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The Executive Director, Office of Talent Management (ED,OTM) works directly with the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS) and is the principal advisor to the Under Secretary for Benefits (USB) and other key senior officials with the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) on matters pertaining to the Veterans Benefits Administration's (VBA) talent management programs, practices, applicable laws, and regulations
Learn more about this agency05/28/2020 to 06/29/2020
$131,239 - $197,300 per year
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Yes—A Recruitment/Relocation incentive may be authorized. In addition, The Department of Veterans Affairs offers Permanent Change of Station (PCS) relocation services. PCS is the relocation of a household due to government convenience in connection with a transfer between duty stations or facilities. For more information go to http://vaww.fscdirect.fsc.va.gov/pcs.asp.
Permanent
Full-Time
Senior Executive
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Yes
Yes
VA-SES-20-10752886-JJ
566997000
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
All groups of qualified individuals.
The incumbent is the senior expert and advisor responsible for leading the management and strategic direction of the Office of Talent Management which encompasses the key areas of: Strategic Alignment, Leadership and Knowledge Management, Results-oriented Performance culture, Talent Management, Accountability, Workforce and Succession planning, Competency Management, Employee Development and Training, Executive Support, and the Development of Processes and Programs for VBA.
The Office of Talent Management has overall responsibility of the geographically dispersed Human Resources Centers.
Oversees and directs the formulation and execution of long-range, strategic plans for the management of civilian personnel: staff management, plans and resources, and human resource processes, procedures, and programs.
Provides leadership to Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) on the impact and use of policies, proposals, programs and partnership agreements/relationships related to all aspects of Human Capital Management (HCM).
Maintains a current Human Capital Plan and directs Human Capital management through strategic alignment, leadership and knowledge management, results-oriented performance culture, talent management, and accountability.
Align VBA HCM with the Human Capital Accountability Framework (HCAAF) to drive organizational effectiveness.
Develops, deploys, and assesses a full range of short and long term HCM solutions, policies, programs and proactively seeks additional solutions and approaches to serve the needs of VBA.
Advances and supports VBA's mission accomplishment by creating and implementing solutions that address workforce issues in the areas of recruiting, hiring, motivating, succession planning, competency development, training and learning, retention and diversity; and provides the full range of operational human resource and management advisory services to Headquarters staff.
Advises and assists the Under Secretary for Benefits and other agency officials in carrying out VBA's responsibilities for, selecting, developing, training and managing a high-quality, productive workforce in accordance with the merit system principles. Serves as chief policy advisor on all human capital management issues and shares responsibility and accountability for VBA's performance and mission results.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Veteran Preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service.: https://www.opm.gov/faqs/topic/Senior-Executive-Service/index.aspx.
Drug Testing: All applicants tentatively selected for VA Senior Executive Service employment in any position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
Incumbents of this position will be subject to a background investigation commensurate with the risk and sensitivity level of the position.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Step 1: ECQ qualifications
Step 2: Technical Qualification(s)
Step 3: VA Executive Resources Board
Step 4: Nominating Organization may conduct interviews
Step 5: Approval by the Selecting Official (may include additional screening)
Step 6: OPM Qualifications Review Board certification
A complete application for this position includes the following items:
1. Resume not to exceed 5 pages;
2. Written narrative response to address each Technical Qualification(s) not to exceed 2 pages each; and
3. Written narrative responses to address each Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) not to exceed 2 pages each for a total of 10 pages; or
4. Proof of non-competitive eligibility (if applicable). Proof consists of an SF-50 showing career status in the SES and proof of certification of your Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) administered Qualifications Review Board (QRB).
Non-Competitive Consideration: You are considered a non-competitive applicant if you are a current career Senior Executive, graduate of a Senior Executive Service (SES) Candidate Development Program (CDP) or an individual with SES reinstatement eligibility and your ECQs have been certified by the OPM QRB. You may be considered non-competitively for appointment to this position if you meet the mandatory technical qualifications requirements.
Non-competitive applicants do not need to submit ECQ narratives but you must clearly state your status in your resume and submit a written narrative response to the Technical Qualification (s); not more than 2 pages per each TQ with a font size no smaller than 12 points. Proof of non-competitive eligibility is required. The agency has the option of considering you non-competitively or including you in the competitive process.
Your complete application must be received by 11:59 pm EST on the closing date, 06/29/2020 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.
The Corporate Senior Executive Management Office (CSEMO) will review all applications to determine if applicants meet the technical qualifications of this position and the SES ECQs. Those who meet the qualifications will be referred to the Executive Resources Board (ERB), a panel of SES members to determine the "best qualified" candidates. Once a selection is made, the selectee's application will be forwarded to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for approval by an OPM independent Qualifications Review Board (QRB), unless the selectee is a current/former SES executive or has successfully completed an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program and is QRB certified.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/566997000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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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.
The Senior Executive Service (SES) is comprised of the men and women charged with leading the continuing transformation of government. These leaders possess well-honed executive skills and share a broad perspective of government and a public service commitment.
VA structures its SES positions into pay bands. This is a pay band 3 position and the salary range is $131,239 to $181,500. Exceptions to the cap of the range may be considered in certain circumstances.
