Job Title:Workforce Development Specialist
Department:Department Of Labor
Agency:Employment and Training Administration
Job Announcement Number:DE-13-BOS-ETA-31
SALARY RANGE: | $62,758.00 to $97,787.00 / Per Year |
OPEN PERIOD: | Friday, December 21, 2012 to Monday, January 07, 2013 |
SERIES & GRADE: | GS-0142-11/12 |
POSITION INFORMATION: | Full Time - Permanent |
PROMOTION POTENTIAL:12 | |
DUTY LOCATIONS: | 1 vacancy - Boston, MA, USView Map |
WHO MAY APPLY: |
U.S. Citizens; ICTAP and CTAP eligibles in the local commuting area.
Also being advertised as job #MS-13-BOS-ETA-30 for status & "Vet's Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA)" eligible applicants and the following non-competitive authorities: Vet's Recruitment Act (VRA) up to grade 11; Vets 30% or more compensable; persons w/disabilities; present/former Peace Corps personnel. To be considered for each, apply to BOTH jobs.
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JOB SUMMARY:
Opportunities are Open! Begin a challenging career with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), and you will help shape the workforce of tomorrow. DOL offers rewarding opportunities to contribute to a noble mission; to serve and protect American workers, prepare them for new and better jobs, and to ensure the safety and fairness of American workplaces.
The Department of Labor values its customers. Every DOL employee is responsible for delivering good customer service through accurate, courteous, efficient and effective transactions.
The Department of Labor values its customers. Every DOL employee is responsible for delivering good customer service through accurate, courteous, efficient and effective transactions.
This position is located in the Department of Labor, Employment and Training Adminstration, Office of Job Corps. The position requires the performance of a variety of program-related assignments in one or more front-line, core workforce development lines of work. The incumbent analyzes legislation and develops program requirements, establishes and revises program policy and operating procedures, reviews budget plans and financial tasks and procurement proposals for conformity and compliance with program requirements, procedures and policies, and provides technical assistance.
This position has promotion potential to the GS-12.
This position is inside the Bargaining Unit.
Applications for this vacancy will be accepted on-line by clicking the Apply Online button below. Please carefully read the how to apply and the required documents sections of the vacancy announcements to ensure submission of a complete application package.
- U.S. Citizenship.
- Appointment to this position will require a background investigation.
- Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.
- Subject to frequent travel.
- Requires a valid drivers license.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
DUTIES:
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The incumbent of this position will have oversight of multiple youth- based contracted projects,i.e.residential and educational/vocational Job Corps Centers servicing 16-24 year old "at risk" youth, and outreach and career transition services for these youth. Duties and responsibilities include:
-Conducting complete studies for the development of guideline material. -Serving as a contracting officer representative (COR). -Reviewing and approving contracting budgets, vouchers and invoices. -Reviewing all financial aspects of Job Corp contracts. -Evaluating contractor proposals and writing comprehensive assessment reports. -Administer contracts and assisting in coordination and collaboration with programs of other Federal agencies. -Selecting successful methods and techniques used by other organizations and adapting and extending such material to solve problems in similar situations. -Contacting officials of other organizations to advise on problems and render technical assistance. -Conducting on-site reviews of the administration and internal operations of the funded programs. Reviewing and analysis of State Law, regulations and administrative procedures to determine compliance with legal requirements or the review and analysis of project plans and proposals to determine compliance with legal requirements and/or responsiveness to the needs of the customers. -May serve as regional lead for the provision of technical assistance and guidance to regional staff and other stakeholder groups on specific program activities and/or legislative initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
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Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal Service.
Specialized experience is defined as experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of that position.
Examples of specialized experience for the GS-11 include: Experience assisting in the planning and development of the budget plan for contracts and/or evaluation of proposals. Experience recommending options and strategies for deploying agencies funds for decision making; reviews programmatic and financial performance of contracts and proposes corrective action steps when issues are identified. Analyzes reports on performance, funding, expenditures, and initiatives to identify issues in need. Experience monitoring, reviewing, and recommending for approval/disapproval contract modification, and providing input into draft audit resolutions. Develops and provides training to partners and the community at large. Investigates and evaluates complaints; audit costs and payments; recovers disallowances; participates in closeout activities.
Examples of specialized experience for the GS-12 include: administering contracts; conducting on-site reviews of the administration and internal operations of the funded programs. Experience in planning and development of the budget plan for contracts and/or evaluation of proposals. Experience recommending options and strategies for deploying agencies funds for decision making. Coordination and collaboration with programs of other Federal agencies. Review and analysis of State law, regulations and administrative procedures to determine compliance with legal requirements. Knowledge of program objectives and requirements to develop, plan, adapt, and apply new techniques and methods to solve problems.
