Applicants are encouraged to follow the Challenge, Context, Action, and Result model outlined in the guide. You will be prompted to provide narrative descriptions including specific examples of your experience, education, and accomplishments that are applicable to each of the TQs and ECQs. Your examples should be clear and emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments with results of your actions, policy initiatives and level of contacts.
In addition, your responses should highlight your experience, training, and achievements in conjunctions with the resume you provide.You should limit your narrative to two pages per each ECQ and TQ. In order to satisfy all of the specified requirements, you must submit narrative responses addressing the TQs and the five ECQs outlined below.
Technical Qualifications
In addition to specialized experience, applicants must possess the following technical qualifications that represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position:
1. Demonstrated experience and comprehensive knowledge of human resources functions to analyze complex program requirements and implement innovative service delivery solutions that address organizational and customer needs and support the Agency`s strategic goals.
2. Demonstrated experience in assessment of the general environment and factors specific to human capital recruitment and retention, training, workforce development and leadership development programs to formulate strategic human capital programs.
3. Demonstrated leadership to successfully lead and advance agency-wide human capital management programs and policies to internal and external customers by fostering communications and cooperation effectively with stakeholders and senior leadership.
4. Demonstrated experience in using organizational development, strategic planning and business process reengineering initiatives to respond to internal and external politics that impact the work of the organization.
Executive Core Qualifications Fundamental Competencies
The following competencies are the foundation for success in each of the ECQs.
Interpersonal Skills; Oral Communication; Integrity/Honesty; Written Communication; Continual Learning; and Public Service Motivation.
These Fundamental Competencies are cross-cutting and should be addressed over the course of your ECQ narratives.
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. (Competencies:creativity and innovation, external awareness, flexibility, resilience, strategic thinking, vision)
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. (Competencies: conflict management, leveraging diversity, developing others, team building)
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. (Competencies:accountability, customer service, decisiveness, entrepreneurship, problem solving, technical credibility)
4.Business Acumen:This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.(Competencies:financial management, human capital management, technology management)
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.(Competencies:partnering, political savvy, influencing/negotiating)
There is no education requirement for this position, so transcripts are not required.
All qualification requirements must be met by Tuesday, January 26, 2016
United States Department of Health and Human Services
Washington, DC
Applicants are encouraged to follow the Challenge, Context, Action, and Result model outlined in the guide. You will be prompted to provide narrative descriptions including specific examples of your experience, education, and accomplishments that are applicable to each of the TQs and ECQs. Your examples should be clear and emphasize ...
Applicants are encouraged to follow the Challenge, Context, Action, and Result model outlined in the guide. You will be prompted to provide narrative descriptions including specific examples of your experience, education, and accomplishments that are applicable to each of the TQs and ECQs. Your examples should be clear and emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments with results of your actions, policy initiatives and level of contacts.
In addition, your responses should highlight your experience, training, and achievements in conjunctions with the resume you provide.You should limit your narrative to two pages per each ECQ and TQ. In order to satisfy all of the specified requirements, you must submit narrative responses addressing the TQs and the five ECQs outlined below.
Technical Qualifications
In addition to specialized experience, applicants must possess the following technical qualifications that represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position:
1. Demonstrated experience and comprehensive knowledge of human resources functions to analyze complex program requirements and implement innovative service delivery solutions that address organizational and customer needs and support the Agency`s strategic goals.
2. Demonstrated experience in assessment of the general environment and factors specific to human capital recruitment and retention, training, workforce development and leadership development programs to formulate strategic human capital programs.
3. Demonstrated leadership to successfully lead and advance agency-wide human capital management programs and policies to internal and external customers by fostering communications and cooperation effectively with stakeholders and senior leadership.
4. Demonstrated experience in using organizational development, strategic planning and business process reengineering initiatives to respond to internal and external politics that impact the work of the organization.
Executive Core Qualifications Fundamental Competencies
The following competencies are the foundation for success in each of the ECQs.
Interpersonal Skills; Oral Communication; Integrity/Honesty; Written Communication; Continual Learning; and Public Service Motivation.
These Fundamental Competencies are cross-cutting and should be addressed over the course of your ECQ narratives.
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. (Competencies:creativity and innovation, external awareness, flexibility, resilience, strategic thinking, vision)
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. (Competencies: conflict management, leveraging diversity, developing others, team building)
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. (Competencies:accountability, customer service, decisiveness, entrepreneurship, problem solving, technical credibility)
4.Business Acumen:This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.(Competencies:financial management, human capital management, technology management)
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.(Competencies:partnering, political savvy, influencing/negotiating)
There is no education requirement for this position, so transcripts are not required.
