Management Analyst

Summary

This position is with the U. S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Chicago Regional Office, with duty location in Chicago, IL.

• The full performance grade level of this position is a GS-12.
• Position is outside the Bargaining Unit.
• Selectee will be expected to report to the office listed above.

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Duties

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Major Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

GS-11:

• Serves as a liaison between regional management and the OASAM Shared Services units (Office of Human Resources, Procurement, Finance, etc.) regarding the regulations, policies, and procedures to address recruitment and placement actions; workplace flexibilities, time and attendance, employee/labor relations; conduct, performance, reassignments; promotions; EEO; incentive awards; procurement; etc.
• Provides technical assistance to Regional Program Officials and Area Directors in establishing and analyzing/evaluating management objectives for the purpose of assessing and improving effectiveness of the line program operations.
• Develops procedures and systems such as those designed to prevent waste, loss, unauthorized use of or, misappropriation of assets; work measurement programs and reports; and self-evaluation and other management devices.
• Serves as a team member at the on-site audits of the regional offices and Area Offices to assure that the offices are administering their personnel and financial responsibilities in accordance with established guidelines.
• Reviews and analyzes working files, performance elements and standards, and time and attendance records.

GS-12:

• Ensures the proper and consistent implementation and application of policies, procedures, practices, and laws by advising staff throughout the region about various requirements to ensure the Region is in compliance.
• Prepares budget requests, and monthly/quarterly financial reports are prepared accurately and within the established time frame.
• Works closely with OASAM's financial office to ensure that requested financial transactions/issues are resolved and complete.
• Plans, develops, and implements a comprehensive regional management analysis system primarily related to administrative management activities within the Region.
• Obtains data from a variety of sources for analysis using Department of Labor and OSHA information systems.
• Conducts or directs management surveys and analysis including, but not limited to, regional and field office policy and procedures; organizational structures and delegations of authority; and operations and work relationships

As the employee progresses, the assignments will become more difficult and complex with less supervision.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Candidate required to obtain the necessary security/investigation level.
• Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.

Qualifications

You must meet the Specialized Experience to qualify for Management Analyst, as described below.

A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must clearly indicate the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such position. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

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Qualifying requirements for the GS-11 are as follows:

Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-09 in the Federal Service.

Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Examples of specialized experience are:

• Utilizing HR-related and/or procurement systems.
• Assisting managers and support staff with procurement and administrative services.
• Developing program-related tracking using Microsoft Excel and/or Access programs.

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Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related.

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A combination of specialized experience and graduate level education that provided the specific knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position.

Qualifying requirements for the GS-12 are as follows:

Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-11 in the Federal Service.

Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-09. Examples of specialized experience are:

• Preparing and analyzing reports, identifying errors and taking corrective action based on existing procedures or observation of an activity.
• Performing research of such sources as internal personnel or financial regulations or from other agencies such as the Office of Personnel Management, Office of Management and Budget, and/or General Services Administration travel regulations and providing feedback to internal customers.
• Conducting a study of a work process to identify, analyze and recommend a solution to a staffing, administrative procedure, work process or budget problem.

There is n o substitution of education for experience at the GS-12 level.

Education

Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service.

If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum coursework requirements for this position. Click Evaluation of Foreign Education for more information.

Additional information

The mission of the Department of Labor (DOL) is to protect the welfare of workers and job seekers, improve working conditions, expand high-quality employment opportunities, and assure work-related benefits and rights for all workers.

Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION, REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION, FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES

As a condition of employment, all personnel must undergo a background investigation for access to DOL facilities, systems, information and/or classified materials before they can enter on duty: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

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For more information, click Telework Position Information. This is not a remote work position. The selectee will report to an assigned DOL office location on a regular basis and is eligible for participation in telework as determined by management in accordance with DOL policy.

Based on agency needs, additional positions may be filled using this vacancy.

The Department of Labor may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities, currently offered by the Federal government to attract highly qualified candidates. Click here for Additional Information.

The Fair Chance Act (FCA) prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOL employee has violated your rights under the FCA, you may file a complaint of the alleged violation following our agency's complaint process Guidelines for Reporting Violations of the Fair Chance Act. Note: The FCA does not apply to some positions specified under the Act, such as law enforcement or national security positions.

All Department of Labor employees are subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Program under Executive Order 12564 and Public Law 100-71.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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