[rehab] FW: And another job
Dick Davis
ddavis at blindinc.org
Thu Jan 28 15:05:19 UTC 2016
*From:* President, National Federation of the Blind [mailto:
OfficeOfThePresident at nfb.org]
*Sent:* Thursday, January 28, 2016 6:48 AM
*To:* Dick Davis
*Subject:* And another job
*From:* FN-WHO-Disability [mailto:Disability at who.eop.gov
<Disability at who.eop.gov>]
*Sent:* Wednesday, January 27, 2016 2:17 PM
*Subject:* White House Office of Administration's Accessibility Officer
Position
Friends,
I am writing to share an exciting opportunity with you. The White House
Office of Administration is seeking to hire an Accessibility Officer. I am
sharing this widely to ensure that we get a large pool of qualified
applicants who are well versed in everything that workplace accessibility
encompasses. The Accessibility Officer position posting is linked and
copied below.
Please share this widely.
Thank you,
Maria
WHAT: White House Office of Administration Accessibility
Officer
USA JOBS POST:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/427284900
CLOSING DATE: Tuesday, February 9, 2016
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*Control Number: *427284900
Agency Contact Info
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*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
<https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/427284900>
*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:*
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- 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:*
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*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:*
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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
*E**mployment 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:*
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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
<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.
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