Educational Substitute: applicants may substitute education for specialized experience as follows:
GS-11: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related.
GS-12: There is no substitution for education at this grade level.
College Transcript and Evaluation of Foreign Education - Transcripts (in English) must be submitted if (a) a degree is required for the position, and/or (b) education is used as the basis for qualifying for this position. The Department of Labor does not recognize academic degrees from schools that are not accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the Department of Education. Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service. If courses were taken at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, or from several different colleges or universities, you must submit all the necessary transcripts. If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you mustshow comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum course work requirements for this position. Click Evaluation of Foreign Education for more information.
Applicants must meet all legal and regulatory requirements. Reference the "Required Documents" section for additional requirements.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be evaluated against the evaluation factors below and will be placed into a category based on your vacancy question responses.
Categories
Category A - Meets the basic qualification requirements for the vacancy and has successful experience in the same or similar job that has demonstrated superior proficiency in applying critical competencies required by this position to work of increased levels of difficulty and complexity.
Category B - Meets the basic qualification requirements for the vacancy and demonstrates satisfactory proficiency in the critical competencies required by this position.
Category C - Meets the specialized experience described in the minimum qualifications requirements section of this announcement and demonstrates proficiency in the basic competencies.
Evaluation Factors (Competencies) - All qualified applicants will be evaluated on the following key competencies (click Evaluation Tools for information):
Procurement and Contracting: Knowledge of various types of contracts, techniques for contracting or procurement, and contract negotiation and administration.Categories
Category A - Meets the basic qualification requirements for the vacancy and has successful experience in the same or similar job that has demonstrated superior proficiency in applying critical competencies required by this position to work of increased levels of difficulty and complexity.
Category B - Meets the basic qualification requirements for the vacancy and demonstrates satisfactory proficiency in the critical competencies required by this position.
Category C - Meets the specialized experience described in the minimum qualifications requirements section of this announcement and demonstrates proficiency in the basic competencies.
Evaluation Factors (Competencies) - All qualified applicants will be evaluated on the following key competencies (click Evaluation Tools for information):
Workforce Development: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
Financial Management: Prepares, justifies, and/or administers the budget for program areas; plans, administers, and monitors expenditures to ensure cost-effective support of programs and policies.
Writing Skills: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience.
Oral Communication: Develops and maintains effective relationships with others; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences. Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information.
The information you provide may be verified by a review of your work experience and/or education, by checking references and through other means (ex. interview). The examining Human Resources Office (HRO) makes the final determination concerning applicant ratings. Your resume MUST provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses to the vacancy questions. If not, the HRO may amend your responses to more accurately reflect the level of competency indicated by the content of your resume. Your evaluation may also include a review by a Human Resources Specialist or panel and may include other assessments (ex. interview, panel review, written test, writing sample, etc.)
INFORMATION FOR ICTAP ELIGIBLES ONLY: If you are eligible for special priority selection under ICTAP, you must be well-qualified for the position to receive consideration. ICTAP eligibles who are placed into Category B or higher will be considered "well-qualified".
Click Application of Veterans Preference for Category Rating Jobs for more information.
To preview questions please click here.
BENEFITS:
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The Department of Labor (DOL) offers a great benefit package to eligible employees. The benefit package includes but is not limited to health benefits, supplemental dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, 13 days paid sick leave per year, vacation leave and 10 paid holidays per year. We offer a variety of employee benefit options, a family-friendly work environment, a child care subsidy program, transit subsidy program, career assistance program, health services and fitness programs, access to LifeCare, a resource and referral service and more. For a comprehensive site about all federal benefits, please refer to OPM. For specific DOL benefits information, please refer to DOL BENEFITS.
OTHER INFORMATION:
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor. Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION, SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION, PROBATIONARY PERIOD, FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES
HOW TO APPLY:
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Follow the 5 steps below to apply. Your application and ALL required supplemental documents must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time (ET) on the vacancy closing date to be considered. Paper applications and supplemental documents submitted in any other manner without prior approval from the vacancy contact will not be considered.
For more details, click How To Apply Detailed Instructions Document or How To Apply Video. For help, refer to the Vacancy Contact in the "Questions about this job" section. SAVE your information before the 60 MINUTE TIMEOUT!
STEP 1 - Create USAJOBS Account, including Resume and Saved Documents
Your resume must provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses in the self-assessment vacancy questions. If not, the HRO may amend your responses to more accurately reflect the competency indicated by resume content.
STEP 2 - Answer Vacancy Questions (DOORS)
Click the Apply Online button, which is available when you search for a job on www.usajobs.gov, click on the title and proceed.
For more details, click How To Apply Detailed Instructions Document or How To Apply Video. For help, refer to the Vacancy Contact in the "Questions about this job" section. SAVE your information before the 60 MINUTE TIMEOUT!
