Vacancy announcement is updated to add language regarding bargaining unit status. Refer to the "Additional Information" section for more details.

The position is located in the Office of Museum Services (OMS). As the Associate Deputy Director (ADD) of (OMS), the incumbent oversees the largest federal grant program devoted specifically to funding museums. The position requires the performance of a variety of programmatic and administrative assignments.

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Overview

Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

04/01/2024 to 04/15/2024

Salary

$163,964 - $191,900 per year

Pay scale & grade

GS 15

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location

Washington, DC

Remote job

Telework eligible

Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Appointment type

Permanent -

Work schedule

Full-time -

Service

Competitive

Promotion potential

Job family (Series)

0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program

Supervisory status

Yes

Security clearance

Not Required

Drug test

Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Trust determination process

Credentialing

Suitability/Fitness

Announcement number

DE-12365245-24-EL

Control number

784422600

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This job is open to

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

Open to all U.S. Citizens and individuals eligible under the Inter-Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP).

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Duties

If selected for the Associate Deputy Director position, the incumbent advises the Deputy Director and Director regarding the policy on the implementation and improvement of existing programs; the development of new grant programs; advancement of special initiatives; coordination with other senior level staff to advance the work of the agency; liaison to service providers; and representation of agency programs, policy and interests to museums constituents, the general public and special interest groups. Typical work assignments will include but are not limited to the following:

Serves as a key member of the IMLS senior staff. Participates in establishing agency plans, setting overall goals and devising strategies to accomplish those goals.

Provides executive assistance to the Deputy Director on matters pertaining to museums, other federal agencies, departments, and task forces.

Manages a staff of professional and administrative employees.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service

May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.

If not previously completed, a background security investigation will be required for all appointees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.

Documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System.

Relocation expenses will not be authorized.

Rsum and supporting documents (See How To Apply).

You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position. Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating. This will prevent you from receiving further consideration.

In order to minimally qualify at the GS-15 grade level, applicants must meet the below specialized experience requirements:GS-15: To be eligible at the GS-15 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level. Specialized experience is defined as: (1) knowledge of and experience with various organizations (e.g., museum service and/or cultural heritage organizations) to develop and implement new grant programs that support the advancement of special initiatives; (2) knowledge and/or experience of the grants management process (e.g., federal, state, non-profit, etc.) to improve the performance of the agency's grant-making functions (3) ability to provide leadership, direction, and oversight to a team of professional and administrative staff.

NOTE

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume and application materials should demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application or resume how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified in the specialized experience definition. Cite specific examples of experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write, "See resume" in your application.

Your resume must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position. Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating. This will prevent you from receiving further consideration.

Education

Education is not a substitute for specialized experience at this grade level.

Additional information

You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Career Transition Assistance Programs

These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: .

Selective Service Registration

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see

Veterans Preference

If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and are claiming 5-points veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form. For more information on veterans' preference visit:

BARGAINING UNIT

This position is NOT covered by the bargaining unit.

HIRING INCENTIVES

Eligible for Student Loan Repayment Program

Eligible for Tuition Assistance Program

This position is telework eligible

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application will be evaluated and rated under IMLSs Category Rating and Selection Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If it is determined you meet minimum qualification requirements, your application will then be placed in one of three categories:

Best Qualified

Highly Qualified

Qualified

The Category Rating Process does not add veterans' preference points or apply the "rule of three" but protects the rights of Veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category. Veterans' preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent will be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-09 level or higher).

If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Within these categories, applicants eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive selection priority over non-veteran preference eligibles.

All applicants' qualifications will be evaluated on the below-listed competencies, which are required for this position. Please outline experience/ education for these competencies in your resume. The required competencies for this position are as follows:

Developing Others Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods.

External Awareness: Understands and keeps up-to-date on local, national, and international policies and trends that affect the organization and shape stakeholders' views; is aware of the organization's impact on the external environment.

Strategic Thinking: Formulates objectives and priorities and implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization in a global environment. Capitalizes on opportunities and manages risks.

Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.

The Occupational Questionnaire will take you approximately 20 minutes to complete. To preview the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link:

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Required Documents

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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

(Required): Your responses to the Online Occupational Questionnaire (This is completed automatically during the apply online process).

(Required): Your resume showing relevant experience and dates (month/year) of employment and work schedule for each (e.g., part-time XX hours per week or fulltime) (cover letter optional). Please limit your resume to 5 pages and include only information that demonstrates you meet the eligibility for this position.

(Required, if applicable): Are you claiming special priority selection rights under the Inter-agency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)? If so, submit:

A copy of your Reduction In-Force (RIF) separation notice; OR notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate OR; notice of disability annuity termination or certification from your former agency that it cannot place you after your recovery from a work-related (OWCP) compensable injury; OR certification that you are eligible for Special Disability Retirement as a Former Military Reserve/National Guard Technician.

A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action'', documenting your RIF separation, noting your positions, grade level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification letter of inability to place you through the Reemployed Priority Listing (RPL), etc.

A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and

Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.

(Required, if applicable): DD-214 or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions within 120 days, or letter referencing service-connected disability from the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Standard Form (SF) 15.

(Required, if applicable): Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee? Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:

Beginning and ending dates of appointment

Agency; and

Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);

Position title

NOTE: Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application. Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information.

Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted. If your materials are not received by the closing date, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available, and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible. Also, if you do not provide a valid email address, you may not be notified of the outcome of your application.