- Position Title
- Regional Administrator
- Agency
- Administration for Community Living
- Announcement Number
- HHS-ACL-DE-23-11702468 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, October 25, 2022 to Thursday, November 3, 2022
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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/).
• 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/).
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:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center. (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/)
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.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center. (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/)
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.
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a term appointment?
2.
Are you an HHS employee in a Bargaining Unit (such as the National Treasury Employees Union)
Assessment 1
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these requirements you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be fully supported by your resume and supporting documents.
1.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience for a Regional Administrator, GS-0301-14.
For each task in the following groups, choose the statement from the list below that most accurately 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.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Contributes to the development of national policies, programs and initiatives related to aging and disability programs.
3.
Apply statutes for aging and disability programs and Federal grant administration laws, policies, procedures, and regulations in the review, evaluation, and administration of grants.
4.
Keep abreast of emerging developments in programs for older adults and people with disabilities, such as managed long term supports and services and integrated care.
5.
Conduct program development, management, administration and evaluation of programs/policies impacting diverse populations of older adults and/or people with disabilities.
6.
Provide authoritative advice and assistance to senior leadership on matters important to the aging, disability and tribal network.
7.
Collaborate with senior leadership for Regional Operations to ensure coordination with agency's centers on matters relevant to the assigned region.
8.
Serve as a liaison for support at the state/territory level in the implementation of agency policies, programs and initiatives.
9.
Implement policies, programs and initiatives at the regional level.
10.
Assist with the implementation of Interagency Agreements initiated in headquarters or the region(s).
11.
Ensure agency's perspectives on regional initiatives are brought to the forefront.
12.
Participate with the key leaders in collaborative work groups on issues effecting regional matters such as assistance to states, coordination during disasters.
13.
Develop innovative approaches to expand service opportunities for the behavioral health field.
14.
Assess program trends and changing requirements of cultural and economic groups within assigned functional areas as well as regional, state and tribal needs.
15.
Identify areas of inter-program conflict in order to effectuate policy, planning, and guidance at the regional level.
16.
Provide recommendations to establish the framework for the implementation of program policies.
17.
Collaborate with regional heads of department operating and staff divisions proposing and administering programs and services related to the aging and disability network.
18.
Participate in the development of national policies, programs and initiatives related to the aging and people with disabilities.
19.
Work with key officials of public and private sector agencies and organizations within the region (e.g. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) etc.
20.
Attend meetings and briefings to resolve disagreements and reach consensus on decisions.
21.
Facilitate clearance and approval of important program management documents.
22.
Meet with state executives to advise and assist with opportunities and challenges related to full implementation of aging and disability programs.
23.
Establish and maintain continuing program advocacy for the aging and disability network through public appearances and speaking engagements.