[Ohio-talk] FW: [NFBAffiliatePresidents] FW: Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) Seeking Deputy

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Subject: [NFBAffiliatePresidents] FW: Office of Disability Employment Policy
(ODEP) Seeking Deputy

Job Opportunity

Job Title: Deputy Assistant Secretary
Department:Department Of Labor
Agency:Office of Disability Employment Policy Job Announcement
Number:DOL-SES-ODEP-12-08 SALARY RANGE:

$119,554.00 to $179,700.00 / Per Year

OPEN PERIOD:

Wednesday, March 28, 2012 to Saturday, April 28, 2012

SERIES & GRADE:

ES-0301-00

POSITION INFORMATION:

Full-Time - Permanent

DUTY LOCATIONS:

1 vacancy(s) in the following locations:
Washington, DC, USView
Map<http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/312950500>

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:

Open to all groups of qualified candidates. SES Candidate Development
Program graduates with noncompetitive eligibility may apply for
noncompetitive consideration for this position.

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 Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) is responsible for
creating and implementing national policy, and providing information that
improves employment opportunities for people with disabilities. ODEP's
Assistant Secretary directs the overall organization and is the principal
advisor to the Secretary of Labor on all disability employment policy.
KEY REQUIREMENTS

 *   Subject to a security background investigation.
 *   Subject to financial disclosure requirements.
 *   Must complete 1 year SES probationary period, if not previously
completed.
 *   Subject to drug test prior to and during appointment.

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DUTIES:
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The Deputy Assistant Secretary serves as the principal advisor to the
Assistant Secretary of the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP),on
issues and policies related to ODEP's mission, and provides general
operational management of the organization through coordination of the
agency's administrative, budget, and policy-making activities. In addition,
the incumbent is also responsible, but not limited to, the following duties
and responsibilities: provides executive leadership to ensure the
coordination and development of cross-cutting policies and effective
practices to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities;
participates with the Assistant Secretary and other key Government,
Department of Labor (DOL), and ODEP officials in formulating and developing
policies, objectives, strategic plans, budgets, and goals to ensure the
agency provides national leadership to increase employment opportunities for
people with disabilities; coordinates disability-  related policies,
programs and activities of ODEP with related Federal programs (including the
Access Board; the Committee for Purchase from People who are Blind or
Severely Disabled; Departments of Education, Health and Human Services,
Transportation, and Veterans Affairs; the Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission; the National Council on Disability; the Office of Personnel
Management; and the Social Security Administration.); and promotes the
implementation and adoption of policies and effective practices that
encourages the full inclusion of people with disabilities in the American
workforce by engaging and collaborating with stakeholders in both the public
and private sectors.
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QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
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Candidates must possess technical and management experience and have
developed the knowledge and skills required for effective performance of the
specific duties of the position. Candidates must have had experience at a
major management level (normally equivalent to the GS-15 level in the
federal service). All applicants MUST separately address each of the
Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) and Executive Core Qualifications
(ECQs) when applying on line. Responses to ECQs MUST not exceed 10 pages.
For additional guidance, applicants may visit the Office Of Personnel
Management's Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications located at
www.opm.gov/ses/references/GuidetoSESQuals_2010.pdf. Applicants are
encouraged to follow the Challenge, Context, Action, and Result model
outlined in the guide. Current/Former Career SES or SES Candidate
Development Program graduates who have been certified by OPM MUST address
the MTQ's, but need not address the ECQs. In order to succes  sfully
complete the online application process you MUST input the term,
"noncompetitive eligible" in the text boxes for each of the ECQs. You MUST
submit a Standard Form 50 that documents your SES Career appointment or a
copy of your OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program certificate.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): 1. Leading Change: This core
qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both
within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent
to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to
implement it in a continuously changing environment. 2. Leading People: This
core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the
organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the
ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of
others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive
resolution of conflicts. 3. Results Driven: This core qualification involves
the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent
to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality
results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating
risks. 4. Business Acumen: This  core qualification involves the ability to
manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. 5.
Building Coalitions: This core qualification involves the ability to build
coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local
governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign
governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.
MANDATORY TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS (MTQs): In addition to the ECQs above,
qualified applicants must possess the following four (4) technical
qualifications which represent the experience required to perform the duties
of this position. Proficiency in these technical qualifications MUST be
clearly evident in your resume. MTQs include: 1. Demonstrated knowledge and
experience in management of an organization, including human resources,
budget, procurement, and internal control matters.  2. Strong experience
leading the analysis of highly technical, complex and sensitive disability
employment policy issues, as well as implementing programs, initiatives or
strategies resulting from this analysis.  3. Demonstrated skill in
communications at high levels in an organization, and experience in
obtaining support for projects and program opportunities for people with
disabilities. 4. Expert knowledge of legislative, political, economic and
civil rights issues impacting people with disabil  ities.

