The position is telework eligible consistent with the Agency’s telework and remote work program policy.This position is located in the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education, Higher Education Programs.  It is established to analyze and advise management on the evaluation of the effectiveness of Title IV, Title V and Title VII programs and operations, as well as the productivity and efficiency of management of these programs.

Duties

APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 50 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 50th application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first.  We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application.

Requirements

• You may be subject to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Relocation will not be paid.
• Males 18 and over must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must complete an background investigation and fingerprint check.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification Requirements You may meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-14, if you possess the specialize experience.Specialized Experience for the GS-14: One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-13 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments: Experience using discretionary grants processes to plan and assist with directing staff efforts in the implementation of the legislative and regulatory requirements of programs. Experience planning and conducting webinars, assistance workshops and other information dissemination activities to educate the public and grantees concerning programs.        Experience leading team members in various phases of program development, grant administration and oversight, and in inspiring collaboration on issues that impact programs.      Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement) Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness. Knowledge of higher education discretionary grant processes and an intimate working knowledge of HEP programs. Skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, for the purpose of responding clearly and concisely when conveying policies, guidelines and procedures. Skill to plan, organize, and direct team study work and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations. Knowledge of Principle Office program goals and objectives, the sequence,  and timing of key program events and milestones.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience for this position and grade level.

Contacts

• Address EDUCATION-OFFICE OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION 400 Maryland Ave. S.W. Attn: Human Resources Services Washington, District of Columbia 20202 United States
• Name: Donovan Collins
• Phone: 202-987-1237
• Email: [email protected]