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Salary
$46,619 to - $107,509 per year
Pay scale & grade
GG 07 - 12
Location
FEW vacancies in the following location:
Dallas, TX
FEW vacancies
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
25% or less - Position may require occasional travel.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Temporary promotion - Not-to-exceed (NTE) 01/01/2021- may be extended or terminated earlier at management's discretion. At the conclusion, some employees may return to their position of record. Refer to "CLARIFICATION FROM THE AGENCY" section for additional information.
Work schedule
Full-time - The work schedule for this position is Mixed Tour. With a Mixed Tour work schedule, an employee may be changed between full-time, part-time and intermittent work schedules to accommodate fluctuating workloads and is subject to a signed agreement.
Current or Former Census Bureau Employees on Excepted or Competitive Service Appointments.
NOTE: Current Census Bureau employees holding a permanent competitive position will have return rights to their permanent position of record.
Plan, organize, direct and manage the administrative functions of the Regional Census Center.
Directly supervise 2-3 clerks, assign and review work for procedural accuracy, answer technical personnel/payroll questions through research using federal personnel guidelines, accounting procedures and manuals, etc.
Develop procedural instructions, draft guidance for administrative support functions, and develop spending plans and authorization, revising them as funds and workloads shift.
U.S. citizen and must be 18 years or older to be hired.
Suitability/background investigation for Federal employment.
Selective Service System, if you are a male born after 12/31/59.
This is a NON-BARGAINING unit position.
Must meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
A supervisory trial period may be required.
Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Qualifications
Applicants are responsible for insuring that the application submitted clearly indicates that they meet the qualifications listed below. To be eligible for this position, you must have the specialized experience as indicated below, or education, or a combination.
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.
GG-0301-07 EXPERIENCE: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the grade 05 in the Federal service that provided the knowledge in one or more administrative functions, such as personnel and payroll, recruitment, testing and selection, equal employment opportunity, finance, accounting, procurement, supplies, space and/or leasing, or contracting in order to provide support and services to an organization.
EDUCATION: One full year of graduate level education OR superior academic achievement. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.
GG-0301-09 EXPERIENCE: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the grade 07 in the Federal service that provided knowledge of two or more administrative support areas as personnel and payroll, recruitment, testing and selecting, equal employment opportunity, finance, accounting, procurement, supplies, space and/or leasing, or contracting, and the ability to provide advice and guidance on administrative matters.
EDUCATION: Master's or equivalent degree OR Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B. OR J.D., if related. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.
GG-0301-11 EXPERIENCE: You must have one year specialized experience equivalent to the grade 09 in the Federal service that demonstrates the ability to provide administrative support services in two or more areas, such as personnel and payroll, recruitment, testing, and selection, equal employment opportunity, finance, accounting, procurement, supplies, space and/or leasing, or contracting, and the ability to provide advice and guidance on administrative matters.
EDUCATION: PH.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.
GG-0301-12 EXPERIENCE: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the grade 11 in the Federal service that demonstrates the ability to provide administrative support services in two or more areas such as personnel and payroll, recruitment, testing, and selection, equal employment opportunity, finance, accounting, procurement, supplies, or contracting and the ability to provide advice and guidance on administrative matters, or the ability to manage, assign work, set priorities, prepare schedules, evaluate performance and provide instruction and training.
EDUCATION: Education cannot be substituted for experience.
Additional information
The following links provide information on various hiring authorities that may enable you to apply through merit assignment procedures, or be eligible for a non-competitive appointment.
The Department of Commerce provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office at (301) 763-4060. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
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.
The Census Bureau offers a comprehensive benefits package. Explore the benefits offered to most Federal employees at Federal Employee 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.
Your resume, optional cover letter, and supporting documentation will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. If you meet the minimum qualifications stated in the job opportunity announcement, we will compare your resume, optional cover letter, and supporting documentation to your responses on the scored occupational questionnaire (True/False, Yes/No, Multiple Choice questions). Your resume and/or optional cover letter must support your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire or your score may be lowered. The best-qualified candidates will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview.
Due weight shall be given to performance appraisals and awards in accordance with 5 CFR § 335.103(b)(3), during the interview/selection process conducted by the hiring manager.
The scored occupational questionnaire will evaluate you on the following competencies at the full performance level of this positon. Please do not provide a separate written response.
Knowledge of administrative support areas such as personnel, payroll, recruiting, performance management, operational cost and progress, supply and space management, security, safety, accident reporting, and telephone communications.
Ability to provide guidance, instruction and training to employees for successful job performance.
Ability to perform activities relating to administering time and attendance regulations.
Knowledge of the policies, precedents, goals and objectives, regulations and guidelines of the federal budget process.
We recommend that you preview the online questions for this announcement before you start the application process.
Do not include the following types of information in your application:
Social Security Number (SSN)
Date of Birth (DOB)
Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position)
Personal information such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
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.
The Census Bureau offers a comprehensive benefits package. Explore the benefits offered to most Federal employees at Federal Employee 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.
Resume showing relevant experience; cover letter optional. Your resume should list your educational and work experience including the dates (mm/dd/yy) of each employment along with the number of hours worked per week. For work in the Federal service, please include the grade level for the position(s). Your resume may be used to validate your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire. Your resume should also indicate your citizenship and, if you are registered with the Selective Service System, if you are a male born after 12/31/59.
Copies of applicable SF-50s “Notification of Personnel Action,” to support claimed time-in-grade, which shows grade/band levels to establish eligibility. If you do not have a copy of your SF-50, please contact the National Archives and Records Administration at 1.314.801.9250, option 2, and/or https://www.archives.gov/ to review instructions on how to obtain a copy.Documentation supporting eligibility for non-competitive appointment, (Schedule A disability, 30 percent disabled veteran, certain military spouses, etc.). Show proof of your disability. Documentation may be from any licensed medical professional (e.g., a physician or other medical professional certified by a State, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. Territory to practice medicine), a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist (i.e., state or private) or any Federal or state agency or agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits.
