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Executive Director, Communication is a principal advisor to the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Chief of Staff and acts on their behalf with equivalent authority for all issues related to VHA Communication programs and activities, consisting of 4 programs that influence the spending of approximately $8.5 million annually for VHA communication services.
Learn more about this agency11/20/2023 to 12/11/2023
$141,022 - $212,100 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Yes—The Department of Veterans Affairs offers Permanent Change of Station (PCS) relocation expenses. Permanent Change of Station is the relocation of a household due to government convenience in connection with a transfer between duty stations or facilities. A Relocation or Recruitment Incentive MAY be authorized. For more information go to http://vaww.fscdirect.fsc.va.gov/pcs.asp.
Permanent
Full-time
Senior Executive
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VA-SES-23-12212006-DM
761788800
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
All groups of qualified individuals.
The Executive Director, Communication provides support to the Veteran Health Administration (VHA), Chief of Staff and the Under Secretary of Health and is located in Washington, DC. The Executive Director, Communication plays a key role in VHA's relationship with Veteran Service Organizations and oversees current media inquiries, internal messages and long-term campaign planning, to include those that support priorities, while advising the field and internal program offices of plans and initiatives all while remaining consistent with VHA's Strategic plan. Executive Director, Communication has 5 Directors, and 4 Program Directors for various communications platforms with an overall staff of 36 full time employees.
The Executive Director, Communication has overall responsibility for planning, managing, and evaluating a broad array of service that provide direct support to the Office of the VHA Chief of Staff and direction and support to VHA Headquarters programs and field operation. The responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Directs the development of VHA strategic communications and marketing plan; disseminates key messages and official positions on public issues; promotes VHA mission, vision and activities.
Provides counsel to the Under Secretary of Health, VHA Chief of Staff, and senior leaders on strategic communications issues; coordinates communications between the USH, senior leaders, and key stakeholder groups.
Leads / assists in VHA / VA culture change initiatives through relevant, ongoing internal / external communications initiatives/activities.
Manages assigned staff, develops priorities, and assigns projects; assures that appropriate services are provided, and goals are defined and achieved; develops staff skills and conducts performance evaluations; meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve priorities, workload and technical issues; develops additional hiring / staffing recommendations; manages internal / external stakeholder relationships.
Reviews and guides the work of VHA Communications staff to assure the work quality and timely accomplishment of assigned duties and responsibilities; manages budget and allocates resources to meet established VHA strategic goals.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Veteran Preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service.: https://www.opm.gov/faqs/topic/Senior-Executive-Service/index.aspx.
Drug Testing: All applicants tentatively selected for VA Senior Executive Service employment in any position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
Incumbents of this position will be subject to a background investigation commensurate with the risk and sensitivity level of the position.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Step 1: ECQ qualifications
Step 2: Technical Qualification(s)
Step 3: VA Executive Resources Board
Step 4: Nominating Organization may conduct interviews
Step 5: Approval by the Selecting Official (may include additional screening)
Step 6: OPM Qualifications Review Board certification
A complete application for this position includes the following items:
1. Resume not to exceed 5 pages;
2. Written narrative response to address each Technical Qualification(s) not to exceed 2 pages each; and
3. Written narrative responses to address each Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) not to exceed 2 pages each for a total of 10 pages; or
4. Proof of non-competitive eligibility (if applicable). Proof consists of an SF-50 showing career status in the SES and proof of certification of your Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) administered Qualifications Review Board (QRB).
Non-Competitive Consideration: You are considered a non-competitive applicant if you are a current career Senior Executive, graduate of a Senior Executive Service (SES) Candidate Development Program (CDP) or an individual with SES reinstatement eligibility and your ECQs have been certified by the OPM QRB. You may be considered non-competitively for appointment to this position if you meet the mandatory technical qualifications requirements.
Non-competitive applicants do not need to submit ECQ narratives but you must clearly state your status in your resume and submit a written narrative response to the Technical Qualification (s); not more than 2 pages per each TQ with a font size no smaller than 12 points. Proof of non-competitive eligibility is required. The agency has the option of considering you non-competitively or including you in the competitive process.
Your complete application must be received by 11:59 pm EST on the closing date, 12/11/2023 in order for you to be considered. Please read all instructions before you begin.
To begin click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register and submit all required documents. To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ and click on "Application Status". Click on the position title and select Apply Online to continue.
The Corporate Senior Executive Management Office (CSEMO) will review all applications to determine if applicants meet the technical qualifications of this position and the SES ECQs. Those who meet the qualifications will be referred to the Executive Resources Board (ERB), a panel of SES members to determine the "best qualified" candidates. Once a selection is made, the selectee's application will be forwarded to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for approval by an OPM independent Qualifications Review Board (QRB), unless the selectee is a current/former SES executive or has successfully completed an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program and is QRB certified.
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/761788800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The Senior Executive Service (SES) is comprised of the men and women charged with leading the continuing transformation of government. These leaders possess well-honed executive skills and share a broad perspective of government and a public service commitment.
