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Position Title
ACL Program Manager
Agency
Administration for Community Living
Announcement Number
HHS-ACL-DE-21-11161637 Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, July 6, 2021 to Thursday, July 15, 2021
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the Department of Health and Human Services? If yes, confirm:
• You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• Your grade is equivalent to or above the grade level of the vacancy AND
• Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center page (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ctap/).
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?

If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
  • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center. (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/)
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4. In the last five years, based on the closing date of this announcement, have you been or are you currently an employee in the Executive Branch serving on a political, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES appointment? If yes, and you are selected through this vacancy announcement, you may be required to obtain approval by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prior to beginning employment. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be fully supported by your resume and supporting documents.
 
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1. From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your experience and meets the minimum qualification requirements for ACL Program Manager, GS-301-15..
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For each task in the following groups, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Select only one letter for each item. Failure to support your answers to this questionnaire in your resume may result in a lowered score or loss of consideration.
 
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Develops strategic initiatives to drive organizational and Departmental changes.
 
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3. Establishes intra and interdepartmental partnerships to attain mission-critical goals. (limit characters)
4. Utilizes uniform messaging, policy, and vision casting to accomplish key disability and independent living initiatives. (limit characters)
5. Conducts complex and high-priority research assignments to provide leadership with pertinent information. (limit characters)
6. Assesses the need for special studies of program operations to assure legislative goals, objectives, and deadlines are met. (limit characters)
7. Collaborates with organizations to address disability and independent living issues. (limit characters)
8. Reviews and analyzes program and policy issues and studies to identify impacts on organizational policy, direction, and function.
 
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9. Identifies and corrects program deficiencies to resolve conflicts and problems (limit characters)
10. Utilizes strategic opportunities to make recommendations and promote innovation. (limit characters)
11. Confers with stakeholders to build consensus for long range vision of key programs. (limit characters)
12. Interprets and communicates benefits to stakeholders to gain acceptance of programmatic change. (limit characters)
13. Communicates actions and approaches with stakeholders to accomplish committee and organizational objectives. (limit characters)
14. Implements an innovative strategic campaign to accomplish organization goals. (limit characters)
15. Participates in oversight to assess budget, contracts, and grant administration. (limit characters)
16. Advises management on programs and financial administration to include procurement, interagency agreements, grants and contracts. (limit characters)
17. Approves funding documentation in accordance with procedures to ensure public resources are utilized appropriately. (limit characters)
18. Improves processes used to monitor contractors and vendors for supplies, services, and/or equipment to ensure funds are expended appropriately. (limit characters)
19. Performs as consultant and advisor on policies, procedures, and critical issues to communicate impact to the organization (limit characters)
20. Maintains liaison with organization and other components to fulfill requests for information and comments. (limit characters)
21. Presents information, analyses, and recommendations to officials and stakeholders to influence decision-making on sensitive or controversial issues. (limit characters)
22. Provides guidance to address the implications of proposed, new, or revised policies, regulations, and legislative proposals. (limit characters)
23. Provides technical and administrative supervision to accomplish the work of the unit. (limit characters)
24. Establishes and communicates guidelines and performance standards to define measurements and expectations for assignments. (limit characters)
25. Designs and implements opportunities for career development, provides engagement and advancement for subordinates. (limit characters)
26. Observes subordinate work performance to provide feedback and evaluation. (limit characters)