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Summary
The Office of Operations (OO) is responsible for overseeing the agency's business programs and operations across all FDA Centers, field offices, regions and the Office of the Commissioner. OO plans and manages all business operations, including the budget, human resources, information technology, facilities, security and safety, ethics, equal employment opportunity, acquisitions and grants.
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Overview
- Reviewing applications
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Open & closing dates
02/28/2020 to 03/30/2020
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Salary
$131,239 - $197,300 per year
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Pay scale & grade
ES 00
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Location
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Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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Travel Required
Occasional travel - You will be expected to travel for this position.
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes— You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-Time
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Service
Senior Executive
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Promotion potential
00
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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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Position sensitivity and risk
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Trust determination process
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Announcement number
FDA-OO-ES-20-10728376SB
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Control number
561295400
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This job is open to
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The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
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Senior executives
Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
Clarification from the agency
Those applicants who meet the mandatory qualifications of the announcement.
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Duties
- The Director, Office of Planning and Evaluation (OPE) works directly with the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Senior FDA officials on the agency?s strategic, programmatic and performance planning activities.
- Participates with the Commissioner, Chief of Staff and COO in the formulation of the basic policies and operational philosophy that guide the agency in effectively implementing its responsibilities.
- Interprets the Commissioner?s broad policy decisions into guidance documents promulgating FDA?s priorities, stating program objectives, areas of primary emphasis, and the framework of agency plans in consultation with and for use by the Centers.
- Ensures Centers and Offices plans are integrated into the overall FDA plan in terms of programmatic objectives, resources and capabilities.
- Serves as the senior agency official responsible for performance planning and reporting as required by the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA).
- Provides senior leadership and direction to a staff of analysts and project managers engaged in the planning, evaluation and analyses of agency programs, policies and major regulations, the design and development of agency strategic plans.
- Oversees the conduct of comprehensive operations research, statistical or other analytical studies as part of a continuing agency-wide review and evaluation that serves as a basis for forecasting trends and formulating strategic plans.
- Reviews outside studies that address agency policies and programs.
- Collaborates with FDA program directors and agency experts on review of these studies and agency progress toward program objectives.
- Provides assistance to officials in identifying causes of problems, developing alternative solutions, and formulating and recommending agency policies and procedures to provide for improvement of agency efficiency and effectiveness.
- Monitors FDA agency activities of particular concern to the Commissioner to identify and measure performance trends and analyze agency use of program resources.
- Carries out assignments for the Commissioner and COO that involve the establishment of contacts and relationships with high-level officials of the Department, other Executive Departments and Congress.
- Maintains liaison with the Office of the Secretary, HHS and the Office of Management and Budget on matters related to strategic performance planning and program evaluation issues related to agency regulations and policies.
- Participates with the COO and the Commissioner in presenting program proposals to higher echelons.
- Directs or provides analytical and project management support to cross-program initiatives and studies, including but not limited to, user fee programs, business process analysis and coordination of the business processes.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship is required for federal employment.
- Background and/or Security Investigation is required.
- Must complete 1 year SES probationary period, if not previously completed.
- Application package must be received by closing date of this Announcement.
- Ethics pre-clearance is required.
Qualifications
In order to qualify for Director, Office of Planning and Evaluation (Office of Operations), 1515, ES - 00, you must possess the following:
Specialized Experience Requirement
To be qualified for this position, your resume must reflect experience in a managerial capacity with responsibility for providing supervisory direction to a large and diverse organization responsible for promoting economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the administration of programs and operations and preventing and detecting fraud and abuse in such programs and operations. This experience must be evidenced by sophisticated analytical skills, superior written and oral communication skills, good judgment, and experience in interacting with government and non-government officials. Typically, experience of this nature is gained at or above the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service, or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector, or nongovernmental organizations. At this level, you would have typically been responsible for planning, directing, and evaluating work that included managing and/or supervising other managers. You must demonstrate in your resume, significant achievements, increasing levels of responsibility as a manager, and a solid record of successful professional performance.
