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Summary
The EAC is an independent, bipartisan agency created by the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) of 2002. We assist and guide state and local election officials in improving the administration of elections for Federal office.
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Overview
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Open & closing dates
01/08/2020 to 03/06/2020
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Salary
$134,789 - $156,000 per year
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Pay scale & grade
AD 00
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-Time
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Service
Competitive
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Promotion potential
None
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
Yes
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Security clearance
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Drug test
No
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Announcement number
EAC-10684662-20-CB
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Control number
556194300
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Duties
The EAC disperses Federal funds to states to implement HAVA requirements, audits the use of HAVA funds, adopts the Voluntary Voting System Guidelines (VVSG), conducts election-related research and serves as a national clearinghouse and resource of information regarding election administration and implements changes to the mail-in voter registration application authorized by the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA). The EAC also accredits testing laboratories and certifies, decertifies, and recertifies voting systems.
Major Duties
The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) is looking for a seasoned manager to serve as Chief Operating Officer (COO). This is an exceptional opportunity for an individual to oversee the functions and programs of the Commission coming up to the 2020 Elections! The COO is the primary management official responsible for supervising the day-to-day operations of EAC staff. EAC has several program operation divisions which will report to the COO: Voting Systems Testing and Certification, Grants, Research, Communications, HR/Administration, and Finance.
Plans and implements communications plans, events, media campaigns, press conferences, briefings, messaging and interviews. Participates in developing communications and media initiatives, planning and implementing of media events, and maintaining a proactive media strategy for the EAC.
Under the leadership of the Executive Director, EAC is elevating attention on management issues and transformational change. To manage this change, and to enable the Executive Director to focus attention on Congressional affairs, external relations, budget formulation and execution, and clearinghouse activities, the COO position was created to manage the programmatic, financial management, and administrative functions of the Commission, all of which will continue to be directed by talented professionals with strong expertise in their areas of responsibility. The COO will have special responsibility for supervising senior staff, ensuring that key program areas work in a carefully coordinated way, as well as ensuring that new systems and procedures are effectively adopted whenever such change is required to support the Commission's transformation and improvement.
Under the overall direction of the Executive Director, the COO is responsible for:
- Preparing and implementing an annual agency performance plan that includes a quantifiable outcomes and measures.
- Updating and maintaining currency and internal accountability for the EAC's Strategic Plan.
- Maximizing organization benefits from limited fiscal and human resources.
- Helping EAC program directors examine current programs and operations, and develop tactical and business plans that focus on improving organization efficiencies. Helps senior staff in developing financial, personnel, and material requirements to ensure effective use of resources.
- Working closely with program directors to produce timelines for execution of programs and the expeditious issuance of reports, guidance to states, best practices and other documents, including factoring in timelines to accommodate public review and comment of various draft documents. Recommends actions to alleviate conflicts within the timeline.
- Ensuring that the Commissioners, Executive Director and senior staff are getting financial reports that are accurate, timely, and useful.
- Ensuring the management of programs adheres to the federal policies, guidelines and processes.
- Ensuring that the Commission attracts and retains first-rate talent throughout the organization.
- Recommending action to ensure coordination and integration of activities of each division including meetings and activities of EAC advisory boards.
- Serving as a team member on ad hoc teams convened to provide quick responses to special projects and studies which may cut across organizational lines, disciplines and functions. Team participation is vital to effectively accomplish unit assignments. Successful participation in both routine and special assignments requires flexibility, effective interactive skills and willingness to cooperate to enhance team accomplishments.
- Performing other related duties as assigned.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Candidates must be a US Citizen.
Candidates must meet all qualifications prior to the closing date of this announcement.
Qualifications
- Experience and/or knowledge of Federal and State regulatory agencies and the Federal regulatory process, including promulgation of regulatory and enforcement of laws.
- Ability to successfully integrate internal and external program and policy issues that take into account objectives, risks, implications, and agency and governmental regulations.
- Ability to manage a diverse workforce, to bring together key stakeholders, establish effective working groups, and define and delegate respective responsibilities that clearly motivate employees.
- Ability to maintain and apply a broad understanding of financial management principles to ensure decisions are fiscally sound and responsible.
- Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, both orally and in writing, with high-level officials in Federal and State agencies, public interest groups and the general public.
- Capable of developing, motivating and supervising senior staff who have highly specialized knowledge in their areas of responsibility.
- Capable of working effectively with political appointees.
- A change agent and self-starter.
- Adept in working with and analyzing financial information and other quantitative data.
- Attentive to detail and consistently thorough.
- Collegial - must have a personality and work style that ensures that the internal atmosphere will remain open and collaborative.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible. The materials you send with your application will not be returned.
Send only those materials needed to evaluate your application.
If you use public transportation, part of your transportation costs may be subsidized.
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Please read the "Next steps" section.
Benefits
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.
Required documents include a resume and the supporting documents as described in the "How to Apply Instructions" section of this announcement.
How to Apply
All applicants MUST submit applications via email: resumes@eac.gov.
You do not need to submit your application package through the USAJOBS process.
Your application package must be received by the closing date of the announcement and must include the following:
- A resume;
- For current or former federal employees, you must submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action (SF50) showing your position, title, series, grade and eligibility; and
- A copy of your most recent performance appraisal. If you do not have a recent performance appraisal, please explain why you do not have one.
Agency contact information
Corliss Jackson
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US Election Assistance Commission
1335 East West Hwy
Suite 4300
Silver Spring, MD 20910
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Next steps
Your application materials will be reviewed and if an interview is deemed appropriate, you will be contacted with further information.
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
Required documents include a resume and the supporting documents as described in the "How to Apply Instructions" section of this announcement.
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Learn more about this agency
How to Apply
All applicants MUST submit applications via email: resumes@eac.gov.
You do not need to submit your application package through the USAJOBS process.
Your application package must be received by the closing date of the announcement and must include the following:
- A resume;
- For current or former federal employees, you must submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action (SF50) showing your position, title, series, grade and eligibility; and
- A copy of your most recent performance appraisal. If you do not have a recent performance appraisal, please explain why you do not have one.
Agency contact information
Corliss Jackson
- Address
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US Election Assistance Commission
1335 East West Hwy
Suite 4300
Silver Spring, MD 20910
US
Next steps
Your application materials will be reviewed and if an interview is deemed appropriate, you will be contacted with further information.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Election Assistance Commission
The United States Election Assistance Commission (EAC) was established by the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA). The agency is charged with developing guidance to meet HAVA requirements, adopting voluntary voting system guidelines, accrediting testing laboratories, certifying voting systems, maintaining the national mail voter registration form, auditing the use of HAVA funds, and serving as a national clearinghouse of information about election administration. Four commissioners, appointed by the president and confirmed by the U.S. Senate, are responsible for setting policy and assuring the mission of the EAC is carried out.
Agency contact information
Corliss Jackson
- Address
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US Election Assistance Commission
1335 East West Hwy
Suite 4300
Silver Spring, MD 20910
US