Summary

Who May Be Considered:

• Status Candidates
• Veterans
• Land Management Eligibles under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act.
• View common definitions of terms found in this announcement.

Duties

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the senior program authority responsible for planning, administering, evaluating, and continually strengthening the oversight of the AbilityOne Program by monitoring Central Nonprofit Agency (CNA) compliance with Commission regulations, policies, and written agreements through compliance inspections, audits, and data collection

Duties performed:

• Ensure all deliverables, timelines, and performance expectations align with statute, regulation, and Commission policy;
• Oversee the development and implementation of the Commission's audit plan to measure CNA effectiveness and compliance with Commission policies and the performance measures described in the Cooperative Agreements;
• Lead targeted reviews and/or audits of Nonprofit Agencies (NPAs)/Central Nonprofit Agencies (CNAs) and special studies aimed at identifying systemic vulnerabilities;
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities for program improvement;
• Provides clarity and interpretation of authoritative guidance to stakeholders across the AbilityOne enterprise.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• One-year probationary period may be required.
• A pre-employment drug test may be required.
• Status Candidates must submit an SF-50 and recent appraisal.
• Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
• Time-in-Grade must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
• If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.
• e-Verify, an Internet-based system, may be used, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
• License Required: No
• Pre-employment physical required: No
• Bargaining Unit Position: No
• Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expenses will not be paid.
• Financial Disclosure: If you are hired, you may be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days after appointment.
• Promotion Potential: This position is at the full performance level.
• Supervisory Probationary Period: This is a supervisory position. Under provisions of the Civil Service Reform Act, first time supervisors and/or managers will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period. You may also be required to complete an appropriate supervisory training course within one year of assignment to this position.
• Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
• More than one selection may be made from this announcement.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience:

GS-15: Applicant must demonstrate at least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-14 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing the following duties:

1. Applying program management principles, concepts, practices and methods to manage program issues or initiatives;
2. Supervising staff and assigning work related to project development, program implementation, or operational support within an organization;
3. Overseeing program operations and compliance systems within an organization to evaluate program effectiveness and to ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures;
4. Developing and presenting written and oral briefings, reports or recommendations to internal or external stakeholders.

NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible.

Time-in-Grade Requirements: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying). Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. NOTE: All current or former Federal employees must provide a copy of their SF-50 (you may need to submit more than one), "Notice of Personnel Action" that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility. The SF-50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure (1 or 2), and type of service (Competitive or Excepted).

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification.

NOTE: 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: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Only two page resumes will be accepted and used to make an eligibility/qualifications determination.

Education

Additional information

Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP/CTAP): This program applies to Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed, or employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet eligibility criteria for CTAP or ICTAP; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position (you must receive a score of 85 to be rated well qualified); and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. Well-Qualified includes those applicants whose knowledge, skills, and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. For information on eligibility criteria and required documentation, go to: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp

Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/).



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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.

Benefits

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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.