STEP 1 - Create USAJOBS Account, including Resume and Saved Documents
Your resume must provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses in the self-assessment vacancy questions. If not, the HRO may amend your responses to more accurately reflect the competency indicated by resume content.
STEP 2 - Answer Vacancy Questions (DOORS)
Click the Apply Online button, which is available when you search for a job on www.usajobs.gov, click on the title and proceed.
STEP 3 - Submit Supplemental Documents
Submit the required documents (only if applicable to you) specified in the "Required Documents" section of this vacancy by the close date. For details: click How to Submit Supplemental Documentation Document or Submit Supplemental Documentation Video. Warning: If you submit a document using the same document title, the 2nd submission will OVERWRITE the 1st submission.
Submit the required documents (only if applicable to you) specified in the "Required Documents" section of this vacancy by the close date. For details: click How to Submit Supplemental Documentation Document or Submit Supplemental Documentation Video. Warning: If you submit a document using the same document title, the 2nd submission will OVERWRITE the 1st submission.
STEP 4 - Review Application and click Finish Click here to submit an updated resume after initial application.
STEP 5 - Edit Application as needed by 11:59 pm ET of Close DateREQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
The following documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the vacancy closing date. Follow the instructions: click How To Submit Supplemental Documentation Document or Submit Supplemental Documentation Video. You are not required to submit a document if it does not apply to you.Warning: If you submit a document using the same document title, the 2nd submission will OVERWRITE the 1st submission.
- Veterans Documents (if applicable): To be considered as a 5-point preference eligible, you must submit a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD214. Your DD-214 must show the type of discharge and dates of active duty. To claim 10-point preference, you must submit a copy of your DD214; an Application for 10-point Veteran's Preference, SF15; and the proof of entitlement of this preference which is normally an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs certifying to the present existence of the service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of your disability. (For active duty service members expecting to be honorably discharged or released within 120 days, click Active Duty) Without this documentation, you will not receive veteran's preference. For more information, go to: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/hire/hrp/vetguide/index.aspx
- Displaced Employee Placement Documents - Only required if requesting priority consideration under ICTAP Eligibility.
- Applicants with disabilities who wish to claim eligibility under SCHEDULE A) of the excepted service (persons with severe disabilities) must submit the following documentation from a licensed medical professional or other authorized entity:
(1) proof of disability; and
(2) certification of job readiness.
For more details, please see http://www.usajobs.gov/IndividualsWithDisabilities.
- Cover Letters are not mandatory and will not be used to verify experience, but may be submitted
- Peace Corps Document (if applicable) - Certification of satisfactory service from the Director of Peace Corps to receive consideration.
Applicants selected for employment who are not current DOL employees will be required to provide proof of citizenship, and the E-Verify system will be used to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires.
- Veterans Documents (if applicable): To be considered as a 5-point preference eligible, you must submit a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD214. Your DD-214 must show the type of discharge and dates of active duty. To claim 10-point preference, you must submit a copy of your DD214; an Application for 10-point Veteran's Preference, SF15; and the proof of entitlement of this preference which is normally an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs certifying to the present existence of the service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of your disability. (For active duty service members expecting to be honorably discharged or released within 120 days, click Active Duty) Without this documentation, you will not receive veteran's preference. For more information, go to: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/hire/hrp/vetguide/index.aspx
- Displaced Employee Placement Documents - Only required if requesting priority consideration under ICTAP Eligibility.
- Applicants with disabilities who wish to claim eligibility under SCHEDULE A) of the excepted service (persons with severe disabilities) must submit the following documentation from a licensed medical professional or other authorized entity:
(1) proof of disability; and
(2) certification of job readiness.
For more details, please see http://www.usajobs.gov/IndividualsWithDisabilities.
- Cover Letters are not mandatory and will not be used to verify experience, but may be submitted
- Peace Corps Document (if applicable) - Certification of satisfactory service from the Director of Peace Corps to receive consideration.
Applicants selected for employment who are not current DOL employees will be required to provide proof of citizenship, and the E-Verify system will be used to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Lizzette Yemo
Phone: 617-788-2801
Fax: 000-000-0000
TDD: 800-877-8339
Email: yemo.lizzette@dol.gov
Phone: 617-788-2801
Fax: 000-000-0000
TDD: 800-877-8339
Email: yemo.lizzette@dol.gov
Agency Information:
Labor, Employment and Training Administration
JFK Federal Bldg
Room E215
Boston , MA
02203
US
Fax: 000-000-0000
Labor, Employment and Training Administration
JFK Federal Bldg
Room E215
Boston , MA
02203
US
Fax: 000-000-0000
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and refer candidates for selection consideration. Candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome. A selection is expected to be made within 30 calendar days from the issuance date of the certificate.
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