Basic Qualifications Requirement
As a basic requirement for entry into the Senior Executive Service (SES), your resume must show evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability, and that is directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under:
1) Technical Qualifications (TQs); and
2) Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs)
Technical Qualifications (TQs) -- Your resume must show that you possess the following TQs:
1.Leading Change
2. Leading People
3. Results Driven
4. Business Acumen
5. Building Coalitions
Fundamental Competencies are the foundation for success in each of the ECQs and should be evident over the course of your resume:
1. Interpersonal Skills
2. Oral Communication
3. Integrity/Honesty
4. Written Communication
5. Continual Learning; and
6. Public Service Motivation
It is STRONGLY recommended that you visit the following Office of Personnel Management (OPM) webpage for more information regarding the Fundamental Competencies and ECQs. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/executive-core-qualifications/.
1. Leading Change: The ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. (Competencies: creativity and innovation, external awareness, flexibility, resilience, strategic thinking, vision)
2. Leading People: The ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. (Competencies: conflict management, leveraging diversity, developing others, team building)
3. Results Driven: The ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. (Competencies: accountability, customer service, decisiveness, entrepreneurship, problem solving, technical credibility)
4. Business Acumen: The ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. (Competencies: financial management, human capital management, technology management)
5. Building Coalitions: The ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. (Competencies: partnering, political savvy, influencing/negotiating)
Additional information on the proper preparation of ECQs is available by going to the Office of Personnel Management's web site at http://www.opm.gov/ses/references/GuidetoSESQuals_2010.pdf. Applicants are encouraged to follow the Challenge, Context, Action, and Result model outlined in the guide.
The application process for this position is RESUME ONLY. You should address the TQs and ECQs within the context of a 5-page resume. Any information submitted in excess of 5 pages WILL NOT be considered. We strongly encourage you to submit a resume that is tailored specifically for this position to ensure it includes relevant examples of how you possess the technical qualifications and the five Executive Core Qualifications. Your resume should emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed (e.g., budget, type/# of staff supervised) and program accomplishments, including the results of your actions.
If selected, you will be required to complete an ECQ package by drafting narratives for each of the ECQs for submission and certification by an OPM Qualifications Review Board (QRB) in order to be placed in this position. If you are currently serving in a career SES appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the SES, or have successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program approved by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), you will not need to draft the ECQs.
Public Health Service Commissioned Corps Officers interested in applying for this position can apply to be considered to serve as an SES or as a Commissioned Corps Officer.
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- Specialized Experience Requirement
- Basic Qualification Requirements
- Education Requirements
- Technical Qualifications (TQs)
- Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs)
Specialized Experience Requirement
To be qualified for this position, your resume must reflect experience in a managerial capacity with responsibility for providing supervisory direction to a large and diverse organization responsible for promoting economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the administration of programs and operations and preventing and detecting fraud and abuse in such programs and operations. This experience must be evidenced by sophisticated analytical skills, superior written and oral communication skills, good judgment, and experience in interacting with government and non-government officials. Typically, experience of this nature is gained at or above the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service, or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector, or nongovernmental organizations. At this level, you would have typically been responsible for planning, directing, and evaluating work that included managing and/or supervising other managers. You must demonstrate in your resume, significant achievements, increasing levels of responsibility as a manager, and a solid record of successful professional performance.
Basic Qualifications Requirement
As a basic requirement for entry into the Senior Executive Service (SES), your resume must show evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability, and that is directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under:
1) Technical Qualifications (TQs); and
2) Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs)
Technical Qualifications (TQs) -- Your resume must show that you possess the following TQs:
- Demonstrated expert knowledge of and experience in interpreting and applying laws, regulations, executive orders, and other policies related to conducting operations research, program evaluation and special studies as a basis for forecasting trends, needs and major problems requiring solution.
- Demonstrated expertise and skill in planning, development, oversight, evaluation and documentation of strategic planning initiatives.
- Experience providing excellent customer service for large, diverse and complex organizations; and consultation with various stakeholders and constituencies requiring management of strategic and competing objectives.
- Demonstrated experience in a managerial capacity with responsibility for providing supervisory direction to a large and diverse organization responsible for promoting economy, efficiency and effectiveness in the administration of programs and operations on a national level and preventing and detecting fraud and abuse in such programs and operations.
