The employee will participate in training and developmental work in one or more OCO components. While serving in the program, the employee will participate in and/or lead a variety of special projects to develop leadership and supervisory skills.
Summary
The employee will participate in training and developmental work in one or more OCO components. While serving in the program, the employee will participate in and/or lead a variety of special projects to develop leadership and supervisory skills.
Current permanent SSA employees in the Deputy Commissioner for Operations (DCO), Office of Central Operations (OCO) GS-5, GS-6, GS-7, GS-8, GS-9, GS-10, GS-11 (and wage grade equivalent) only.
Selectee will participate in two 6-month developmental work assignments designed to develop competence in mid-level leadership competencies such as Strategic Thinking, Conflict Management, Problem Solving, Human Capital Management, and Partnering.
Gain knowledge and understanding of leadership foundational theories and models.
Cultivate a sense of self-awareness through identifying a leadership vision, mission, style and values.
Exhibit knowledge and awareness of diversity.
Demonstrate communication skills and the ability to interrelate with others.
Develop critical and reflective thinking abilities.
All application materials must be received by the closing date.
Applicants must be in good standing.
Applicants must have a fully successful rating of record.
Official Personnel Folders will not be reviewed.
Requests for copies of application documents will not be accepted.
All application forms submitted become the property of SSA Human Resources.
Qualifications
Applicants must be permanent GS-5, GS-6, GS-7, GS-8, GS-9, GS-10, GS-11 or wage grade equivalent, and must meet the 52 weeks requirement in their current grade. Note: There are no supervisory positions at the GS-5 grade level. Permanent GS-5 applicants will only be considered for possible promotion on a case-by-case basis.
Also, permanent GS-12 employees are encouraged to apply to the Leadership, Education, and Advancement Program (LEAP), B-4792.
Employees currently in career ladder positions must be at the highest level of the career ladder to be eligible to apply.
Time in grade requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Employees must apply based on their permanent grade of record. Development Program participants will be reassigned based on their current permanent grade. Promotions while in the program are not guaranteed and will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Participants are eligible to compete for posted vacancies during the program and may be promoted to any position for which they are selected under the appropriate merit promotion plan. If a participant accepts a permanent or temporary promotion, detail, reassignment, or request to leave the program, participation in the program and the temporary promotion received upon entering the program will be terminated.
For wage grade employees, if you meet the qualifications, you must be willing to accept a potential reduction in pay. Your pay will be set on the GS scale to the closest grade and step that does not exceed your current rate of pay. During the program, if you qualify for a temporary promotion and you are selected for a higher graded assignment, you would be promoted to the next GS grade level for the duration of the higher-graded assignment. At the conclusion of the program, you will resume your prior pay scale. For further information regarding your specific situation, please see payroll's webpage on Salary and Wage Tables
Upon completion of the 12 month program, participants will return to their permanent grade of record.
Applicants who have participated in the OCO Development Program (OCODP), Leadership, Education, and Advancement Program (LEAP), Advanced Leadership Program (ALP), Leadership Development Program (LDP), or other Regional development programs within two years of the closing date of this announcement are not eligible for the program. BEST and KEYS participants are eligible to apply.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
The position description number for this position is PD1F070S, PD1F069S, PD1F068S, PD1F067S, PD1F066S, PD1F065S, and PD1F064S. A summary of the major duties are listed below. You may also view the full position description on the Agency intranet at the following link: PD Search
BACKGROUND: The OCO Development Program is a 12-month program intended to provide developmental opportunities. The program allows employees to gain new learning experiences, conquer new challenges, and broaden their perspectives. The Development Program offers participants an opportunity to participate in rotational assignments during the program. Participants will attend an orientation where they will meet with Executive staff members, discuss career goals with their mentors, develop Individual Development Plans (IDPs), and participate in a variety of training sessions.
Position to be filled under the provisions of the Management Officials Promotion Plan. The best-qualified list for this vacancy may be used to fill the same or similar positions in a component(s) under the same Deputy Commissioner. Additional selections may be made within 6 months of the date the best qualified list is issued.
