Summary
As Executive Officer in the Office of Personnel, the incumbent performs a variety of high-level coordinative, consultative, and advisory services relating primarily to human resources program administration, operations and policy.
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Clarification from the agency
This vacancy is open to ALL U.S. CITIZENS. | This position is telework eligible as determined by the agency policy.
Duties
- Assists or acts for the Associate and Deputy Associate Commissioner in the formulation, evaluation and implementation of plans
- [cont'd] for achieving immediate and long-range goals and objectives related to human resources programs and personnel administration.
- Provides advice, guidance, and assistance to the Associate Commissioner and other top management officials to ensure the development and
- [cont'd] implementation of the policies, procedures, and systems needed to support, monitor, and plan program management activities.
- Represents the Associate and Deputy Associate Commissioner in dealings with Center Directors and Staff Directors to set directions,
- [cont'd] establish priorities and solve administrative, management and procedural problems in matters of cross component concern.
- Acts in the absence of the DAC to assure continuity of activities, as necessary. Serves as a personal representative of the Associate Commissioner on various agency-wide committees, task forces, workgroups etc.,
- [cont'd] to resolve problems or plan activities of interagency and Agency wide concern.
- Speaks on behalf of the AC in resolving controversial issues with high-ranking officials in the public and private sectors in resolving controversial issues with high-ranking officials in the public and private sectors.
- Provides authoritative information, evaluations, and recommendations on all phases of the Associate Commissioner's programs for use in establishing priorities, allocating resources and formulating management policies.
- Develops and presents independent analyses of controversial matters and performs confidential and sensitive assignments for the Associate Commissioner.
- Conducts major analytical studies of key agency or government wide personnel programs, individually or in collaboration with top staff members,
- [cont'd] either upon specific assignment by the Associate Commissioner or upon own initiative within the areas of program administration, operations and policy.
- These special studies may involve review, evaluation, and recommendations for major changes in existing organizations, policies, processes and practices.
- Serves as first-line supervisor responsible for a staff of 4 to 6 employees. Incumbent is engaged in this duty at least 25% of the time.
- Exercises a broad range of administrative supervisory responsibilities. Directs and provides supervision to administrative and technical support personnel in the Office of the AC.
- Plans workload distribution, sets priorities, prepares schedules, and assigns work based on these priorities and the varying capabilities of employees.
- Reviews, accepts, or rejects completed assignments. Periodically reviews the progress of assignments performed by the staff, and determines the need to adjust or redefine objectives. Prepares formal Performance Ratings.
- Selects non-supervisory personnel. Directs overall training activities. Approves all types of leave. Hears and resolves complaints and grievances. Initiates disciplinary actions.
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.
- Selectees may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period.
- Relocation expenses will not be paid.
- All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
Qualifications
Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-13 level, or equivalent, which is in or related to the work of the position to be filled and has equipped applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience includes serving as a program manager or policy expert in analyzing and evaluating major aspects of a Human Resources program; designing and conducting comprehensive studies, identifying and proposing alternate HR policies; evaluating and making recommendations concerning overall plans and proposals for complex agency projects; and/or providing authoritative advisory services for HR policy interpretations.
Additionally, to qualify for the position, the applicant must demonstrate the following Selective Placement Factor [SPF]: Skill in directing permanent or ad hoc teams representing the Office.
To meet this requirement, the applicant must demonstrate two [2] out of three [3] of the followingexperience indicators:
- Experience monitoring assignments and providing feedback.
- Experience leading a team with varying levels of experience, knowledge, and training.
- Experience providing technical and detailed guidance regarding techniques and practices to others.
- Experience providing leadership regarding difficult issues and challenging assignments in an environment with time pressures and resources constraints.
NOTE: Your resume must specifically address the experiences needed for the selective placement factor. This information is instrumental in determining the highest quality candidates to be referred to the Selecting Official. Duties of this nature should be typical of your everyday work. If you perform this kind of work, your resume must provide details of the actual duties you perform that demonstrate the requirements above.
Reviewers cannot assume you perform duties you don't describe.
Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
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.
