. To protect your personal information, we will only send your resume and cover letter to the selecting official or hiring manager.

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