Supervisory Program Specialist
Bethesda, MD - USA
Job Summary
NIHs mission is to seek fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to enhance health lengthen life and reduce illness and disability. We are looking for a motivated Supervisory Program Specialist to help drive the NIH mission.
- Incumbent assists the ADOMSB in the overall management of ORS and ORF programs and exercises expert authority in all administrative matters concerned with the effective operation of these programs.
- Develops strategic organizational effectiveness initiatives that enhance performance productivity and employee satisfaction levels; designs and facilitates activities which reinforce the ORSs priority of excellence in service delivery.
- Consults on the development of administrative policies and procedures necessary to ensure effective and efficient implementation of organizational programmatic and other change activities across the ORS and ORF.
- Conducts strategic analyses studies and audits involving assessment of various administrative practices products and services; partners with the ADOMSB and the division directors in reviewing and evaluating program operations and activities.
- Participates in the establishment of criteria and standards for the management and administration of resources within ORS and ORF and for makes recommendations on issues affecting programs and personnel.
- Serves as a continuing source of expert information with regard to all aspects of business management operations including acquisitions financial management and human resources management.
- Directs staff who provide substantive input into the formulation obligation and execution of various operating budgets advising Office Directors in the preparation and presentation of their budgets.
- Researches analyzes and prepares detailed analyses and recommendations addressing human capital utilization.
- Provides supervisory responsibilities over staff responsible for a wide variety of administrative management services to include transmitting guidance to program managers on policies and procedures covering many of these services.
- U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
- Employment is subject to the successful completion of the pre-appointment process (i.e. background investigation verification of qualifications and job requirements completion of onboarding forms submission of required documents etc.)
- Males born after December 31 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
- Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement including time in grade.
- At the supervisors discretion this position may offer work schedule flexibilities: telework (work from home on an ad hoc basis) compressed schedules flexible schedules.
- If selected you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE Form 450 to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency.
- If selected you must obtain and maintain a security clearance throughout the duration of your employment.
You qualify at the GS-15 level if you meet the following qualification requirements:
You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following types of tasks:
1) Providing senior-level administrative management support to organizational leadership by coordinating budget workforce acquisition and operational activities across multiple programs and ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
2) Advising management officials on matters involving resource utilization workforce planning organizational structure policy implementation and operational requirements supporting informed decision-making and effective program execution.
3) Leading or coordinating cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders establishing priorities resolving complex administrative issues and ensuring timely completion of organizational initiatives.
4) Supervising and/or guiding administrative personnel responsible for business operations financial activities human resources processes and related management services while monitoring workload distribution and performance outcomes.
You will receive credit for all experience material to the position including experience gained in religious civic welfare service and organizational activities regardless of whether you received pay.
Do not copy and paste the duties specialized experience or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
To determine your qualifications and referral status we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may but need not begin before receiving an offer.
Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
- This position is designated as a non-emergency/teleworker position and the selected candidate will be considered a non-emergency/teleworker the event of a closure you must be available to telework or request leave.
- Based on your appointment a one-year supervisory probationary period may be required. A decision regarding your continued employment with NIH will be made as you near the end of this period.
- We may make additional selections for similar positions across the National Institutes of Health within the local commuting area(s) identified in this vacancy announcement. By applying you agree to have your application shared with any interested selecting official(s) at NIH. Clearance of CTAP will be applied for similar positions across NIH.
- The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.
- The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus.
- Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Visit Help Applying for helpful information on the application process.
- If you believe you have a disability (i.e. physical or mental) covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position after notification of the adjudication of your request you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: Reasonable Accommodation Information
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.
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