Supervisory Workforce Analyst

Summary

This position is located in the U. S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA), National Office, Office of Workforce Investment (OWI). This position is not in the bargaining unit.

Duties

Major duties for this position are listed below: Planning and directing work of subordinates, setting and adjusting priorities and establishing deadlines for completion of work. Assigning work to subordinates based on knowledge and skill levels, priorities, difficulty and other requirements of assignments. Providing instruction, advice or counsel to subordinates on both work related and administrative issues. Creates an environment that is conducive to associates thinking and resolving problems creatively; assesses the talents and capabilities of associates. Promotes an environment that encourages confidence in making sound and well-informed decisions. Provides candid and timely feedback to associates on how their actions contribute to the achievement of organizational goals and objectives. Establish relationships, serve as the principal point of contact, and coordinate unit activities with other divisions, offices, federal, state, local partners and stakeholders to assure a seamless implementation of ETA initiatives and accomplishment of the ETA mission. Ensure all parties are informed about key activities and developments. Fosters a commitment to a team approach to work. Manages program operations of assigned unit; implements polices and plans, directs activities to meet requirements of assigned programs; and/or makes significant contributions to the development of policy. Continually improves work processes and the cost effectiveness of products and services; evaluates and measures the quality of products and services; applies state-of-the-art technologies to generate new ideas and solve problems. Designs data collections, collects, organizes, and analyzes data required in development of various budget, legislative, evaluation, planning, contractual, and informational documents. Applies expertise in designing, delivering or overseeing programs, serving youth, dislocated workers, and long-term unemployed, low-income individuals, and/or other targeted populations. Evaluates performance reviews and studies and makes recommendations for program improvement and corrective actions for high-profile National products. Participates in development of major technical assistance events and development and delivery of training for grantees and other stakeholders. Qualifications

You must meet the Basic Requirements and the Specialized Experience to qualify for the Supervisory Workforce Analyst, GS-0140-14, as described below. Basic Requirement: All academic degrees and course work must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions. A. Degree that included at least 30 semester hours in one or a combination of the following: sociology, psychology, economics, political science, or allied social science subjects that are especially pertinent to knowledge and understanding of employment and training programs. OR B. Courses in a college or university consisting of 30 semester hours as described in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5 or equivalent) Professional experience in studying, analyzing, and/or advising on the economic, social and/or psychological factors affecting employment and training problems. This experience must have required knowledge of one or more of the following: Labor force dynamics, e.g., the population, economic, cultural, and political factors affecting employment and training problems; problems relating to labor force adjustment to automation and other technological change; the effects of collective bargaining agreements; and the impact on job content and educational and training requirements of a rapidly changing industrial environment. The cultural, environmental, political, or sociological factors related to employability or employment, e.g., employment and training problems concerning specific ethnic groups, group imbalances, skill imbalances, patterns of discrimination, rural community life, etc. The psychological aspects of employability such as individual differences, attitude formation, motivation, and factors affecting learning. For the GS-14 level: Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-13, in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Qualifying specialized experience for the GS-14 level includes all of the following: Experience with public workforce development programs authorized by Title I of WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) and/or programs authorized by the Trade Act, the Older Americans Act, and/or the ACWIA (American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act), that deliver employment and training services, as follows: Managing workforce development programs including implementing policies and procedures, and developing programmatic requirements; and Providing technical assistance and support to stakeholders in understanding and implementing the above-mentioned programs. WHEN DOCUMENTING EXPERIENCE IN YOUR RESUME, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. NO ASSUMPTIONS WILL BE MADE ABOUT YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE. There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Education

Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service. If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum coursework requirements for this position. Click Evaluation of Foreign Education for more information. Unofficial Transcript(s) (in English) - If you are using education as a basis for qualifying for this position, you must submit all applicable academic transcripts demonstrating that you meet the qualifying educational requirements (ex. BA/BS, MA, JD, Ph.D., etc.). If specific coursework is required to qualify, you must supply an unofficial transcript from each academic institution in which the required courses were taken in order to receive credit. You may upload your unofficial transcript(s) as one document with a maximum size limit of 5 MB. How You Will Be Evaluated

Your evaluation will be based on how well you meet the qualifications outlined in this vacancy announcement, as demonstrated through your resume and supporting documentation. You may preview application questions for this vacancy here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13080047 SME Resume Panel Review Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will review your resume to assess your technical qualifications based on the competencies listed below. Applicants who meet the required qualifications will advance to the next stage of the hiring process. For each below competency, SME(s) will provide a rating of 0-Not Applicable, 1-Awareness, 2-Basic, 3-Intermediate, 4-Advanced, or 5-Expert based on the content of your resume. Evaluation Factors (Competencies) - All qualified applicants will be evaluated on the following key competencies: Leadership Partnering Planning and Evaluating Technical Competence The information you provide may be verified by a review of your paid, unpaid, and volunteer, as it demonstrates the competencies or skills required for the position to be filled. Your evaluation may include an interview, reference checks, or other assessment conducted by HR specialists, subject matter experts, or panel members and may include other assessment tools (ex. interview, structured interview, written test, work sample, etc.). INFORMATION FOR ICTAP/CTAP ELIGIBLE(S) ONLY: If you are eligible for special priority selection under ICTAP/CTAP, you must be well-qualified for the position to receive consideration. ICTAP/CTAP eligible(s) will be considered well-qualified if they attain at least a rating score of 85 in a numerical rating scheme. Be sure to review the eligibility questions to reflect that you are applying as an ICTAP or CTAP eligible and submit supporting documentation. Other Information

The mission of the Department of Labor (DOL) is to protect the welfare of workers and job seekers, improve working conditions, expand high-quality employment opportunities, and assure work-related benefits and rights for all workers. Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION, REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION, FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES As a condition of employment, all personnel must undergo a background investigation for access to DOL facilities, systems, information and/or classified materials before they can enter on duty: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION You may not be aware, but in the regulations for agency ethics programs, there are requirements for supervisors. Section 2638.103 of Title 5 of the CFR states: Every supervisor in the executive branch has a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. It is imperative that supervisors serve as models of ethical behavior for subordinates. Supervisors have a responsibility to help ensure that subordinates are aware of their ethical obligations under the Standards of Conduct and that subordinates know how to contact agency ethics officials. Supervisors are also responsible for working with agency ethics officials to help resolve conflicts of interest and enforce government ethics laws and regulations, including those requiring certain employees to file financial disclosure reports. In addition, supervisors are responsible, when requested, for assisting agency ethics officials in evaluating potential conflicts of interest and identifying positions subject to financial disclosure requirements. Supervisory Financial Disclosure (If applicable): This position is subject to the confidential financial disclosure requirements of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-521). Therefore, if selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest(s) and your prospective position with DOL. This information will be required annually. For more information, click Telework Position Information. This is not a remote work position. The selectee will report to an assigned DOL office location on a regular basis and is eligible for participation in telework as determined by management in accordance with DOL policy. Based on agency needs, additional positions may be filled using this vacancy. The Fair Chance Act (FCA) prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOL employee has violated your rights under the FCA, you may file a complaint of the alleged violation following our agency's complaint process Guidelines for Reporting Violations of the Fair Chance Act. Note: The FCA does not apply to some positions specified under the Act, such as law enforcement or national security positions. All Department of Labor employees are subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Program under Executive Order 12564 and Public Law 100-71.