Clarification from the agency

Open to current permanent Career/Career-Conditional Health and Human Services (HHS) wide employees only.

As an Management Officer you will:

• Serve as the second level supervisor of employees engaged in a wide variety of administrative, management services, business operations, and planning functions for the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS).
• Develop goals and objectives and establish policies and procedures to accomplish the work of NCHS and comply with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Provide input in the formulation of the NCHS budget and present and defend resource requirements needed to carry out NCHS long-term goals and objectives.
• Advise the NCHS Director on the preparation and presentation of the NCHS out-year budget.
• Develop annual budget plans and budget justifications and the management of approved budgets within NCHS.
• Plan, direct, and evaluate critical and operational planning, program development, and administrative and management services programs for NCHS.
• Participate with the NCHS Director in establishing long- and short-range goals, objectives, and plans for NCHS.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• US Citizenship is required.
• Background Investigation may be required.
• One-year probationary period may be required.
• Travel, transportation, and moving expenses will be paid: No
• Bargaining Unit Position: No
• Drug Screening Required: No
• Research position: No
• Promotion potential: No
• Supervisory position: Yes. Since this is a supervisory position, candidates must also have demonstrated or shown the potential to develop the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. A supervisory probationary period may be required. Applicants should describe any previous experience or responsibilities which could be used in relation to the supervisory requirements of this position.
• Time in grade (TIG) must be met within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
• CDC Financial Disclosure -OGE form 450 Holding ourselves to a higher standard; the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention inspires public confidence in its trust responsibilities and mission by maintaining high ethical principles. This position is subject to the confidential financial disclosure requirements of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-521). Therefore, if selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency. This Information will be required annually.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
• Public Trust/Moderate Background Investigation (5) is required.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level of in the Federal service as defined in the next paragraph.

Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is experience which is directly related to the position which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) to successfully perform the duties of the position to include experience in planning, organizing, and directing financial and administrative operations and formulating and implementing organizational goals, objectives and plans.

Documenting Experience: In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description. Experience that would not normally be part of the employee's position is creditable, however, when documented by satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the employee's supervisor or an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment. The documentation must indicate whether the duties were performed full time or, if part time, the percentage of times the other duties were performed. It is expected that this documentation is included in the employee's official personnel record. In order to receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your official position, you must provide a copy of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated above.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

"Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS."

Once the application process is complete, a review of the resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Your qualifications will be evaluated and rated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

• Accountability
• Administrative Management
• Business Process Improvement
• Conflict Management
• Customer Service
• Decision Making
• Financial Management
• Financial Management (2)
• Internal Resource Management
• Interpersonal Skills
• Oral Communication
• Organizational Systems Awareness
• Program Support and Strategic Planning
• Team Building
• Written Communication