- Position Title
- Administrative Officer
- Agency
- Administration for Children and Families
- Announcement Number
- HHS-ACF-MP-23-12063661 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, July 31, 2023 to Friday, August 4, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING ELIGIBILITY QUESTIONS CAREFULLY. YOUR RESPONSES WILL AFFECT YOUR CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION.
The following questions address if you are eligible to apply to this job opportunity announcement through Merit Promotion procedures. You will only be considered under the options you have selected, so please choose carefully. If you respond that you do not meet any of the following criteria, you will not be considered for this position under this announcement. Please refer to the announcement for additional information. If you still have questions concerning your eligibility for consideration, you may reach out to the contact in the announcement prior to the announcement closing. You must submit a complete application by the close of the announcement to be considered.
The following questions address if you are eligible to apply to this job opportunity announcement through Merit Promotion procedures. You will only be considered under the options you have selected, so please choose carefully. If you respond that you do not meet any of the following criteria, you will not be considered for this position under this announcement. Please refer to the announcement for additional information. If you still have questions concerning your eligibility for consideration, you may reach out to the contact in the announcement prior to the announcement closing. You must submit a complete application by the close of the announcement to be considered.
2.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. (https://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans)
- have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more OR
- retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. (https://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans)
3.
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/).
4.
Are you currently employed as a Federal civilian employee in the Competitive Service AND have you never held the full performance level of this position?
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Were you formerly employed as a Federal civilian employee on a permanent competitive appointment or did you obtain career-conditional status (and are within 3 years of the date of separation or are a preference eligible) AND have you never held the full performance level of this position?
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Are you currently employed as a civilian employee in the competitive service that holds a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level than the position being announced?
To verify your eligibility as a current or former Federal civilian employee:
You must submit a copy of your SF-50: Notification of Personnel Action or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
Your SF-50 must reflect:
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Were you formerly employed as a Federal civilian employee on a permanent competitive appointment or did you obtain career-conditional status (and are within 3 years of the date of separation or are a preference eligible) AND have you never held the full performance level of this position?
-- OR --
Are you currently employed as a civilian employee in the competitive service that holds a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level than the position being announced?
To verify your eligibility as a current or former Federal civilian employee:
You must submit a copy of your SF-50: Notification of Personnel Action or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
Your SF-50 must reflect:
- career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND
- status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
5.
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/)
6.
Are you a current or former employee of a land management agency (Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; National Park Service; Fish and Wildlife Service; Bureau of Indian Affairs; or Bureau of Reclamation) who:
- was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; AND,
- served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; AND,
- performed at an acceptable level of service during each period of service; AND,
- if no longer employed by the land management agency, have been separated for no more than two years, and departed that position in good standing.
7.
Are you currently employed as a Federal civilian employee in the Competitive Service at the same grade level as this position or higher with the same or higher promotion potential?
To verify your eligibility as a current Federal civilian employee, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
Are you a former Federal employee who previously held a career or career-conditional position in the competitive service with equal or higher promotion potential as the position being announced?
To verify your eligibility as a former Federal civilian employee, you must submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
Are you a former Federal employee who previously held a career or career-conditional position in the competitive service, separated from the Federal Government over a year ago, and your last performance rating on record as a Federal employee was at least Fully Successful (or equivalent)?
To verify your eligibility as a former Federal civilian employee, you must submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status AND your last Federal performance appraisal plan.
Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
To verify your eligibility as a current Federal civilian employee, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
- career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND
- status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
Are you a former Federal employee who previously held a career or career-conditional position in the competitive service with equal or higher promotion potential as the position being announced?
To verify your eligibility as a former Federal civilian employee, you must submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
- career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND
- status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
Are you a former Federal employee who previously held a career or career-conditional position in the competitive service, separated from the Federal Government over a year ago, and your last performance rating on record as a Federal employee was at least Fully Successful (or equivalent)?
To verify your eligibility as a former Federal civilian employee, you must submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status AND your last Federal performance appraisal plan.
Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
- career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
- your status is in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
- Rating of Fully Successful (or equivalent)
8.
Do you meet one of the following Non-Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibilities:
Individuals eligible under other non-competitive appointment authorities such as: Certain Military Spouses, Peace Corps/VISTA, excepted service employees who are eligible under an Interchange Agreement, Foreign Service Employees, Certain Former Overseas Employees, Boren Fellows, Former White House staff, etc. Note: You must submit documentation to support any eligibilities for which you wish to be considered.
Individuals eligible under other non-competitive appointment authorities such as: Certain Military Spouses, Peace Corps/VISTA, excepted service employees who are eligible under an Interchange Agreement, Foreign Service Employees, Certain Former Overseas Employees, Boren Fellows, Former White House staff, etc. Note: You must submit documentation to support any eligibilities for which you wish to be considered.
9.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?
If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources. (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/individuals-with-disabilities/)
If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources. (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/individuals-with-disabilities/)
10.
Are you a current United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps Officer or a United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps Officer candidate?
If yes:
If yes:
- For current active duty USPHS Commissioned Corps officers, submit a copy of your most recent personnel orders.
- For USPHS Commissioned Corps candidates, submit documentation from the Division of Commissioned Corps Personnel and Readiness (DCCPR) stating you have successfully completed the professional boarding process.
11.
Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:
• served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility)? OR
• are entitled to veterans' preference?
If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
• served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility)? OR
• are entitled to veterans' preference?
If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
Preferences
1.
In the last five years, based on the closing date of this announcement, have you served or are you currently serving as an Executive Branch political, Schedule C, or Non-career SES appointee? You can find out if you have held one of these appointment types by looking at your Standard Form 50s in your Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF), in Section 5 where the legal authorities are listed.
- A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an assistant position to a top-level federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)).
- A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director of OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties (5 CFR 213.3301 and 5 CFR 213.3302).
- A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations (5 CFR 317 Subpart F).
Assessment 1
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Do you have at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the GS-13 grade level or higher in the Federal service that includes 2 of the 3 listed duties:
- Providing day-to-day administrative direction to staff in accordance with established standards, regulations, and policies;
- Providing tracking and coordination of work activities/assignments for personnel working in various administrative areas; and
- Analyzing and advising on policies and directives to assess their impact on program development activities.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
2.
Advise management on all administrative management matters associated with programs and operations.
3.
Advise on administrative requirements and changes to those requirements for their impact on the organization.
4.
Provide a range of liaison services to support administrative aspects.
5.
Develop and establish all forms of administrative support necessary for new programs.
6.
Develop and implement administrative policies and procedures for the organization.
7.
Determine how changes to program operations best support organizational priorities.
8.
Define goals to be met on major program issues and the resulting actions to meet those goals.
9.
Implement alternative policies chosen for various administrative areas of the organization, such as fiscal management, travel management, and contracts, and space utilization
10.
Analyze fiscal impact and costs needed for changes in administration and policy.
11.
Manage internal control policies and procedures.
12.
Present relevant findings on applicable laws and regulations, policies and procedures.
13.
Advocate for program plans and procedures against alternatives to develop possible approaches to achieving program objectives.
14.
Disseminate identified problems requiring changes in current practices.