Summary The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management (OASAM) provides the infrastructure and support that enables the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to perform its mission. OASAM provides leadership and support for information technology, human resources management, procurement, business operations, safety and health, space management, civil rights, emergency management, security, budget, and performance. Responsibilities This position is located in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management (OASAM), Business Operations Center (BOC), Office of Support Services (OSS). The employee performs a wide range of high level administrative and management assignments involving key organizational functional areas by providing authoritative advisory services, developing and coordinating agency policy positions, and leading or supporting department-wide business, operational, and organizational improvement initiatives. Major duties for this position include but are not limited to: Oversee and coordinate department-wide human capital and workforce management activities in collaboration with the Office of Human Resources (OHR). Develop and manage annual hiring plans, succession planning initiatives, staffing strategies, and organizational structure updates to support mission requirements and workforce readiness. Provide leadership and oversight for department-wide administrative initiatives, strategic planning efforts, and management improvement programs. Evaluate operational effectiveness and advise leadership on program priorities, resource allocation, and organizational performance. Manage correspondence operations and administrative support processes to ensure timely coordination, tracking, and completion of organizational actions and responses. Provide oversight and coordination of administrative resources, travel management, and funding execution activities supporting operations and departmental initiatives. Provide guidance and support on employee and labor relations matters to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, collective bargaining agreements, and departmental policies. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You must meet the Specialized Experience to qualify for Management and Program Analyst, as described below. 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. For this position, the next lowest grade is the GS-13. Qualifying specialized experience for this position includes meeting all of the following: Experience applying human resources policies, procedures, and administrative processes to provide authoritative guidance and support to management, supervisors, and employees. Experience utilizing automated correspondence tracking systems to monitor, track, and manage assignments, suspense actions, and official communications. Experience interpreting, communicating and applying Federal travel policies, procedures, and regulations to support organizational operations, personnel activities, and strategic program objectives. Education Additional 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 For more information, Click here for Career Ladder Promotion Information 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 Department of Labor may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities, currently offered by the Federal government to attract highly qualified candidates. Click here for Additional Information. 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. 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, based on your adjudication decision. 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.
