Clarification from the agency

All qualified United States citizens.

The individual selected for this position will:

• Be responsible for organizing, planning, and directing the processing activities within tight time, cost, and staff allocations and within established priorities; oversee system operations and monitor the status and progress on each of the systems to which assigned to ensure timely production, minimum risk of data loss due to malfunction, and efficient utilization of equipment;
• Advise shift supervisor of personnel and material needs and problems, recommending changes in organization/workflow and modification of procedures to achieve quality, accelerated operations, eliminate staffing problems, or otherwise expedite the flow of the work;
• Implement and ensure the accuracy of reporting systems devised to reflect cost and production;
• Keep employees informed of management's goals and objectives, assure that the NPC safety program is implemented at the work site, and apply the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity in the area supervised.
• Monitor the status and progress on each of the systems to which assigned to ensure timely production, minimum risk of data loss due to malfunction, and efficient utilization of equipment.

Conditions of employment

• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• U.S. Citizen
• Suitable for Federal employment.
• Registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov)
• A supervisory probationary period may be required.
• This is a NON-BARGAINING unit position.

Qualifications

This vacancy is advertised under 2 different announcements. Please read the 'Who May Apply' section carefully to determine your eligibility. If you are not eligible under this announcement, see announcement 26-DCB-12934599-ST-JD.

To qualify for the position of Work Unit Supervisor, at GS-0313-7, you must meet the minimum and/or basic qualification requirements listed below.

Specialized Experience: For the GS-07, you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-06 in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes: experience in assignments in which you motivated, trained, and worked effectively with subordinate employees; planned and carried out work effectively; accomplished the quality and quantity of work expected within set limits of cost and time; communicated effectively both in person and in writing; responded to and furthered management goals; and developed improvements in or designed new work methods and procedures.

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.

How you will be evaluated

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

SME Resume Review: You will be evaluated according to your responses to the online questionnaire and the use of a SME Resume Review. During the SME Resume Review, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will review your resume to determine your technical qualifications for this position based on the required specialized experience. Applicants passing the structured resume review will move on to the next phase of the process. Upon completion of the SME Resume Review, candidates identified as "best qualified" will be referred to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview.

Category Rating Procedures: If you meet the minimum qualifications stated in the job opportunity announcement and scoring requirements for all applicable assessments, you will be placed in one of three pre-defined categories. These categories are "gold," "silver," and "bronze." Candidates placed in the "gold" category will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview.

How you will be evaluated for preference eligibility: Within each category, those entitled to veterans' preference will be listed at the top of the pre-defined category for which they are placed. Preference eligibles with a service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest quality category (gold).

For more information on category rating, please go to: OPM: Competitive Hiring - Category Rating

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.

CTAP and ICTAP candidates: CTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible for selection priority if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100. Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website, The Employee's Guide to Career Transition.

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

• Oral Communication
• Teaching Others
• Technical Competence

We recommend that you preview the online questions for this announcement before you start the application process.

Do NOT include the following types of information in your application, if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position:

• Social Security Number (SSN)
• Date of Birth (DOB)
• Photos of yourself
• Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.

To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12934600.

Your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply.

Your application package should include the following documents:

• Resume: Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be deemed disqualified and removed from consideration. Your resume must include your educational and relevant work experience for the position for which you are applying to include the title and dates (mm/yy) of employment along with the number of hours worked per week. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you will not receive consideration for this position.
• Veterans' Preference Documentation: Please indicate on your resume the type of veterans' preference you are claiming and provide the appropriate supporting documentation (DD-214 stating disposition of discharge or character of service, VA letter, SF-15, etc.) to validate your claim. For more information regarding eligibility requirements, please go to: Veteran's Resource Page.
• Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) documentation, if applicable:
  • CTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:
    1. A copy of your RIF separation notice; notice of proposed removal for declining a directed geographic relocation outside of the local commuting area; a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES); or certification that you are in a surplus organization or occupation (this could be a position abolishment letter, a notice of eligibility for discontinued service retirement, or similar notice).
    2. A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action" noting current position, grade/band level, and duty location;
    3. A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and
    4. Any documentation from your bureau/operating unit that shows your current promotion potential.
  • ICTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:
    1. A copy of your RIF separation notice; notice of proposed removal for declining a directed geographic relocation outside of the local commuting area; notice of disability annuity termination; certification from your former agency that it cannot place you after your recovery from a work-related compensable injury; or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement.
    2. A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action", documenting your RIF separation, noting your position, grade/band level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL, etc.;
    3. A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and
    4. Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.
• Education Documentation: If this position requires proof of higher education, or you are substituting education for experience, you must submit an unofficial transcript or a list of courses that includes the following information: name of accredited institution, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. This also applies to Census Bureau employees. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. Please refer to OPM's Qualification Policy for more information.

You are not required to submit official documents at this time; copies are sufficient.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course-by-course listing along with your application. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration. For further information on the evaluation of foreign education, refer to the U.S. Department of Education's web site at Academic and Professional Mobility | International Affairs Office (ed.gov).NOTE: You will not be considered if you fail to provide all required documents.

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