DutiesMajor duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Assist and advise management on the effectiveness and efficiency of the Division's programs and functions.
- Develops, analyzes, evaluates, and improves the effectiveness of work methods and procedures, management controls, information, and documentation systems.
- Analyzes management techniques, processes, and styles for improving organizational effectiveness.
- Provides advice and prepares memos for management regarding labor management issues, master agreement discrepancies and managements position on such issues.
- Gathers information, identifying and analyzing issues, and developing recommendations to resolve substantive problems of effectiveness and efficiency of work operations.
- Provides position management advice and recommendations to agency managers including providing advice on the distribution of workload among positions and organizations.
- Formulates, presents, executes, and analyzes organizational budgets. Evaluates financial trends and determines compliance with agency guidance.
- Analyzes and evaluates, on a quantitative or qualitative basis, the effectiveness of programs or operations in meeting established goals and objectives.
- Develops procedures and systems for establishing, operating, and assessing the effectiveness of administrative control systems and line or operating programs.
Promotion Potential: GS11 Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday through FridayCompressed/Flexible: AvailableRemote:This is not a remote position.Telework:Available as per agency.Position Description/PD#:GS11-39913-A; GS09-40373-ARelocation/Recruitment Incentives:Not authorized.Bargaining Unit Position: NoFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required.RequirementsConditions of Employment- You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
- You may be required to serve a probationary period
- Subject to background/security investigation
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
QualificationsTo qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 10/24/2024. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-09. For a GS-09 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials.You may qualify based on your experience as described below:Specialized experience: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-07) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience is defined as work that involves: - Preparing reports, memorandums, or letters.
- Evaluating and analyzing processes,
- Conducting internal audits to determine compliance with policies and regulations and evaluate program effectiveness
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-09) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience is defined as work that involves: - Applying, analyzing, and interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, and policies,
- Conducting thorough analyses of numerous functions and work processes,
- Compiles resource data from multiple financial management reports and independently completes duties concerning budget execution. Tracking the allocation of funds and redistributing organizational funding as needed.
GS-09 grade level: You must possess at least one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-07 level in the federal service) interpreting laws, regulations, or procedures to analyze evidence to make recommendations, and following procedures to process eligibility claims for benefits such as but not limited to: disability, worker and unemployment insurance compensation, insurance, loans, education, or retirement programs. OR,- Education: 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree.
OR, - Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond GS-7.
GS-11 grade level: You must possess at least one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal service) asking questions relating to military service or medical evidence to make determinations as to the eligibility for programs, reviewing claims or cases to assure all laws have been laws addressed in the adjudication process, and informing claimants of all evidence requirements needed further to process a claim for benefits and/or services. OR,- Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M, if related.
OR,- Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond GS-9.
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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited based on time spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.Physical Requirements: The work normally involves mental rather than physical exertion. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at http://://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. EducationA transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. Additional informationUnder the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer (TJO). Please visit the Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP), va.gov/EMPLOYEE/docs/The-Fair-Chance-to-Compete-Act.pdf for more information.
VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. 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.
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