This position is located at the Department of State, in the Bureau of Global Talent Management, Office of Accessibility and Accommodations (GTM/OAA). The Office of Accessibility and Accommodations provides a wide range of services to components of the Department (DoS) in areas of reasonable accommodation, equal access to electronic and information technology, selective placement of individuals with disabilities, and access to facilities and transportation.

Duties

Assists the Director in carrying out all phases of the work, with primary responsibility for the overall day to day management and administration of the organization. Oversees strategic planning programs, projects and activities, ensuring accountability and responsibility for completion by the division chiefs; ensures that program goals and objectives comply with federal disability laws, rules and regulations. Exercises delegated managerial authority to set a series of annual, multiyear, or similar types of long-range work plans and schedules for in-service or contracted work. Provides input on all program and policy decisions assigned to the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations Director and functions as the Director's adviser in the management of Office programs and operations. Interprets and implements Office policies and regulations and keeps abreast of newly proposed or enacted legislation and/or initiatives to prevent duplication of program initiatives and provide authoritative interpretation on any proposed changes.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement. Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F. Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience implementing strategic plans on agency-wide programs, projects, and activities and developing corresponding metrics. Experience interpreting and implementing newly proposed or enacted legislation on federal diversity laws, rules and regulations. Experience determining financial, procurement, and workforce needs to meet an organization's mission.  There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-15 position. In addition, applicant's experience must also demonstrate that the candidate possesses the following qualities: Ability to assign, review, and supervise the work of others; Objectivity and fairness in judging people on their ability, and situations on the facts and circumstances; Ability to adjust to change, work pressures, or difficult situations without undue stress; Willingness to consider new ideas or divergent points of view; and Capacity to "see the job through."

Education

Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.

Contacts

• Address U.S. Department of State 1999 Dyess Ave. Charleston Reg. Ctr., E119B Charleston, South Carolina 29450 United States
• Name: Brianna D. Skinner
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]