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.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Candidates will be evaluated based upon their qualifications. In addition,
applicants will be evaluated based upon their responses to the Mandatory
Technical Qualifications (MTQs) and Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
To preview questions please click
here<https://jobs.mgsapps.monster.com/dol/vacancy/previewVacancyQuestions.hm
s?orgId=1&jnum=86065>.
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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, and flexible spending
accounts. We offer a variety of employee benefit options, a family-friendly
work environment, transit subsidy program, career assistance program, health
services and fitness programs, access to LifeCare, a resource and referral
service and more. Members of the Senior Executive Service accrue eight (8)
hours of annual leave and four (4) hours of sick leave per pay period. For a
comprehensive site about all federal benefits, please refer to
OPM<http://www.opm.gov/insure/new_employ/index.asp?MainQuestionId=1c>. For
specific DOL benefits information, please refer to DOL
BENEFITS<http://www.dol.gov/oasam/doljobs/quality_work_place.htm>.
OTHER INFORMATION:
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HOW TO APPLY:
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Follow the 5 steps below to apply online to a Department of Labor (DOL)
vacancy. 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, reference How To Apply Detailed
Instructions<http://www.dol.gov/oasam/doljobs/20101015-How-To-Apply-Detailed
-version-1.doc>. For help, refer to the Vacancy Contact on the announcement
in the "Questions about this job" section. Save your information before the
60 MINUTE TIMEOUT or risk losing your information! STEP 1 - Create USAJOBS
Account, including Resume and Saved Documents It is essential that your
application provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses to
the MTQs and ECQs listed in the vacancy announcement. STEP 2 - Answer
Vacancy Questions (DOORS) Click the App  ly 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. For details: click How to Submit Supplemental
Documentation<http://www.dol.gov/oasam/doljobs/apply/apply-supplemental.htm>
. If you submit a document using the same document title, the 2nd submission
will OVERWRITE the 1st submission. To avoid this, submit documents (ex.
undergraduate and graduate degree transcripts) as one document. STEP 4 -
Review Application and click Finish STEP 5 - Edit Application as needed by
11:59 pm ET of Close Date REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
1. SF-50 documentation of career SES appointment or other Federal
appointment (if applicable) 2. Certificate of completion of OPM certified
SES candidate program (if applicable) 3. Copy of most recent performance
appraisal (optional) AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Michelle Hudson
Phone: 202-693-7800
Fax: 202-693-7705
TDD: 202-693-7758
Email: hudson.michelle.j at dol.gov
Agency Information:
Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy
200 Constitution Ave., NW
N-2453
Washington, DC
20210
US
Fax: 202-693-7705
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
The Office of Executive Resources will review all applications to determine
if applicants meet the mandatory technical qualifications of this position
and the SES ECQs. Those who meet the qualifications will be referred to a
panel of SES members for rating and ranking to determine the "best
qualified" candidates. The panel will make a recommendation to the selecting
official about the top candidates that he/she should interview. Once a
selection is made, the selectee's application will be forwarded to the
Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for approval by an OPM independent
Qualifications Review Board, unless the selectee is a current SES executive
or has successfully participated in an OPM approved SES Candidate
Development Program. To check the status of your application: Click
here<http://www.dol.gov/oasam/doljobs/apply/apply-overview.htm#7>. To sign
up for Application Status Updates via email: Click
Here<http://www.dol.gov/oasam/doljobs/signup.htm>.

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