SSA's Office of Operations administers three programs under the Social Security Act: the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) program, the Disability Insurance (DI) program, and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. As the senior agency officials in each of SSA's ten regions, the Regional and Deputy Regional Commissioner ensure effective SSA interaction with other Federal and State agencies, Disability Determination Services (DDS) and other regional and local organizations.

Duties

The Assistant Regional Commissioner for Processing Center Operations (ARCPCO), located in Chicago, IL directs the activities of approximately 900-1,300 employees in a range of grade levels from clerical support to executive/supervisory level. The Region provides service to customers in the following states: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin with the ARCPCO providing executive leadership and direction in planning and carrying out the Processing Center's (PCO) total mission and assisting with the Teleservice Center's (TSC) mission. The incumbent serves as a member of the Regional Commissioner's Executive Staff, participating in the overall direction of Social Security matters in one of the major or geographical service areas of the country. The incumbent provides executive leadership and direction in planning and carrying out the Processing Center's (PCO), including processing claims for certification of retirement, survivors and disability benefit payment to a large segment of the nation's population. The ARCPCO plans and sets operating goals and objectives and achieves efficient, effective and economical operational processes. Incumbent is the key regional official responsible for overall executive coordination of activities within the PCO and the TSC's in the Region. The ARCPCO plans, directs and coordinates the activities of the operating components of the PCO and TSC's including the review, authorization and reconsideration of claims; evaluation of medical/vocational evidence in disability claims; control and collection of outstanding debt workloads; answering correspondence; benefit adjustments (e.g., suspensions, terminations, readjustments, etc.); manual and automated claims processing; case control; certification of benefit payments; handling incoming 800# calls; and a multitude of related functions.

Requirements

Qualifications

As a basic requirement, applicants MUST demonstrate progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under Executive Core Qualifications. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector, or non-governmental organizations. Failure to meet this basic qualification requirement and all executive and technical qualification factors automatically disqualifies an applicant. You must clearly show that you possess the experience and leadership competencies to perform the duties of an executive. To be considered for this position, all applicants must address each of the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) listed below in the application documents you submit. Unless you are currently serving under a career Senior Executive Service appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the Senior Executive Service, or have successfully completed a Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program approved by OPM and been certified by OPM, you must submit a narrative statement covering each of the Executive Core Qualifications listed below. Your examples should be clear and concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments with results of your actions, policy initiatives, and level of contacts. Each ECQ must be addressed separately and submitted with your application. Please refer to the OPM Guide to SES Executive Core Qualifications (https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/reference-materials/guidetosesquals_2012.pdf) for guidance on how to describe your executive qualifications. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS: Narrative Statements for the ECQs must not exceed 10 pages; additional pages will not be considered. This document MUST be submitted using the "Executive Core Qualifications" document type. ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE: You must have demonstrated an ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. Leadership Competencies: Creativity & Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, Vision ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE: You must demonstrate the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Leadership Competencies: Conflict Management, Leveraging Diversity, Developing Others, Team Building ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Leadership Competencies: Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Technical Credibility ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN: This ECQ involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resource strategically. Leadership Competencies: Financial Management, Human Capital Management, Technology Management ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS: This ECQ involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Leadership Competencies: Partnering, Political Savvy, Influencing/Negotiating FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES: The following competencies are the foundation for success in each of the Executive Core Qualifications: Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Written Communication, Continual Learning, and Public Service Motivation. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS (DQs): An optional statement addressing each Desirable Qualification (DQ) is strongly recommended. No more than one (1) page per DQ is allowed; additional information will not be considered. This document should be submitted using the "Desirable Qualification" document type. Demonstrated ability planning, directing and overseeing a multi-level operational component. Demonstrated ability assessing and directing the functional responsibilities of a geographically dispersed operation or a multicomponent operation. Demonstrated ability directing the work of an organization or component that provides a high quality of service to the public. **Note for Current and/or Former Political Appointees: Effective January 1, 2010, OPM must authorize any employment offers we make to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-Career SES employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office within your application package.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address DCO HQ Front Office 6401 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21235 US
• Name: Lauren O'Brien
• Email: [email protected]