All qualification requirements must be met by Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Become a part of the Department that touches the lives of every American! At the Department of Health and Human Services you can give back to your community, state, and country by making a difference in the lives of Americans everywhere. Join HHS and help to make our world healthier, safer and better for all Americans.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), within the Department of Health and Human Services, is a federal scientific regulatory agency with the legislated responsibility to protect the health of the nation`s 300 million consumers from harm by food and food additives , drugs, biological products, blood and blood products, cosmetics, medical devices and ionizing and non-ionizing radiation-emitting products and substances. FDA`s regulatory functions are geared to ensure that goods are safe, pure and wholesome, drugs and biological products are safe and effective, cosmetics are harmless, therapeutic devices are safe and effective, that all of the above are honestly and informatively labeled and packaged, counterfeiting of drugs is stopped, and that hazards incident to the use of various types of consumer products are reduced. FDA`s programs are national in scope and international in effect. In addition to protecting the health of millions of American consumers, FDA`s activities have a direct impact on multi-billion dollar industries.
This position is in the Senior Executive Service (SES), a small elite group of senior government leaders who possess a diverse portfolio of experience and the strong skills required to lead across organizations. This dedicated corps of executives is charged with providing strategic leadership and upholding a commitment to public service that transcends loyalty to a specific agency mission or individual profession. As an SES member you will influence the direction of innovation and transformation of the federal government and lead the next generation of public servants. This position is located in the Office of Operations, Office of Finance, Budget and Acquisitions in Silver Spring, MD.
The incumbent of this position serves as the Deputy Chief Financial Officer (DCFO) and is the Director, Office of Financial Management of the FDA. The incumbent has direct oversight of the Office of Financial Management and Office of Financial Services. In these capacities the incumbent serves as the primary advisor to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for leadership and direction on all matters relating to fiscal management, including but not limited to financial systems and operations; policy and standards; the establishment and monitoring of internal management controls related to financial management. In addition, the incumbent also serves as an advisor to the CFO and provides leadership on all matters relating to the Chief Financial Officers Act, the Federal Managers` Financial Integrity Act, the Federal Financial Management Improvement Act, the Government Management Reform Act, and other legislation, regulations, or guidance designed to increase the integrity, effectiveness, and efficiency of Federal financial management programs. Applies knowledge of financial and budgetary principles and skills, administrative and program financial management of a large, diverse scientific research and regulatory agency with programs of national and international scope and impact.
TRAVEL REQUIRED
• Occasional Travel
• Some Travel Required.
RELOCATION AUTHORIZED
• Yes
• Relocation incentive may be paid.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Background and/or Security Investigation required.
• Must complete 1 year SES probationary period, if not previously completed.
• Application package must be received by closing date of the announcement.
• Ethics pre-clearance required prior to appointment.
________________________________________
DUTIES:
The incumbent carries out responsibilities directly pertinent to the Chief Financial Officer Act through an active and comprehensive program as follows:
-Oversees the development and maintenance of integrated accounting and financial management systems that comply with all applicable Federal accounting principles, standards, laws and internal controls.
-Provides policy guidance and oversight of accounting personnel, activities, and operations.
-Manages and approves the design of financial management systems and enhancement projects.
-Oversees the development and implementation of the accounting aspects of FDA`s asset management programs, including cash management.
-Works with other FDA senior managers who have direct responsibility for other elements of the broader financial management system such as property, inventory, and budget.
-Monitors the execution of the FDA budget and ensures the integrity of funds control protocols and financial systems processes.
-Reviews the user fees and other charges imposed by FDA for services and makes recommendations on revising those charges to reflect the costs incurred by providing these services.
-Implements and maintains user fee collection systems and ensures timely collection of user fee funds.
-Oversees the preparation of plans and the development of processes intended for the improvement of FDA`s programs of fiscal management.
________________________________________
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Specialized Experience Requirement
To be qualified for this position, you must provide evidence of experience in a managerial capacity with responsibility for providing supervisory direction to a large and diverse organization responsible for promoting economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the administration of programs and operations on a national level and preventing and detecting fraud and abuse in such programs and operations. This experience must be evidenced by sophisticated analytical skills, superior written and oral communication skills, good judgment, and experience in interacting with government and non-government officials. Typically, experience of this nature is gained at or above the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service, or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector, or nongovernmental organizations.
Senior Executive Service Requirements
Current or former career SES employees are not required to address the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), but must address the Technical Qualifications (TQs) within the assessment questionnaire. Unless you are currently serving under a career SES appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the SES, or have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program approved by OPM, you must submit a narrative statement within the assessment questionnaire covering each of the ECQs and TQs in order to receive consideration for the position.
Public Health Service Commissioned Corps Officers interested in applying for this position to serve in the SES must resign their commission if selected. If you are applying under this option, you must address both the TQs and ECQs in this announcement. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps Officers interested in performing the duties of the position within the Commissioned Corps must address the TQs but are not required to address the ECQs.
United States Department of Health and Human Services
Silver Spring, MD
Become a part of the Department that touches the lives of every American! At the Department of Health and Human Services you can give back to your community, state, and country by making a difference in the lives of Americans everywhere. Join HHS and help to make our world ...