Your medical documentation should distinguish between disabilities that are temporary or transient versus disabilities, which are chronic, permanent, on-going or unresolved with no end in sight.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) documentation, if applicable (see other information).
Education Documentation: If this position requires proof of higher education or you are substituting education for experience, you must submit an unofficial transcript or a list of courses that includes the following information: name of accredited institution, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. This also includes Census Bureau employees. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements (Foreign Qualifications). Please refer to OPM Education Definitions for more information.
CTAP Eligible
CTAP candidates will be eligible for selection priority if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100.
Information about CTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website at: Employees’ Guide to Career Transition
CTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:
A copy of your RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for declining a directed geographic relocation outside of the local commuting area; a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES) or certification that you are in a surplus organization or occupation (this could be a position abolishment letter, a notice of eligibility for discontinued service retirement or similar notice)
A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action," noting current position, grade/band level, and duty location
A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating
Any documentation from your bureau/operating unit that shows your current promotion potential
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.
You are not required to submit official documents at this time; copies are sufficient.
NOTE: You will not be considered if you fail to provide all required, applicable documents.
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:
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.
Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. To apply online you must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website. To begin click the "Apply" button and follow the prompts to register into your USAJOBS account, answer the questions, and submit all required documents. After registering in your USAJOBS account and clicking "Submit," you will automatically transition to the Department of Commerce's specific site where you will complete your application. You must click "Submit" at the end of the application process to send your application for consideration. To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account and click on "Applications." Click on the position title and then select "Update Application." If you have problems completing your online application, including problems submitting your supporting documents, please contact the Help Desk by email at mgshelp@monster.com or by phone at 1.866.656.6831. The help desk is available Monday—Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST.
BUREAU OF THE CENSUS
Dallas Regional Census Center
Irving, Texas 75038
United States
Next steps
You will be notified of your application status through USAJOBS at four points during the hiring process, as applicable. You can check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website and clicking on "Applications." The status will be visible next to the corresponding positions.
The four points of notification are:
Application Received or Application Incomplete
Minimum Qualification Requirement Met or Minimum Qualification Requirement Not Met
Referred or Not Referred
Selected or Not Selected
By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work or you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans' preference, disability, etc.).
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Resume showing relevant experience; cover letter optional. Your resume should list your educational and work experience including the dates (mm/dd/yy) of each employment along with the number of hours worked per week. For work in the Federal service, please include the grade level for the position(s). Your resume may be used to validate your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire. Your resume should also indicate your citizenship and, if you are registered with the Selective Service System, if you are a male born after 12/31/59.
Copies of applicable SF-50s “Notification of Personnel Action,” to support claimed time-in-grade, which shows grade/band levels to establish eligibility. If you do not have a copy of your SF-50, please contact the National Archives and Records Administration at 1.314.801.9250, option 2, and/or https://www.archives.gov/ to review instructions on how to obtain a copy.Documentation supporting eligibility for non-competitive appointment, (Schedule A disability, 30 percent disabled veteran, certain military spouses, etc.). Show proof of your disability. Documentation may be from any licensed medical professional (e.g., a physician or other medical professional certified by a State, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. Territory to practice medicine), a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist (i.e., state or private) or any Federal or state agency or agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits.
Your medical documentation should distinguish between disabilities that are temporary or transient versus disabilities, which are chronic, permanent, on-going or unresolved with no end in sight.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) documentation, if applicable (see other information).
Education Documentation: If this position requires proof of higher education or you are substituting education for experience, you must submit an unofficial transcript or a list of courses that includes the following information: name of accredited institution, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. This also includes Census Bureau employees. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements (Foreign Qualifications). Please refer to OPM Education Definitions for more information.
CTAP Eligible
CTAP candidates will be eligible for selection priority if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100.
Information about CTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website at: Employees’ Guide to Career Transition
CTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:
A copy of your RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for declining a directed geographic relocation outside of the local commuting area; a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES) or certification that you are in a surplus organization or occupation (this could be a position abolishment letter, a notice of eligibility for discontinued service retirement or similar notice)
A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action," noting current position, grade/band level, and duty location
A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating
Any documentation from your bureau/operating unit that shows your current promotion potential
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.
You are not required to submit official documents at this time; copies are sufficient.
NOTE: You will not be considered if you fail to provide all required, applicable documents.
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:
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.
Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. To apply online you must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website. To begin click the "Apply" button and follow the prompts to register into your USAJOBS account, answer the questions, and submit all required documents. After registering in your USAJOBS account and clicking "Submit," you will automatically transition to the Department of Commerce's specific site where you will complete your application. You must click "Submit" at the end of the application process to send your application for consideration. To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account and click on "Applications." Click on the position title and then select "Update Application." If you have problems completing your online application, including problems submitting your supporting documents, please contact the Help Desk by email at mgshelp@monster.com or by phone at 1.866.656.6831. The help desk is available Monday—Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST.
BUREAU OF THE CENSUS
Dallas Regional Census Center
Irving, Texas 75038
United States
Next steps
You will be notified of your application status through USAJOBS at four points during the hiring process, as applicable. You can check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website and clicking on "Applications." The status will be visible next to the corresponding positions.
The four points of notification are:
Application Received or Application Incomplete
Minimum Qualification Requirement Met or Minimum Qualification Requirement Not Met
Referred or Not Referred
Selected or Not Selected
By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work or you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans' preference, disability, etc.).
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
