This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living, Office of Nutrition and Health Promotion Programs (ONHPP), located in Washington, District of Columbia. **This announcement will be open for 10 business days OR until the first 150 applications have been received, whichever happens first.**

Duties

Serves as project officer for discretionary grants and support contract work, including reviewing proposals and monitoring grantee/contractor compliance with grant/contract requirements. Collaborates with the Office of Grants Management and other offices in the management of grants and contracts. Maintains awareness and understanding of the Older Americans Act and its holistic application to health and wellness topics such as falls prevention, chronic disease self-management education (CDSME), and nutrition. Coordinates with the National Nutritionist and office staff to review, analyze, and provide feedback to regional offices, state staff, Title VI grantees, AAAs, and local service providers on the implementation of the OAA Health Promotion and Nutrition Program. Assists in the development of various technical assistance and training materials, either directly or through contracts and grants, to support comprehensive service delivery systems for older adults. Identifies policy issues and makes recommendations for policy modifications to support the development and delivery of health and wellness and evidence-based programs for older Americans. Monitors assigned projects, evaluating goals, strategy, expectations, and the project's potential for larger-scale replication, considering cultural, linguistic, and social factors. Acts as a subject matter expert for various offices, providing insights on data, reports, evaluations, research, budget assessments, etc. Assists in the development of Federal regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines related to falls prevention, chronic disease prevention, and nutrition services. Represents agency at national or regional conferences, public or private agencies, and private sector organizations as a speaker or resource person.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Selective Service: Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered or exempt from Selective Service - http://www.sss.gov
• If not previously completed, a background security investigation will be required for all appointees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• One-year probationary period may be required.
• If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.
• Financial disclosure statement may be required.
• Bargaining Unit Position: Yes, this position is covered under the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU).
• Drug Screening Required: No
• Research position: No
• Moving Expenses, Relocation Incentive, Recruitment Incentive, Student loan Incentive: Not Authorized.
• Credit for Annual leave for non-federal service, Advanced Pay for new hires (ATM) – Maybe Authorized.

Qualifications

Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Basic AND Specialized Experience requirements as noted below. Basic Requirement: You must meet one of the items listed below (A, B, or C): A. Possess a degree in behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position. (Must provide transcripts) B. Possess a combination of education and experience -- that provided you with the knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. (Must provide transcript) C. Possess four years of appropriate experience that demonstrates acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. Specialized Experience: GS-13: You must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-12 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing the following: Managing grants or contracts, including monitoring of performance, and/or oversight within a human or social service organization; Developing and/or maintaining relationships with other agencies and individuals seeking information about health and wellness programs; Communicating, consulting, evaluating, and negotiating effectively, oral and written, in a clear concise manner to present and prepare programmatic responses to various audiences. Documenting Experience: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description. Experience that would not normally be part of the employee's position is creditable, however, when documented by satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the employee's supervisor or an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment. The documentation must indicate whether the duties were performed full time or, if part time, the "percentage of times" the other duties were performed. It is expected that this documentation is included in the employee's official personnel record. In order to receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your official position, you must provide a copy of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated above. 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; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to gain employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If such experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited. OPM Qualification General Policies Website www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=app All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Education

If you are claiming education as any part of your qualifications for this position, you must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned.

This position requires specific coursework and/or a degree to meet the basic education requirement. You must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. Your transcript(s) must clearly demonstrate the course(s) listed in the qualification requirement section. If the transcript(s) does not clearly demonstrate this you must submit a copy of the course description and/or other documentation demonstrating that the courses are equivalent.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Failure to provide such documentation with your application will result in lost consideration. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Administration for Community Living 330 C St SW Washington, DC 20416 US
• Name: Alpha Services Branch
• Email: [email protected]