Supervisory Management and Program Analysis Officer

As a Supervisory Management and Program Analysis Officer you will perform the following duties:

• Serve as Director of the Operations Management and Information Division (OMI) and senior advisor to the Director and Deputy of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries Science Center or Regional Office to direct operational program areas and ensure effective use of resources in support of fisheries management. Provide oversight for non-programmatic functions supporting the mission. Partner with stakeholders to perform budget management human resource management Information Technology management grants management facilities management vessel operations environmental compliance and safety functions personal property management procurement and acquisition vehicle management and all associated administrative processes and procedures.
• Direct and oversee team operations by performing the full range of supervisory functions including planning assigning and reviewing work. Provide essential technical guidance and direction while delivering constructive feedback on completed tasks.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to support all facets of human capital operations and administrative programs (i.e. approving ordering office supplies purchases contracts services time and attendance telework equipment and other administrative procedures etc.). Coordinate functions such as following up on issues coming to resolution reorganizations and realignments FAIR Act (Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act) feasibility studies human resources metrics and other items in order to ensure compliance with policy and guidelines. Provide guidance insight and input to management on developing directives Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) memoranda policy statements or proposals and other written guidelines. Plan and implement organization-wide policies procedures programs and initiatives supporting human capital and administrative operations.
• Coordinate develop prepare monitor and execute the organizations annual operating budget. Make recommendations on the execution of the annual budget prepare annual financial operating plans initiate and execute quarterly reviews. Complete monthly budgetary requirements and maintain fiscal controls (cuff records/spreadsheets) to ensure compliance with stated allocations and allotments.

For more information about these positions please visit the NOAA Fisheries is Hiring Webpage: the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating with you via email; therefore it is imperative that the email address you provide when applying for this vacancy remains active. Should your email address change please notify the point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement as soon as possible so that we can update our system.

This position will be filled under the DOC Alternative Personnel System (CAPS). Under CAPS positions are classified by career pay plan and pay band.

The ZA-5 is equivalent to the GS-15.

Key Requirements:

• Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.
• Suitable for Federal employment as determined by background investigation.
• More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Additional Information.
• Must be registered for Selective Service if applicable ()
• Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
• If you are a Federal employee applying for a promotion (under merit promotion procedures) you must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Additional Considerations:

• One year probationary period may be required.
• A one year supervisory probationary period may be required (probationary period can be served concurrently).
• Payment of relocation expenses (PCS) is not authorized.
• Payment of relocation incentives OR recruitment incentives may be authorized. Note: Relocation incentives are for current federal employees only.
• This position requires Moderate Risk Security Clearance.
• Background investigation will be required. Continued employment is subject to applicants successful completion of security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position for those required to serve a 1-year probationary period we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:

• Your performance and conduct;
• Needs and interests of the agency;
• Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of then Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Managements website located at: There is no positive education requirement for this position.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government.

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.

To qualify at the ZA-5 or GS-15 level:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the ZA-4 or GS-14 in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following:

• Directing or providing guidance on administrative functions for a multidisciplinary program (such as budget planning and execution activities human resource management and workforce planning and facilities management etc.);
• Providing strategic advice on a range of administrative policy and programmatic matters involving significant or controversial issues; and
• Participating in program or project management activities such as assigning work setting priorities reviewing or evaluating work.