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The FRTIB is looking for a highly qualified and motivated individual to serve as a Branch Chief, Authorization Management Branch (AMB).
This Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) may be used to fill other Branch Chief, Authorization Management Branch (AMB), GS-2210-14 positions within the FRTIB in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.
06/30/2025 to 07/09/2025
$142,488 - $185,234 per year
GS 14
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
14
Yes
No
FRTIB-25-IMP-031-12756147
839720400
Competitive service status candidates internal to agency.
This position serves as the Branch Chief of Authorization Management Branch (AMB). The major duties of the position are:
U.S. citizenship is required.
All qualification requirements must be met by 07/09/2025. Your application package will not be considered if it is missing any of the required documents listed under the "Required Documents" tab. Failure to submit required documentation will impact your eligibility for this position. If you have any concerns or questions regarding required documents, please contact FRTIB HR Operations (contact information is noted below in this announcement) prior to the closing date of this announcement.
Probationary Period. One-year probationary period may be required.
Supervisory Probationary Period. One-year supervisory probationary period may be required.
Selective Service. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.
Background Suitability Investigation. Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background investigation and the granting of a federal suitability or security clearance. If selected, you may be offered tentative employment until the background investigation has been fully adjudicated.
Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must meet the Time-in-Grade Requirement, which is 52 weeks of federal service at the next lower grade, GS-13.
Specials selection priority consideration will be given under the Career Transition Assistance program (CTAP) to well-qualified surplus or displaced candidates within the local commuting area.
The FRTIB offers wonderful benefits and work/life-balance flexibilities to help empower and reflect respect for our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off*, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the federal retirement system. We offer, as applicable, flexible work hours, annual and sick leave, transit and childcare subsidies, free and confidential employee assistance and occupational health referral services, free on-site fitness center, and off-site fitness membership reimbursement.
Further benefits and flexibility details are located here: FRTIB Employee Benefits.
The FRTIB offices are conveniently located within a few blocks of the Union Station metro station. In addition, private parking is available in the building at the posted daily and monthly rates.
Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position; however, other recruitment incentives may be authorized.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
To preview the occupational questionnaire, click on the following link https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12756147.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the above qualifications.
Once the application process is complete, a review of the resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
If you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. Any performance appraisal/evaluation and award documentation you provide will be forwarded to the selecting official. The selecting official will review this documentation and give it due weight consideration during the overall selection process.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Please be advised, the following documents are required even if you are already a current federal employee or employee of the FRTIB:
1. Resume Your resume, or other written form you choose to describe your job-related experiences are used to verify your qualifications. It is important that your resume reflects the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total number of hours worked per week). If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified, and you will no longer be considered for this position. To assist you with sending a complete resume, use the "What-to-Include" checklist on the USAJOBS Help Center.
2. Responses to the occupational questionnaire.
3. You must submit supporting documents verifying your eligibility to apply to this vacancy, selection priority eligibility, or any preference eligibility along with your application package. Omitting these documents may result in no preference being adjudicated for you. These documents may include, but are not limited to:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
You must apply through the USAJOBS online job application system. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/09/2025 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 resume 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 directed to the online application, which must be completed to apply. Ensure all required documents are included, then click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. Carefully review the "Required Documents" section of this announcement to confirm you're submitting everything needed. For questions about documentation, contact FRTIB HR Operations (contact info below) before the announcement closes.
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/.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to 07/09/2025. If you have any questions regarding submitting responses or documentation, please contact FRTIB HR Operations (contact information is noted below in this announcement) prior to the closing date of the announcement.
If you upload or fax multiple copies of the same document, FRTIB will only consider the last version submitted. For example, only the most recent resume will be reviewed.
Illegible or incomplete documents may result in disqualification if they do not provide enough information for HR or Subject Matter Experts to assess your qualifications.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. Be sure to re-select your resume and any other documents, or your application will remain incomplete.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, then click More Information for this position. The Details page will show your application status, received documents, and agency correspondence. Note: Uploaded documents may take several hours to clear virus scanning.
If you have questions about required documentation, contact FRTIB HR Operations (contact info below).
Important: Please only submit documents requested in the announcement. Do not include:
This position may be filled under Schedule A (5 CFR 213.3102(u)), an excepted service authority for individuals with severe physical, psychiatric, or intellectual disabilities. To be considered, submit a Schedule A letter from a qualified professional (e.g., licensed medical provider, vocational rehab specialist, or relevant government agency). A VA letter alone does not qualify. If applying under Schedule A, you may apply online or email your resume and documentation to Steven.Brown@FRTIB.gov.
FRTIB provides reasonable accommodations upon request. Each request is considered on a case-by-case basis.
Apply online to track your application status. Paper applications or mailed materials will not be accepted.
Once your application package is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. If your final rating places you among the top candidates, your application will be referred to the selecting official for further review. If your name is referred to the selecting official, you may be contacted directly by the office for a possible interview. You may also check the status of your application through your USAJOBS profile.
When the entire vacancy announcement process has been completed you will receive notice via email (or by mail if no email address was provided during the application process). Please allow at least 4-6 weeks after the vacancy has closed to inquire about the status of your application.
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/839720400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.