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Are you a high-performing executive, skilled strategist, and collaborative relationship builder with an exceptional record of delivering optimal results and measurable outcomes? Are you a proven leader, an excellent communicator, and a natural motivator who views challenge as opportunity? Do you have that special ability for recognizing and cultivating talent...and inspiring greatness in others? If so, we may have the perfect career opportunity for you!
10/10/2024 to 10/31/2024
$147,649 - $221,900 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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Not applicable, this is a remote position.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Full-time
Senior Executive
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IHS-24-HQ-12573274-SES
813718400
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
Native Americans or Alaskan Natives with a tribal affiliation.
This position serves as the Director, Office of Tribal Self-Governance (OTSG), Indian Health Service (IHS), an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services. The OTSG is located in the Office of the Director at IHS Headquarters in Rockville, Maryland. Duty station will be negotiable and will be based on the needs of the Indian Health Service.
The OTSG is responsible for implementing Tribal Self-Governance legislation and authorities in the IHS under Title V of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, Public Law 93-638, as amended. OTSG is further responsible for developing and recommending policies, administrative procedures, and guidelines for IHS Tribal Self-Governance activities, with maximum input from IHS staff and workgroups, Tribes and Tribal organizations, and the Tribal Self-Governance Advisory Committee. The Office advises the IHS Director on Agency compliance with Self-Governance policies, administrative procedures, and guidelines and facilitates the resolution of problems through coordination with appropriate IHS and HHS staff; assists Tribes and Tribal organizations in implementing the Tribal Self-Governance Program (TSGP); oversees the negotiation of Self-Governance compacts and annual funding agreements with participating Tribal governments; and identifies funding necessary for annual funding agreements and prepares annual budgets for available Tribal shares in conjunction with IHS Area and Headquarters components.
Conditions of Employment
Probationary Period
Selectee must serve a one-year probationary period unless s/he previously completed one year the Senior Executive Service.
Standards of Conduct/Financial Disclosure
HHS inspires public confidence by maintaining high ethical principles, and all Federal Government employees are subject to the conflict of interest statutes and regulations, including the Standards of Ethical Conduct, that govern activities with outside organizations and reporting financial holdings. The Ethics in Government Act, PL 95-521 also requires the applicant selected for this position to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-278, prior to assuming the SES position, annually, and upon termination of employment.
Security and Background Requirements
If not previously completed, a background security investigation will be required for all appointees.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Equality is held as one of the most important values at HHS. Selection for this, and any other position, will be based solely on merit. HHS does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age or membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factors.
If applying online poses a hardship to you, you may submit your application by contacting nathan.anderson@ihs.gov
Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact: nathan.anderson@ihs.gov. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Veteran's Preference
Veteran's Preference does not apply to the SES.
Selective Service
As a condition of employment, all male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must have registered for the selective service. If selected for this position, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law.
Commissioned Corps Officers
If you are applying as a Commissioned Corps Officer and wish to remain in to Corps, you are not required to submit ECQs or PTQs however there must be sufficient information in your application to determine that you meet the criteria of both. If selected, you will not need to prepare responses to the ECQs.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume (your resume must state specific duties that relate to this position) and your responses to the assessment questions will be evaluated against the duties you provided in your resume, along with your submitted documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the PTQ's and the ECQ's.
Resume that contains your full name, address and phone number, and does not exceed the five (5) page limit. You are encouraged to verify the length of resume prior to submission of your application.
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.
You will receive an email informing you of the receipt of your application. Highly qualified candidates may be referred for an interview and may be required to undergo a reference check. The OPM Executive Resources Board (ERB) may review results and make recommendations on final selections to the approving authority. We expect to make a selection within 90 days of the closing date of this announcement.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/813718400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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