[rehab] FW: Open Position: National Council on Disability Hiring Director of Administration

[Sammons, Elizabeth]

Job Title: Director of Administration
Agency: National Council on Disability
Job Announcement Number: WA-583331-MJ
SALARY RANGE:
$105,211.00 to $155,500.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:
Monday, January 30, 2012 to Monday, February 13, 2012 SERIES & GRADE:
GS-0341-14/15
POSITION INFORMATION:
Full Time - Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
15
DUTY LOCATIONS:
1 vacancy(s) - Washington DC Metro Area, DC United States WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
United States Citizens

JOB SUMMARY:

The Director of Administration is the supervisory administrative officer for the National Council on Disability (NCD), an independent Federal agency, subject to the provisions of Title 5 U.S.C. and established by the Vocational Rehabilitation Act, as amended in 1978, and the Rehabilitation Amendments of 1984 (PL 221), dated February 22, 1984. The NCD staff supports the Council, which is comprised of 15 members appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. The Council’s principal purpose is to develop recommendations to use in advising the President, the Congress, federal entities, the states, and occasionally international entities on policies and programs that promote full inclusion, independence, and equal opportunity for people with disabilities.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

•	U.S. Citizenship Required
•	A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required.
•	Must successfully complete a background investigation prior to employment
•	Travel and Relocation expenses will not be paid.
•	Must provide latest SF-50 if applicable

DUTIES:

As the Supervisory Administrative Officer you will:

• Provide, secure and/or negotiate for the services needed to manage and run the administrative operations of an independent Federal agency.  These services may include budget preparation and funds management, human resources, management analysis, procurement, contract administration, property management, space management, security administration, travel, meeting management, reports management, data base management and data mining.  
• Develop budget estimates and justifications; assure that funds, either appropriated or gifted in accordance with the NCD authorizing statute, are tracked and that expenditures are appropriate and align with Council goals and priorities as well as NCD by-laws and the annual operating budget.
• Serve as a liaison with the servicing human resource specialist to find solutions to management problems arising from changes in organizational workload or priorities which impact jobs and employees.  
• Advise on and negotiate contracts, agreements and cooperative arrangements with other government agencies at the Federal and State levels, universities or private organizations.
• Supervise a permanent staff, in addition to contractor personnel and staff members on temporary assignment to meet short-term program needs and exercises a full range of supervisory responsibilities including, but not limited to, planning and assigning work, evaluating work performance and recommending performance awards; advising and instructing employees on work methods and strategies; overseeing and approving the hiring of personnel; hearing and resolving complaints; and creating and implementing ways to eliminate or reduce significant bottlenecks and barriers to production, promote team building, or improve business practices.  
• Recommend selections for subordinate supervisory positions and for work leader, group leader, or project director positions responsible for coordinating the work of others.  
• Provide oversight to assure that Council member meetings; NCD staff meetings; and, meetings between Council members, stakeholders and NCD staff, as applicable, meet all Federal, state and local requirements for accessibility and support the specific needs of attendees with disabilities.  Also perform special assignments, studies or projects that are of a confidential or sensitive nature for the Executive Director that involve changes in managerial policies, practices, methods, procedures and/or organizational structures.

About the National Council on Disability: NCD is a small, independent federal agency charged with advising the President, Congress, and other federal agencies regarding policies, programs, practices, and procedures that affect people with disabilities. NCD is comprised of a team of fifteen Senate-confirmed Presidential appointees, an Executive Director appointed by the Chairman, and eleven, full-time professional staff members.  Staff members work on a wide array of interesting subjects.  We offer both flexible work schedules and an opportunity for challenging and interesting work.

Link to full description: 
http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/307529400

National Council on Disability
1331 F Street, NW, Suite 850
Washington, DC 20004
202-272-2004 Voice
202-272-2074 TTY
202-272-2022 Fax
Website: http://www.ncd.gov