Job details
Salary $129,932 - $150,308 a year job type full-time
Full job description
Duties
Summary
This position is located in the office of regional operations, department of the chief of program operationsThe incumbent will be in a regional office located in denver, co.
Responsibilities
The regional administrator (chief impact officer) is responsible for driving, managing, and overseeing the strategic direction and operations of the regional office, ensuring an integrated approach to americorps impact workThe incumbent develops and implements core strategies and goals to advance local and national priorities, initiatives, investments and partnerships.
Provides executive leadership and supervision of regional staff engaged in americorps program development and delivery of all americorps streams of service (not including national civilian community corps)Ensures staff is accountable for the effective and efficient management of americorps programs and resources.
Formulates, implements, modifies and evaluates regional operating plans in alignment with americorps program goals, priorities and initiatives outlined by executive leadershipJustifies and supports regional plans and objectives; integrates regional plans with internal and external stakeholders to achieve program objectives and americorps priorities.
Develops and monitors regional spend plan throughout the year to ensure americorps` funds are invested and managed responsibly and strategicallyManages resource allocations and authorities to address priority areas and integrate program areas within and across regions.
Leads the interpretation, application, and clarification of program policies and procedures to regional leadership, grantees, and sponsors to ensure efficient, effective, and accountable financial and programmatic activitiesLiaises with the director, regional operations and other executive program leadership to ensure policy clarity for regional staff.
Ensures accountability for management actions, fiscal stewardship and transparency in the regional operations.
In coordination with other staff, plans and implements a program development approach for advancing americorps` national and local impact by convening partners, building coalitions, forging common agendas, organizing community awareness, initiating new grantees and program partners, and leveraging resources.
Increases awareness of americorps` mission and programs by being active and visible in the community and by working closely with other members or advocates of national service.
Identifies and addresses priority issues in region, capitalizing on opportunities and partnerships to provide a unified and coordinated americorps voice with constituents and partners at the regional level.
Collaborates with americorps program and operational offices to address grants, financial or administrative mattersImplements new or modified agency policies and procedures pertaining to regional service delivery.
Monitors regional performance to assess the overall effectiveness, efficiency, productivity, and compliance of regional operationsIdentifies any program deficiencies or seeks opportunities for program enhancement and takes the appropriate actions to resolve issues and improve program operations in support of americorps` mission, goals, and objectives.
Provides leadership and oversight of day-to-day regional operations, including selection, direction, supervision, and evaluation of regional personnelEnsures that direct reports are accountable for managing program operations and their subordinate staff through measurable performance standardsOversees the development of a high performing regional team, providing frequent feedback to and support for regional teamDevelops and advocates a culture of continuous learning to attract and retain employees with superior abilities.
Engages with grantees, sponsors, state commissions, non-profit organizations, community leaders and advocates, academic institutions, associations, and other federal, state and local partners to increase the impact of americorps` defined areas of focusConvenes forums or special program events throughout the region to facilitate shared communication on key programmatic priorities or initiatives.
Leads the regions in measuring outcomes of programs, partnerships and investments.
Keeps director, regional operations, chief of program operations, program directors, and other key stakeholders apprised of barriers, issues, challenges, or successes that affect progress on program goals.
Ensures cross regional alignment and collaboration with regional peers to ensure a seamless and consistent delivery of americorps` programs and services across regional offices.
Travel required
Occasional travel - you may be expected to travel for this position.
Supervisory status
Yes
Promotion potential
1
Job family (series)
0301 miscellaneous administration and program
Requirements
Requirements
Conditions of employment
You must be a united states citizen
A 2-year probationary period is required for new federal employees
Merit promotion applicants must submit a sf-50 to verify status and grade
Must be telework ready
Satisfactory completion of a background investigation
A 2-year probationary period is required for new federal employees and new supervisors
Qualifications
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to at least the mid/upper-range of the ny-03 pay band, which would be at or equivalent to, the gs-13 level in the federal serviceSpecialized experience is that which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filledSpecialized experience is directly related to community service programs on the local, state, national or international level and/or related to administering a federal grant program with a community foundation, or other service related entity, and includes:
Supervising and performing the full range of managerial duties (e.g., performance appraisals, distributing work) of a team that performs program development and delivery;
Directly overseeing and/or managing a team that oversees grant portfolios;
Developing and managing a yearly budget or spend plan;
Measuring program progress and performance and recommending improvements; and
Building strong partnerships and coalitions.
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 can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employmentYou will receive credit for qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Such experience must be clearly documented in the applicant`s resume.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
The individual selected for this position will play a lead role and have major responsibility in supporting the new americorps regional structure, to include hiring, onboarding and training of newly hired staff, space management, business process development, office procedures and policies, learning regional landscapes, seeking partnerships, etc.
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the military selective service act, the defense authorization act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
Veteran`s preference: if you are claiming 5-point or 10-point veteran`s preference, you must submit documentation described below in `required documents.`
Special employment consideration: persons with disabilities, disabled veterans who have a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more, certain other veterans, spouses of certain members of the armed forces, vista volunteers, some peace corps employees and returning peace corps volunteers are examples of individuals who are potentially eligible for noncompetitive appointmentIf you are eligible and would like to be considered for one of these noncompetitive appointments, applicable documentation that supports your eligibility must be submitted with your application package.
Ethics requirement: our agency is committed to the highest ethical standards and, as an employee you will be covered by the criminal conflict of interest statutes (18 u.s.c201-209) and the standards of ethical conduct for employees of the executive branch (5 c.f.rPart 2635)Additionally, you may be required to complete a confidential financial disclosure report (oge form 450) or public financial disclosure report (oge form 278e) within 30 days of your appointment date and on an annual basis thereafter.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be evaluated first for the basic qualifications described aboveThe applications that meet the basic qualifications will be evaluated further against the following criteria:
Managing human resources
Oral and written communication
Partnering
Technical credibility
Important note: your resume must support your answers to the job specific questionsHigh self-assessment on the occupational questionnaire that is not supported by the information in your resume or supporting documents can/will result in elimination from further considerationIf you do not answer all of the job specific questions you will not be consideredIncomplete applications (resume and required supporting documents) will be considered ineligible.
Qualified applicants will be placed in one of the following three categories:
1 - qualified category - meets the minimum qualification requirements as described in the qualifications section of this announcement.
2 - well qualified category - meets the minimum qualification requirements and demonstrates proficiency based on the answers to the job specific questions.
3 - best qualified category - meets the minimum qualification requirements and demonstrates high level proficiency based on the answers to the job specific questions.
Note: status candidates will be considered under the provisions of the corporation`s human resources system which allows for:
1) non-competitive referral of lateral candidates; and
2) the separation of status and non-status applicants for referral purposes.
Status candidates will be referred on one selection list only, i.e., either merit promotion or non-competitiveNonstatus candidates who are eligible for noncompetitive referral, e.gPeace corps, vra, etc., will be referred under noncompetitive procedures onlyFor noncompetitive categories, see `special employment consideration` below under `other information.`
Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance
Not required
Drug test required
No
Position sensitivity and risk
High risk (hr)
Trust determination process
Suitability/fitness
Required documents
Required documents
Resume showing relevant experience (cover letter optional);
Veterans` preference documentation (dd-214, va letter, and sf-15 if claiming 10-point preference; dd-214 if claiming 5-point preference), if applicable;
For merit promotion eligibility: sf-50, notification of personnel action (must indicate tenure and position occupied), if applicable;
Documentation supporting eligibility for non-competitive appointment, e.g., schedule a (severely disabled), eligible veterans (30-percent or more disabled), vista, peace corps, etc., if applicable
Benefits
Benefits
A career with the u.sGovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens in a new windowlearn more about federal benefits.
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Help
This job is open to
Career transition (ctap, ictap, rpl)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a `surplus` or `displaced` employee.
Family of overseas employees
Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is, or was, working overseas.
Federal employees - competitive service
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Federal employees - excepted service
Current excepted service federal employees.
Individuals with disabilities
Land & base management
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Military spouses
National guard & reserves
Current members, those who want to join, or transitioning military members.
Native americans
Native americans or alaskan natives with a tribal affiliation.
Peace corps & americorps vista
Senior executives
Those who meet the five executive core qualifications (ecqs).
The public
U.sCitizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the u.s.
Veterans
Clarification from the agency
Us citizens and status candidates