1.Leading Change
2. Leading People
3. Results Driven
4. Business Acumen
5. Building Coalitions
Fundamental Competencies are the foundation for success in each of the ECQs and should be evident over the course of your resume:
1. Interpersonal Skills
2. Oral Communication
3. Integrity/Honesty
4. Written Communication
5. Continual Learning; and
6. Public Service Motivation
It is STRONGLY recommended that you visit the following Office of Personnel Management (OPM) webpage for more information regarding the Fundamental Competencies and ECQs. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/executive-core-qualifications/.
1. Leading Change: The ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. (Competencies: creativity and innovation, external awareness, flexibility, resilience, strategic thinking, vision)
2. Leading People: The ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. (Competencies: conflict management, leveraging diversity, developing others, team building)
3. Results Driven: The ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. (Competencies: accountability, customer service, decisiveness, entrepreneurship, problem solving, technical credibility)
4. Business Acumen: The ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. (Competencies: financial management, human capital management, technology management)
5. Building Coalitions: The ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. (Competencies: partnering, political savvy, influencing/negotiating)
Additional information on the proper preparation of ECQs is available by going to the Office of Personnel Management's web site at http://www.opm.gov/ses/references/GuidetoSESQuals_2010.pdf. Applicants are encouraged to follow the Challenge, Context, Action, and Result model outlined in the guide.
The application process for this position is RESUME ONLY. You should address the TQs and ECQs within the context of a 5-page resume. Any information submitted in excess of 5 pages WILL NOT be considered. We strongly encourage you to submit a resume that is tailored specifically for this position to ensure it includes relevant examples of how you possess the technical qualifications and the five Executive Core Qualifications. Your resume should emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed (e.g., budget, type/# of staff supervised) and program accomplishments, including the results of your actions.
If selected, you will be required to complete an ECQ package by drafting narratives for each of the ECQs for submission and certification by an OPM Qualifications Review Board (QRB) in order to be placed in this position. If you are currently serving in a career SES appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the SES, or have successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program approved by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), you will not need to draft the ECQs.
Public Health Service Commissioned Corps Officers interested in applying for this position can apply to be considered to serve as an SES or as a Commissioned Corps Officer.
Education
You must possess the following:
Degree: in operations research; OR at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or subject-matter courses requiring substantial competence in college-level mathematics or statistics. At least 3 of the 24 semester hours must have been in calculus.
Courses acceptable for qualifying for operations research positions may have been taken in departments other than Operations Research, e.g., Engineering (usually Industrial Engineering), Science, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or Management Science.
The following are illustrative of acceptable courses: optimization; mathematical modeling; queueing theory; engineering; physics (except descriptive or survey courses); econometrics; psychometrics; biometrics; experimental psychology; physical chemistry; industrial process analysis; managerial economics; computer science; measurement for management; mathematical models in social phenomena; and courses that involved application of operations research techniques and methodologies to problems of management, marketing, systems design, and other specialized fields; or other comparable quantitative analysis courses for which college-level mathematics or statistics is a prerequisite. Courses in theory of probability and statistics are highly desirable, but are not specified as minimum educational requirements because to do so would possibly exclude some applicants who would otherwise be well qualified.
Additional information
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- If you are serving, or have served in the last 5 years from the closing date of this announcement as an Executive Branch political, Schedule C, or Non-career SES appointee, HHS/FDA may be required to obtain approval by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prior to beginning employment. You can find out if you have held one of these appointment types by looking at your Standard Form 50s in your Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF), in Section 5 where the legal authorities are listed. If you have served or are currently serving, you must provide a copy of your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, documenting this appointment. In addition, you will be required to respond to the question in the assessment and certify your responses to the questionnaire. Political Appointee FAQ - OPM
- Probationary Period: Persons newly selected for career appointment to the SES must have their ECQs approved by the OPM Qualifications Review Board and will be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
- Relocation/Moving Expenses: May be authorized.
- A one-time Relocation or Recruitment Incentive may be offered.
- Mobility: Individuals selected for SES positions may be subject to reassignment across geographic, organizational, and functional lines.
- Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by electronic direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
- Selective Service: As a condition of employment, all male applicants born after 12/31/1959, 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.
- Veterans' Preference: Does not apply to the SES.