Become a part of the Department that touches the lives of every American! At the Department of Health and Human Services you can give back to your community, state, and country by making a difference in the lives of Americans everywhere. Join HHS and help to make our world healthier, safer and better for all Americans.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), within the Department of Health and Human Services, is a federal scientific regulatory agency with the legislated responsibility to protect the health of the nation`s 300 million consumers from harm by food and food additives , drugs, biological products, blood and blood products, cosmetics, medical devices and ionizing and non-ionizing radiation-emitting products and substances. FDA`s regulatory functions are geared to ensure that goods are safe, pure and wholesome, drugs and biological products are safe and effective, cosmetics are harmless, therapeutic devices are safe and effective, that all of the above are honestly and informatively labeled and packaged, counterfeiting of drugs is stopped, and that hazards incident to the use of various types of consumer products are reduced. FDA`s programs are national in scope and international in effect. In addition to protecting the health of millions of American consumers, FDA`s activities have a direct impact on multi-billion dollar industries.
This position is in the Senior Executive Service (SES), a small elite group of senior government leaders who possess a diverse portfolio of experience and the strong skills required to lead across organizations. This dedicated corps of executives is charged with providing strategic leadership and upholding a commitment to public service that transcends loyalty to a specific agency mission or individual profession. As an SES member you will influence the direction of innovation and transformation of the federal government and lead the next generation of public servants. This position is located in the Office of Operations, Office of Finance, Budget and Acquisitions in Silver Spring, MD.
The incumbent of this position serves as the Deputy Chief Financial Officer (DCFO) and is the Director, Office of Financial Management of the FDA. The incumbent has direct oversight of the Office of Financial Management and Office of Financial Services. In these capacities the incumbent serves as the primary advisor to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for leadership and direction on all matters relating to fiscal management, including but not limited to financial systems and operations; policy and standards; the establishment and monitoring of internal management controls related to financial management. In addition, the incumbent also serves as an advisor to the CFO and provides leadership on all matters relating to the Chief Financial Officers Act, the Federal Managers` Financial Integrity Act, the Federal Financial Management Improvement Act, the Government Management Reform Act, and other legislation, regulations, or guidance designed to increase the integrity, effectiveness, and efficiency of Federal financial management programs. Applies knowledge of financial and budgetary principles and skills, administrative and program financial management of a large, diverse scientific research and regulatory agency with programs of national and international scope and impact.
TRAVEL REQUIRED
• Occasional Travel
• Some Travel Required.
RELOCATION AUTHORIZED
• Yes
• Relocation incentive may be paid.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Background and/or Security Investigation required.
• Must complete 1 year SES probationary period, if not previously completed.
• Application package must be received by closing date of the announcement.
• Ethics pre-clearance required prior to appointment.
________________________________________
DUTIES:
The incumbent carries out responsibilities directly pertinent to the Chief Financial Officer Act through an active and comprehensive program as follows:
-Oversees the development and maintenance of integrated accounting and financial management systems that comply with all applicable Federal accounting principles, standards, laws and internal controls.
-Provides policy guidance and oversight of accounting personnel, activities, and operations.
-Manages and approves the design of financial management systems and enhancement projects.
-Oversees the development and implementation of the accounting aspects of FDA`s asset management programs, including cash management.
-Works with other FDA senior managers who have direct responsibility for other elements of the broader financial management system such as property, inventory, and budget.
-Monitors the execution of the FDA budget and ensures the integrity of funds control protocols and financial systems processes.
-Reviews the user fees and other charges imposed by FDA for services and makes recommendations on revising those charges to reflect the costs incurred by providing these services.
-Implements and maintains user fee collection systems and ensures timely collection of user fee funds.
-Oversees the preparation of plans and the development of processes intended for the improvement of FDA`s programs of fiscal management.
________________________________________
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Specialized Experience Requirement
To be qualified for this position, you must provide evidence of experience in a managerial capacity with responsibility for providing supervisory direction to a large and diverse organization responsible for promoting economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the administration of programs and operations on a national level and preventing and detecting fraud and abuse in such programs and operations. This experience must be evidenced by sophisticated analytical skills, superior written and oral communication skills, good judgment, and experience in interacting with government and non-government officials. Typically, experience of this nature is gained at or above the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service, or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector, or nongovernmental organizations.
Senior Executive Service Requirements
Current or former career SES employees are not required to address the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), but must address the Technical Qualifications (TQs) within the assessment questionnaire. Unless you are currently serving under a career SES appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the SES, or have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program approved by OPM, you must submit a narrative statement within the assessment questionnaire covering each of the ECQs and TQs in order to receive consideration for the position.
Public Health Service Commissioned Corps Officers interested in applying for this position to serve in the SES must resign their commission if selected. If you are applying under this option, you must address both the TQs and ECQs in this announcement. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps Officers interested in performing the duties of the position within the Commissioned Corps must address the TQs but are not required to address the ECQs.