This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/820551500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
As the Chief of Staff to the Associate Administrator for the Office of Civil Rights (OCR), you will be responsible for providing advice and assistance on major management matters of a critical, controversial, and/or confidential nature.
Location of position: GSA's Office of Civil Rights (OCR), 1800 F Street, NW, Washington, DC
We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
Learn more about this agency11/25/2024 to 12/09/2024
$139,395 - $181,216 per year
If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.
GS 14
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Occasional travel maybe required to attend job related training, events, and/or conferences.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
14
No
No
AK-2025-0002
820551500
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Your application will be considered if you are a: Current career/career-conditional Federal employee in the competitive service; Reinstatement eligible; Special Appointing Authority eligible; VEOA eligible Veteran; ICTAP eligible; or OPM Interchange Agreement eligible.
Provides advice and assistance on major management matters of a critical, controversial, and/or confidential nature; and develops long-term goals and strategic plans that are consistent with performance goals and objectives.
Provides advice and interpretation of new policies, developments, practices, and procedures.
Coordinates special projects and strategic analyses encompassing a variety of controversial and sensitive assignments.
Serves as principal advisor to the Associate Administrator and Deputy Associate Administrator on client outreach planning activities and related issues impacting GSA projects, potential projects, or prospective customers or business opportunities.
Performs key tasks to support budget formulation and conducts budget execution activities for the OCR.
Analyzes resource requirements, determines budget priorities and assists in the development of budget and resource allocations.
Manages all aspects of the day- to-day operations of the Office and ensures operations are synchronized with strategies; and recommends the establishment of performance indicators and monitors organizational performance against strategic goals.
Recommends human resources, financial and material resources required to accomplish the mission.
Assigns work, plans and schedules the work of subordinates, establishes employee performance standards, and evaluates employee performance.
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
This position has job functions that must be executed within specific geographic locations. The official duty station is a federal facility, leased space, or an alternative worksite (typically the employee’s home) within the specified geographic area. You will be expected to report to a specific GSA duty location at least one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency’s telework policy.
The duty station will be Central Office - 1800 F Street, NW, Washington, DC
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The GS-14 salary range starts at $139,395.00 per year. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.
To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience providing advice and assistance on major management matters of a critical, controversial, and/or confidential nature. This experience must include:
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Travel expenses associated with interviews may be approved. Determinations will be made on a case-by-case basis.
On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved:
· Recruitment incentive if you are new to the federal government
· Relocation incentive if you are a current federal employee
· Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government
Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your overall possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities. Your responses to these questions must be supported by your resume or your score may be lowered.
1. Mastery knowledge of the principles and theories of advanced management techniques in order to apply new developments to a variety of management and administrative problems not susceptible to treatment by standard methods in order to make recommendations that have an impact on all operations of the agency.
2. Ability to act independently in the planning and execution of a variety of high-level projects and to make authoritative and final decisions requiring considerable technical judgment.
3. Knowledge of the federal budget process, including knowledge of budget execution and formulation processes, i.e., allocation of resources, midyear review, year-end closing, and funds control.
4. Expert analytical skill to apply a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness.
5. Ability to persuade others to take a specific action or form a decision. Skill in building consensus through give and take, gaining cooperation from others, and facilitating ‘win-win’ situations.
Additional hurdle assessments, such as narrative responses or other assessments, may be administered to applicants who meet the requirements of the first hurdle, e.g., the minimum qualification requirements. If additional assessments are used, you will be provided with further instructions.
Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume so that information will be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
If you are eligible under Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan or GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP/CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.
ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
Your resume showing applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
Note: If required to submit an SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action), an equivalent agency Notice of Personnel Action form is acceptable. The SF-50 or equivalent agency Notice of Personnel Action form must show all of the following: effective date, position, title, series, grade, and rate of basic pay, tenure group 1 (career) or 2 (career-conditional), position occupied group, and name of agency. If you are a GSA employee (except in the OIG), you are not required to submit an SF-50.
If you are a 30% or more disabled veteran, VEOA or VRA applicant or qualified spouse, widow/widower, or parent:
(a) Copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 that shows your type of discharge and the dates of your active duty service.
(b) If you are a disabled veteran, or are applying under VRA or VEOA as a spouse, widow/widower, or parent of a veteran, submit both of the following in addition to the DD-214: (1) completed SF-15 form; and (2) proof of your entitlement (refer to SF-15 for complete list).
If you are active duty military- Certification on a letterhead from your military branch that includes your rank, character of service (must be under honorable conditions) & military service dates including discharge/release date (must be no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted).
If you are a current Federal employee or Reinstatement Eligible: Submit your latest SF-50.
If you are eligible under an Interchange Agreement: Submit your latest SF-50.
If you are a former Peace Corp or VISTA volunteer: Submit your Description of Service.
If you are a current or former Land Management Agency Employee - Submit a and b:
(a) one or more SF-50s, including your most recent one that shows you were on a competitive time-limited appointment(s) with a Land Management Agency and served on the appointment for a period(s) totaling more than 24 months without a break of 2 or more years.
(b) Copy of your agency’s annual performance appraisal(s) or written reference(s) from a supervisor at the agency verifying satisfactory performance during your appointment(s).
If you have a disability: Submit proof of eligibility. For information on eligibility and required documentation, refer to USAJOBS page for more information.
If you are applying under another special appointment authority: Submit proof of your eligibility under the appropriate appointment authority. See USAJOBS for more information.
If you are ICTAP/CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.
If you are a current or former political appointee: Submit your SF-50.
Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job.
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