[blindlaw] Accessibility Officer, Executive Office of the President, Job Announcement Number: OA-16-11-TC-MP

[Nightingale, Noel]

Link:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/427284900

Text:
Job Title:  Accessibility Officer
Department:  Executive Office of the President
Agency:  Office of Administration

Job Announcement Number:  OA-16-11-TC-MP

SALARY RANGE:

$92,145.00 to $141,555.00 / Per Year

OPEN PERIOD:

Tuesday, January 26, 2016 to Tuesday, February 9, 2016

SERIES & GRADE:

GS-0301-13/14

POSITION INFORMATION:

Full Time - Permanent

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:

14

DUTY LOCATIONS:

1 vacancy in the following location:
Washington DC, DC View Map

WHO MAY APPLY:

Status Candidates (Merit Promotion and VEOA Eligibles)

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

Not Applicable

SUPERVISORY STATUS:

No

JOB SUMMARY:

Begin a challenging and exciting career with the Executive Office of the President (EOP) providing support to the President of the United States. The EOP has responsibility for tasks ranging from communicating the President's message to the American people to promoting our trade interests abroad. The EOP is comprised of The White House, Executive Residence, Office of the Vice President, Office of the United States Trade Representatives, Office of Science and Technology Policy, Office of National Drug Control Policy, Office of Management and Budget, National Security Staff, Council on Environmental Quality, Council of Economic Advisers, and the Office of Administration. The Office of Administration (OA) provides a full array of customer-based services to the EOP. To learn more about OA, please visit http://www.WhiteHouse.gov/OA.

This position is located in the Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of Administration (OA), Office of Chief Administrative Officer (OCAO). The incumbent serves as the EOP Accessibility Officer, serving as the overall accessibility program manager and expert advisor for the various offices that contribute to the overall accessibility program set forth in the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, a complex law which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in federal agencies. The EOP is committed to being a model employer and strives to create and maintain a work environment which promotes and supports diversity and inclusion where services and opportunities are accessible to all qualified persons with disabilities. EOP buys, builds, maintains and uses electronics and information technology to make it accessible to people with disabilities (current employees as well as members of the public).

Promotion to the next highest grade level is neither guaranteed nor implied.

TRAVEL REQUIRED
•Not Required

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED
•No

KEY REQUIREMENTS
•Must be a U.S. citizen or national
•Selective Service registration if a male born after December 31, 1959
•Be at least 18 years old and obtain a favorable security determination
•Subject to pre-employment and random drug tests
•Direct Deposit is required
•RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID
•Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance

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DUTIES:
•Leads and coordinates all accessibility activities in accordance with the Rehabilitation Act.
•Establishes and implements agency policies, procedures, governance models, performance measurements, communications, and training initiatives.
•Leads and coordinates the agency's compliance activities and initiatives.
•Establishes compliance policies and procedures.
•Sets organizational goals for achieving compliance.
•Incorporates compliance requirements into the agency's procurement, development and maintenance life cycles.
•Provides for governance and oversight of all EOP accessibility projects.
•Serves as the Selective Placement Coordinator for individuals with disabilities.
•Serves as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on contracts related to accessibility programs on the EOP complex.
•Measures and reports on the effectiveness of compliance program activities.
•Provides training and marketing programs to effectively communicate Section 504 and Section 508 requirements throughout the EOP.
•Performs as a strategic partner across PITC organizations and other stakeholders, including technology providers, EEO staff members and reasonable accommodation officials, human resource staff, communications and training groups, OGC, and other federal accessibility program managers.
•Develops and maintains diversity metrics and a scorecard to measure success of accessibility programs within the EOP.

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QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position.   The qualification requirements are in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standards. ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENT: Applicant must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks in positions no lower than the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:  Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector.   Examples of specialized experience are:

For the GS-13: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector performing the following: Establishing, coordinating, and setting organization goals for compliance activities and initiatives; providing training and marketing programs with Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act; and advocating and negotiating for improved accessibility with internal and external technology providers and agency stakeholders.

For the GS-14: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector performing the following: Establishing, coordinating, and setting organization goals for compliance activities and initiatives; establishing and implementing agency policies, procedures, governance models, performance measurements, communications, and training initiatives; providing training and marketing programs with Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act; and advocating and negotiating for improved accessibility with internal and external technology providers and agency stakeholders.

Please see "Qualifications Required" for requirements of the position.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
How You Will Be Evaluated: Your resume will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required and the extent to which your application shows that you possess the specialized experience associated with this position.  Once minimum qualifications are determined, your resume will be ranked against the Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs) as addressed in the body of your resume.  Experience which demonstrates how you meet the QRFs should be clearly documented in your resume.

