*RELOCATION INCENTIVE of $15,000 authorized* *PCS/Relocation/ (BVO) expenses are authorized for this vacancy announcement* Please review the "Required Documents" section carefully - failure to follow the guidelines may result in loss of consideration for this vacancy announcement. The incumbent serves as the Assistant Chief, SSD under the direction of the GS-14 SSD Chief with wide latitude for the exercise of independent financial, administration judgment, and decision-making.

Duties

The Assistant SSD Chief administers functions related to the processing and control of various accounting and statistical information systems and is responsible for the input, correction, and resubmission of data to the data processing centers. Integrates accounting system with the budgetary process so that results are fully and promptly available to management. Advises the SSD Chief, Director, Assistant Directors, and staff on budget policy, budgetary requirements, and controls. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Keeps the SSD Chief informed on matters that affect the station or require attention. Gives advice and recommendations on the administrative feasibility of operating plans, suggestions, and proposals. Reviews existing support service programs and recommends modification for improvement as needed. In partnership with the SSD Chief, develops, recommends, and implements a variety of programs, the failure of which would have extreme adverse impact on the overall operating capacity of the office services. Presents regular briefings to the SSD Chief, fellow Division Chiefs, Director, and Assistant Directors, providing workload status, progress on projects, and making upper management aware of all issues or problems with which he/she should be acquainted or must become involved. Conducts detailed studies and analysis of organizational functions and work processes during all phases of RO activities and provides appropriate recommendations. Oversees the financial and budgetary operations through the subordinate supervisor and is responsible for coordinating and managing the exchange of information between the Finance staff, the SSD Chief and operating divisions. Acts in an advisory capacity to the SSD Chief, Director and/or Assistant Directors relative to the availability of funds for personnel additions, procurement of equipment and significant expenditures for contractual services. Serves as Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Official who manages the PIV issuance process at the Regional Office and is responsible for the total scope of the chain trust of the process. May assume the full responsibility of the SSD Chief in the absence of the Chief. Promotion Potential: This position is being advertised at the full performance level. Work Schedule: Standard 5 day, 8 hours, full time (40 hours a week) schedule; 8:00 am - 4:30 pm CST Telework: Available per station policy Virtual:This is NOT a virtual position Position Description/PD#: Administrative Officer/# 399610 Financial Disclosure Report: Required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, under 5 CFR 2634.904(a) prior to entering on duty and annually thereafter

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Selectees are required to service a one-year supervisory probationary period if not previously completed in a Federal position.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
• Selected applicants must sign a written agreement to complete 36 months of employment, commencing upon physical relocation and establishment of residence in the Houston geographical location
• Selected applicants will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, under 5 CFR 2634.904(a) prior to entering on duty and annually thereafter
• RELOCATION INCENTIVE of $15,000 AND PCS (BVO) Relocation Expenses authorized

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement:01/26/2024. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENT: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. For a GS-13 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-12 level. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If you are a current VBA employee seeking reassignment or change to lower grade via this vacancy announcement, you must currently hold the GS-13 (or higher) and the promotion potential of your current position must be at least GS-13. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade, GS-12 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience is experience in a multifaceted program of services, management programs, and budget/fiscal and administrative operations for a federal office. Your documented experience must demonstrate the following: Preparing administrative study findings, recommendations, plans and reports. Providing advice on programs and procedures pertaining to facilities, budgets, security, safety, and other administrative program activities. Presenting position papers and technical presentations to top management or the public involving finance and administrative program issues. Conducting independent evaluations of finance and administrative functions. Preparing and monitoring complex budgets and resolving financial management issues. Candidates must also have demonstrated in their work experience or training that they possess, or have the potential to develop, the qualities to successfully supervise subordinates and to operate and manage a successful program operation to include making and/or approving selections and promotions; preparing performance ratings and awards; making decisions on non-routine training needs, training requests, extensive overtime and employee travel. SUPERVISORY/MANAGERIAL ABILITIES: Candidates must also demonstrate experience or training they possess, or have the potential to develop, the qualities of successful supervision as follows: 1) Assign to and review work of subordinates, train and work effectively with subordinates from a variety of backgrounds and with different levels/areas of training; 2) Accomplish the quality and quantity of work expected within set limits of cost and time; 3) Plan own work and carry out assignments effectively; 4) Communicate with others effectively both orally and in writing in working out solutions to problems or questions relating to the work; 5) Understand and further management goals as these affect day-to-day work operations; and 6) Develop improvements in, or design new work methods and procedures. Volunteer Experience: 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; religions; 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. Full vs. Part-Time Employment: Full-time employment is considered to be at least 35 hours per week. Part-time experience will be credited on a pro-rated basis; when including part-time employment in your resume you must specify the average hours worked per week. Physical Requirements:This work normally involves mental rather than physical exertion. This position is primarily sedentary with some walking, standing, bending, stooping and carrying of lightweight items (i.e. folders, claims files). For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at http://://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Houston Regional Benefit Office 6900 Almeda Rd Houston, TX 77030 US
• Name: Charlene Perry
• Phone: (303) 236-6166
• Email: [email protected]