Clarification from the agency

Career Transition Assistance Plan Eligibles (CTAP); Reemployment Priority List Eligibles (RPL); OR Current Federal employees serving under career or career-conditional competitive service appointments with the Department of Health and Human Services.

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Duties for the Assistant Director, GS-0301-15 include but not limited to:

• Monitors security controls for low, moderate, and high impact systems to ensure compliance with Federal regulations and policies.
• Presents program information to Executive Officers and Assistant Inspectors General at meetings, briefings, and formal presentations.
• Briefs the Director of FMSD on security violations and incidents requiring immediate attention and executive action.
• Evaluates performance of subordinate employees by providing written assessments and developmental guidance on work and administrative matters.
• Recommends candidates for appointments, promotion, or reassignment based on interviews conducted for positions within the Division.
• Approves personnel actions such as within-grade increases, overtime, and travel in accordance with organizational guidelines.

Conditions of employment

• U.S Citizenship is required.
• Registration with the Selective Service (if applicable).
• Suitability for Federal employment determined by background investigation.
• One-year supervisory probationary period may be required.
• Time in grade must be met within 30 days of closing date of announcement.
• Confidential financial disclosure report (OGE-450) is required.
• This is a Testing Designated Position. Incumbent must pass drug screening prior to appointment. The Incumbent will also be subject to unannounced random drug testing for the duration of their time in this position.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements, including education, and any selective placement factors described below within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-14 grade level in the Federal service. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
(1) Providing expert advice and oversight of office environment design and construction projects, including developing design documents and managing demolition and construction activities; and
(2) Managing a complex organization through the acquisition and disposal of real property, including long- and short-range space planning and development of contracting documents; and
(3) Managing and overseeing a nationwide physical security program, including the implementation, installation, and maintenance of an Enterprise Access Control System and video surveillance systems; and
(4) Overseeing the design, development, testing, and maintenance of a Continuity of Operations (COOP) and Occupant Emergency Program, including coordination with Federal emergency management partners; and
(5) Collaborating with IT specialists to evaluate and recommend improvements to an organization's cybersecurity programs and policies in accordance with Federal regulations and standards.

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. Your resume should include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week. Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your eligibility for consideration and qualifications for the position will be determined based upon a review of your detailed resume and your responses to job specific self-assessment questions.

Your resume will be evaluated based on evidence of your ability to demonstrate possession of any specialized experience and how well your background and experience relates to the self-assessment questions in the job announcement.

Your resume will be evaluated by a subject matter expert to determine if you meet the qualifications for the position and will serve as a basis for an initial rating.

• Managing Human Resources
• Oral Communication
• Personnel Security and Safety
• Technical Competence

Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) 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 HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar across HHS.

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.

Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act ("Fair Chance Act"): The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act (FCA) prohibits federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history record prior to extending a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the FCA. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the FCA may submit a written complaint to the Department by email at FairChanceAct@hhs.gov.