Summary
The Supervisory Program Specialist provides senior-level analytical and evaluative support to the Insurance Service Executive Management Officer in assessing the overall effectiveness and efficiency of Insurance Services human resources, initial training programs, developmental programs, training materials development and content, and overall HR and development needs across the organization.
Duties
Responsible for the human resources management program for insurance, overseeing the full range of human resources requirements to include succession and workforce planning, labor and employee relations, reorganization and realignments, arrangements for recruitment of clerical and professional staff, preparation of job descriptions, performance standards, performance appraisals and awards, maintenance of accurate personnel records and reports, and distribution of information concerning changes in personnel procedures to supervisors. Planning, executing, and overseeing the development and implementation of Insurance Service training curriculum. Plans, develops, executes, and oversees the ultimate assessment of field compliance with the curriculum which is provided to field operations insurance staff, and staff from Insurance service Central Office. Providing guidance and advice on issues associated with technical training. Identifies field training needs through review and analysis of audit findings, surveys, focus groups, and similar tools. Recommending innovative programs and new approaches to improve the effectiveness of training and keep it engaging. Designing and developing insurance training programs, utilizing all appropriate media to include classroom instruction, virtual instruction / distance learning, digital productions, and computer/ web-based training. Designing, developing, and executing competency-based systems and programs, either inhouse, through contractor support, or through support as needed - which includes appropriate oversight of job task analyses, collaboration with contracted or other business line partner resources, and executing on a defined project management plan. Work Schedule: Full time, Monday through Friday Compressed/Flexible: Available (6:00am - 6:00pm). Telework: This position is eligible for situational (ad hoc) telework only. The selectee is required to report to the official duty station each scheduled workday. Telework may be approved only on a case-by-case basis with supervisory approval. Routine or recurring telework is not authorized for this position. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Program Specialist; PD420810 Relocation: Relocation Expenses Only. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Bargaining Unit: No
Requirements
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year supervisory probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the Agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the Agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Additional Conditions of Employment are as follows: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary or trial period You may be required to serve a one-year supervisory probationary period if not previously completed in a Federal position Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements I-9 Acceptable Documents. Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
Education
There is no educational substitution for a GS-14.
How you will be evaluated
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Accountability Customer Service Decisiveness Flexibility Interpersonal Skills Problem Solving Resilience TECHNICAL COMPETENCE: Understands and appropriately applies procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to VBA human resources, training, and other Federal (or similar) programs. ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM SOLVING: Analyze (i.e. review and evaluate), and apply quantifiable data or complex information, weighs relevance and accuracy of information, generates and evaluates alternative solutions, makes recommendations or final determinations. MANAGES AND ORGANIZES INFORMATION: Identifies a need; gathers, organizes, and maintains information; determines its importance and accuracy, and communicates it by a variety of methods. ORAL COMMUNICATION: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, considering the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: Provides written reports of all findings including recommendations, as required by District Management or as otherwise directed. Data and information presented in the reports provide an in-depth analysis of operations in the Information Center and are used by the District, in making decisions concerning workload planning. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13076499 Narrative responses are not required at this time. 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 an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.