- Reasonable Accommodation: This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Bethesda Center HelpDesk (888) 478-4340; TTY/TDD: (866) 539-4484; or by email quickquestions@fda.hhs.gov. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
- Equal Employment Opportunity: The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
- E-Verify: If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System. Federal law requires DHS to use the E-Verify System to verify employment eligibility of all new hires, and as a condition of continued employment obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is an E-Verify Participant.
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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.
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.
Once the job opportunity announcement closes (at 11:59 pm ET on 03/30/2020).
Your resume and responses to the Assessment Questionnaire are an integral part of the process for determining your basic and specialized qualifications for the position. Responses that are not supported by your resume will eliminate you from consideration. Your application will be evaluated in the following manner:
1. Application packages will be reviewed for completeness. Incomplete or late packages will not receive further consideration.
2. Basic qualifications review. Your resume and questionnaire will be reviewed to ensure that you meet the Specialized Experience Requirement. If you do not meet this requirement, you will not receive further consideration.
3. If it is determined that you meet the basic qualifications for the position, your application package will be further evaluated by a rating and ranking panel, and highly qualified candidates may be invited to participate in a structured interview, submit writing samples, and undergo reference checks. Top candidates may be required to submit further written documentation of qualifications and complete a emotional intelligence assessment.
4. The HHS FDA Executive Resources Board will review results and make recommendations on final selections to the appointing authority.
All information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, security information and take that information into account in making employment offers. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection, and/or appropriate disciplinary action. All initial appointments to an SES position are contingent on approval from OPM's Qualifications Review Board unless the selectee has successfully participated in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program. An individual's initial SES career appointment becomes final only after the individual successfully completes a 1-year probationary period. For additional information concerning the SES visit http://www.usajobs.gov/SeniorExecutives.
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.
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.
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
- Resume
- Transcripts
- Cover Letter
- SF-50
- Other (Qualifications Review Board (QRB) Certification, if applicable)
- Applicants typically provide the following information in their resume:
- Vacancy announcement number and title of position -
- Full name, mailing and email addresses, day and evening telephone numbers.
- Educational information, including the name, city and state of colleges or universities attended, as well as the type of degree received.
- Information about paid and unpaid work experience related to the position, including: title, duties and accomplishments, employers' name and address, duration of employment, and salary (or Grade, if Federal).
- Information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments.
Do NOT include Personally Identifiable Information (PII) such as Social Security Number or Date of Birth on your resume.
For Most Effective Resumes Tips visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Most_Effective_Resumes
Please visit the YouTube Link for additional Tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqYkibnuiJU
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.
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, which includes all of the documents listed in the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this vacancy announcement.
The application method for this position is "Resume Only." Your resume must not exceed five (5) pages, including an optional cover letter. Any information in excess of 5 pages will not be evaluated. Any documents submitted that are not listed in the Required Documents section of this announcement will not be considered.
A complete application package for this vacancy must be received on-line via the USA Staffing web site by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. Mailed/emailed applications will not be accepted.
- To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
- Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
- To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Note: Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Note: To return to a previously Saved or Incomplete application you may use the following link: https://applicationmanager.gov.
If you are unable to apply online and have the required information, please call 1-478-744-2360 to start your Alternate Application. You will be connected with a member of our staff who will initiate the Alternate Application process. More information on the Alternate Application process can be viewed at the following link: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Alternate_Application_Information.
Questions regarding this vacancy or the application process should be directed to the HR Specialist. The HR Specialist, Shawniece Beale can be reached at 240-402-4394. Someone is available to answer phone calls and emails from 9:00 AM through 5:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday excluding Federal holidays.
This position is located in the HHS Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Visit our careers page
Learn more about what it's like to work at Food and Drug Administration, what the agency does, and about the types of careers this agency offers.
https://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/WorkingatFDA/default.htm
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.
You will receive notice via email or by mail, if no email address was provided by you during the application process, once this process is completed.
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the ERIC Call Center HelpDesk at (888) 478-4340; TTY/TDD: (800) 877-8339; or by email eric@fda.hhs.gov. (If you request by e-mail, please replace the blank space in the body with the Vacancy Identification Number, VIN, which is: 10728376.) Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Agency contact information
Shawniece Beale
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FDA Office of Operations
10903 New Hampshire Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20993
US
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We strive to make selections within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement (03/30/2020).
