SummaryThis position is located in a Forest Service unit and serves as a Program Management Officer. The incumbent is responsible for policy formulation, advice, and leadership in responding to complex issues regarding the management of surge capacity of project and technical delivery resources.
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- Serve as the program authority and principal advisor to leadership and external agencies on policy, operational, and administrative matters related to surge capacity and project/technical delivery resources, providing expert guidance that shapes agency-wide program direction.
- Lead the development and implementation of new programs, activities, and organizational strategies to address complex and emerging issues impacting surge capacity and Enterprise Program operations.
- Oversee the creation and evaluation of processes for establishing short- and long-term strategic objectives, ensuring alignment with Department-level goals through continuous analysis, performance evaluation, and diagnostic review.
- Direct the formulation, presentation, and execution of annual and long-range program budget plans; provide guidance to field units and senior leadership on funding strategies, human capital needs, and resource allocation necessary for effective program delivery.
- Represent the organziation at high-level meetings, conferences, and partnership forums with federal agencies, state and international organizations, non-governmental organizations, private industry, and academia to strengthen collaboration and advance national program objectives.
QualificationsIn order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards.
Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary.
Specialized Experience Requirement: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade level. Specialized experience is defined as three or more of the following:
1. Providing authoritative policy, operational, or administrative guidance to senior leadership on complex issues affecting surge capacity, project delivery resources, or technical service programs.
2. Leading the development or enhancement of programs, activities, or organizational strategies to address emerging, high-impact issues affecting mission delivery or national program operations.
3. Designing, implementing, or evaluating processes for establishing, measuring, and assessing short- and long-term strategic objectives, including conducting program analyses or performance reviews that inform leadership decisions.
4. Developing, presenting, and executing annual or multi-year budget plans; advising leadership on funding priorities, human capital needs, and resource allocation to support major program objectives.
5. Representing an organization in high-level meetings or collaborative forums with federal agencies, external partners, or stakeholder groups to advance program goals, resolve issues, or build strategic partnerships.
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.
TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENT: If you are a current federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirements of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. This requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
EducationThis job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional informationCareer Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Reemployment Priority List (RPL): To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100.
Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) provides current or former temporary and term employees the opportunity to compete for permanent competitive service positions. Individuals must have more than 24 months of service without a break between appointments of two or more years and the last temporary or term appointment must have been with the Forest Service. Service must be in the competitive service and have been at a successful level of performance or better. Part-time and intermittent service will be credited only for time actually worked. Non-pay status such as leave without pay is credited for up to six months in a calendar year; anything beyond six months is not credited. Applicants are responsible for providing sufficient information/documentation to determine if the 24 month criteria is met.
The Forest Service may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities, currently offered by the Federal government, to attract highly qualified candidates. Additional Information is available on the OPM Website.
This is a non-bargaining unit position.
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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.
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