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Summary
The Chief of Staff is a full time position that reports to the Assistant Secretary and Chief Information Officer (AS/IT), Office of Information and Technology. This is a position of trust and serves as a confidant to the AS/IT. The incumbent provides senior technical advisory services and assistance in the overall management of the AS/IT's office activities, with responsibility advising on, planning and implementing a variety of executive and policy-related activities in support of the various projects of the AS/IT. The incumbent oversees daily operations of the AS/IT front office staff, including administrative staff.
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Overview
- Reviewing applications
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Open & closing dates
07/14/2017 to 07/28/2017
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Salary
$124,406 - $172,100 per year
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Pay scale & grade
SL 00
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Travel Required
Not required
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-time - Full Time
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Service
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Promotion potential
00
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
No
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Announcement number
VA-SL-17-1984448-NE
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Control number
474141100
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Duties
The Chief of Staff is responsible to the Assistant Secretary and Chief Information Officer (AS/IT) for the Office of Information and Technology (OI&T) and plays a key management role within OI&T with responsibility for monitoring issues and for developing and presenting information and technical guidance to effect open communication, coordinated efforts, and the establishment of comprehensive practices and basic policies controlling Department-wide activities to improve the services that VA provides to Veterans and their families. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
-Represents the AS/IT in a wide range of matters, including consideration or implementation of policies, practices, or other operational and management activities.
-Coordinates such with Deputy Assistant Secretaries and other appropriate officials.
-Coordinates office activities with top management of the Department, and other elements including other agencies in the executive branch. Is authorized to speak for and commit the Assistant Secretary to courses of action within established policy.
-Participates in and provides technical advice on all phases of organization and management matters, including organizational redesign and impacts associated with legislative and regulatory changes and management requirements. Develops, recommends and implements efficient general management and administrative practices for the AS/IT.
-Prepares policy drafts for coordination and approval. Based on studies, laws, regulations, and organizational needs, develops, recommends, advises on, and implements organizational policy to improve overall efficiency and effectiveness throughout OI&T.
Who May Apply
This job is open to…
Status Candidates (Merit Promotion and VEOA Eligibles)
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- US Citizenship is required.
- Subject to a background/suitability investigation.
- Designated and/or random drug testing may be required.
- Subject to Financial Disclosure reporting requirements upon appointment.
- You may be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
Qualifications
Applicants must have one or more years of specialized experience related to this position. Specialized experience providing technical direction, and monitoring of critical enterprise level national projects reviewing program documents; implementing policy guidance; analysis of current and project program requirements and budget constraints.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Applicants must possess training and experience that clearly demonstrates the following knowledge, skills, and abilities. This training and/or experience MUST be reflected by descriptions of your experience in your resume.
- Skill and Experience assessing policy, program and project feasibility; determining goals and developing implementation tools; and recommending resources to implement an organization structure to support effective work.
- Knowledge of an experience in developing short-and long-term business objectives by researching and identifying trends, providing feedback on strategic research, forecasting demand, and developing recommendations for program development and budget requests for tactical improvements that meet customer needs for mission accomplishment in consideration of the budget and in support of the Strategic Plan.
- Skill and experience developing and cultivating relationships with key users, leaders, and stakeholders to provide holistic communications on operational strategies and initiatives and articulate critical business requirements identifying the direction and impact on systems and programs, synthesizing input from key stakeholders coupled with research and analysis findings, and developing and executing detailed implementation strategies.
- Experience analyzing and developing and implementing policies which have major implications on the overall mission to meet organization goals and objectives
If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information.
For more information on these qualification standards, please visit OPM's web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/alph-ndx.asp.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).
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.
Additional information
Information about The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp.To be well-qualified: applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and who are proficient in most of the requirements of the job.
What other information do I need to know?
- The position is excluded from the bargaining unit.
- This is a career (permanent) position.
- The position has no known promotion potential.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities and leadership positions at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the Nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries. VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities.
For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/.
VA offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered: http://www.va.gov/jobs/job_benefits/benefits.asp.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants will be ranked based on three quality groups, as follows:
- Best qualified - applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and who are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position.
- Well qualified - applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position and who are proficient in some, but not all, of the requirements of the job.
- Qualified - applicants possessing experience and/or education that meets the minimum qualifications of the position.
After the vacancy announcement closes, reviewed applications are evaluated against the questionnaire responses and placed in the appropriate quality group. The best qualified group is the first to be referred to the hiring facility for further consideration and possible interview. The remaining groups may be referred based on the number of applicants available.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities and leadership positions at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the Nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries. VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities.
For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/.
