•  The position is telework eligible consistent with the Agency’s telework and remote work program policy.These positions are located in the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE), Office of Migrant Education and the Office of Rural Insular and Native Achievement Programs, at the U.S. Department of Education (ED) in Washington, DC.  The incumbents function as senior Program Managers and are responsible for managing and directing a multi-functional organization.

Duties

APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 150 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 150th 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.As a Program Manager, GS-0340-15, you will be responsible for:•  Overseeing and directing program evaluation and quality assurance functions to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies to ensure overall program effectiveness and efficiency.   •  Providing customer-oriented management services to internal or external entities by working with other organizations and customers to set expectations and keep them informed of issues.•  Supervising, directing, coordinating, and overseeing the programs, functions, and initiatives performed by a staff of subordinate supervisors or team leaders and the professional, administrative, technical, and support staff of the organization. •  Directing the development and implementation of agency policies and procedures, business processes, and new or revised system requirements resulting from new or modified organization or agency programs, systems and initiatives.  

Requirements

• Relocation will not be paid.
• Males 18 and over must be registered with the Selective Service.
• You may be subject to serve a one-year probationary period.
• You may be subject to serve a one-year supervisory probationary period.
• Must be a US Citizen
• Must complete a Background Investigation and Fingerprint Check.

Qualifications

You may meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-15, if you possess the specialized experience.  Specialized Experience for the GS-15One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-14 performing two (2) out of  three (3) of the following duties or work assignments:1.  Experience in developing policies, establishing priorities, and implementing procedures related to the management of grant programs that impact elementary and secondary education at the Federal, State, and local levels. 2.  Experience in providing leadership in the evaluation, assessment, and improvement of programs and management of systems by applying a wide range of qualitative and quantitative techniques.  3.  Experience in the review, analysis, and development of policies governing Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) programs to be able to make authoritative recommendations for change or improvements as necessary.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).1.  Knowledge of Federal grants, program management, monitoring, and implementation of policies, regulations, and procedures associated with the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).2.  Skill in keeping internal and external customers informed of issues through technical assistance and presentations.3.  Ability to plan, coordinate and lead office functions, such as work assignments, team building and supervision.4.  Ability to direct the development of new procedures or business processes to improve agency efficiency and effectiveness.

Education

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

Contacts

• Address EDUCATION-OFFICE OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY ED 400 Maryland Ave. S.W. Attn: Human Resources Services Washington, District of Columbia 20202 United States
• Name: Sara Melrose
• Phone: 202-987-0293
• Email: [email protected]