Summary This position is located in HQ, Business Management and Administration, Division of Business, Engineering and Evaluations, Administrative Operations Branch. Duty location may be Washington, DC, or Lakewood, CO. Information about Washington, DC and the surrounding area can be found here. Information about Lakewood, CO and the surrounding area can be found here. We expect to one (1) vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. Responsibilities Prepare analysis and evaluations of the effectiveness of program and organizational operations in meeting established goals and objectives. Analyze administrative systems, workflows and reporting requirements to increase efficiency and effectiveness of the Division in support of operations. Advise the Division Chief on matters regarding scarce skills allocations and provides recommendations on workload distribution resources to meet operational goals. Develop and monitor implementation of directives containing policies and procedures for implementation throughout the organization. Prepare briefing papers, reports, presentations and recommendations for consideration by the Division Chief and other senior leadership. Communicate effectively and clearly with internal and external audiences about the Division’s core mission and operational services. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: 1) Evaluating the effectiveness of program, management, or administrative operations in payroll AND human resources, property management, purchasing, accounting, budgeting, or other administrative area; 2) Making recommendations and identifying solutions to improve program, management, or administrative operations; 3) Building and maintaining relationships with customers, co-workers, and managers; 4) Preparing written briefings, policies, and reports; 5) Communicating with internal and external audiences about program goals, services or proposed organizational changes. 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. Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the announcement. Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level. Education There is no qualifying education substitution for this position. Additional Information Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/lnteragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information: CTAP or ICTAP Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. If eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive or Student Loan Repayment. Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee. The official worksite for the selectee is the duty station identified in this vacancy announcement. The selectee will typically report to this duty location on a regular and recurring weekly basis. The selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval. This is a bargaining unit position represented by the National Treasury Employees Union Chapter 341. Applicants who apply under this job opportunity announcement agree to have their application, associated documents and applicable personal information shared with other Bureaus/Offices within the Department of the Interior (DOI) who have vacancies within the same occupational series, grade, full performance level and in the same geographic location(s), including within the same metro/commuting area. Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration.