This position is located in the United States Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA), Office of Apprenticeship (OA). The Office of Apprenticeship in the National Office comprises a headquarters activity established to manage and direct all workforce development activity throughout ETA. This position is outside the bargaining unit.

Duties

Interacts with other Division Chiefs/Directors within the organization, officials at all levels within ETA and DOL, officials of other Federal agencies, Congressional staffers, and State, local and interest group leaders to share information and learn their viewpoints about trends which may affect program-related operations. Provides information about program/system products and the impact on government and society. Promotes and sustains positive relationships with customers, stakeholders, and partners. Nurtures the interrelationship between ETA and Division programs/systems with other Federal/State employment, training, and income maintenance programs. Maintains ongoing contact with internal and external customers to enhance understanding of the impact of programs and of emerging issues and trends. Advises and assists the Administrator, Office Director and other ETA executive staff on all matters within the scope of Division responsibility. Manages and directs Division programs. Coordinates Division activities with other Divisions, Offices and with organizations throughout ETA. To the extent that Division activities allow, works collaboratively with employers and labor and Federal, State and local workforce partners to create a comprehensive and integrated workforce investment system that results in excellent outcomes and highly satisfied customers. Advises and assists the Administrator and/or Office Director on strategic planning, policy, program operation and performance accountability for the development and administration of a national workforce investment system. Serves as the spokesperson and focal point for activities and issues within the scope of Division responsibility. Serves as the representative of, shares responsibility for, and assists the Administrator and/or Office Director in carrying out the functions within the scope of responsibility of the Division. Develops resource implementation plans to accomplish Division goals. Establishes systems and methods to assure proper resource management. Modifies resource allocation in response to changes in plans, goals, or conditions. Relates expenditures to program results. Fosters a commitment to a team approach to work. Continually improves work processes and the cost effectiveness of products and services.

Requirements

• 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.
• Subject to financial disclosure requirements.
• Requires a supervisory probationary period if the requirement has not been met.

Qualifications

Applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-14, in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that 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 position to be filled. Specialized experience includes meeting all of the following statements: Directing or managing workforce development grant programs and/or cooperative agreement programs; Directing the development, drafting, and executing complex grant and/or cooperative agreement funding opportunity announcements; and, Directing the development of grant, cooperative agreement and/or contract policy guidance or technical assistance for workforce development programs.

Education

There is no education substitution at the GS-15 level.

Contacts

• Address Employment and Training Administration 200 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20210 US
• Name: Allison Towal
• Phone: 972-850-4453
• Email: [email protected]