Supervisory Program Manager at Department Of Commerce
Suitland-Silver Hill, MD 20746
About the Job
DutiesServes as Program Manager on major Decennial or similar large-scale contracts and/or projects, utilizing program management techniques to oversee the program including requirements, budget, cost control and schedules.Manage and provide guidance to staff on issues related to supervising, communication, and conflict resolution.Communicate using highly effective techniques, consult, collaborate, and build partnerships with stakeholders to support organizational goals.Work with matrixed managers with subject matter expertise and/or IT experience and contractor support to monitor status for large programs.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentApplicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.U.S
Citizen.Suitable for Federal employment.Registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov).A one-year probationary period may be required.A supervisory probationary period may be required.This is a term appointment not to exceed 4 years
At management discretion, this appointment may be extended up to a maximum of 10 years from the original appointment date.This is a NON-BARGAINING unit position.You may be required to complete a financial disclosure (OGE-450).A trial period may be required (for term appointment/excepted service appointments) QualificationsThis vacancy is advertised under 3 different announcements
Please read the 'Who May Apply' section carefully to determine your eligibility
If you are not eligible under this announcement, please see 24-DCEO-12560264-ST-DL or 24-DCEO-12560265-DOC-DL.Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S
Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards
This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service
Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position
This experience need not have been in the federal government
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.
To qualify at the GS-15 level:Specialized Experience: To qualify, candidate must have at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-14 in the Federal service which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position
Specialized experience is demonstrated experience in (1) program management including experience with cost control, risk management and scheduling; (2) leading teams, supervising staff, effective communication skills, conflict resolution, negotiation and working with stakeholders (3) Contract Management that includes knowledge of contractual requirements, contract modifications and contract monitoring; and (4) program integration, working with matrixed managers with subject matter expertise and/or IT experience and contractor support to monitor status for large programs.
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.Education
There is no positive education requirement for this position.
Additional informationIf hired for this position with the Census Bureau, at its headquarters office located in Suitland, Maryland, you will be expected to temporarily telework to maximum extent while the headquarters building is being renovated
Once renovations are completed for your area, you will be notified when to return to the office
At that time, you will be expected to work from your duty station, and you may be eligible to telework, up to 8 days a pay period depending on your respective work schedule, with approval from your supervisor.The following links provide information on various hiring authorities that do not fall under competitive examining procedures; however, they may enable you to apply through merit assignment procedures or be eligible for a non-competitive appointment.VEOA (permanent positions)30% or more disabled veteranPersons with disabilitiesCTAPICTAPThe Department of Commerce provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office
The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis
TTY users can contact the Human Resources Office via the Federal Relay Service,
Help
Review our benefitsHow You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position
If you meet the minimum qualifications stated in the job opportunity announcement, we will compare your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation to your responses on the scored occupational questionnaire (True/False, Yes/No, Multiple Choice questions) and place you in one of three pre-defined categories
These categories are "gold," "silver," and "bronze." Your resume and/or optional cover letter must support your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire, or your score may be lowered
Candidates placed in the "gold" category will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview.
If you are invited for an interview, you may be required to provide a writing sample.CTAP and ICTAP candidates:
CTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible for selection priority if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100
Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website at: .How you will be evaluated for preference eligibility: Within each category, those entitled to veterans' preference will be listed at the top of the pre-defined category for which they are placed.
The scored occupational questionnaire will evaluate you on the following competencies; please do not provide a separate written response:Managing Human ResourcesOral CommunicationProject ManagementStakeholder ManagementFor more information on category rating, please go to: .We recommend that you preview the online questions for this announcement before you start the application process.
Do NOT include the following types of information in your application:Social Security Number (SSN)Date of Birth (DOB)Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position)Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.You may view the for this vacancy.
Citizen.Suitable for Federal employment.Registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov).A one-year probationary period may be required.A supervisory probationary period may be required.This is a term appointment not to exceed 4 years
At management discretion, this appointment may be extended up to a maximum of 10 years from the original appointment date.This is a NON-BARGAINING unit position.You may be required to complete a financial disclosure (OGE-450).A trial period may be required (for term appointment/excepted service appointments) QualificationsThis vacancy is advertised under 3 different announcements
Please read the 'Who May Apply' section carefully to determine your eligibility
If you are not eligible under this announcement, please see 24-DCEO-12560264-ST-DL or 24-DCEO-12560265-DOC-DL.Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S
Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards
This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service
Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position
This experience need not have been in the federal government
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.
To qualify at the GS-15 level:Specialized Experience: To qualify, candidate must have at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-14 in the Federal service which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position
Specialized experience is demonstrated experience in (1) program management including experience with cost control, risk management and scheduling; (2) leading teams, supervising staff, effective communication skills, conflict resolution, negotiation and working with stakeholders (3) Contract Management that includes knowledge of contractual requirements, contract modifications and contract monitoring; and (4) program integration, working with matrixed managers with subject matter expertise and/or IT experience and contractor support to monitor status for large programs.
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.Education
There is no positive education requirement for this position.
Additional informationIf hired for this position with the Census Bureau, at its headquarters office located in Suitland, Maryland, you will be expected to temporarily telework to maximum extent while the headquarters building is being renovated
Once renovations are completed for your area, you will be notified when to return to the office
At that time, you will be expected to work from your duty station, and you may be eligible to telework, up to 8 days a pay period depending on your respective work schedule, with approval from your supervisor.The following links provide information on various hiring authorities that do not fall under competitive examining procedures; however, they may enable you to apply through merit assignment procedures or be eligible for a non-competitive appointment.VEOA (permanent positions)30% or more disabled veteranPersons with disabilitiesCTAPICTAPThe Department of Commerce provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office
The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis
TTY users can contact the Human Resources Office via the Federal Relay Service,
1-800-877-8339
Help
Review our benefitsHow You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position
If you meet the minimum qualifications stated in the job opportunity announcement, we will compare your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation to your responses on the scored occupational questionnaire (True/False, Yes/No, Multiple Choice questions) and place you in one of three pre-defined categories
These categories are "gold," "silver," and "bronze." Your resume and/or optional cover letter must support your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire, or your score may be lowered
Candidates placed in the "gold" category will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview.
If you are invited for an interview, you may be required to provide a writing sample.CTAP and ICTAP candidates:
CTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible for selection priority if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100
Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website at: .How you will be evaluated for preference eligibility: Within each category, those entitled to veterans' preference will be listed at the top of the pre-defined category for which they are placed.
The scored occupational questionnaire will evaluate you on the following competencies; please do not provide a separate written response:Managing Human ResourcesOral CommunicationProject ManagementStakeholder ManagementFor more information on category rating, please go to: .We recommend that you preview the online questions for this announcement before you start the application process.
Do NOT include the following types of information in your application:Social Security Number (SSN)Date of Birth (DOB)Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position)Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.You may view the for this vacancy.