VA offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered: http://www.va.gov/jobs/job_benefits/benefits.asp.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
A complete application for this position includes the following items:
1. Resume which demonstrates your experience, accomplishment, training, education and awards reflecting your ability to meet each of the MANDATORY technical qualification requirement(s) for this position. Elaborate on your experience and accomplishments, highlighting your level of responsibilities, scope and complexity of programs managed, work objectives met (results of your efforts), policy initiatives and level of contact. Ensure your resume does not exceed five (5) pages. Information beyond the five page resume will not be evaluated. DO NOT submit the application form OF-612, Optional Application for Federal Employment in lieu of a resume. DO NOT submit separate narrative responses to address the technical qualifications.
2. Your resume should include three references with at least one being the current or prior supervisor. Reference(s) will not be contacted without your permission.
3. Complete responses to the Occupational Questionnaire.
4. Proof of Civil Service Status: Proof of competitive status. (Proof consists of an SF-50 showing career/career conditional status in the competitive service.)
5. Documentation in support of eligibility under special hiring authority. (e.g. DD-214 for VEOA, CTAP/ICTAP, Schedule A authority).
Non-Competitive Consideration: You are considered a non-competitive applicant if you are on a current career Senior Level (SL) appointment or an individual with SL reinstatement eligibility. You may be considered non-competitively for appointment to this position if you meet the mandatory technical qualifications requirements. Proof of non-competitive eligibility is required. Proof consists of an SF-50 showing career/career conditional status on an SL appointment.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
How to Apply
To apply for this position: you must provide a complete Application Package (see "Required Documents" section below). The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on Friday, July 28, 2017. To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Be sure to upload the required documents before you submit your application. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process. Mailed/emailed applications will not be accepted.
If you cannot apply online: you will need to complete the Occupational Questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire by submitting your answers on the 1203FX form (http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf) and faxing the completed form with all supporting documents to (478) 757-3144. The 1203FX form will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission. Keep a copy of your fax receipt in case verification is needed.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload: Complete the following cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using Vacancy ID 1984448. You must use this fax cover sheet in order for your documents to be matched with your online application. Fax your documents to (478) 757-3144. Keep a copy of your fax receipt in case verification is needed.
Agency contact information
Nikole Ellis
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VA Corporate Senior Executive Mgmt Office
810 Vermont Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20420
Next steps
You will be notified of the status of your application throughout the process.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Required Documents
A complete application for this position includes the following items:
1. Resume which demonstrates your experience, accomplishment, training, education and awards reflecting your ability to meet each of the MANDATORY technical qualification requirement(s) for this position. Elaborate on your experience and accomplishments, highlighting your level of responsibilities, scope and complexity of programs managed, work objectives met (results of your efforts), policy initiatives and level of contact. Ensure your resume does not exceed five (5) pages. Information beyond the five page resume will not be evaluated. DO NOT submit the application form OF-612, Optional Application for Federal Employment in lieu of a resume. DO NOT submit separate narrative responses to address the technical qualifications.
2. Your resume should include three references with at least one being the current or prior supervisor. Reference(s) will not be contacted without your permission.
3. Complete responses to the Occupational Questionnaire.
4. Proof of Civil Service Status: Proof of competitive status. (Proof consists of an SF-50 showing career/career conditional status in the competitive service.)
5. Documentation in support of eligibility under special hiring authority. (e.g. DD-214 for VEOA, CTAP/ICTAP, Schedule A authority).
Non-Competitive Consideration: You are considered a non-competitive applicant if you are on a current career Senior Level (SL) appointment or an individual with SL reinstatement eligibility. You may be considered non-competitively for appointment to this position if you meet the mandatory technical qualifications requirements. Proof of non-competitive eligibility is required. Proof consists of an SF-50 showing career/career conditional status on an SL appointment.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
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How to Apply
To apply for this position: you must provide a complete Application Package (see "Required Documents" section below). The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on Friday, July 28, 2017. To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Be sure to upload the required documents before you submit your application. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process. Mailed/emailed applications will not be accepted.
If you cannot apply online: you will need to complete the Occupational Questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire by submitting your answers on the 1203FX form (http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf) and faxing the completed form with all supporting documents to (478) 757-3144. The 1203FX form will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission. Keep a copy of your fax receipt in case verification is needed.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload: Complete the following cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using Vacancy ID 1984448. You must use this fax cover sheet in order for your documents to be matched with your online application. Fax your documents to (478) 757-3144. Keep a copy of your fax receipt in case verification is needed.
Agency contact information
Nikole Ellis
- Address
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VA Corporate Senior Executive Mgmt Office
810 Vermont Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20420
Next steps
You will be notified of the status of your application throughout the process.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Immediate Office of the Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology
To fulfill President Lincoln's promise -"To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan"- by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
Agency contact information
Nikole Ellis
- Address
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VA Corporate Senior Executive Mgmt Office
810 Vermont Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20420