Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to current Career or Career-Conditional OPM employees.

• Ensures the scope and functionality of USA Hire aligns with the Federal Government's Human Resource Information Technology (HRIT) needs.
• Leads and/or serves on project teams, committees, and task forces comprising OPM and agency management officials and stakeholder groups.
• Negotiates with agencies, explaining Human Resources Solutions (HRS) capabilities, including the full range of products and services, and the flexibilities available to meet their needs.
• Oversees the research and evaluation of "state of the art" technology for applicability to USA Hire and other HRS IT solutions.
• Formulates organization-wide system initiatives and strategic goals to promote the delivery of USA Hire objectives.
• Serves as liaison between the USA Hire Program Office and the HRS IT Program Management Oiffce on USA Hire IT priorities.
• Supervises a supporting staff, each with delegated responsibilities in specific technical areas.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin
• Complete the online assessment and USAHire Assessment
• This position is not eligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit

Qualifications

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, the HR Office must be able to determine that you meet the specialized experience requirement- this information must be clearly supported in the resume. You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as "varies".

For the GS14: You must have one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-13 grade level or pay band in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing ALL of the following duties (ensure ALL are demonstrated through experience on your resume):

1. Applying analytical and evaluative methods to assess product development activities;
2. Performing strategic communications, business development, marketing, and/or outreach to multiple offices;
3. Applying a wide range of laws, regulations, policies, and precedents applicable to product development program operations; AND
4. Defining IT capabilities and characteristics to provide a variety of stakeholders with expert advice, assistance, and direction on automated delivery systems.

Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. One year at the GS-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS 14 level.

You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

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.

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

• Accountability - Taking responsibility for outcomes and holding others accountable for performance.
• Developing Others - Coaching, mentoring, and providing developmental opportunities to employees.
• Interpersonal Skills - Building rapport, showing empathy, and fostering respect.
• Strategic Thinking - Considering long-term implications and aligning actions with organizational goals.

The USA Hire Assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment.

All qualified Non Competitive applicants and the best qualified Merit Promotion applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration.

Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to Office of Personnel Management (OPM) employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet CTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position (obtain a score of 85 or higher on assessments); and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP eligibility. For more information: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp

Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your Resume showing the applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed to include pay plan, series, and grade level for relevant federal experience. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. Only the first 2 pages of the resume/application will be used to verify minimum qualifications. Please be sure to include specific dates of employment and work schedule(s).

• Do not include the following types of information in your resume:
  • Classified or government sensitive information
  • Social Security Number (SSN)
  • Photos of yourself
  • Personal information, such as age, sex, religious affiliation, etc.
  • Encrypted and digitally signed documents
• Your most recent Promotion, Within Rate Increase (WRI/WGI), or Appointment/Conversion SF-50 or Notification of Personnel Action showing you are in a competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held.
• Transcripts/Registration/License: If qualifying on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position, submit an active, current registration/license.
• Other supporting documents:
  • Cover Letter, optional
  • Most recent Performance Appraisal, optional.
  • CTAP Reduction-In-Force documentation, if applicable.

Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.

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