NONCOMPETITIVE CONSIDERATION DUE TO SPECIAL HIRING AUTHORITY
Applications for noncompetitive consideration will be accepted from SSA employees in the area of consideration who are currently serving under the following types of appointments: Schedule A, Reg. 213.3102 (U) appointments for individuals with disabilities; Veterans Recruitment Appointments; and time limited appointments for veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. Applicants serving under these provisions do not need to submit copies of your disability or Veteran's documentation.However, you must submit a current SF-50 that provides information on the appointment authority under which you were hired. Otherwise, you will not receive non-competitive consideration.
NOTE: Excepted service employees serving under Schedule A appointments for Attorney positions or Pathways Programs appointments (Presidential Management Fellows, Recent Graduates, and Interns) are not eligible for consideration.
LOCATION: This position is located in Woodlawn, MD, Boyers, PA, and Wilkes-Barre, PA in all OCO occupied buildings. Applicants must be willing to assume the responsibilities that may accompany assignment locations (parking fees, lack of onsite cafeteria, credit union, etc.).
LOCALITY PAY: Salary will be set in accordance with locality pay provisions. Candidates currently receiving a higher locality pay than the office applied for are advised that should they be selected, they will lose entitlement to the higher locality pay.
OTHER NOTES:
Relocation expenses will not be paid.
This position is temporary not-to-exceed one (1) year and will NOT be extended.
All permanent full-time/part-time employees in grades GS-05 through GS-11, or wage grade equivalent, who meet the eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement may apply.
This is a moderate risk position. The selected employee will be required to complete a Standard Form 85P, Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions, in order to have the appropriate investigation conducted, unless the employee has been previously certified eligible to occupy a position at this level.
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.
Applicants will be rated based on the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Ability to communicate orally to obtain, provide, and clarify information.
Ability to research, extract, compile, and analyze information, draw conclusions to make recommendations, provide information or take corrective action.
Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work assignments or tasks.
Knowledge of administrative processes, policies, and procedures.
Ability to organize and convey information in writing.
Ability to supervise, lead, motivate, and evaluate others while dealing with differing viewpoints and difficult situations.
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.
The following section provides information on supporting documentation that must be submitted.
SSA-45
Your SSA-45 must provide all of the information necessary to make qualifications determinations (e.g., all experience related to your qualifications for this position, full performance level of your current position, the dates at each grade level of your current or prior career-ladder position(s), etc.). These documents will be referred to the selecting official if you are eligible for the best qualified list. Employees' Official Personnel Folders will not be reviewed.
Your SSA-45 must specifically demonstrate, in your own words, the possession of the required experience related to the minimum qualifications, selective placement factors and/or evaluation criteria. Information that is copied or restated language from the vacancy announcement, rating criteria, KSAs and/or position description will not be considered. If this occurs, you may lose consideration for one or more grade levels or found ineligible.
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience is subject to verification by the selecting official. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.
Notice Concerning Materially False, Fictitious, or Fraudulent Statements
Anything you claim in the occupational questionnaire or in your SSA-45 may be subject to verification. By completing the electronic application process, you are certifying that any statements you make are true, complete, and correct to the best of your knowledge and belief and are made in good faith. Materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or representations are subject to disciplinary action.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
The Occupational Questionnaire: Click on the Apply Online button to create an account or log into your existing USAJOBS account and follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire.
Additional Required Documents, if applicable (See Required Documents section).
The complete Application Package must be submitted before 11:59 p.m. (EST) on 03/04/2024. Failure to upload any required documents will disqualify your application from consideration.
If you use assistive software or an adaptive device, or you are experiencing some other type of technical difficulty and/or otherwise require assistance with the application process, please contact Harlan Tabron Jr. at Harlan.L.Tabron.Jr@ssa.gov.
Individuals with disabilities may call us via Federal Relay using the (voice) contact telephone provided.
APPLYING FROM A PERSONAL COMPUTER OUTSIDE OF WORK
SSA employees may access Internal Vacancies On-Line (IVOL) postings and apply for vacancies from locations outside of SSA (e.g., from home, public computer, etc.). Please use the following link: http://ssai.usajobs.gov. Be sure to forward the link and other application materials (such as the SSA-45) to an email source accessible from outside of SSA (e.g. your personal computer, etc.).
Due to our security procedures, our office will not accept any applications submitted via email, standard mail, or facsimile sent directly to the Servicing Personnel Office. Applicants are required to file through the online application process. The email address is listed only for inquiries about the position or the How to Apply process.
To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log in to your USAJOBS account.
Office of Central Operations
1500 Woodlawn Drive
Baltimore, MD 21241
US
Next steps
After all of the applications have been evaluated, you will receive notification via email explaining the status of your application. If you applied incorrectly or submitted an incomplete application, we will be unable to send you an electronic receipt of your application. Please read the How to Apply instructions carefully to ensure that you submit a complete application.
To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log in to your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
Selection interviews may be conducted with one or more of the candidates, but there is no requirement that interviews be conducted. The hiring office will contact candidates directly for interviews. Interviews may be conducted via video conferencing software, if technically feasible. Applicants referred for consideration will receive a final disposition notice after selections have been made.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The following section provides information on supporting documentation that must be submitted.
SSA-45
Your SSA-45 must provide all of the information necessary to make qualifications determinations (e.g., all experience related to your qualifications for this position, full performance level of your current position, the dates at each grade level of your current or prior career-ladder position(s), etc.). These documents will be referred to the selecting official if you are eligible for the best qualified list. Employees' Official Personnel Folders will not be reviewed.
Your SSA-45 must specifically demonstrate, in your own words, the possession of the required experience related to the minimum qualifications, selective placement factors and/or evaluation criteria. Information that is copied or restated language from the vacancy announcement, rating criteria, KSAs and/or position description will not be considered. If this occurs, you may lose consideration for one or more grade levels or found ineligible.
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience is subject to verification by the selecting official. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.
Notice Concerning Materially False, Fictitious, or Fraudulent Statements
Anything you claim in the occupational questionnaire or in your SSA-45 may be subject to verification. By completing the electronic application process, you are certifying that any statements you make are true, complete, and correct to the best of your knowledge and belief and are made in good faith. Materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or representations are subject to disciplinary action.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
The Occupational Questionnaire: Click on the Apply Online button to create an account or log into your existing USAJOBS account and follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire.
Additional Required Documents, if applicable (See Required Documents section).
The complete Application Package must be submitted before 11:59 p.m. (EST) on 03/04/2024. Failure to upload any required documents will disqualify your application from consideration.
If you use assistive software or an adaptive device, or you are experiencing some other type of technical difficulty and/or otherwise require assistance with the application process, please contact Harlan Tabron Jr. at Harlan.L.Tabron.Jr@ssa.gov.
Individuals with disabilities may call us via Federal Relay using the (voice) contact telephone provided.
APPLYING FROM A PERSONAL COMPUTER OUTSIDE OF WORK
SSA employees may access Internal Vacancies On-Line (IVOL) postings and apply for vacancies from locations outside of SSA (e.g., from home, public computer, etc.). Please use the following link: http://ssai.usajobs.gov. Be sure to forward the link and other application materials (such as the SSA-45) to an email source accessible from outside of SSA (e.g. your personal computer, etc.).
Due to our security procedures, our office will not accept any applications submitted via email, standard mail, or facsimile sent directly to the Servicing Personnel Office. Applicants are required to file through the online application process. The email address is listed only for inquiries about the position or the How to Apply process.
To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log in to your USAJOBS account.
Office of Central Operations
1500 Woodlawn Drive
Baltimore, MD 21241
US
Next steps
After all of the applications have been evaluated, you will receive notification via email explaining the status of your application. If you applied incorrectly or submitted an incomplete application, we will be unable to send you an electronic receipt of your application. Please read the How to Apply instructions carefully to ensure that you submit a complete application.
To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log in to your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
Selection interviews may be conducted with one or more of the candidates, but there is no requirement that interviews be conducted. The hiring office will contact candidates directly for interviews. Interviews may be conducted via video conferencing software, if technically feasible. Applicants referred for consideration will receive a final disposition notice after selections have been made.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
