What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager (Currency Product Manager) position at Bureau of Engraving and Printing?

Summary

This position is located at Bureau of Engraving and Printing, within the Product Management Division. As a Program Manager (Currency Product Manager), you will fill a roll comparable to that of a Program Manager with overall responsibility for all tasks and activities associated with a denomination (product). For new products, you will lead all phases of BEP's Banknote Development Process (BDP) ensuring the denomination meets requirements.

This job is open to

Federal employees - Competitive service

Current or former competitive service federal employees.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

Veterans

Individuals with disabilities

Military spouses

Special authorities

Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.

Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista

Family of overseas employees

Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.

Land and base management

Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.

Clarification from the agency

All Candidates who are : Current or former federal employees qualifying as Status Candidates, VEOA eligibles, CTAP / ICTAP eligibles, eligible for special hiring authorities (e.g., the Schedule A appointment for persons with disabilities, or covered by an Interchange Agreement), OR Land Management employees eligible under Public Law 114-47.

This job is also open in another announcement to :

The public

This job is also open in another announcement to :

The public

Duties

As a Program Manager (Currency Product Manager), you will :

Lead the development of the overall Currency Lifecycle Management Plan having overall cost and schedule responsibility.

Lead matrix management-type teams composed of personnel from various BEP offices in pursuit of program and project objectives.

Work closely with the Project manager and ensure the development of detailed technical test plans and reports, and / or specifications to evaluate designs and features of proposed BEP products. and ensure test plans, schedules, and evaluation criteria are established and accepted for all testing activities.

Maintain contact with representatives from the Department of Treasury, the Federal Reserve, the Currency Technology Office, the United States Secret Service, and other government agencies as appropriate, as well as, private industry, contractors, academic institutions, trade unions, and banknote printing companies, both inside and outside of the United States.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

A recruitment incentive may be offered.

A one-year probationary period may be required.

Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required.

Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.

Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit / Electronic Funds Transfer.

If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.

Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.

Obtain and use a government-issued charge card for business-related travel.

Undergo an income tax verification

Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.

Weekend work and overtime, if applicable, will be scheduled when needed based on production requirements as determined by Management.

Key Requirements :

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Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National

Qualifications

If you do not meet any of the categories listed above, you may wish to apply under announcement 25-BEP-12667675-P , which is open for any U.S. citizen to apply. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply.

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

For the GS-14 , you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes :

Experience managing projects, which includes planning and requirements development, execution, resolution of issues, liaison with multiple stakeholders, and communication of results.

Examples of such experience could include :

Developing manufactured products from design, through development, testing, and transition into manufacturing; OR

Planning and execution of verification and validation activities for new / improved products, equipment, systems, or processes with the potential to impact multiple stakeholders; OR

Working on a project through a complete, stage-gated development process; OR

Leading a program of multiple product improvement or testing activities.

In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement , if applicable : For the GS-14, you must have been at the GS-13level for 52 weeks.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.

We offer opportunities for telework.

We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.

During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

The facility typically shuts down annually between Christmas and New Year's Day. As such, all BEP employees must take leave for workdays during the shutdown period.

This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov).

SUITABILITY, CLEARANCE & REQUIREMENTS : A background investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for disqualification in the hiring process. The background investigation process conducted by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing is very thorough. Therefore, it is imperative that applicants exercise candor and honesty when answering background questionnaires, especially as it relates to arrest, employment, education, finances, illegal drug use, and / or other criminal history. Falsification discovered in security documents or during the background investigation process may result in an immediate negative suitability determination or immediate revocation of your interim clearance (if applicable).

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. Opens in a new windowLearn 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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application includes your rsum, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your rsum includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your rsum may result in a "not qualified" determination.

Rating : Your application will be evaluated in the following areas : Project Management, Leadership, and Communication.

Your application will be rated and ranked among others, based on your responses to the online questions, regarding your experience, education, training, performance appraisals and awards relevant to the duties of this position.

A subject matter expert may be used in the evaluation. Your rating may be lowered if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education and / or experience described in your application.

Referral : If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview. We will not reimburse costs related to the interview such as travel to and from the interview site.

If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) / Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)) you must score 90 or better to be rated as "well qualified" to receive special selection priority.

Benefits

Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible). Please ensure all required documents, including any required work samples, narratives, or other materials as stated in this announcement, are attached to your application package.

