This position is being filled under a stream-lined hiring authority, Title 21 of the United States Code (21 US Code 379d-3a) as amended by the 21st Century Cures Act of 2016, section 3072 and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, Section 3624. The candidate selected for this position will serve under a career or career-conditional appointment and be paid under the provisions of this authority. This position is being recruited based on the Title 21 Pay Table 4, Band G.

Duties

Serve as the OM Director, as the primary authority and principal advisor on all administrative matters. Direct all management activities and ensure the uniformed, transparent adoption and advancement of Departmental and Agency initiatives. Oversee and lead the Center's strategic human capital management activities, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging program, employee engagement, acquisition activities, budget, performance, and fiscal oversight of User Fee/appropriated funds. Serve as a principal advisor to Agency and Center officials, as well as CDRH managers and supervisors on matters regarding administrative management, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Build and cultivate relationships across the Center, Agency, Department, and Congress to foster alignment around proposed and/or recommended strategic priorities of the Agency and Center.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• This position is remote-within the local commuting area. If selected, you must reside in the local commuting area and will have to report to an FDA worksite on an irregular basis."
• The candidate selected for this position will serve under a career or career-conditional appointment within the competitive service.
• Direct Deposit: You will be required to have all federal salary payments electronically deposited into a bank account with a financial institution of your choice.
• FDA participates in e-Verify: All new hires must complete the I-9 form; this information will be processed through e-Verify to determine your employment eligibility. If a discrepancy arises, you must take affirmative steps to resolve the matter.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with the Selective Service. Please go to http://www.sss.gov for more information.
• One-year probationary period is required.
• Financial Disclosure is required.
• Ethics Clearance is required.
• Background Investigation Requirement: All employees must pass a security investigation. Failing to pass the background check may be grounds for removal or legal action. If hired, you may be subject to additional investigations at a later time.
• Certification of Accuracy: All information concerning eligibility and qualification is subject to investigation and verification. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection, or appropriate legal action.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for the Executive Officer/Office Director position which falls under the 0301 occupational Series, you must meet all requirements by 11:59 pm EST on 10/06/2023. Supervisory Responsibilities As the Executive Officer and Director for the OM, you will set the strategic vision, goals, and objectives for the Office. You will plan, direct, and delegate duties ensuring the timely completion, performance, and high quality of work products developed by the Office. As such, you will evaluate and adjust priorities and timeframes for completion of deliverables and provide direction and guidance to other Center executive level officials, subordinate managers, supervisors, and staff. You will monitor and determine the staffing and budget needs of the Office. Desired Professional Experience Proven Senior leader with a minimum of five (5) years executive-level Federal Government experience managing administrative and/or operational functions with a similar scientific, regulatory, health care, or public health mission. Demonstrated ability to partner and collaborate effectively across organizational lines to build and foster strong and sustainable working relationships. Demonstrated ability to successfully address, navigate, and chart positive paths forward to bring satisfactory closure to high profile, controversial, sensitive, and rapidly changing issues and programs in an environment that is highly visible. Proven ability to develop and implement a strategic vision and facilitate organizational change to advance new initiatives. Demonstrated ability of fostering and instilling a diverse workforce culture for a multidisciplinary staff that embraces, respects, and supports differences while promoting professional development, collaboration, and inclusion. Security Clearance Requirements Background Investigation/Security Clearance Requirements: Public Trust with a risk level of High 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. Failure to successfully meet the requirements may be grounds for appropriate personnel action. In addition, if hired, a background security investigation or supplemental investigation may be required later. Applicants are also advised that all information concerning qualification is subject to investigation. False representation may be grounds for non-selection and/or appropriate disciplinary action. Ethics Clearance Requirements This position may require financial disclosure reporting and will be subject to FDA's prohibited financial interest regulation. If you are hired, you may be required to divest of certain financial interests. You are advised to seek additional information on this requirement from the hiring official before accepting any job offers. For more information, please visit the FDA Ethics web page: https://www.fda.gov/about-fda/jobs-and-training-fda/ethics. Equal Employment Opportunity The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job applicants Reasonable Accommodation Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits. Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodations when: An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply for a job. An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace. An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and office-sponsored events. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about disability employment and reasonable accommodations or how to contact an agency. E-Verify The Food and Drug Administration participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.

Education

There is no positive education requirement for this position.

Contacts

• Address FDA Center for Devices and Radiological Health 10903 New Hampshire Ave Silver Spring, MD 20993 US
• Name: Dakia Jones
• Phone: 301-796-1008
• Email: [email protected]