You will receive application status updates via email and via USAJOBS as the process unfolds.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Do NOT include Personally Identifiable Information (PII) such as Social Security Number or Date of Birth on your resume.
For Most Effective Resumes Tips visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Most_Effective_Resumes
Please visit the YouTube Link for additional Tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqYkibnuiJU
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.
Required Documents
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
- Resume
- Transcripts
- Cover Letter
- SF-50
- Other (Qualifications Review Board (QRB) Certification, if applicable)
- Applicants typically provide the following information in their resume:
- Vacancy announcement number and title of position -
- Full name, mailing and email addresses, day and evening telephone numbers.
- Educational information, including the name, city and state of colleges or universities attended, as well as the type of degree received.
- Information about paid and unpaid work experience related to the position, including: title, duties and accomplishments, employers' name and address, duration of employment, and salary (or Grade, if Federal).
- Information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments.
Do NOT include Personally Identifiable Information (PII) such as Social Security Number or Date of Birth on your resume.
For Most Effective Resumes Tips visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Most_Effective_Resumes
Please visit the YouTube Link for additional Tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqYkibnuiJU
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.
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.
Help
Learn more about this agency
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes all of the documents listed in the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this vacancy announcement.
The application method for this position is "Resume Only." Your resume must not exceed five (5) pages, including an optional cover letter. Any information in excess of 5 pages will not be evaluated. Any documents submitted that are not listed in the Required Documents section of this announcement will not be considered.
A complete application package for this vacancy must be received on-line via the USA Staffing web site by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. Mailed/emailed applications will not be accepted.
- To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
- Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
- To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Note: Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Note: To return to a previously Saved or Incomplete application you may use the following link: https://applicationmanager.gov.
If you are unable to apply online and have the required information, please call 1-478-744-2360 to start your Alternate Application. You will be connected with a member of our staff who will initiate the Alternate Application process. More information on the Alternate Application process can be viewed at the following link: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Alternate_Application_Information.
Questions regarding this vacancy or the application process should be directed to the HR Specialist. The HR Specialist, Shawniece Beale can be reached at 240-402-4394. Someone is available to answer phone calls and emails from 9:00 AM through 5:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday excluding Federal holidays.
This position is located in the HHS Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Visit our careers page
Learn more about what it's like to work at Food and Drug Administration, what the agency does, and about the types of careers this agency offers.
https://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/WorkingatFDA/default.htm
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.
You will receive notice via email or by mail, if no email address was provided by you during the application process, once this process is completed.
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the ERIC Call Center HelpDesk at (888) 478-4340; TTY/TDD: (800) 877-8339; or by email eric@fda.hhs.gov. (If you request by e-mail, please replace the blank space in the body with the Vacancy Identification Number, VIN, which is: 10728376.) Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Agency contact information
Shawniece Beale
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FDA Office of Operations
10903 New Hampshire Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20993
US
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We strive to make selections within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement (03/30/2020).
You will receive application status updates via email and via USAJOBS as the process unfolds.
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The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Food and Drug Administration
The HHS Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been recognized as one of the Federal Government's best places to work. HHS FDA ranked in the top 23% of agency subcomponents (#80 of 339) in the Partnership for Public Service's "The Best Places to Work in the Federal Government" 2017 ratings. For more information, see www.bestplacestowork.org.
This position is in the Senior Executive Service (SES), an elite group of senior government leaders who possess a diverse portfolio of experience and expertise required to lead across organizations. This cadre of dedicated executives is charged with providing strategic leadership and upholding a commitment to public service that transcends loyalty to a specific agency mission or individual profession. As an SES member, you will influence the direction of innovation and transformation of the Federal Government and lead the next generation of public servants.
As part of the SES at HHS, you will be among a group of highly skilled executives, contributing to one of the most important missions in the Federal Government. So, don't just make a career move...make a difference!
This position is located in the Office of Operations (OO) in Silver Spring, MD.
Agency contact information
Shawniece Beale
- Address
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FDA Office of Operations
10903 New Hampshire Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20993
US