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.
This position enhances the ability of the Principal Executive Director (PED), OALC to rapidly respond to and focus on vital strategic VA issues, and possess superior technical and managerial ability and competence and apply extensive knowledge of program management practices.
Summary
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.
This position enhances the ability of the Principal Executive Director (PED), OALC to rapidly respond to and focus on vital strategic VA issues, and possess superior technical and managerial ability and competence and apply extensive knowledge of program management practices.
The incumbent in this position serves as the Senior Advisor within the Office of Acquisition, Logistics and Construction. The incumbent is recognized as a technical/functional authority on program management issues, and may participate on teams to carry out complex projects or programs, or integrate efforts of several groups or teams.
Resolves conflicts and creates a climate where empowerment and creativity thrive.
Ensures organizational mission and program success, fosters the development of other team members by providing guidance or sharing expertise.
Senior Advisor will make recommendations on OALC programs and projects.
Serves as a key member of the Principal Executive Director's team, consulting in the functional areas under the incumbent's responsibility and serving as a high-level VA resource on program management related matters.
Advise the PED on gaps and challenges related to existing or new training required.
Evaluates effectiveness and economy of major programs and projects under OALC.
Confers with the PED regarding problem areas or projected major changes in the organization's mission, recommends policy, organization, and operational procedures regarding management of the activity.
Identifies and monitors actual or potential problem areas and recommends a specific course of action that will resolve the problem.
Continuously monitors and evaluates effectiveness of programs and operations to meet strategic objectives and goals.
Concentrates special attention upon problems and issues which inhibit the attainment of organizational objectives.
Establishes and maintains working relationships with Administrations and Staff Offices for purposes of resolving conflicts and assuring optimum control and coordination of programs and operations of high priority or special emphasis.
Assists in developing the long-range objectives for the organization in terms of assigned and projected missions.
Incumbents of this position will be subject to a background investigation commensurate with the risk and sensitivity level of the position.
Successful completion of drug screening required.
Subject to Financial Disclosure reporting requirements.
You may be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
Qualifications
Applicants must have one or more years of specialized experience that clearly demonstrates the following knowledge, skills, and abilities below. This training and/or experience MUST be reflected by descriptions of your experience in your resume. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Evaluates effectiveness and economy of major programs and projects under OALC.
Recommends policy, organization, and operational procedures regarding management of the activity.
Perform evaluations of programs manage by OALC by providing in depth analysis of variables associated with these programs.
Analyze management techniques, processes, and style for improving organizational effectiveness.
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.
Step 1: Review of resume for minimum qualifications (not to exceed 5 pages).
Step 2. SES Panel review to determine Best Qualified applicants for referral to selective official.
Step 3. Approval by the Selecting Official (may include additional screening such as interviews, background and reference checks)
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.
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 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required 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 competitive status: (Proof consists of an SF-50 showing career/career conditional status in the competitive service.)
5. Documentation in support of eligibility under a special hiring authority. (e.g. DD-214 for VEOA, CTAP/ICTAP, Schedule A authority, etc.).
Non-Competitive Consideration: You are considered a non-competitive applicant if you are on a current career Senior Level (SL) appointment; an individual with SL reinstatement eligibility; or a current career Senior Executive Service (SES) member who has competitive service reinstatement eligibility (at any grade level) to any position in the competitive service. You may be considered non-competitively for appointment to this position if you meet the qualifications requirements. Proof of non-competitive eligibility is required. Proof consists of an SF-50 showing career/career conditional status on an SL appointment, or SES General or SES Career Reserved status and for SES members, proof of Qualifications Review Board (QRB) certification.
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 must be received by 11:59 pm EST on the 07/12/2019, in order for you to be considered. Please read all instructions before you begin.
To begin click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register, and submit all required documents. To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ and click on "Application Status". Click on the position title and select Apply Online to continue.
Executive Director, Office of Construction and Facilities Management
425 I Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
US
Next steps
The Corporate Senior Executive Management Office (CSEMO) will review all applications to determine if applicants meet the minimum qualifications for this position as outlined in the Resume. Those who meet the minimum qualifications will be referred to a panel of SES members for rating and ranking. The SES panel will recommend a list of Best Qualified to the selecting official for final review/selection.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required 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 competitive status: (Proof consists of an SF-50 showing career/career conditional status in the competitive service.)
5. Documentation in support of eligibility under a special hiring authority. (e.g. DD-214 for VEOA, CTAP/ICTAP, Schedule A authority, etc.).
Non-Competitive Consideration: You are considered a non-competitive applicant if you are on a current career Senior Level (SL) appointment; an individual with SL reinstatement eligibility; or a current career Senior Executive Service (SES) member who has competitive service reinstatement eligibility (at any grade level) to any position in the competitive service. You may be considered non-competitively for appointment to this position if you meet the qualifications requirements. Proof of non-competitive eligibility is required. Proof consists of an SF-50 showing career/career conditional status on an SL appointment, or SES General or SES Career Reserved status and for SES members, proof of Qualifications Review Board (QRB) certification.
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 must be received by 11:59 pm EST on the 07/12/2019, in order for you to be considered. Please read all instructions before you begin.
To begin click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register, and submit all required documents. To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ and click on "Application Status". Click on the position title and select Apply Online to continue.
Executive Director, Office of Construction and Facilities Management
425 I Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
US
Next steps
The Corporate Senior Executive Management Office (CSEMO) will review all applications to determine if applicants meet the minimum qualifications for this position as outlined in the Resume. Those who meet the minimum qualifications will be referred to a panel of SES members for rating and ranking. The SES panel will recommend a list of Best Qualified to the selecting official for final review/selection.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
