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Provides strategic direction and executive oversight for the development, administration, and oversight of BFS-wide administrative management programs including human capital, facilities management, and other support programs. Together with the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the incumbent ensures the effective stewardship of the bureau's personnel, financial, and physical resources and promotes a highly-skilled and effective workforce. Additionally, the Deputy Assistant Commissioner, Chief Administrative Officer, performs the following duties:

• Provides strategic direction and oversight for the development and implementation of human capital, facilities, and general administrative programs
• Acts as a catalyst for strategic change by establishing BFS's shared human capital, facilities, and general administrative services vision, implements plans in a continuously changing environment, and capitalizes on opportunities while managing risk
• Develops and directs goals, objectives, and priorities, anticipates future events that will likely affect OCAO's programs, and carries out long-range plans intended to accomplish desired program changes. Continually assesses the overall quality of OCAO operations and periodically directs comprehensive evaluations of program strategic and tactical goals, commitments, and objectives, readjusting and redefining them as appropriate to advance innovation and ensure efficient and effective application of management practices and procedures.
• Aligns OCAO program strategies, policies, and processes with the strategic and tactical priorities of the bureau
• Serves as a member of BFS's senior management team and an advisor to the Commissioner, Deputy and Associate Commissioners, CAO, and other senior executives on critical administrative and management matters
• Provides oversight, direction, and policy for all aspects of human capital management, including strategic and operational planning, employee engagement and satisfaction, workforce and position management, succession planning, policy development and accountability, employee and leadership training, labor and employee relations, and organizational development
• Provides oversight and direction to bureau-wide facilities support services including leasing, space planning, property management, as well as, safety and health, printing, and graphics, scanning and copying, fleet management, energy/environmental, and other support services

Conditions of employment

• Complete a 1-year SES probationary period, unless already completed.
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf) to determine your suitability for Federal employment at the time requested.
• Complete an Executive Branch Personnel Public Financial Disclosure Report annually.
• Undergo appropriate tax checks.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System (https://www.sss.gov/) or are exempt from having to so so.
• Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit / Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9).
• Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
• Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, applicants must show they possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Minimum Technical Qualifications (MTQ) related to this position within your 2-page resume. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence, you may not receive consideration for the position.

NOTE: Resumes are limited to 2-pages. Any resumes exceeding the 2-page limit will not be reviewed beyond the second page of the document.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): The ECQs describe the leadership skills needed to succeed in the SES and provide the focus for OPM certification of executive qualifications.

ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.
ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - Demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
ECQ 4: Leading People - Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high- accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.
ECQ 5: Achieving Results - Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Additional information about the ECQs can be found on the OPM SES website at: www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/executive-core-qualifications/

MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs):
The following qualifications are required for the incumbent to perform the duties of the position. You must demonstrate all of the MTQs to be rated as eligible for this position.

MTQ 1 - Demonstrated executive-level experience leading enterprise mission support functions (e.g., facilities management, administrative services), including workforce planning, organizational development, and employee engagement.
MTQ 2 - Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change, modernize operations, and align administrative functions with strategic priorities.
MTQ 3 - Demonstrated experience developing policy and providing comprehensive guidance and counsel to managers and senior officials on mission support functions. Experience must demonstrate exceptional communication and influencing skills.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Initial Review:
Your application will first be reviewed by a Human Resources Specialist to determine whether you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements for this position.

Qualification Assessment:
Applicants who meet these requirements will be evaluated by a preliminary rating panel to determine which candidates advance to the final evaluation stage. This assessment will focus on the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) identified in this Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA). As required, ECQs and MTQs must be fully addressed within your two-page résumé; separate narrative statements will not be accepted.

Structured Interviews:
Candidates who advance will participate in a structured interview panel that evaluates applicants against the ECQs and MTQs. Following completion of the structured interviews, the rating panel will identify the best-qualified candidates for certification.

Referral and Selection:
If you are among the top-qualified candidates, your application will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration and possible additional interviews.

Executive Review Board (ERB):
Final selectee recommendations must receive Treasury's Executive Review Board approval before a tentative job offer can be extended.

Qualification Review Board (QRB):
New entrants into the SES must receive approval from OPM's Qualification Review Board. QRB approval is not required for non-competitive candidates (e.g., current and former career SES members, CDP graduates).