Summary

This position is located in the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA), Office of Apprenticeship (OA). It is established to analyze and advise management on policy-related matters, the effectiveness of program operations, and/or the productivity and efficiency of program operations.

This position is outside the bargaining unit.

Duties

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For Series 0343 - GS-14:

• Provides leadership for program partnerships, policy development, performance management, business engagement, programmatic direction, and support in establishing and implementing strategic focus, office-wide priorities, transformational organizational development, performing other work related to apprentices and infrastructure to ensure successful achievement of goals and performance outcomes for the Office of Apprenticeship.
• Provides leadership in formulating methods for getting results through cooperative efforts.
• Supervises a group of employees engaged in the program analysis function.
• In addition to planning regular work assignments, prepares plans to meet substantial changes in workload; justifies revisions in staffing levels, work priorities, and deadlines.
• Strategically manages resources to ensure high performance, quality service, and customer satisfaction in order to enhance the National Apprenticeship System.
• Develops plans to convert strategic goals into actions.
• Provides authoritative advice and consultation to ETA and OA officials and customers.
• Utilizes mastery in applying a wide range of qualitative and quantitative techniques and methods for assessing and improving program operations in order to recommend new approaches and alternatives to address current and/or anticipated problems.
• Studies newly proposed legislation and regulations to determine their impact on the program.
• In the absence of the Division Chief, coordinates office activities with other Federal agencies, including USDOLs OFCCP, OPA, SOL, OCIA, and CRC; the U.S. EEOC; other state and local enforcement agencies, and other Federal agencies, as appropriate.
• Works with other National Office supervisors and Regional and State Directors to incorporate customer and stakeholder input into goal setting and operational outcomes.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.
• Candidate required to obtain the necessary security/investigation level.
• Subject to financial disclosure requirements.
• Requires a supervisory probationary period if the requirement has not been met.

Qualifications

For GS-14: Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level GS-13 in the Federal Service.

Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.

Qualifying Specialized Experience for the GS-14 includes at least four of the following:

• Leading and managing grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, and other federal financial assistance vehicles, including funding announcements, statements of work, guidance, eligibility criteria, evaluation factors, and application requirements.
• Leading high-visibility programs, projects, procurements, or policy initiatives involving strategic planning, oversight, cross-functional coordination, performance monitoring, and program integrity.
• Supervising staff engaged in program analysis or operations, including assigning work, setting priorities, evaluating performance, resolving issues, identifying training needs, and ensuring quality and timeliness.
• Making recommendations that inform senior leadership decisions on program, policy, or regulatory matters.
• Developing and presenting executive briefings, reports, decision memoranda, talking points, and other materials for senior leaders and high-level officials.
• Coordinating with senior leaders and internal and external stakeholders on matters affecting program goals and organizational priorities.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC, WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Do NOT copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

Education

There is no education substitution for this position.

Additional information

Applicants must meet all legal and regulatory requirements. Reference the Required Documents section for additional requirements.

For more information, click Telework Position Information. This is not a remote work position. The selectee will report to an assigned DOL office location on a regular basis and is eligible for participation in telework as determined by management in accordance with DOL policy.

Based on agency needs, additional positions may be filled using this vacancy.

The Department of Labor may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities, currently offered by the Federal government to attract highly qualified candidates. Click for more information on Pay, Leave, and Workforce Flexibilities.

The Fair Chance Act (FCA) prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOL employee has violated your rights under the FCA, you may file a complaint of the alleged violation following our agency's complaint process Guidelines for Reporting Violations of the Fair Chance Act.

Note: The FCA does not apply to some positions specified under the Act, such as law enforcement or national security positions.

All Department of Labor employees are subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Program under Executive Order 12564 and Public Law 100-71.

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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.

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