Summary

This position is located in the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Veterans Employment and Training Administration.

Duties

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• Leads the VETS National Programs portfolio formulation, development and evaluation of strategic long-term vision.
• Represents VETS on matters concerning the VETS National Programs portfolio development, interpretation, and implementation.
• Represents VETS on National Programs portfolio related matters with other Federal agencies at the national level, program partners at all levels, the private sector, and the public.
• Directs the development and implementation of national policies, procedures, and standards for Transition Assistance Program (TAP), Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), Veteran's Preference (VP) and other programs to ensure effective and uniform service delivery nationwide.
• Serves as an advisor on all matters related to service member transition and employment rights.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must meet Executive Core Qualifications.
• Must complete one year SES probationary period if not previously covered.
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
• You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• If selected, the candidate must receive approval from OPM's Qualifications Review Board in order to be appointed to the SES.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
• File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.

Candidates must possess technical and management experience and have developed the knowledge and skills required for effective performance of the specific duties of the position. Candidates must have had experience at a major management level (normally equivalent to the GS-15 level in the federal service).Applicants must meet all legal and regulatory requirements. Reference the "Required Documents" section for additional requirements.

Qualifications

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will be hired based on merit and competence.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes must use a font size no smaller than 10-point, and margins no smaller than one inch. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs).

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.

TQ 1:Experience providing executive direction and strategic leadership to a large, complex, and geographically dispersed organization, formulating and executing multi-million dollar budgets to align with strategic priorities and statutory mandates to include: guiding program development, overseeing service delivery to a national audience, and manage resources to help individuals navigate significant career changes

TQ 2: Experience leading a geographically dispersed investigative, grant oversight, or compliance enforcement program of national scope to include: supervising complex investigations, directing analytical activities, ensuring adherence to statutory and procedural requirements, and evaluating findings to support enforcement actions and policy recommendations.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. There are five ECQs:

• ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a 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 - This core qualification involves the 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 - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.

• ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the 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 - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

Education

There is no education requirement for this position.

Additional information

DOL seeks to attract and retain a high-performing workforce in which employee differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the customers we serve. DOL fosters a work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility, and fairness so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.

Veterans Preference: Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES.

Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders. Individuals selected for SES positions members may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines.

Benefits

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