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Position Title
Regional Administrator
Agency
Administration for Community Living
Announcement Number
HHS-ACL-DE-24-12488622 Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, July 29, 2024 to Friday, August 9, 2024
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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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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).
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Assessment 1
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. GS-14 Specialized Experience: Do you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-13 level in the Federal Service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing (4) of the (5) following duties:
1. Providing information to senior leadership concerning critical health and human service issues, including regarding Older Americans Act programs;
2. Planning, coordinating, and monitoring regional programs oriented to the delivery of services for any of the following: older adults, individuals with disabilities, tribal elders, and/or caregivers;
3. Providing leadership, direction, and/or management on the development and implementation of Older Americans Act and other programs that yield measurable results for aging and disability network;
4. Advising stakeholders within Older Americans Act and other community living programs on initiatives and practices to ensure policies are efficiently implemented;
5. Collaborating with work groups to develop resolutions of Older Americans Act and other program and polices issues and coordinate resolution efforts?
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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. Contributes to the development of national policies, programs, and initiatives related to aging and disability programs.
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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.
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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.
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5. Conduct program development, management, administration, and evaluation of programs/policies impacting diverse populations of older adults and/or people with disabilities.
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6. Provide authoritative advice and assistance to senior leadership on matters important to the aging, disability, and tribal network in the assigned region.
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7. Collaborate with senior leadership for Regional Operations to ensure coordination with agency's centers on matters relevant to the assigned region.
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8. Serve as a liaison for support at the state/territory level in the implementation of agency policies, programs, and initiatives. (limit characters)
9. Implement policies, programs, and initiatives at the regional level. (limit characters)
10. Assist with the implementation of Interagency Agreements initiated in headquarters or the region(s).
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11. Ensure agency's perspectives on regional initiatives are brought to the forefront, including situational awareness and information sharing on emergency/disaster preparedness and response.
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12. Participate with the key leaders in collaborative work groups on issues effecting regional matters such as assistance to states, tribes, and other organizations and coordination during disasters.
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13. Develop innovative approaches to expand service opportunities for the behavioral health field.
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14. Assess program trends and changing requirements of cultural and economic groups within assigned functional areas as well as regional, state, and tribal needs. (limit characters)
15. Identify areas of inter-program conflict to effectuate policy, planning, and guidance at the regional level.
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16. Provide recommendations to establish the framework for the implementation of program policies.
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17. Collaborate with regional heads of department operating and staff divisions proposing and administering programs and services related to the aging and disability network.
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18. Participate in the development of national policies, programs and initiatives related to the aging and people with disabilities.
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19. Work with key officials of public and private sector agencies and organizations within the region. (limit characters)
20. Attend meetings and briefings to resolve disagreements and reach consensus on decisions.
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21. Facilitate clearance and approval of important program management documents, including regarding the quality administration and oversight of OAA programs.
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22. Meet with state executives to advise and assist with opportunities and challenges related to full implementation of aging and disability programs.
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23. Establish and maintain continuing program advocacy for the aging and disability network through public appearances and speaking engagements.
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