This vacancy is for a Supervisory Program Specialist position in the Policy Coordination Office located at the U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters in Suitland, Maryland. The Census Bureau is accessible from the Metro Rail Green Line - Suitland Station. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Supervisory Program Specialist, 0301-15, FPL GS-15, positions within the Census Bureau in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

Duties

Provides technical leadership and broad programmatic oversight to guide the managers of the Freedom of Information Act, Records Management, and History branches, coordinating activities among these branches. Fosters internal and external communications to identify and resolve legal, policy, and privacy issues. Recommends and develops projects to examine alternative concepts and methodologies to maximize efficient management and use of personnel, as well as fiscal and contractual resources, while minimizing risks. Supervises one or more employees on a regular and recurring basis.

Requirements

• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• U.S. Citizen.
• Suitable for Federal employment.
• Registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov).
• Time-in-grade/band requirements must be met by closing date.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• A supervisory probationary period may be required.
• This is a NON-BARGAINING unit position.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: For the GS-15, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal services. Expert knowledge of the principles of strategic planning, and program development and review to develop programs to accomplish agreed-upon goals and objectives, including resources allocation to specific projects and project scheduling; Knowledge of the theory, principles, concepts, and practices of administrative management to analyze factual information, evaluate significant factors, and resolve complex problems related to the Policy Coordination Office, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Records Management, and History activities; Skilled in written communications to prepare comprehensive reports, summary presentations, talking points, and recommendations to interpret and explain highly complex, and important agency policies, programs, and research findings; Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective and mutually cooperative work relationships with representatives within the Bureau and with other Federal agencies and private sector experts. Education: Education can not substitute for experience at this grade level. 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.

Contacts

• Address Policy Coordination Office 4600 Silver Hill Road Washington, DC 20233 US
• Name: Catherine Butler
• Phone: 301-763-3824
• Email: [email protected]