Director, Government Employee Services Division
What you'd do
This position is designated as SES, General. USDA structures its SES positions into position levels. This is a position level 1 with a salary range of $192,332 - $204,121 per year. Exceptions to the salary cap may be considered in certain circumstances. SES employees are also eligible to receive bonuses and performance-based awards. Visit http://www.opm.gov/ses/ for additional information and benefits for SES employees. **If you previously applied to this position, you must reapply**
Major duties
Participates fully with the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) and OCIO leadership team in addition to other key policy officials in formulating and determining long-range and current policies and programs of the agency. Advises and counsels OCFO leadership, and other key officials of the Department on matters relating to new or modified basic policies and programs. Provides expert consultation and advisory services on proposed applications and data processing problems, planning and conducting and/or providing technical direction for studies. Makes detailed analysis of applications relating to survey and/or mathematical statistical projects and regulatory, marketing, administrative and other projects Accountable for the overall planning, management, direction, and coordination of all National Finance Center (NFC), Government Employee Services Division (GESD) functions (includes technical and operational) and activities. Applications and Database Development - This involves functions relating to application hosting, cloud services, digital services, consulting services, system analysis, systems design, and application development Systems Engineering - This involves collaboration with OCIO in conducting functions relating to software standards, systems programming, telecommunications, future systems planning, and systems maintenance and research and development.
What you need to qualify
The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME-ONLY. DO NOT submit separate Executive Core Qualifications/Technical Qualifications in lieu of a resume. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES using 0.8-inch margins and 11-point font. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs). EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): The ECQs were designed to assess executive experience and potential, not technical expertise. They measure whether an individual has the broad executive skills needed to succeed in a variety of SES positions. All applicants must address the ECQs. Your resume must address each ECQ and should describe your experiences and accomplishments/results. Your resume should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments, policy initiatives undertaken and the results of your actions. NOTE: Current career SES members, former career SES members with reinstatement eligibility, and SES Candidate Development Program graduates who have been certified by OPM do NOT need to address the ECQs. 1. Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. (Competencies: Knowledge of the American System of Government, Commitment to the Rule of Law, Civic-Mindedness) 2. Driving Efficiency: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and sufficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. (Competencies: Fiscal Responsibility, Managing Resources, Leveraging Technology) 3. Merit and Competence: This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. (Competencies: Technical Skills, Problem Solving, Agility and Resilience) 4. Leading People: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. (Competencies: Accountability, Developing Others, Executive Judgement) 5. Achieving Results: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. (Competencies: Operation Mindset, Innovation, Strategic Thinking) For more information regarding the SES and ECQs, please visit SES Executive Core Qualifications. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION (TQ): In addition to the ECQs, applicants must clearly demonstrate in their resume that they meet the following technical qualification(s). Demonstrated experience in managing, planning, developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating complex, multi-faceted financial systems and enterprise applications to include Human Resources, Payroll, Benefits Administration, and other lines of business that service a variety of customers and/or other Federal organizations. Describe your experience leading or supporting payroll modernization initiatives, including integration of enterprise HR/payroll systems and cross agency modernization efforts. Describe your experience directing enterprise-wide applications development operations in a fee-for-service or shared service environment where cost control, operational efficiency, and service delivery were critical. Include examples of collaborating with federal partners on modernization projects, including efforts aligned with the OPM HR 2.0 modernization initiative. Describe your experience in developing and implementing a customer experience strategy that improves customer service delivery through customer feedback, business process reengineering, and organizational change management. Include examples of leading complex organizational or technological change related to payroll or HR system modernization.
Before you apply
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