This position is located in the Employment and Training Administration, Office of Workforce Investment (OWI), Division of Indian and Native American Programs. OWI is responsible for providing national leadership, oversight, policy guidance, and technical assistance to the workforce system including the Indian and Native American (INA) employment and training grant programs (youth and adult).
This position is inside the Bargaining Unit
Summary
This position is located in the Employment and Training Administration, Office of Workforce Investment (OWI), Division of Indian and Native American Programs. OWI is responsible for providing national leadership, oversight, policy guidance, and technical assistance to the workforce system including the Indian and Native American (INA) employment and training grant programs (youth and adult).
This job will close when we have received 75 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Location
FEW vacancies in the following location:
District of Columbia, DC
FEW vacancies
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$69,581 - $108,422 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 11 - 12
Promotion potential
12 - There is no obligation to provide future promotions if you are selected. Promotions are dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, meet all the performance requirements, and supervisor’s recommendation to the next grade.
Conducts program reviews, both administrative and financial
Reviews, certifies, and approves program and financial reports
Develops and provides technical assistance strategies for grantees;
Prepares accurate analysis and reports and responds to a wide variety of inquires and audits to assess and analyze program data;
Interprets statutory and regulatory provisions and provides guidance to assigned INA grantees and workforce system verbally and through written guidance;
Prepares, edits and reviews Funding Opportunity Announcements, press releases, talking points, briefing documents, correspondence and other documents; and
Analyzes findings to develop recommendations and options for new initiatives and participants as a recognized expert in work groups and in making professional presentations on subject areas.
Provides training and technical assistance through workshops, webinars, webcasts and other forms of digital media.
Appointment to this position may require a background investigation.
U.S. Citizenship.
Must be at least 16 years old and a U.S. Citizen.
Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.
Applicants must meet all legal and regulatory requirements. Reference the "Required Documents" section for additional requirements.
Qualifications
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-11
Applicants must have 52 weeks if specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-09. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the postition. Specialized experience is demonstrated as:
Experience providing technical assistance to grantees that provide services to youth and adult justice involved individuals
Experience analyzing legislative or regulatory guidelines and providing guidance to grantees on program requirements;
Experience writing and editing grant solicitations and briefing materials; and
Experience assessing program data and preparing performance analysis reports.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-12
Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level of, GS-11. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is demonstrated as:
Experience providing technical assistance to employment and training grantees and/or tax credit program grantees focused on individuals who are either justice-involved (criminal records); migrant and seasonal farmer workers or others in rural communities with barriers to employment; and/or older workers;
Experience analyzing legislative or regulatory guidance and providing guidance to grantees on program requirements;
Experience developing Funding Opportunity Announcements, press releases, talking points, briefing documents, correspondence and technical assistance tools; and
Experience assessing and analyzing program data and preparing performance analysis reports.
Experience in working with Indian tribes and communities in the development and administration INA employment and training programs
Experience with the unique government to government relationship the tribes and Alaska Natives including but not limited to the principles of Indian self-determination and self-governance and the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act that governs aboriginal land claims in Alaska and applies principles afforded to Alaska Natives through the 12 regional corporations and over 200 local villages.
Education
GS -11:
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related
Education at the graduate level in an accredited college or university in the amounts shown above meets the requirements for positions at GS-7 through GS-11. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for all grade levels for which both education and experience are acceptable
GS 12: 1 year experience equivalent to at least next lower grade level.
Additional information
DOL seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse customers we serve. DOL fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility and fairness so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.
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.
If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be evaluated against the evaluation factors below and will be placed into a category based on your vacancy question responses.
Category A - Meets the basic qualification requirements for the vacancy and has extensive experience and analyzes data to identify operational deficiencies, make recommendations for effective program monitoring, risk assessment, project management and program development. Category B - Meets the basic qualification requirements for the vacancy and has substantial experience and analyzes data to identify operational deficiencies, make recommendations for effective program monitoring, risk assessment and mitigation strategies, project management and program development. Category C - Meets the specialized experience described in the minimum qualifications requirements and demonstrates proficiency in analyzing data to identify operational deficiencies and make recommendations for effective program monitoring, risk assessment and mitigation strategies, project management and program development.
Evaluation Factors (Competencies) - All qualified applicants will be evaluated on the following key competencies:
Grant Management: Develops and applies knowledge of statutes, regulations, and ETA policies and standard operating procedures. Conducts day-to-day grant management and performs analyses of grant related data and policy, works with other program offices in the administration of ETA grants.
Compliance Assistance: Communicates federal and grant award requirements to grantees to ensure understanding. Develop and deliver comprehensive understanding of negotiated performance outcomes, ensure that the grant is operated in accordance with required program, administrative and budget requirements. Ensures that grantees resolve outstanding issues with audits.
Oversight and Monitoring: Conducts risk assessments of grants, quarterly desk reviews, performance analysis of quarterly program and fiscal reports, , develops and conducts monitoring plans, produce final monitoring reports identifying findings and/or recommendations.
Technical Assistance: Develop and provide technical assistance strategies to grantees. knowledgeable of systems of use such as EBSS, grants.gov, GEMS, and GPMS. provide assistance to grantees in resolving problems or troubleshooting.
The information you provide may be verified by a review of your work experience and/or education, by checking references and through other means (ex. interview). The examining Human Resources Office (HRO) makes the final determination concerning applicant ratings. Your resume MUST provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses to the vacancy questions. If not, the HRO may amend your responses to more accurately reflect the level of competency indicated by the content of your resume. Your evaluation may also include a review by a Human Resources Specialist or panel and may include other assessments (ex. interview, panel review, written test, writing sample, etc.)
INFORMATION FOR ICTAP/CTAP ELIGIBLES ONLY: If you are eligible for special priority selection under ICTAP/CTAP, you must be well-qualified for the position to receive consideration. ICTAP/CTAP eligibles who are placed into Category B or higher will be considered "well-qualified".
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 documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the vacancy closing date. Follow the instructions: click How To Submit Supplemental Documentation Document. You are not required to submit a document if it does not apply to you. Warning: If you submit a document using the same document title, the 2nd submission will OVERWRITE the 1st submission. Also, do not upload password protected documents.
- Veterans Documents (if applicable): To be considered as a 5-point preference eligible, you must submit a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD214. Your DD-214 must show the type of discharge and dates of active duty. To claim 10-point preference, you must submit a copy of your DD214; an Application for 10-point Veteran's Preference, SF15; and the proof of entitlement of this preference which is normally an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs certifying to the present existence of the service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of your disability. (For active duty service members expecting honorable or general discharge or release within 120 days, click Active Duty). Without this documentation, you will not receive veteran's preference. For more information, go to: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/hire/hrp/vetguide/index.aspx
- Displaced Employee Placement Documents – Only required if requesting priority consideration under CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.
- Cover Letters are not mandatory and will not be used to verify experience, but may be submitted
Applicants selected for employment who are not current DOL employees will be required to provide proof of citizenship, and the E-Verify system will be used to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires.
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section.
Follow the steps below to apply. Your application and ALL required supplemental documents MUST be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time (ET) on the vacancy closing date to receive consideration. Paper applications and supplemental documents submitted in any other manner without prior approval from the vacancy contact will not be considered. Click here for information on Reasonable Accommodations.
SAVE your information before the 30 MINUTE TIMEOUT! For help, go to https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/.
STEP 1 - Create USAJOBS Account on www.usajobs.gov, including Resume and Saved Documents Your resume must provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses in the self-assessment vacancy questions. If not, HR may amend your responses to more accurately reflect the competency indicated by resume content. FOR EACH EMPLOYMENT PERIOD, include: start/end month & year and note full-time or part-time (if part-time, include # of hours worked per week); otherwise, your application may be considered incomplete.
STEP 2 - Complete the 1st part of the application process (USAJOBS) Once you have identified a job on www.usajobs.gov that you wish to apply for, click on the title and click the Apply button . For questions about the vacancy, contact the Agency Contact at the bottom of the announcement. Click “Start Application” and proceed through 5 steps noted at the top of the USAJOBS page. You will be able to select a resume and documents from your USAJOBS Account that you can submit as a package as part of your DOL application. At Step 5, click “Continue to Agency Site”.
