This position is located in the Office of the Executive Director (OED), Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission). OED is responsible for all administrative and operational functions at the FTC, including Human Capital, Financial Management, Internal Controls and Risk Management, Information Technology, Facilities, Space and Building Management, Records Management, Physical and Personnel Security, and Asset Management.
Summary
This position is located in the Office of the Executive Director (OED), Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission). OED is responsible for all administrative and operational functions at the FTC, including Human Capital, Financial Management, Internal Controls and Risk Management, Information Technology, Facilities, Space and Building Management, Records Management, Physical and Personnel Security, and Asset Management.
Current Federal employees; former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility; well qualified displaced and surplus Federal employees in the local commuting area; individuals eligible for special hiring authorities and veterans who are eligible for special hiring authorities.
The Chief of Staff informs and advises the OED and FTC staff /managers/leaders and other agency officials on the Executive Director (XD) and Deputy Executive Directors' (DXD) priorities and efforts to further the FTC's mission, policies, goals, and objectives. Duties include:
Advises, assists and represents the Executive Director in all areas of management, command and control, and support to OED. As delegated by the XD and DXD, exercises staff control and supervision over all support functions of the Office as well as advising and directing the business functions; including administration, human resources, resource management, operations/policy, training, logistics, information management, security, and safety.
Exercises a high level of managerial competence and functional expertise in readiness, human resources, information technology, training, and resource management, and is responsible to oversee and assure unity of OED's high visibility functions and processes into a single unified strategy.
Ensures all organizational programs, plans and policies are systematically integrated into an overall plan of operation, and works closely with the OED and FTC staff/managers/leaders in providing continuity of leadership in assessing mission, work requirements and developing plans, goals, and objectives for OED in support of the FTC .
Exercises managerial authority to set long-range goals and objectives, translates objectives into specific projects, determines program emphasis, plans for long-range staffing and organization needs, and manages organizational changes.
Maintains a continuous program of review and analysis to assess the progress and effectiveness of the Office in relation to program objectives, budgetary limitations, schedules and OED priorities.
Identifies problem areas, coordinates corrective action and directs changes to implement improvements as necessary.
Establishes and maintains liaison with key officials and personnel within numerous areas in order to make decisions that will permit the identification of causes for deficiencies and provide a basis for improvement or programs.
Implements an internal control system to affect a sound system of accountability.
Facilitates discussions and resolves controversial, troublesome, and unprecedented problems or to provide first-hand information on OED's projects. Speaks with authority in conveying OED policy and procedures and the application of administrative requirements. Contacts and decisions often involve negotiations on delicate, sensitive and controversial issues concerning agency programs, policy and procedures.
Determines and assures compliance with existing and proposed programs, policies, and procedures through interface with Division and Office Chiefs, reviews regulatory guidance, correspondence, status reports, and inspection reports. Maintains an ongoing comprehensive knowledge of the overall programs of the Office and solves or recommends solutions to problems with OED programs and other activities involving two or more organizational elements. Independently recognizes problem areas and/or potential problem areas and, through own initiative, works out acceptable solutions by negotiating with managers to accept compromise prior to those issues being elevated to the DXD and/or XD. Relieves the XD of a myriad of details by recognizing and exercising managerial responsibilities in the form of coordinating, controlling, motivating, reviewing and evaluating the Office's programs, policy, procedures, and regulations. Assigns tasks, sets priorities and coordinates staff actions.
U.S. citizenship requirement must be met by the closing date of this vacancy.
This position is subject to a background investigation.
Males born after December 31, 1959 must register with Selective Service.
You may serve a one-year probationary period under this appointment.
You must meet time-in-grade requirement by the closing date of this vacancy.
You must submit a copy of your performance appraisal with your application.
This is not a bargaining unit position.
Qualifications
To qualify for a Chief of Staff at the GS-13 level, you must meet the following requirements:
You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks:
Experience writing, reviewing and evaluating agency programs, policies, procedures, technical writing and other written communication, and developing operating plans to determine effectiveness and efficiency.
Experience assembling and analyzing relevant facts, to identify gaps and patterns, to draw significant conclusions, and to recommend courses of action.
Experience planning, scheduling and conducting projects to evaluate and recommend ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of Office operations.
Experience managing projects, organizing and directing teams to develop and maintain project artifacts.
Experience managing a change management process and demonstrating proven ability to implement change effectively.
Experience developing budget estimates and justifications in order to prepare, monitor and report on the offices' operating budget.
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.
Education
There is no education substitute at this level.
Additional information
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, you must be a preference eligible or a Veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.
Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.
For more information visit: ICTAP/CTAP
To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees.
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.
Once the announcement has closed, your résumé and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are found qualified, your résumé and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
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.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete application package which includes:
1. Your résumé showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents:
- Cover Letter, optional
- College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education
- Most recent SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" showing you are/were in the competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held (if applying as a status candidate with current or former Federal Service)
- Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable (REQUIRED)
- DD-214, SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty from Veterans for consideration under Veteran hiring authorities
- Noncompetitive appointment authority documentation, if applicable
- Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program Documentation, if applicable (e.g. Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.)
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 online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
- To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
- Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
- You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Federal Trade Commission
600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Suite H-723
Washington, DC 20580
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete application package which includes:
1. Your résumé showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents:
- Cover Letter, optional
- College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education
- Most recent SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" showing you are/were in the competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held (if applying as a status candidate with current or former Federal Service)
- Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable (REQUIRED)
- DD-214, SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty from Veterans for consideration under Veteran hiring authorities
- Noncompetitive appointment authority documentation, if applicable
- Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program Documentation, if applicable (e.g. Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.)
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 online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
- To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
- Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
- You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Federal Trade Commission
600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Suite H-723
Washington, DC 20580
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