The evaluation you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. Your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses to the occupational questionnaire, which is designed to capture the desired competencies for this position. These competencies include:
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
- Knowledge of organization and human resources programs.
- Knowledge of analytical methods and management principles and practices.
- Skill in directing permanent or ad hoc teams representing the Office. [SPF]
- Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with top management officials.
Information not specifically stated in your resume/SSA-45 cannot be assumed. Information that is copied or restated language from the vacancy announcement or rating criteria will not be considered. If this occurs, you may be found ineligible.
Please make sure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your evaluation. The questionnaire takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. To preview the questions, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12441995
Your application will be evaluated under the Category Rating method, based on your responses to the Assessment Questions. If you meet the basic requirements for the position, your application will be evaluated and placed into one of three categories:
1 - Qualified Category - Candidates who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements.
2 - Well Qualified Category - Candidates who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and demonstrate a satisfactory level of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position.
3 - Best Qualified Category - Candidates who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and demonstrate a high level of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position.
Candidates eligible for veterans' preference will be placed ahead of other candidates in the appropriate category for which they have been rated. Additionally, preference eligibles who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent and who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements will automatically be placed in the Best Qualified Category.
Required Documents
RESUME
Your resume must provide all of the information necessary to make qualifications and eligibility determinations (e.g., experience related to your qualifications for this position and dates of your current and prior positions, etc.).
Additionally, you must submit supporting documentation by the closing date of the vacancy announcement to claim certain types of preference.
INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP): ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority for competitive service vacancies. To receive selection priority, candidates must meet the requirements for the Well Qualified category as described in the vacancy announcement. Candidates must also provide:
- proof of eligibility with your application. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation Notice of Personnel Action, (SF-50); and
- proof of your most recent performance rating of at least "fully successful" (Level III) or equivalent.
For more information visit http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your military discharge certificate (DD-214 member 4 copy preferred) or an official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty. To be acceptable, the document must contain dates and show Character of Service. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference based on a service-connected disability, you must also submit an Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference (SF 15) and the required documentation specified on the reverse of the SF-15. Applicants claiming derived preference must submit the SF-15 and the required documentation specified on the reverse of the SF-15. Preference will be granted based on the documents received
. Note: If you are a current active duty military member who does not have a DD-214 and are claiming preference under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces indicating that you will be discharged or released under honorable conditions from active duty within 120 days of the date on the certification. Certifications must be on letterhead from the appropriate military branch and include the following information: military dates of service and expected discharge or release date, the character of service, military rank, type of discharge, and date when terminal leave will begin. Certifications must be signed by or under the direction of military members' military personnel offices, unit commanders, or higher headquarters.
For more information visit the Vet Guide.
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
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
- Your Resume
- The Occupational Questionnaire
- Additional Required Documents, if applicable (see Required Documents section)
The complete Application Package must be submitted before midnight (EST) on 06/28/2024.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
If you use assistive software or an adaptive device, or you are experiencing some other type of technical difficulty and/or otherwise require assistance with the application process, please contact OPE Staffing DCHR at OPE.Staffing.DCHR@ssa.gov.
ndividuals 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.
Due to our security procedures, our office will not accept any applications submitted via email or standard mail. The email address is listed only for inquiries about the position or the How to Apply process.
To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log in to your USAJOBS account.
Next steps
Once you have successfully submitted your application materials, you can expect to receive at least two or more of the following email notifications concerning your application status: (1) Receipt of application; (2) Qualifications status and whether your application has been Referred/Not Referred to the selecting official; and (3) Selection status for the position.
Selection interviews may be conducted with one or more of the candidates, but there is no requirement that interviews be conducted. The hiring office will contact candidates directly for interviews. Interviews may be conducted via video conferencing software, if technically feasible. Applicants referred for consideration will receive a final disposition notice after selections have been made.
Additional Locations
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Atlanta, GA
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Chicago, IL
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Boston, MA
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Woodlawn, MD
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Kansas City, MO
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New York, NY
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Philadelphia, PA
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Wilkes Barre, PA
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Dallas, TX
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Seattle, WA
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