Summary The Office of Administration in the Office of Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness provides exceptional business solutions and services to the Department of Veterans Affairs' Administrations and Staff Offices so they can focus on serving the Nation's Veterans. Learn more about this agency Help Overview * Accepting applications * Open & closing dates 12/23/2024 to 01/15/2025 * Salary $147,649 - $221,900 per year * Pay scale & grade ES 00 * Help Location 1 vacancy in the following location: * Washington, DC * Remote job No * Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. * Travel Required Not required * Relocation expenses reimbursed No * Appointment type Permanent * Work schedule Full-time * Service Senior Executive * Promotion potential 00 * Job family (Series) * 0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program * Supervisory status Yes * Security clearance Top Secret * Drug test Yes * Position sensitivity and risk Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk * Trust determination process * National security * Financial disclosure Yes * Bargaining unit status No * Announcement number VA-SES-12651552-25-DT * Control number 825747300 Help This job is open to * Senior executives Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). Clarification from the agency Current SES, CDP graduates, and/or SES Reinstatement eligibles. Help Duties The position reports to the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Administers full range of functions and programs in the Office of Administration through subordinate supervisors and oversees a wide range of administrative support services to VA employees across 16 major lines of business. Oversees VA headquarters infrastructure comprised of Federally-owned and commercially leased properties in the National Capital Region to include rent payment, space management, facility maintenance, building safety, and building renovations and construction. Administers other VA headquarters programs, such as transportation services, records management, audio/visual media services, personal property management, warehouse operations, procurement activities, health units, fitness centers, and official mail functions. Oversees Department-wide policies and programs for the Occupational Safety and Health, Workers' Compensation, and Transit. Leads the planning, development, and execution of Office of Administration functions and programs, including a formal Continuous Process Improvement Program. Assumes the role of the Designated Official for VA's main headquarters building in Washington, DC as designated by the Secretary of VA. Help Requirements Conditions of Employment * US citizenship is required. * One year probationary period required for initial SES appointment. * Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. * Incumbents of this position will be subject to a background investigation commensurate with the risk and sensitivity level of the position. * Successful completion of drug screening required. * Public Financial Disclosure Report (SF-278) is required within 30 days of appointment. * May be subject to reassignment geographically or organizationally. * VA structures its SES positions into pay bands. This is a pay band 2 position and the salary range is $147,649-$214,300. Exceptions to the cap of the range may be considered in certain circumstances. Qualifications To meet the minimum qualifications, applicants must possess the following technical and executive core qualifications. These qualifications would typically be gained through progressively responsible management or executive level assignments such as director of a regional office, medical facility or program manager. An individual's total experience, education and volunteer work experience must demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position. 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. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION (TQ)s: In addition, all applicants must submit a written narrative response to the following specific TQ(s). Please label and include your name on each page. Please give examples and explain how often you used your skills, the complexity of the knowledge possessed, the level of people you interacted with, the sensitivity of the issues you handled managing a large public or private sector organization that administers complex, rules-based benefits or services, etc. It is recommended that you draft your TQ(s) in a word document and then upload into the system. TQ1: Demonstrated experience in successfully leading and directing a complex, diverse Federal government organization. Inherent in this qualification is the ability to lead multifaceted organizational strategic planning, establish performance measures, and identify and manage risks within budgetary guidelines. TQ2: Demonstrated knowledge and experience providing oversight for, and applying, Federal laws, regulations, practices, and procedures to lead facilities and building operations, space management and leasing, logistics services, and occupational safety and health programs for a Federal agency in close collaboration with stakeholders and officials. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information Veteran Preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service.: https://www.opm.gov/faqs/topic/Senior-Executive-Service/index.aspx. Drug Testing: All applicants tentatively selected for VA Senior Executive Service employment in any position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Incumbents of this position will be subject to a background investigation commensurate with the risk and sensitivity level of the position. Read more * Benefits Help 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. Review our 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. