This position is located in the Small Business Administration, Office of Field Operations - Region VI in Houston, TX. Serves as the primary assistant to the District Director and shares in and assists the District Director in all phases of the district's operating programs. The Incumbent acts with full authority in the District Director absence.

Duties

As a Program Manager (Deputy District Director), GS-0340-14, you will be responsible for: Providing effective leadership, management and oversight required to optimize the deployment of Small Business Administration (SBA) programs and services throughout the District, to achieve the negotiated goals and to better serve the Small Business Community. Monitoring, maintaining, and measuring quality standards for all programs and services delivered by the District staff. Ensuring high standards of efficiency and effectiveness are aligned with Agency mission and client/partner expectations. Assisting the District Director in the development, implementation, and achievement of an annual district office plan. Supporting the building and maintenance of a viable network of collaborative partnerships with small business and economic development organizations.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen
• You must successfully complete a background investigation.
• You may be required to serve a one year supervisory probationary period.

Qualifications

Specialized experience for GS-14: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the federal service, obtained in either the private or public sector: developing and communicating the strategy and direction of a team; and leading or supervising the day-to-day operations of a team with regard to business development, marketing and outreach; and applying knowledge of Federal procurement laws and regulations in the management of a business development team; and one of the following: financial, lending, economic development or human resource matters; and working with government entities and prime contractors to support the accomplishment of their business goals. These qualifications must be clearly reference in your resume. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's Qualifications web site: Program Management Series 0340 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. TIME-IN-GRADE: If you are a current career or career-conditional federal employee applying for promotion under Merit Promotion you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks in positions at the next level lower than the position being filled All qualification requirements must be met by 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on 04/19/2024.

Education

Education may not be substituted for experience for this position.

Contacts

• Address Office of Field Operations - Region VI 150 Westpark Way Suite 130 Euless, TX 76040 US
• Name: Jessica Hunsicker
• Email: [email protected]