NHS Human Services, Inc.

Summary Reemployed annuitant: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for appointment of annuitants. Responsibilities This position serves as Special Assistant to the Assistant Director (AD) and Deputy Assistant Director, Human Capital and Resource Management (HCRM). Addresses and evaluates critical, complex, sensitive and long standing issues of great importance to HCRM and DCAA leadership. Recommends the development of new or improved methods and processes to improve HCRM operations. Provides input to and supports Executive Steering Committee (ESC) activities, goals, and objectives. Collaborates with HCRM management and Region/CAD Assistant Directors in developing appropriate actions and milestone plans to accomplish emerging and changing Agency goals and objectives. Performs a variety of special projects and assignments on behalf of the HCRM management team. Conducts comprehensive study and analysis of management and engagement tools such as the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS). Maintains liaison with Agency senior managers and professional representatives from other agencies and organizations external to DCAA. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. You must meet the minimum qualification requirements as stated in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-prof.asp. Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 or equivalent level. Specialized experience must be documented in your resume. Specialized experience. Specialized experience is defined as 1) Experience conducting in-depth studies on critical human resource issues including strategic staffing and organizational changes. 2) Experience advising senior leaders on management and administrative issues. 3) Experience communicating with all levels of management and employees, orally and in writing. 4) Experience with program analysis and techniques. Volunteer Experience: 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, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: There is no substitution of education for experience at this grade level. Additional Information DCAA has a comprehensive benefits package that includes retirement, social security and thrift savings; health, life and long term care insurance; paid vacation, sick leave and holidays. DCAA employees enjoy our business-casual dress code, flexible work schedules, transit subsidies, and the opportunity to telecommute. Selective Service: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see www.sss.gov). Initial Probationary Period: You will be required to serve an initial probationary period of 1 year if one has not already been completed. Background Investigation: All selectees will be subject to a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI). You must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance eligibility at the Top Secret level. Drug Testing: You will be subject to random drug testing. Telework: Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination. Additional Vacancies: This announcement may be used to fill additional positions within 120 days of the certificate issuance date. Performance Appraisal: If you are a current Federal employee, you must be rated fully successful or higher on your current performance rating to be eligible for promotion. You may be asked to provide a copy of your performance appraisal during the evaluation and selection process. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): You must be well qualified for the position to receive special selection priority under the ICTAP. A qualified ICTAP eligible achieving a score of 90 or above will be considered well qualified. For more information, go to: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp#ictap Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA): Veterans who are preference eligibles or who have been separated from the Armed Forces under honorable conditions after substantially completing an initial 3-year term (not less than 2 years and 11 months) may apply regardless of their current geographical location. Veterans must submit their DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, to be considered under this authority. All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.