Summary

This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent will be responsible for providing "assistive technology" and support. "Assistive Technology" (AT) includes assistive, adaptive, and rehabilitative devices such as ergonomic keyboards and monitor risers for people with dexterity issues, recording devices and memory queuing aids for people with cognitive issues, and text magnification software for people with low vision.

Duties

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As a Supv Management Program Analyst (Computer/Electronic Accommodations) at the GS-0343-14 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Program Execution: Executes a program designed to remove accommodation barriers for the hiring, placement, promotion, and retention of Federal Government employees with disabilities, as well as wounded, ill, and injured Service members.
• Operational Oversight: Formulates operational decisions and solutions for civilian employees and contractor-performed work, ensuring all activities conform to procedural documentation, records management, and information assurance regulations to reduce program risk.
• Policy and Process Improvement: Develops, implements, and recommends policies and operational business practices to ensure the timely and effective provision of assistive technology, ensuring compliance with federal laws, regulations, and strategic goals.
• Supervision and Team Management: Provides administrative and technical supervision to a team of government employees by planning, organizing, and assigning work, managing performance, handling grievances, and overseeing personnel actions like hiring and training.
• Assistive Technology and Support: Provides and manages the delivery of "assistive technology" (AT) and support, including adaptive and rehabilitative devices and software, to accommodate a wide range of disabilities such as vision or hearing loss, cognitive issues, and dexterity challenges.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Consultation: Manages the CAP Technology Evaluation Center (CAPTEC), conducts workplace needs assessments, and demonstrates assistive technologies for a diverse audience, including senior officials, managers, and federal partners.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service:

• Conducting comprehensive program analysis and leading project management initiatives that deliver assistive technology.
• Experience with section 508 compliance, accommodations, or related support services for individuals with disabilities within a Federal agency or Department of Defense (DoD) component.
• Managing complex project lifecycles, evaluating program effectiveness, and coordinating acquisition, budget formulation, and policy development activities to optimize service delivery and mission outcomes.

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.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:

Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A

Special Hiring Authority for Veterans

Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses

Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F

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

The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.

NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information.

For more information, please visit

https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Selectee or incumbent must be able to obtain the appropriate certification level for their position. This is a Financial Management Level 3 Certified position. IAW Public Law 112-81 and DoD Policy the incumbent shall comply with the requirements of DoD FM Certification program within the allotted time frame. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

Re-employed Annuitant: This position Does/Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).

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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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