QUALITY RANKING FACTORS:   Address the following Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs)/Critical Elements within the body of your resume.
•In-depth knowledge of the Rehabilitation Act (especially Sections 504 and 508), which is a complex law which is ever-changing.
•Ability to effectively communicate the needs and requirements of the EOP and the potential benefits of meeting those needs throughout your organization.
•Ability to advocate and negotiate throughout the organization and externally for improved accessibility and expansion of overall reasonable accommodations in all aspects possible.
•Knowledge and experience in analyzing data and other analytic methods.
•Skill in oral and written communication in order to present and define program information, conduct briefings, write reports and correspondence on a variety of mission-related matters and to effect coordination and cooperation with agency officials.
•Knowledge of IT systems and products in order to successfully coordinate current programs as well as influence future modifications.
•Experience and knowledge of effective change management techniques, as incorporating accessibility compliance into an agency's operational and service delivery processes is complicated and touches a variety of fields (including but not limited to HR, legal, procurement, information technology, facilities, etc.).
•Knowledge of government and EOP acquisition policies, practices and procedures as well as functional relationships in order to coordinate accessibility requirements, monitor and execute duties as Contracting Officers Representatives for multiple contract providers.

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BENEFITS:
The federal government offers a comprehensive benefits package. Explore the major benefits offered to most federal employees at https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits.

OTHER INFORMATION:
Information about ICTAP or CTAP eligibility is on the OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/ictap/index.asp, under CTAP http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp

Note: Under ICTAP and CTAP to be considered well qualified and referred you must earn a score of 85 or above on the rating criteria developed for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement:  http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/index.cfm

Employment Information Resources - Resource Center:  https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Main_Page

Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/)

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HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, February 09, 2016 to receive consideration.
•To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
•Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
•It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
•To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
•To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., resume, veteran's documentation, completed assessment, and SF-50's) is received and accurate.   Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application.   If a document is not in legible format, applicant will not be able to view it in Application Manager which means   applicant must again upload or fax the documentation by the closing date of this announcement.

Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail.  Due to security processes, mail delivery takes approximately 2-3 weeks to process at which time the vacancy announcement will be closed and no further consideration will be given to additional application packages.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
   ·Resume

Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants:
   ·Cover Letter
   ·DD-214
   ·OF-306
   ·Other
   ·Other Veterans Document
   ·SF-15
   ·SF-50
   ·Transcript

•SF-50 (Current and former federal employees) must submit their SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing competitive status; Tenure 1 or 2 in Block 24; Position Occupied 1 in Block 34; and highest grade held on a permanent basis or full performance level of current position, whichever is higher.
•Resume which must include the following information: announcement number and job title for which you are applying; beginning and ending dates (mo/yr) for paid or non-paid work experience; and average number of hours worked per week.
•Education - If you are qualifying based on positive education, please provide a copy of your college transcript or an appropriate course listing.  The transcript may be unofficial or photocopy at time of application, but MUST provide the original if selected.
•Completed Occupational Questionnaire

 •Special Appointing Authority – Separate referral lists will be generated for applicants eligible to be appointed under a non-competitive special appointing authority.   If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not need to compete with the public for federal jobs.  To determine your eligibility, please read the information below and click on the appropriate link for additional details.
•VEOA and VRA must provide the following: DD-214 (member copy 4) showing dates served, discharge type, and campaign badges or expeditionary medals earned and VA Disability Award Letter dated 1991 or later displaying the percentage awarded. If you do not supply the required documentation to verify your eligibility, you will receive an ineligible rating. If applicable, current federal employees who are applying under VEOA authority must submit a qualifying SF-50 to show you meet time-in-grade requirement.  Veteran's preference points are not applicable to Merit Promotion announcements; veteran's documentation is requested only to verify eligibility.  For additional details visit: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/index.aspx.
•Schedule A (Severely Physically Handicapped) must provide documentation from a State Vocational Rehabilitation Service.  For additional details visit: http://www.opm.gov/disability/PeopleWithDisabilities.asp
•Peace Corps/VISTA and other miscellaneous hiring authorities information may be found at:https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Main_Page
•Surplus or Displaced Federal Employees (ICTAP and CTAP) must provide the following: certificate of expected separation or reduction-in-force notice; most recent performance appraisal with rating of at least "fully successful," unless eligible due to a compensable injury, illness, or disability; SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action); and military department or National Guard Bureau notification showing you are receiving a special disability retirement. Applicant must be rated 85 or above on the rating criteria for his position to be Well Qualified and exercise selection priority. For additional details visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp

Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents:

You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.

NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.

If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s):
1.To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf and provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 1606850.
2.Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.

If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of your materials. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, February 09, 2016 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event verification is needed.

To complete the occupational questionnaire and submit via fax:
1.Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire, link:  https://applicationmanager.gov/Questionnaire.aspx?ID=5620631&PreviewType=Questionnaire.
2.Print the 1203FX form, follow the instructions and provide your responses to the occupational questionnaire items http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf.
3.Fax all six pages of 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.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

EOP - OA Client Services
Phone: (202)395-1088
Email: EOPJOBS at OA.EOP.GOV

Agency Information:
Executive Office of the President
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC
20503

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
After all application packages have been received, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements.   We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications based on the information provided and may interview the best qualified applicants.   After a tentative job offer, we will conduct a security background investigation and drug screening.   If the drug screening is negative and security background is cleared, then a formal job offer will be extended to candidate.

You will be notified four times during the hiring process:

1. Upon receipt of your application.
2. Upon minimum qualification determinations.
3. After the certificate(s) is issued.
4. After the final selection(s) is made.

Job Announcement Number: OA-16-11-TC-MP
Control Number: 427284900