The incumbent is assigned primary responsibility for ensuring uniform grant policy, federal compliance, and management throughout the agency; developing, recommending, and implementing pre and post-award grant policy, and fiscal grant requirements, including those associated with electronic grants and payment systems.
The incumbent is assigned primary responsibility for ensuring uniform grant policy, federal compliance, and management throughout the agency; developing, recommending, and implementing pre and post-award grant policy, and fiscal grant requirements, including those associated with electronic grants and payment systems.
All current and/or former Federal employees that are/were in permanent competitive service positions (status candidates). Well-qualified surplus/displaced Federal employees (ICTAP) in the local commuting area; Individuals with disabilities; Land & base management; Military spouses; Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista; Veterans; Family of overseas employees; VEOA eligible; and those eligible for non-competitive appointment under special hiring authority. See "Required Documents" section.
If selected for the Director (Grants, Policy and Management) position, the incumbent is responsible for developing, writing, editing, and obtaining internal and external clearances for the agency's grant-making vehicles, to include the annual program Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) and the agency's special initiatives, cooperative agreements, and other funding mechanisms. Additionally, the position coordinates programmatic interagency agreements and memorandums of understanding with other appropriate offices within the Agency. Typical work assignments will include:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position. Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating. This will prevent you from receiving further consideration.
GS-15: To be eligible at the GS-15 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level; You must meet at least three of the following specialized experience as: (1) Expertise in Project Management and Coordination; (2) Ability to direct, lead, and improve a grant management program; (3) Interpreting and applying grants management regulations and developing related policies and procedures; (4) Communicating grants management policy with stakeholders, and the representation of data; (5) Applies innovative approaches to simplify grant management processes and improve customer experiences.
NOTE: Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.
NOTE: 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 is not a substitute for specialized experience at the GS-15 grade level.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be evaluated and rated under IMLSs Category Rating and Selection Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If it is determined you meet minimum qualification requirements, your application will then be placed in one of three categories:
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Required: Your responses to the Online Occupational Questionnaire (This is completed automatically during the apply online process).
2. Required: Your resume showing relevant experience and dates (month/day/year) of employment and work schedule
for each (e.g., part-time XX hours per week or full-time) (cover letter optional). Please limit your resume to 5 pages and include only information that demonstrates you meet the eligibility for this position.
3. Required: A copy of your most recent performance appraisal (current/former federal employees ONLY).
4. Required, if you are a current or former Federal employee: a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing title, series, grade, and full performance level (FPL). Please note your SF-50 must include your FPL in the remark section (e.g., appointment, reassignment, promotion actions), pay adjustments and awards do not include this information so they are not acceptable.
5. Required, if you are CTAP/ICTAP: Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; a copy of an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing current position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location; AND a copy of your most recent performance appraisal.
6. Required, if applicable: DD-214, SF-15 Form and VA disability letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty from Veterans for consideration under Veteran hiring authorities Non-competitive appointment authority documentation, appraisal).
7. Required, if you are applying as a Schedule (A) applicant: Schedule A letter from a physician, local, state or federal rehabilitation office citing your eligibility under 5 CFR 213.3102 (u).
8. Required, if you are apply as a Veterans Employment Opportunity Act: DD-214, SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions within 120 days.
9. Required, if you are eligible under Certain Family Members Eligible under E.O. 12721: Your most recent non-award SF-50 and performance appraisal.
10. Required, if you are eligible under Certain Military Spouses Eligible under E.O. 13473: Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders, issued within the last 2 years, that lists you as authorized to accompany the Military member to the new duty permanent station; OR verification of the member's 100% disability (VA Letter); and/or verification of the member's death while on active duty (DD-1300 and Death Certificate) AND verification of the marriage to the service member (i.e., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage).
11. Required, if you are eligible under Interchange Agreement with Other Merit Systems Eligible: Documentation of eligibility as listed in each individual interchange agreement.
12. Required, if you are eligible under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act: Must provide all required documentation to verify eligibility, prior performance, and qualifications for the target position. You can find information on the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act and eligibility HERE. Land Management Eligibles must compete under competitive merit promotion procedures and meet all applicable requirements as such (time-in-grade restrictions do not apply).
All applicants must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account at USAJOBS LOGIN, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click on the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated. To be considered for the position, you must meet all qualifications, including meeting or exceeding the cut score on the required assessments. The questionnaire will assess your qualifications for the job and online assessments will be used to identify the best qualified applicants to be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. Your ratings on the assessments are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents and references you submit. You will receive another notification about the status of your application. Once referred, you may be asked to conduct a structured interview.
The referral list developed from this announcement may be used for up to 90 days from the closing date of the vacancy announcement to fill similar jobs.
We expect to make a job offer within 80 days after the closing date of the announcement. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a preliminary suitability/security background investigation to determine entry on duty.
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