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes :

All applicants must submit a rsum showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. All applicants are required to submit arsum either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional.) We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your rsum to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Please view rsum tips.

All applicants must submit a Performance Appraisal or explanation : a copy of your most recent, signed, completed annual performance appraisal which includes the final rating. If it is not dated within the last 18 months, or if you have not received a performance appraisal, please explain why in your application. Note that 'N / A' is not an acceptable answer. If you do not provide a copy of the performance appraisal, or a statement advising why it is unavailable, you will be removed from further consideration.

All applicants must submit vacancy assessment question responses : All applicants are required to complete vacancy question responses by clicking the apply online button of this vacancy announcement.

CURRENT AND FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES Documentation Relating to Your Federal Employment :

Submit a copy of your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which shows your current (or most recent) grade and competitive service status. (The "position occupied" block on the SF-50 should show a "1" and your "tenure" block should show a "1" or "2".)

If you are currently on a Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA), submit a copy of an SF-50 showing that. Also, you must submit a copy of your DD214 or other documentation showing dates of service and type of discharge and any other applicable documents such as SF-15, VA letters, etc.

Indicate on your application the highest permanent grade you have held; if this grade is different from your current grade, submit a copy of an additional SF-50 showing this grade.

Federal employees must submit a copy of their latest SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action" that reflects career or career-conditional tenure showing position title, series, grade and tenure (please do not submit an Award SF-50 as it does not provide the needed information) and, if different, an SF-50 showing highest permanent grade ever held or you may not be considered under the merit promotion process. https : / / www.usajobs.gov / Help / working-in-government / service / SF-50 /

CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (CTAP) OR INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP) DOCUMENTATION : If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, click CTAP / ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.

NON-COMPETITIVE REINSTATEMENT : If you are a former federal employee that has been separated for at least 1 year and wish to be non-competitively reinstated to a higher grade or full performance level than which you left federal employment, you MUST provide a copy of your separation SF50 (the "position occupied" block on the SF-50 should show a "1" and your "tenure" block should show a "1" or "2") AND you MUST submit a qualifying performance appraisal from your most recent career or career-conditional position of at least Fully Successful (or equivalent). You will NOT be given consideration for non-competitive reinstatement, under this option, if a performance appraisal document is not submitted.

If you are applying under a special hiring authority (e.g. Military Spouses, Interchange Agreement, VEOA, VRA, Schedule A Disability, etc.), please see applicant guide for required documentation. In order to be eligible under one of these authorities, you must submit all required documentation as outlined in the applicant guide.

How to Apply

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing has partnered with the Treasury's Bureau of the Fiscal Service to provide certain personnel services to its organization. Fiscal Service's responsibilities include advertising vacancies, accepting and handling applications, and extending job offers.

You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11 : 59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8 : 00 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date.

Are you unsure how to write your federal resume? We are here to help. The Treasury Recruitment Service regularly offers Writing Your Federal Resume training sessions, and other career-related information sessions, to assist you in your career search journey. To register for a session, click here to go to our Career Information Sessions webpage."

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your rsum and / or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

If you wish to make changes / updates to your application and the vacancy is still open, you can click on the job announcement and "Update Application" to be taken back to your application.

No updates can be made once the announcement has closed.

For additional information on how to apply, please visit the Partnership for Public Service's Go Government website.

For additional information on the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or the ADA, please click on the links below :

The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)

ADA.gov homepage

Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Treasury and its bureaus from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Treasury by email at, FairChanceAct@treasury.gov.

To learn more, please visit our page at : Treasury.gov / fairchanceact.

To preview the assessment questionnaire : https : / / apply.usastaffing.gov / ViewQuestionnaire / 12667676

Agency contact information

Applicant Call Center

Phone

304-480-7300

bepinquiries@fiscal.treasury.gov

Address

Product Management Division

Administrative Resource Center

Parkersburg, WV 26101

Next steps

To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account at https : / / www.usajobs.gov. On the Home page, scroll down and locate your job application. Once the job has been located, click the "Track this application" link on the right under the application date. The page will refresh to display the Agency's Application Information page where you can scroll down and review any notifications the agency has sent you. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated.

For information on what each Application Status means, visit : https : / / www.usajobs.gov / Help / how-to / application / status / .

Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability

New employee probationary period

Privacy Act

Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service

Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents