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 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 Division of Executive Resources (DER), within the Office of Human Resources (OHR), OASAM. The Division is responsible for developing policies and providing human resource services and operational support for the members of the Senior Executive Service (SES) and non-career staff. Major duties include but are not limited to the following: Plan, design, develop, deliver, evaluate, and update technical training programs and curricula for Department-wide executive development across all Department of Labor (DOL) agencies to ensure enterprise learning quality, relevance, and mission alignment. Develop Department-wide policy, procedural guidance, SOPs, and instructions for executive resources and executive development programs to standardize practices and ensure compliance across the enterprise. Conduct complex analyses and special studies (quantitative/qualitative) on DOL training effectiveness, and program trends to diagnose issues and produce evidence-based recommendations for senior leadership. Lead SME workgroups and serve as the authoritative subject matter expert to create, evaluate, and revise enterprise training content and tools to maintain technical accuracy, consistency, and alignment with DOL policy. Advise senior leadership and serve as principal liaison across DOL and program offices to identify operational needs, strengthen performance, and guide executive development priorities and resource approaches. At the GS-13 level, the incumbent performs similar duties; however, responsibilities are less complex and work is performed with greater guidance from the supervisor or other specialists. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications For GS-14: Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-13, in the Federal Service. For GS-13: Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-12, 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. To qualify for this GS-201-13, applicants must meet 3 of the following examples of specialized experience: Experience assisting in development and delivery of executive development training content for executives and managers to support Department-wide executive learning objectives and capability-building efforts. Experience supporting SES career development, talent management, and executive development processes by gathering data, drafting materials, and coordinating actions to ensure accurate documentation, consistent implementation, and smooth program operations. Experience conducting routine training needs assessments, data reviews, and evaluation activities for executive development programs to identify capability gaps, summarize findings, and support program enhancement recommendations. Experience coordinating communications, logistics, and materials for executive development activities for department-wide training events to ensure timely preparation, effective delivery, and successful participant engagement. To qualify for this GS-201-14, applicants must meet all of the following examples of specialized experience: Experience managing and leading Department-wide executive training and development programs for SES and senior-level staff to plan, design, deliver, and evaluate technical training that advances enterprise workforce capability. Experience developing agency-wide policy, SOPs, and guidance for executive development to standardize practice and ensure compliance. Experience conducting program analyses and leading subject matter expert (SME) workgroups on enterprise training content and evaluation tools to maintain technical accuracy, consistency, and continuous improvement of executive development offerings. Education There is no substitute of education for specialized experience to qualify for this position. 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.
