- Position Title
- Organizational Ombuds
- Agency
- Office of the Secretary of the Interior
- Announcement Number
- OS-6080-21-EW-042(DEU) Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, December 11, 2020 to Thursday, December 17, 2020
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Do you wish to be considered under CTAP?
To be eligible for Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), a person must:
Be a current or former permanent competitive status DOI federal employee displaced from a position in the same local commuting area of the vacancy with a current (or last) performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To claim eligibility under CTAP, you must submit the following documentation with your application:
Copies of the appropriate documentation which includes:
- Reduction in force (RIF) separation notice;
- SF-50 reflecting your RIF separation, or a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another commuting area;
- You MUST also submit documentation to reflect your current (or last) performance rating of record.
3.
Do you wish to be considered under ICTAP?
To be eligible for Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP), a person must:
Be a current or former permanent competitive status federal employee displaced from a position in a non-DOI federal agency (e.g., IRS, VA, Department of Labor, etc.) in the same local commuting area of the vacancy with a current (or last) performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To claim eligibility under ICTAP, you must submit the following documentation with your application:
Copies of the appropriate documentation which includes:
- Reduction in force (RIF) separation notice;
- SF-50 reflecting your RIF separation, or a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another commuting area;
- You MUST also submit documentation to reflect your current (or last) performance rating of record.
Preferences
1.
Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
3.
It is your responsibility to ensure that your resume and correct documents are uploaded and received. Please, verify during the application process on the "application review page" that you have uploaded the appropriate documentation as stated in the required documents section of the vacancy announcement. No documentation will be accepted after the closing date of the announcement. I understand that it is my responsibility that I must submit a resume and all required supporting documentation prior to the closing date of the announcement.
4.
What attracted you to this position?
5.
If you have ever held a Federal position please indicate your pay plan, highest grade held, and dates held below (e.g. GS-13; 08/15/11 - 08/15/12). If applying based on noncompetitive eligibility and if you do not have prior Federal service, please type "N/A" in the text box below.
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Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this vacancy. Please select the response that best reflects how you meet the qualification requirements for this position. YOUR RESUME MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM IN THE QUESTIONNAIRE IN ORDER TO BE FOUND QUALIFIED AND CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Do you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level as described in the vacancy announcement, and are the specialized experience requirements clearly written in your resume?
2.
Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level serving as an organizational ombuds for a large organization (example: 8000 + employees) with responsibility for a client base that is geographically dispersed nation-wide or world-wide?
3.
Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level delivering training on communication and conflict resolution skills?
4.
Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level assisting with the design and operation of an integrated conflict management system
5.
Do you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level as described in the vacancy announcement, and are the specialized experience requirements clearly written in your resume?
6.
Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level serving as an organizational ombuds for a large organization (example: 8000 + employees) with responsibility for a client base that is geographically dispersed nation-wide or world-wide?
7.
Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level developing and delivering training on communication and conflict resolution skills?
8.
Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level significantly contributing to the design and operation of an integrated conflict management system?
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Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level providing ombuds services, including impartial counseling and referrals, and working as an independent neutral with management of client organizations to improve their supervision, human services, and conflict management systems?
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the minimum qualification requirements for the position. Read all responses before making your selection.
You are required to answer every question in the questionnaire.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
10.
Do you have experience as a conflict management professional working in a large federal agency or similar national organization with de-centralized leadership structures, different funding sources, and responsibility for carrying out competing missions and activities?
11.
Do you possess a college degree in a discipline related to conflict management?
12.
Please select the areas in which you have completed education or advanced training. Please select all that apply.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Do you have experience handling contentious workplace situations which require impartiality when working with managers and employees at all levels in an organization?
14.
Do you have experience serving as a mediator for workplace disputes including administrative or negotiated grievances and EEO complaints?
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Do you have experience developing and delivering training for managers and employees on conflict resolution skills, communication skills, negotiation skills, managing cultural differences in the workplace, or other training topics related to organizational health?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Have you held a position which required exceptional communication and networking skills in order to gain the trust and confidence of key leaders and employees within the organization?
17.
Do you have experience educating and serving as a mentor to others on the role of an organizational ombudsman including teaching the ethical standards, practices, and skills to be an effective organizational ombudsman?
18.
Do you have experience working with individuals in highly stressful or emotionally charged situations?
19.
Do you have experience building a community of practice or developing networking capabilities for a program or organization?
20.
Do you have experience engaging with leadership to secure funding and other resources necessary for implementing an ombuds program.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Identifies opportunities to expand and improve the use of collaborative problem solving and conflict management tools and resources.
22.
Identifies barriers and obstacles to effective implementation of an integrated conflict management system, including ombuds services, and implements strategies to address them.
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Participates in strategic and annual planning efforts or coordinates initiatives pertaining to an integrated conflict management system.
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Provides facilitative leadership for projects or initiatives regarding an ombuds program and other conflict management program functions in furtherance of an annual plan, strategic plan, and overall mission.