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Step 1: Technical Qualification(s) Step 2: VA Executive Resources Board Step 3: Nominating Organization may conduct interviews Step 4: Approval by the Selecting Official (may include additional screening) * Benefits Help 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. Review our 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. * Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. A complete application for this position includes the following items: 1. Resume not to exceed 5 pages; 2. Written narrative response to address each Technical Qualification(s) not to exceed 2 pages each; and 3. Proof of non-competitive eligibility consists of an SF-50 showing career status in the SES (if applicable) and proof of certification of your Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) administered Qualifications Review Board (QRB). Non-Competitive Consideration: You are considered a non-competitive applicant if you are a current career Senior Executive, graduate of a Senior Executive Service (SES) Candidate Development Program (CDP) or an individual with SES reinstatement eligibility and your ECQs have been certified by the OPM QRB. You may be considered non-competitively for appointment to this position if you meet the mandatory technical qualifications requirements. Non-competitive applicants do not need to submit ECQ narratives but you must clearly state your status in your resume and submit a written narrative response to the Technical Qualification (s); not more than 2 pages per each TQ with a font size no smaller than 12 points. Proof of non-competitive eligibility is required. The agency has the option of considering you non-competitively or including you in the competitive process. * How to Apply Your complete application must be received by 11:59 pm EST on the closing date, 01/15/2025 in order for you to be considered. Please read all instructions before you begin. To begin click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register and submit all required documents. To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ and click on "Application Status". Click on the position title and select Apply Online to continue. Agency contact information Darline Terrell Phone (202) 461-6397 Email DARLINE.TERRELL@VA.GOV Address AS Human Resources and Admin - 1007 810 Vermont Avenue NW Washington, DC 20420 US Learn more about this agency Next steps The Corporate Senior Executive Management Office (CSEMO) will review all applications to determine if applicants meet the technical qualifications of this position and the SES ECQs. Those who meet the qualifications will be referred to the Executive Resources Board (ERB), a panel of SES members to determine the "best qualified" candidates. Once a selection is made, the selectee's application will be forwarded to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for approval by an OPM independent Qualifications Review Board (QRB), unless the selectee is a current/former SES executive or has successfully completed an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program and is QRB certified. * Fair and Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. * Criminal history inquiries * Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy * Financial suitability * New employee probationary period * Privacy Act * Reasonable accommodation policy * Selective Service * Signature and false statements * Social security number request Help Required Documents A complete application for this position includes the following items: 1. Resume not to exceed 5 pages; 2. Written narrative response to address each Technical Qualification(s) not to exceed 2 pages each; and 3. Proof of non-competitive eligibility consists of an SF-50 showing career status in the SES (if applicable) and proof of certification of your Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) administered Qualifications Review Board (QRB). Non-Competitive Consideration: You are considered a non-competitive applicant if you are a current career Senior Executive, graduate of a Senior Executive Service (SES) Candidate Development Program (CDP) or an individual with SES reinstatement eligibility and your ECQs have been certified by the OPM QRB. You may be considered non-competitively for appointment to this position if you meet the mandatory technical qualifications requirements. Non-competitive applicants do not need to submit ECQ narratives but you must clearly state your status in your resume and submit a written narrative response to the Technical Qualification (s); not more than 2 pages per each TQ with a font size no smaller than 12 points. Proof of non-competitive eligibility is required. The agency has the option of considering you non-competitively or including you in the competitive process. Help How to Apply Your complete application must be received by 11:59 pm EST on the closing date, 01/15/2025 in order for you to be considered. Please read all instructions before you begin. To begin click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register and submit all required documents. To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ and click on "Application Status". Click on the position title and select Apply Online to continue. Read more Agency contact information Darline Terrell Phone (202) 461-6397 Email DARLINE.TERRELL@VA.GOV Address AS Human Resources and Admin - 1007 810 Vermont Avenue NW Washington, DC 20420 US Learn more about this agency Next steps The Corporate Senior Executive Management Office (CSEMO) will review all applications to determine if applicants meet the technical qualifications of this position and the SES ECQs. Those who meet the qualifications will be referred to the Executive Resources Board (ERB), a panel of SES members to determine the "best qualified" candidates. Once a selection is made, the selectee's application will be forwarded to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for approval by an OPM independent Qualifications Review Board (QRB), unless the selectee is a current/former SES executive or has successfully completed an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program and is QRB certified. Read more Fair & Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. * Criminal history inquiries * Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy * Financial suitability * New employee probationary period * Privacy Act * Reasonable accommodation policy * Selective Service * Signature and false statements * Social security number request Print Share * Email * Facebook * LinkedIn * Twitter Help Overview * Accepting applications * Open & closing dates 12/23/2024 to 01/15/2025 * Salary $147,649 - $221,900 per year * Pay scale & grade ES 00 * Location 1 vacancy in the following location: * Washington, DC * Remote job No * Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. * Travel Required Not required * Relocation expenses reimbursed No * Appointment type Permanent * Work schedule Full-time * Service Senior Executive * Promotion potential 00 * Job family (Series) * 0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program * Supervisory status Yes * Security clearance Top Secret * Drug test Yes * Position sensitivity and risk Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk * Trust determination process * National security * Financial disclosure Yes * Bargaining unit status No * Announcement number VA-SES-12651552-25-DT * Control number 825747300 This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. 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