- Position Title
- Deputy Regional Administrator
- Agency
- Corporation for National and Community Service
- Announcement Number
- CNS-20-014-10708189 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, January 27, 2020 to Sunday, February 16, 2020
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
I am a disabled veteran who retired from active military service with a disability rating of 30 percent or more; or a disabled veteran rated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as having a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more; AND my discharge was under conditions other than dishonorable.
3.
I am currently employed by the Corporation for National and Community Service as a federal employee, serving on a General (permanent) appointment.
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I am a current CNCS employee who is serving on a General (Permanent) appointment (not term or temporary) or I am a current CNCS employee who meets the requirements of a noncompetitive hiring authority.
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I am currently on a permanent excepted service appointment in a position which is equivalent to or greater than the grade/level of this position - OR - I am an employee at a Federal agency which has an interchange agreement with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management OR I am an employee with a federal agency covered under other special appointing authorities or agreements e.g., TSA, U.S. Postal Service, FAA, etc. (You may be eligible to be considered for noncompetitive appointment. Submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 showing your grade, position occupied and tenure).
6.
Former Employees - I am a former federal employee of the Corporation for National and Community Service. (You must submit a copy of your final SF-50. The SF-50 should indicate your position occupied and tenure. This does not include service with AmeriCorps programs including VISTA, State and National or NCCC).
7.
I qualify for merit promotion based on meeting one of the following conditions: current Federal employee in the competitive service in tenure group 1 or 2; former Federal employee in the competitive service who was in tenure group 1 upon separation or tenure group 2, if the separation occurred less than 3 years ago; current Federal employee in the excepted service of an agency with an Interchange Agreement, in tenure group 1 or 2; or former Federal employee in the excepted service, with tenure equivalent to permanent status in the career/career-conditional appointment system. (Your most recent SF-50 must be submitted with your application).
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I qualify for Noncompetitive appointment as a military spouse based on one of the following: relocation with a service-member spouse as a result of permanent change of station (PCS) orders (https://www.fedshirevets.gov/hire/hrp/qaspouse/index.aspx); spouse of service member who incurred a 100% disability because of service member’s active duty service (See and complete the SF-15: https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf) ; or spouse of a service member killed while on active duty (See and complete the SF-15).
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Noncompetitive Eligibility - I am currently serving or have previously served (within the last 3 years) in Peace Corps or AmeriCorps VISTA. (You may be eligible to be considered for noncompetitive appointment. Please submit documentation that verifies your service in either of these organizations).
10.
I am currently employed as a Federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment at the full performance level or higher of this position; or a former federal civilian employee who has held the full performance level or higher of this position on a permanent competitive appointment. (Submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 showing your grade, position occupied and tenure).
11.
I have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities and I have certification from my physician or State Government. (You may be eligible to be considered for noncompetitive appointment. Submit a copy of your documentation of your proof of disability and certification of job readiness).
12.
Are you currently or have you, within the last 5 years served as a political appointee, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch.
Preferences
1.
Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Deputy Regional Administrator position.
1.
Please select your first location preference.
2.
Please select your second location preference.
3.
From the descriptions below, select the letter corresponding to the statement that describes how you qualify for Deputy Director, Regional Operations position. Select only one letter.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
4.
Have you served in Senior Corps AmeriCorps, Peace Corps or another national service program? (This service must be documented and described in your resume).
5.
If you answered yes to the question above, please tell us in which program(s) you served, including the location, start and end dates.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
6.
Please select the statement that best describes your liaise with key agencies including regional, state and federal governments, to promote a national program. Please select one answer. This experience must be documented and described in your resume.
7.
Select the answer that best describes your experience in directing a staff to initiate a wide variety of creative financial management improvement efforts, as well as develop financial management policy, systems, and procedures? Please select one answer. This experience must be documented and described in your resume.
8.
Which of the following best reflects your highest level of experience working cooperatively and collaboratively with others and managing a team's completion of a project or assignment? Please select one answer. This experience must be documented and described in your resume.
9.
From the list below, select the response that best describes your experience in directing and coordinating the work of others effectively to achieve timely and quality results. Please select one answer. This experience must be documented and described in your resume.
10.
Which of the following best describes your management experience developing and monitoring budgeting internal control procedures? This includes identifying problem areas, determining the action required to improve operating effectiveness, and maintaining the integrity of financial information. Please select one answer. This experience must be documented and described in your resume.
11.
Please select the statement that best describes your ability in building coalitions and networks to share information on ways to improve performance and operations. Please select one answer. This experience must be documented and described in your resume.
12.
Please select the statement that best describes your ability to integrate internal and external programs, policies and operational issues (i.e. to understand the impact of program activities) in order to develop and improve methods for administering agency wide programs. Please select one answer.
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Select the statement(s) that describe the duties you have performed on a regular and recurring basis. Choose all that apply. Your resume must support your experience, education and/or training as claimed in the answers below.
14.
Select from the list below which functions you have performed in leading a team, working group, or contractors.Choose all that apply. Your resume must support your experience, education and/or training as claimed in the answers below.
For the following statements, select the letter corresponding to the statement that best describes your level of experience, education, or training in that task. The experience must be clearly documented and described in your resume. Please select only one letter.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
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I have served in an advisory capacity to influence growth and improvement of grant or national service programs.
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I have defined project/program requirements to ensure alignment with organizational priorities.
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I have analyzed evaluation results and applied findings for continuous improvement.
18.
I have had designated formal responsibility for building and maintaining specific external relationships in order to achieve the goals of my organization.
19.
I have resolved difficult challenges by leading and executing change management strategies with colleagues and/or external partners.
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I have represented senior management at my agency, organization or company to external partners.
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I have led important and high-profile projects for my organization/agency/company.
22.
I have led projects that required collaboration and coordination across departments and organizations.
23.
I have ensured the implementation of, and, adherence to policies and procedures relevant to grant administration activities.
24.
I have recommended and implemented enhancements or changes to re-engineer service delivery models, change policies, and strengthen grant and financial administration procedures.
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I have experience on a local, regional, and/or national level organizing community awareness programs, building coalitions, and initiating relationships with new grantees and partners.
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I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibility may be canceled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item or not responding will result in my not being considered for this position.