Program Management Officer job with USAJobs

Summary

Tour of Duty: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Position Description Title/PD#: Program Management Officer/ PD# 44179-0
Compressed/Flexible Schedules: May be authorized
Telework: Eligible
Virtual Position: No

This recruitment is for one position with the Office of Procurement, Acquisition, and Logistics, Logistics Support Service (LSS) located at 810 Vermont Ave Washington, D.C. 20420.
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Responsibilities

Program Management Officer/ PD# 44179-0

The incumbent serves as the Chief, Publications Division and is responsible for the overall management and direction of VA nation-wide printing and reproduction programs with annual expenditures of $10 million. The program includes production, reproduction, and procurement of all published material used by the VA Central Office (VACO) and field offices in conducting the official business of VA; preparation by various methods of manuscript and copy for printing, layout, design, illustrations, editing, and indexing of publications and forms; and maintenance and publication of VA catalogs of forms, form letters, and publications.

Supervises a workforce composed primarily of a highly functionally-trained staff. Administratively responsible for the VA’s wide-ranging publications programs. Operates a copy center that provides large volume and custom copying and printing to Central Office customers. Regularly contacts top-level management and executives within VA, project directors and managers, other federal agencies {GPO, GSAetc.), and the private sector. Prepares a variety of management reports which includes such data as performance indicators, workload measurements, budget and human resources requirements, etc. Coordinates customer requirements between the Government Printing Office, General Services Administration, and internal VA management to ensure appropriate procedures are followed, while also ensuring close alignment to the VA mission. Applies a full range of knowledge, technical expertise and leadership for planning, managing, directing, and overseeing the VA Publication functional areas to include management and operation of VA’s printing, designing and reproduction programs, including development of VA guidance for printing and reproduction, the development of an index for VA publications and forms, and maintenance and publication of a VA catalog of forms, form letters, and publications. Participates with other government agencies as the VA representative in meetings with the JCP on new developments in the printing field and related subjects, and in the review and revision of government printing and binding regulations published by the Committee. Serves on committees established by the JCP for government-wide studies. Determine and maintain appropriate equipment and staffing to ensure that all types of jobs can be done. Equipment and maintenance costs exceed $100,000. Coordinates and manages all activities of the office, resolves issues, and makes and implements decisions demonstrating sound business judgment.

Travel Required

Occasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.

Supervisory status
Yes

Promotion Potential
14

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
You must be a US citizen to apply for this job.
Subject to a background/suitability investigation.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Position requires filing a Financial Disclosure Report.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The work is mostly office work and requires occasional trips to sites and other Civilian Federal Agencies, such as GPO, etc., within the National Capitol Region. The work requires no special physical demands, involves walking, standing, bending or carrying of light items such as files, computer reports or office supplies.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 02/17/2021.

Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-14 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-13. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials.

Specialized Experience (GS-14):

Applicants must have One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-13 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Mastery in the following: Overseeing publication management for a broad range of printing and reproduction services nationwide to include: formulating and issuing printing procurement guidelines, policies, goals, management philosophy and instructions, methods of manuscript and copy for printing, layout, design, illustrations, editing, and indexing of publications, forms, publication of catalogs, form letters, and other publications; providing business cases and strategies to improve the efficiency of publications service operations, including resolving issues and acquiring new equipment; providing management reports,including performance indicators, work load measurements, budget, and human resources requirements; recommending the distribution and redistribution of resources to devote particular programs/projects and regarding ; recommends and implements procedures for reducing operating costs; reviewing customer requirements and coordinating and executing the optimal procedures to support customer requirements; participation in task groups or meetings to plan publication and printing strategies.

Team lead or supervisor of acquisition workforce; assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, complexity of assignments, and employees’ position descriptions advising employees on work and administrative matters; interviewing and recommends employee selections; resolves employee complaints; develops performance standards and work methods; effects minor disciplinary actions and counsels employees, and identifies training and development needs of the staff.

There is no education substitution for the GS-13 level.

Additional information on the qualification requirements are outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM’s website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/classifying-general-schedule-positions/

Education

APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement). Therefore, applicants must report attendance and/or degrees from only these schools. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following websites: www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html and http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/ .

Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs.

Additional information

The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified, you must submit appropriate documentation and be found well-qualified for this vacancy. Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on OPM’s Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp .

Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee’s credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application .

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be rated on the following competencies based on your application for this position:

Competency 1 – Supervisory

Competency 2 – Printing Policy and Regulation

Competency 3 – Publications Operations

Competency 4 – Oral Communication

Competency 5 – Written Communication

If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to: responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume/application does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Other

Drug test required
No

Position sensitivity and risk
NCS/High Risk

Trust determination process
Suitability/Fitness

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

The following documents are required:

Please use this checklist to ensure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information.

Veterans’ Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 “Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference” with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans’ Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx .

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.