Duties

Summary

This vacancy is for a Program Analyst, GG-0343-13 position in the Field Division located at the U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters in Suitland, Maryland. The Census Bureau is accessible from the Metro Rail Green Line - Suitland Station.

This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Program Analyst, GG-0343-13 positions within the Census Bureau in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

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Responsibilities

• Directs/Supervises one or more employees on a regular and recurring basis; performs selection activities, assigns/reviews work, approves leave, rates performance, recommends awards/promotions, takes disciplinary action, etc.
• Analyzes, and evaluates new or modified program and/or management policies, regulations, goals, or objectives.
• Develops procedures and systems for assessing the effectiveness of programs and/or management processes.
• Analyzes and evaluates on a quantitative/qualitative basis the effectiveness of line program operations in meeting established goals and objectives.
• Analyzes management information requirements.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - Occasional Travel

Supervisory status
Yes

Promotion Potential
13

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. citizen.
• Suitable for Federal employment.
• Registered for Selective Service, if applicable. (www.sss.gov)
• You may be required to complete a financial disclosure (OGE-450).
• Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the announcement closing date.

Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

This vacancy is advertised under 2 different announcements. Please read the 'Who May Apply' section carefully to determine your eligibility.

This position may be filled as a competitive temporary promotion opportunity not to exceed (NTE) 09/26/2020 by a current career or career-conditional Department of Commerce employee. This temporary promotion may be extended, terminated earlier, or made permanent at management's discretion. At the conclusion of the temporary promotion, the employee will return to their position of record.

This position may be filled as a temporary appointment, initial appointment is not to exceed (NTE) 1 year. This appointment may be extended 1 additional year at management's discretion.

A probationary period may be required.

A supervisory probationary period may be required.

Relocation expenses may be paid.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: For the GS-13, you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes: Leading a staff, providing instructional guidance (written and in person), setting priorities and preparing schedules in order to meet program schedules and objectives; setting priorities that allow for the completion of multiple tasks; coordinating reports, evaluating programs and advising senior leadership; working with and assisting both Headquarters staffing and field administrative programs; and planning, organizing, and directing team study work and negotiating effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations, where the proposals involve substantial bureau resources, require extensive changes in established procedures, or may be in conflict with the desires of the activity studied.

Education: There is no substitute for education for this 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.

Education

Additional information

The following links provide information on various hiring authorities that may enable you to apply through merit assignment procedures, or be eligible for a non-competitive appointment.

• 30% or more disabled
• Persons with Disabilities
• CTAP
• ICTAP

The Department of Commerce provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. TTY users can contact the Human Resources Office via the Federal Relay Service, 1-800-877-8339.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. If you meet the minimum qualifications stated in the job opportunity announcement, we will compare your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation to your responses on the scored occupational questionnaire (True/False, Yes/No, Multiple Choice questions). Your resume and/or optional cover letter must support your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire, or your score may be lowered. The best-qualified candidates will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview.

Due weight shall be given to performance appraisals and awards in accordance with 5 CFR § 335.103(b)(3), during the interview/selection process conducted by the hiring manager.

The scored occupational questionnaire will evaluate you on the following competencies; please do not provide a separate written response:

• Ability to manage, assign work, set priorities, and prepare schedules in order to meet program schedules and objectives.
• Ability to manage, coordinate and evaluate projects, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or findings concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations carried out by administrative or professional personnel. More substantive administrative support functions would serve to facilitate line or program operation.
• Ability to manage the administrative programs.
• Ability to communicate in person and in writing on subjects requiring clear, methodical thought to the organization (intra-and interdivisional) as well as other division groups.

We recommend that you preview the online questions for this announcement before you start the application process.

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Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Other

Drug test required
No

Required Documents

Required Documents:

A complete application consists of the following:

• Resume showing relevant experience; cover letter optional. Your resume should list your educational and work experience including the dates (mm/dd/yy) of each employment along with the number of hours worked per week. For work in the Federal service, please include the grade level for the position(s). Your resume may be used to validate your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire. Your resume should also indicate your citizenship and if you are registered with the Selective Service System if you are a male born after 12/31/59.
• SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action," supporting your eligibility, with the exception of current Census Bureau employees.
• Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) documentation, if applicable (see other information).
• Documentation supporting eligibility for non-competitive appointment, (Schedule A disability, 30 percent disabled veteran, certain military spouses, etc).
• You are not required to submit official documents at this time; copies are sufficient.
  
  CTAP and ICTAP candidates:
  
  CTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible for selection priority if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100. Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website at: http://www.opm.gov/ctap .
  
  CTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:

A copy of your RIF separation notice; notice of proposed removal for declining a directed geographic relocation outside of the local commuting area; a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES); or certification that you are in a surplus organization or occupation (this could be a position abolishment letter, a notice of eligibility for discontinued service retirement, or similar notice).

A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action" noting current position, grade/band level, and duty location;

A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and

Any documentation from your bureau/operating unit that shows your current promotion potential.

ICTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:

A copy of your RIF separation notice; notice of proposed removal for declining a directed geographic relocation outside of the local commuting area; notice of disability annuity termination; certification from your former agency that it cannot place you after your recovery from a work-related compensable injury; or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement.

A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action", documenting your RIF separation, noting your position, grade/band level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL, etc.;

A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and

Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.

NOTE: You will not be considered if you fail to provide all required documents.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.