[blindlaw] Deputy Regional Manager Supervisory Equal Opportunity Specialist - DHHS

[Nightingale, Noel]

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Job Title: Deputy Regional Manager Supervisory Equal Opportunity Specialist
Department: Department Of Health And Human Services
Agency: Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services
Job Announcement Number: HHS-OS-DE-11-433449

SALARY RANGE:

$103,169.00 - $134,118.00 /year

OPEN PERIOD:

Friday, February 11, 2011 to Friday, February 25, 2011

SERIES & GRADE:

GS-0360-14

POSITION INFORMATION:

Full Time Career/Career Conditional

DUTY LOCATIONS:

1 vacancy - Seattle, WA

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:

United States Citizens


JOB SUMMARY:
Become a part of the Department that touches the lives of every American! At the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) you can give back to your community, state, and country by making a difference in the lives of Americans everywhere. It is the principal agency for protecting the health of citizens. Join HHS and help to make our world healthier, safer, and better for all Americans.
This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Office of the Secretary (OS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
This vacancy is also being announced concurrently with vacancy announcement HHS-OS-MP-11-433455 under merit promotion procedures. Please review that announcement to see if you are eligible for consideration under merit promotion procedures. NOTE: Applicants must apply separately for each announcement in order to be considered.
PHS Commissioned Corps Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps (not as a career/career-conditional employee) are encouraged to apply under the merit promotion announcement indicated above.
Additional selections may be made from this announcement.


KEY REQUIREMENTS:

 *   U.S. Citizenship is required.



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Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:

1 vacancy - Seattle, WA


Directs the regional staff ranging from grades GS-2 through GS-14 engaging in civil rights and Privacy Rule work, in implementing an effective plan for civil rights and privacy of health information compliance programs in health and human services institutions and systems in the region and for headquarters.

Makes final decision on problems growing out of activities that subordinates cannot resolve because of precedent-setting nature or sensitivity, also resolves differences between key subordinates on important program matters

Advises the Regional Manager on the adequacy and effectiveness and of existing Departmental policies and programs for promoting compliance and participants in the formulation of major changes in Departmental policies.

Provides advice and information to the Regional Manager and Regional Operating Divisions and Staff Division personnel on civil rights and health privacy policy development and interpretation affecting their areas of responsibility; alerting them when major compliance action and publicity has the potential for impact on Departmental program activity.


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Qualifications and Evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
FOR THE GS-14:  You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 or equivalent.  Specialized experience is defined as particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.
Examples of specialized experience includes:
Experience directing a multifaceted program involving highly technical and critical agency policy and regulatory programs

Experience providing guidance and direction to the staff resulting in a technical and operationally effective program that completes the office investigative responsibilities in identifying defects, problems and weaknesses in the compliance and enforcement process of the agency

Experience working with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and implementing the Privacy Rule.

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. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/.

Conditions of Employment:
1. Security and Background Requirements: 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. Failure to successfully meet these requirements may be grounds for appropriate personnel action. In addition, if hired, a background security reinvestigation or supplemental investigation may be required at a later time. Applicants are also advised that all information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection and/or appropriate disciplinary action.
2. E-Verify: 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. Federal law requires DHS to use the E-Verify System to verify employment eligibility of all new hires, and as a condition of continued employment obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is an E-Verify Participant.
3. Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
4. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
5. Financial disclosure statement may be required.
6. One-year probationary period may be required.
7. Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid.
8. Bargaining Unit Position: No
9. Drug Screening Required: No
10. Recruitment Bonus may be authorized:  No
11. Travel Required: Yes, 5% Domestic

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Once the application process is complete, a review of resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job.  If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.  Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.  Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category (Best-Qualified, Well-Qualified, and Qualified).  The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position.

Qualified candidates assigned to a category are not given numeric ratings (scores); therefore, preference eligibles receive points, as prescribed by 5 U.S.C. § 3309.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and methods of civil rights laws, policies and/or related issues related to program delivery.

Ability to oversee staff who investigates complaints, conducts compliance reviews and provides technical assistance and outreach to health and human services institutional and its agencies.

Skilled in obtaining personal contacts with professional, government, community and political leaders in the Region.

Ability to exercise leadership and provide guidance and direction to staff resulting in a technical and operational effective program that completes the office investigative responsibilities in identifying defects, problems, and or weaknesses in the compliance and enforcement process.



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Benefits and Other Info

BENEFITS:
The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package. Explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees at http://www.usajobs.gov/ei/benefits.asp#icc.

OTHER INFORMATION:
If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-points veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form. For more information on veterans' preference see http://www.usajobs.gov/veterans.asp.
Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov<http://www.sss.gov/>).
For information on "People with Disabilities" please visit http://opm.gov/disability/PeopleWithDisabilities.asp
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP):  For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible see http://opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp#ictap.  To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85.0 or above on the rating criteria for this position.


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How To Apply

HOW TO APPLY:
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.

Note: To return to a previously Saved or Incomplete application you may use the following link: https://applicationmanager.gov/.

To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID DF433449.  Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.

If you cannot apply online:

 1.  Click the following link to view and print the assessment questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire<https://ApplicationManager.gov/Questionnaire.aspx?ID=4099091&PreviewType=Questionnaire>, and
 2.  Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the assessment questionnaire http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf and
 3.  Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement:
1. Your Resume'
2. A complete Assessment Questionnaire
3. Other supporting documents:
    - Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable
    - College transcript, if applicable
For Resume' and Application Tips visit: http://www.usajobs.gov/EI/resumeandapplicationtips.asp#icc

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your Résumé
2. A complete Assessment Questionnaire
3. Other supporting documents:
         - Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable
              - College Transcripts, if applicable

Note: You may submit an unofficial transcript or a list of college courses completed indicating course titles, credit hours, and grades received. An official transcript from an accredited educational institution is required if you are selected for the position.

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, February 25, 2011.


AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Bethesda Center Helpdesk
Phone: (888)478-4340
Fax: (478)757-3144
Email: QUICKQUESTIONS at PSC.GOV

Agency Information:
OHR Bethesda Operations Center
7700 Wisconsin Ave
Bethesda, MD 20814
Fax: (478)757-3144


WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement.

You will receive notice via email or by mail, if no email address was provided by you during the application process, once this process is completed (generally 4-6 weeks).

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