Associate Director

The AO is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as the Associate Director of the Department of Administrative Services (DAS).

The Associate Director's Office is responsible for the strategic planning, coordination, and program assessment of DAS; providing policy and relevant Judicial Conference committee support.

As a member of the Executive Management Group, the Associate Director provides advice and counsel to the agency's Director and Deputy Director.

Duties

The Associate Director of DAS serves as the principal senior executive overseeing a broad portfolio of services that support the federal judiciary, including the following : Budget, Procurement and Acquisition, Human Resources, Financial Management and Accounting, Facilities, Security, Administrative Systems, and staff support for certain Judicial Conference Committees and Advisory Councils.

For each program within this portfolio, the Associate Director provides high-level, executive oversight of strategic planning, mission execution, program assessments, resource planning and execution (e.

g., human resources, funding), policy development and analysis, and communications. DAS has approximately 500 government employees and fiduciary responsibility for more than $9 million in annual appropriations.

The duties of the Associate Director include, but are not limited to :

Oversee the management and execution of the judiciary's annual financial plan as well as formulation and approval processes of the judiciary's budget request to the Congress, including the judiciary's liaison activities and engagement with congressional appropriations and budget committees.

This includes ensuring the AO and courts leaders are advised and updated on the status of appropriations and budget initiatives pending before the Congress.

• Oversee the judiciary's procurement management and acquisition programs, including contracting officer services, procurement policies and guidance, training, and contracting authority delegations.
• Oversee the judiciary's human resources management services including benefits, performance management, classifications and compensation, recruitment and hiring, personnel security, retirement, workforce analysis, and related policy and guidance.
• Oversee the judiciary's financial management and accounting functions, travel program, training, and related policy and guidance, as well as financial functions for the Judicial Survivors' Annuities System, Judicial Officers' Retirement Fund, Judicial Retirement System, and Court of Federal Claims Judges' Retirement System.
• Oversee the judiciary's facilities programs, including services provided by the Architect of the Capitol and GSA. This includes facilities, property management, safety, printing, and mail handling services at the Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building.
• Oversee the judiciary's courthouse construction program including development of prospectus projects, long range planning, review of large repair and alteration projects in courthouses, development and coordination of five-year courthouse plans, training, and related policy and guidance.
• Oversee the judiciary's security program and services provided by the U.S. Marshals Service, Federal Protective Service, and GSA.

Develop physical security requirements and standards for judiciary facilities, implement the Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act of 2022, provide emergency management support, emergency preparedness support, and continuity of operations planning.

• Oversee the planning, management, development, implementation, and support of judiciary administrative systems. Coordinate with the Department of Information Technology to ensure administrative systems are fully aligned with AO-wide information technology standards and guidelines.
• Oversee support for Judicial Conference Committees and AO Advisory Councils and Working Groups, including the development and analysis of program recommendations, agenda materials, providing subject matter expertise, and facilitation of meetings.

Salary

$239,652 - $243,300 / year

Conditions of Employment

All information is subject to verification. Applicants are advised that false answers or omissions of information on application materials or inability to meet the following conditions may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.

Selection for this position is contingent upon completion of OF-306, Declaration of Federal Employment during the pre-employment process and proof of U.

S. citizenship for competitive status positions or conversion to a competitive status position with the AO. If non-citizens are considered for hire into a temporary or any other position with non-competitive status or when it is confirmed by the AO Human Resources Office there are no qualified U.

S. citizens for a competitive status position (unless prohibited by a law or statue), non-citizens must provide proof of authorization to work in the U.

S. and proof of entitlement to receive compensation. Additional information on the employment of non-citizens can be found at USAJOBS Help Center Employment of non-citizens.

For a list of documents that may be used to provide proof of citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, please refer to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

• All new AO employees will be required to complete an FBI fingerprint-based national criminal database and records check and pass a public trust suitability check.
• New employees to the AO will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• All new AO employees are required to identify a financial institution for direct deposit of pay before appointment.
• You will be required to serve a trial period if selected for a first-time appointment to the Federal government, transferring from another Federal agency, or serving as a first-time supervisor.

Failure to successfully complete the trial period may result in termination of employment.

If appointed to a temporary position, management may have the discretion of converting the position to permanent depending upon funding and staffing allocation.

Qualifications

Applicants must have demonstrated experience which shows competence in the qualifications as listed below. This requirement is according to the AO Classification, Compensation, and Recruitment Systems which includes interpretive guidance and reference to the OPM Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions.

Specialized Experience : Applicants must have at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-15 / JSP-15 / CL 31 level which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position.

Specialized experience for this position is defined as follows :

• Overseeing a broad portfolio of services that support the federal judiciary, including budget, annual appropriations, procurement and acquisition, human resources, financial management and accounting, facilities, security, administrative systems, and staff support for Judicial Conference Committees and Advisory Councils.
• Experience providing high-level executive oversight of an organization with a broad portfolio of mission including strategic planning, mission execution, program assessments, resource planning and execution (e.

g., human resources, funding), policy development and analysis, and communications.

Additional Assessment : Applicants who meet the specialized experience requirements also will be assessed on the following Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) and Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).

Mandatory Technical Qualifications : The MTQs listed below should be evident in your resume. A supplemental narrative must be uploaded and attached to your application addressing each MTQ listed below.

• Demonstrated experience in providing executive oversight of a highly complex organization with a broad portfolio of missions, including budgeting, congressional appropriations, procurement and acquisition, human resources, financial management and accounting, facilities, security, and administrative information technology systems.
• Demonstrated experience leading a large, complex organization, including defining mission, vision, goals, strategic planning, monitoring, and evaluating mission performance, managing significant portfolios of human and financial resources, leading transformation, change management, and process improvement, guiding strategic communications, and establishing a strong culture of customer service.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with the structure, function, and processes of the Judicial Conference of the United States and its committees, as well as the AO's advisory group.

Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) : Applicants currently serving in an AOES and Court Unit Executive positions or under a career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointment, eligible for reinstatement into SES, or have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) approved by OPM are not required to submit a narrative response for the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ).

A narrative response as part of the application package for each of the following ECQs is MANDATORY for a ll other applicants.

Leading Change : This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals.

Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.

Leadership Competencies : Creativity & Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, Vision.

Leading People : This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals.

Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.

Leadership Competencies : Conflict Management, Leveraging Diversity, Developing Others, Team Building.

Results Driven : This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.

Leadership Competencies : Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Technical Credibility.

Business Acumen : This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.

Leadership Competencies : Financial Management, Human Capital Management, Technology Management.

Building Coalitions / Communication : This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.

Leadership Competencies : Partnering, Political Savvy, Influencing / Negotiating.

Education

This position does not require education to qualify.

Other Information

The AO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Required Documents

For this job announcement the following documents and / or information are required :

• Resume - Any written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications.
• MTQ Narrative - Statement addressing the MTQs
• Current or former career AOES / SES members - Provide a copy of your AOES / SES appointment SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), and an SF-50 showing current career AOES / SES status or reinstatement eligibility.
• Applicants who have successfully completed an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) - Submit a copy of your CDP certification.
• ECQ Narrative - A narrative response as part of the application package for each of the following ECQs is mandatory for all applicants who are not current or former career AOES / SES members, and / or completed an OPM approved CDP.
• Citizenship - Include country of citizenship on resume.
• Current or former Federal Civilian employees - All applicants outside of the AO must submit a copy of your latest SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action)to verify current or former Federal employment status.
• Veterans Preference documentation - Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214), if applicable Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference (SF-15) and an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying to the veteran's present receipt of compensation.

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.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.

The complete application package must be submitted by 09 / 03 / 2024 to receive consideration. To begin :

Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and / or other supporting documents.

You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.

• You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
• You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
• To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https : / / my.usajobs.gov / Account / Login , select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position.

The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application.

Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire https : / / apply.usastaffing.gov / ViewQuestionnaire / 12519965 .

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Learn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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