STEP 3 – Complete the 2nd part of the application process (DOL) On the Department of Labor (DOL) page, create a DOL Account if you have not already and click “APPLY TO THIS VACANCY”. Continue through the 7 progress steps indicated by circles at the top of the DOL page. The 3rd progress step is where you answer the vacancy specific questions. The 4th progress step "Documents" is where you submit required documents (only if applicable to you) specified in the "Required Documents" section of this vacancy. If you submit a document using the same document title, the 2nd submission will OVERWRITE the 1st submission.
STEP 4 – On the “Review and Submit” step, click “Submit Application” The last “Confirmation” step will turn green noting that your application was submitted successfully.
STEP 5 - Edit Application as needed by 11:59 pm ET of Closing Date by returning to USAJOBS, clicking the vacancy, then “Update Application”.
Labor, Employment and Training Administration
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Rm. N4656
Washington, District of Columbia 20210
United States
Next steps
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and refer candidates for selection consideration. Candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome. A selection is expected to be made within 30 calendar days from the issuance date of the certificate.
The following documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the vacancy closing date. Follow the instructions: click How To Submit Supplemental Documentation Document. You are not required to submit a document if it does not apply to you. Warning: If you submit a document using the same document title, the 2nd submission will OVERWRITE the 1st submission. Also, do not upload password protected documents.
- Veterans Documents (if applicable): To be considered as a 5-point preference eligible, you must submit a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD214. Your DD-214 must show the type of discharge and dates of active duty. To claim 10-point preference, you must submit a copy of your DD214; an Application for 10-point Veteran's Preference, SF15; and the proof of entitlement of this preference which is normally an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs certifying to the present existence of the service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of your disability. (For active duty service members expecting honorable or general discharge or release within 120 days, click Active Duty). Without this documentation, you will not receive veteran's preference. For more information, go to: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/hire/hrp/vetguide/index.aspx
- Displaced Employee Placement Documents – Only required if requesting priority consideration under CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.
- Cover Letters are not mandatory and will not be used to verify experience, but may be submitted
Applicants selected for employment who are not current DOL employees will be required to provide proof of citizenship, and the E-Verify system will be used to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires.
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section.
Follow the steps below to apply. Your application and ALL required supplemental documents MUST be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time (ET) on the vacancy closing date to receive consideration. Paper applications and supplemental documents submitted in any other manner without prior approval from the vacancy contact will not be considered. Click here for information on Reasonable Accommodations.
SAVE your information before the 30 MINUTE TIMEOUT! For help, go to https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/.
STEP 1 - Create USAJOBS Account on www.usajobs.gov, including Resume and Saved Documents Your resume must provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses in the self-assessment vacancy questions. If not, HR may amend your responses to more accurately reflect the competency indicated by resume content. FOR EACH EMPLOYMENT PERIOD, include: start/end month & year and note full-time or part-time (if part-time, include # of hours worked per week); otherwise, your application may be considered incomplete.
STEP 2 - Complete the 1st part of the application process (USAJOBS) Once you have identified a job on www.usajobs.gov that you wish to apply for, click on the title and click the Apply button . For questions about the vacancy, contact the Agency Contact at the bottom of the announcement. Click “Start Application” and proceed through 5 steps noted at the top of the USAJOBS page. You will be able to select a resume and documents from your USAJOBS Account that you can submit as a package as part of your DOL application. At Step 5, click “Continue to Agency Site”.
STEP 3 – Complete the 2nd part of the application process (DOL) On the Department of Labor (DOL) page, create a DOL Account if you have not already and click “APPLY TO THIS VACANCY”. Continue through the 7 progress steps indicated by circles at the top of the DOL page. The 3rd progress step is where you answer the vacancy specific questions. The 4th progress step "Documents" is where you submit required documents (only if applicable to you) specified in the "Required Documents" section of this vacancy. If you submit a document using the same document title, the 2nd submission will OVERWRITE the 1st submission.
STEP 4 – On the “Review and Submit” step, click “Submit Application” The last “Confirmation” step will turn green noting that your application was submitted successfully.
STEP 5 - Edit Application as needed by 11:59 pm ET of Closing Date by returning to USAJOBS, clicking the vacancy, then “Update Application”.
Labor, Employment and Training Administration
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Rm. N4656
Washington, District of Columbia 20210
United States
Next steps
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and refer candidates for selection consideration. Candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome. A selection is expected to be made within 30 calendar days from the issuance date of the certificate.
