Summary
This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs (ASPA) , located in Washington, District of Columbia.
Duties
The purpose and role of the incumbent is to serve as the Executive Officer providing executive leadership and direction to all administrative operations and business management activities in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs (ASPA). The incumbent serves as a key member of the ASPA's top management team and provides executive leadership and direction to all administrative operations and business management activities throughout the ASPA and related activities Department-wide. As an Executive Officer, you will: Set priorities for administrative, management and information technology (IT) programs and projects and provide direction and advice to all organizational components on efficient and effective strategies to ensure Government resources are efficiently and effectively managed. Provide executive leadership and direction in the coordination and execution of ASPA administrative and business functions. Develop and maintain intra-agency and interagency liaison, cooperation and working relationships with key experts and professional organizations in the health care, public health, and human services fields, and with State and local officials. Oversee and direct a staff of professional, technical, and support personnel. Perform associated supervisory and managerial duties, including organization of work groups, determination and adjustment of program goals, policies, objectives, and procedures, and resolution of policy and technical issues referred by subordinate managers for executive-level attention.
Education
This position does not have an education substitution or requirement.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this announcement. Evaluation will be based on your application materials (such as your resume and supporting documents), your responses to the application questionnaire, and the results of all required assessments. Resume Requirement Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages in length. Minimum Qualification Question As part of the application process, you must answer minimum qualification question(s) addressing whether you meet the Specialized Experience required for this position, as described in this announcement. Your response must be supported by the experience documented in your resume. If your resume does not demonstrate the required Specialized Experience, you may be found not qualified. Assessment Process USA Hire Assessment: You are required to complete a USA Hire assessment for this position. In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Accountability Customer Service Decisiveness Flexibility Interpersonal Skills Problem Solving Resilience Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire HR Resume Review: Human Resource (HR) Specialists will review your resume to determine whether you meet the required Specialized Experience. Applicants who successfully pass all of the assessment(s) may be referred to the Hiring Manager for consideration. To preview the assessment questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13075750