The NHLBI is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Associate Director for Administrative Management. This is a career Federal position in the Senior Executive Service (SES). See "Duties" section for a list of the major responsibilities.
As part of the SES at NIH, you will be among a group of highly skilled executives, contributing to one of the most important missions in the Federal government: to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce illness and disability.
Summary
The NHLBI is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Associate Director for Administrative Management. This is a career Federal position in the Senior Executive Service (SES). See "Duties" section for a list of the major responsibilities.
As part of the SES at NIH, you will be among a group of highly skilled executives, contributing to one of the most important missions in the Federal government: to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce illness and disability.
Applications will be accepted from all qualified current Federal civil service employees. Current SES employees, SES reinstatement eligibles outside the civil service, and SES CDP graduates must apply to be considered for this position.
This position is located in the Office of Management (OM) within the Office of Director (OD) at NHLBI
This office develops and provides administrative policy guidance and staff direction to the Institute's multidisciplinary research programs; directs, coordinates, and evaluates the development and progress of administrative management activities
This office also provides management guidance and administrative services to Institute components; and provides an integrated program of financial, analytical, and administrative reports related to the Institute's programs
The position directs the activities of seven branches/offices, the Financial Management Branch, the Administrative Management Branch, the Information Technology and Applications Center, the Ethics Office, the Office of Acquisitions
This position also directs the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act Branch and the Office of Workforce Development and Support
This position also has overall responsibility for establishing and maintaining managerial controls on the use of Institute funds, human capital, and other resources, as required by statutes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
This position is the focal point for interactions with the Director, NIH, the Assistant Secretary for Health, the Surgeon General, other Federal government agencies, Congress, and non-Federal organizations
The NHLBI has an annual budget of approximately $4.0 billion and a staff of approximately 940 federal employees, in addition to approximately 450 employees in non-federal status
Position is subject to a background investigation.
This position requires completion of a public financial disclosure report.
Qualifications
This vacancy requires that the selectee submit a narrative response to the Executive Core Qualifications.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
The NHLBI seeks candidates who have a commitment to managerial excellence and the energy, enthusiasm, and innovative thinking necessary to lead within a dynamic and diverse organization. All competitive candidates for SES positions with the Federal Government must demonstrate leadership experience indicative of senior executive-level management capability. Applicants must meet the requirements for the GS-341 series as defined by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Standards Manual for General Schedule Positions, which is available at: OPM Qualifications Standards GS-341 Website and demonstrate in your five (5) page resume that you possess the Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs) listed below. It is recommended that your resume emphasize levels of responsibility, scope and complexity of programs managed, and program accomplishments and results.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs) (Mandatory for Selectee):
If selected, you MUST submit a narrative statement in response to each of the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) listed below.
It is STRONGLY recommended that you visit the following Office of Personnel Management (OPM) webpage for more information regarding the Fundamental Competencies and how to write your ECQs. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/executive-core-qualifications/#url=Overview
Candidates must possess experience at the senior level (GS-14/15 level or equivalent) in the following job-specific Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs). The PTQs measure technical expertise required by this position and must be addressed in your submission.
1. Experience in administrative, supervisory, managerial, professional and/or technical work which provided the opportunity to acquire knowledge of management principles, practices, methods and techniques; an understanding of the needs and problems of administering public programs or programs supporting biomedical research.
2. Experience in advising Senior Leadership on management and administrative issues; ability to plan and develop innovative solutions for issues in a variety of management programs that may include but is not limited to human capital management, financial management, contracts, management analysis, information technology, space planning, and other administrative support functions affecting administering public programs or programs supporting biomedical research.
3. Knowledge of best practices to maximize the efficiency of operations and ensure coordinated, streamlined, and result-oriented management.
4. Senior-level experience which demonstrates a commitment to building strong working relationships that advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
Political, Schedule C, Non-career SES Appointee*: In the last five years, based on the closing date of this announcement, have you served or are you currently serving as an Executive Branch political, Schedule C, or Non-career SES appointee? You can find out if you have held one of these appointment types by looking at your Standard Form 50s in your Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF), in Section 5 where the legal authorities are listed. (If you have this experience, please state this within your 5-page resume).
(Please confirm whether or not you have this experience within your 5-page resume)
*A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an Assistant position to a top-level Federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)). A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations. A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director, OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
NIH is located in Bethesda, MD; our campus is adjacent to downtown Bethesda, MD, at the Medical Center Metro station, and close to shops, walking trails, and restaurants.
Travel and Transportation expenses may be authorized in accordance with applicable Federal Travel Regulations governing the relocation of current Federal employees and new appointees.
A one-year probationary period must be served by the individual selected if not currently or previously in the career Senior Executive Service.
Standards of Conduct/Financial Disclosure: The National Institutes of Health inspires public confidence in our science by maintaining high ethical principles. NIH employees are subject to Federal government-wide regulations and statutes as well as agency-specific regulations described at the NIH Ethics website. We encourage you to review this information.
This position requires the incumbent to complete a public financial disclosure report prior to the effective date of the appointment.
Financial Suitability: It is the policy of the government not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or has had financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of the individual. Information about an individual's employment experience will be used only to determine the person's qualifications and to assess his or her relative level of knowledge, skills, and abilities. Although an individual's personal conduct may be relevant in any employment decision, including conduct during periods of unemployment or evidence of dishonesty in handling financial matters, financial difficulty that has arisen through no fault of the individual will generally not itself be the basis of an unfavorable suitability or fitness determination.
Equal Opportunity Employment: Equality is held as one of the most important values here at NIH. Selection for this, and any other position, will be based solely on merit. NIH does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, politics, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age or membership or non-membership in an employee organization.
If you are a hearing impaired individual seeking assistance with the application process, you may contact the Human Resources Specialist listed in this announcement by phoning a relay operator at 711. For additional information see Maryland Relay.
Selective Service: As a condition of employment, all male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must have registered for the selective service. If selected for this position, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law.
Veteran's Preference: Does not apply to the SES.
Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the DHHS 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 DHHS. However, applicants are strongly encouraged to apply directly to the vacancy of interest and not rely on this possibility as a means of securing employment.
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.
We use a multi-step process to evaluate and refer applicants:
Minimum requirements: Your application must show that you meet all requirements, including the education and/or experience required for this position. You may be found 'not qualified' if you do not possess the minimum competencies required for the position. If your application is incomplete, we may rate you as ineligible.
Rating: A panel of Senior Executives will review your application and evaluate your qualification for this position based on the information in your application. Your application will be rated, based on the extent and quality of your experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of this position. Interviews will be at the discretion of the panel and/or selection official.
Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application will be referred to a selection official for consideration and possible interview.
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.
Applicants must submit application materials ELECTRONICALLY by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to the following email address: seniorre@od.nih.gov
Your application, regardless of the format, must describe your job-related qualifications pertinent to this position. The announcement number must be entered on the first page of your application. Please submit:
Five (5) page resume that contains your full name and contact information. Your resume should not exceed the five (5) page limit. Separate PTQ narratives will not be accepted or considered. It is recommended that the corresponding PTQs are annotated in parenthesis within your five (5) page resume.
In addition to your five (5) page resume, you must include aone (1) page narrative statementindicating how you have promoted equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility and describe your mentoring and outreach activities, especially those involving women, persons with disabilities, and persons from racial/ethnic or other underrepresented groups.
Current civil service employees: You must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50), which clearly shows your position, title, series, grade, current salary, and eligibility.
Current SES employees: You must submit your SF-50, which clearly shows completion of your SES probationary period and your most recent SF-50, clearly showing position, title, series, grade, current salary, and eligibility.
Former SES employees with reinstatement eligibility: You must submit your last Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50), which clearly shows your position, title, series, grade, current salary, and eligibility.
SES Candidate Development Program Graduates: You must provide a certificate/documentation indicating OPM approval of your ECQs and your most recent SF-50, which clearly shows your position, title, series, grade, current salary, and eligibility.
NOTES: Do not include your date of birth or Social Security Number on your application materials. Please do not submit unsolicited material such as publications, personal endorsements, performance appraisals, award certificates, proof of Veterans' Preference, etc., as these items will not be included in the rating process and will be discarded. (Veterans' Preference does not apply to positions in the Senior Executive Service). All application materials are subject to the provisions of the DHHS Privacy Act and become the property of the Department of Health and Human Services. Any additional information needed will be requested prior to appointment.
FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
NOTE: Failure to comply with the required application procedures may result in a non-consideration of your application.
Applicants must submit application materials ELECTRONICALLY by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to the following email address: seniorre@od.nih.gov
National Institutes of Health
6701 Rockledge Dr
Bethesda, MD 20892
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Next steps
HHS has a critical preparedness and response mission: HHS protects the American people from health threats, researches emerging diseases, and mobilizes public health programs with domestic and international partners. In support of this mission, HHS offers its employees the opportunity to volunteer to become Federal Civilian Detailees and contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security threats.
See "How You Will Be Evaluated"
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Applicants must submit application materials ELECTRONICALLY by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to the following email address: seniorre@od.nih.gov
Your application, regardless of the format, must describe your job-related qualifications pertinent to this position. The announcement number must be entered on the first page of your application. Please submit:
Five (5) page resume that contains your full name and contact information. Your resume should not exceed the five (5) page limit. Separate PTQ narratives will not be accepted or considered. It is recommended that the corresponding PTQs are annotated in parenthesis within your five (5) page resume.
In addition to your five (5) page resume, you must include aone (1) page narrative statementindicating how you have promoted equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility and describe your mentoring and outreach activities, especially those involving women, persons with disabilities, and persons from racial/ethnic or other underrepresented groups.
Current civil service employees: You must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50), which clearly shows your position, title, series, grade, current salary, and eligibility.
Current SES employees: You must submit your SF-50, which clearly shows completion of your SES probationary period and your most recent SF-50, clearly showing position, title, series, grade, current salary, and eligibility.
Former SES employees with reinstatement eligibility: You must submit your last Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50), which clearly shows your position, title, series, grade, current salary, and eligibility.
SES Candidate Development Program Graduates: You must provide a certificate/documentation indicating OPM approval of your ECQs and your most recent SF-50, which clearly shows your position, title, series, grade, current salary, and eligibility.
NOTES: Do not include your date of birth or Social Security Number on your application materials. Please do not submit unsolicited material such as publications, personal endorsements, performance appraisals, award certificates, proof of Veterans' Preference, etc., as these items will not be included in the rating process and will be discarded. (Veterans' Preference does not apply to positions in the Senior Executive Service). All application materials are subject to the provisions of the DHHS Privacy Act and become the property of the Department of Health and Human Services. Any additional information needed will be requested prior to appointment.
FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
NOTE: Failure to comply with the required application procedures may result in a non-consideration of your application.
Applicants must submit application materials ELECTRONICALLY by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to the following email address: seniorre@od.nih.gov
National Institutes of Health
6701 Rockledge Dr
Bethesda, MD 20892
US
Next steps
HHS has a critical preparedness and response mission: HHS protects the American people from health threats, researches emerging diseases, and mobilizes public health programs with domestic and international partners. In support of this mission, HHS offers its employees the opportunity to volunteer to become Federal Civilian Detailees and contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security threats.
See "How You Will Be Evaluated"
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
