Supervisory Workforce Analyst

DutiesThis position is outside the bargaining unit.As the Supervisory Workforce Analyst, your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following : Supervise Workforce Analysts and / or Workforce Development Specialists to ensure program policies are observed and basic objectives of the unit are achieved.Direct the operation and administration of organizational activities.Direct the development and justification from program funding and staff resources to carry out program mission and functions.Provide technical program support and perform a variety of program-related assignments for National Office and Regional Office projects.Oversee workforce training programs and review grant applications for regulation compliance to help ETA receive funding for programs serving youth and adults, dislocated workers and long-term unemployed, low income individuals, older workers, Native Americans, people with disabilities, individuals involved in the justice system, farmworkers, and / or other targeted populations.Collect, organize, and analyze data in development of various budget, legislative, evaluation, planning, contractual and informational documents.Manage program operations, implement policies and plans, and / or make significant contributions to policy development.Develop and deliver training for grantees and other stakeholders; review contracts, grants, and / or state plans.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.Plan and direct the work of subordinates; identify staff training needs.Develop or assist with performance standards; evaluate subordinate performance.Hear / resolve employee complaints; issue oral and / or written minor disciplinary actions.Improve work processes; evaluate and measure the quality and cost effectiveness of products / services.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentMust be a U.S. Citizen.Must be at least 16 years old.Candidate required to obtain the necessary security / investigation level.Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.Subject to financial disclosure requirements.Requires a supervisory probationary period if the requirement has not been met. QualificationsThis position has an Individual Occupational Requirement : Basic RequirementsAll 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.orB. 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.NOTE : You must submit academic transcripts demonstrating that you meet the qualifying educational requirements listed above. You must supply transcripts from each academic institution in which the required courses were taken in order to receive credit for that course work. If you do not submit sufficient academic documentation necessary to demonstrate that you meet the Basic Requirements described above, your application will be deemed incomplete and you will be ineligible for further consideration for this vacancy.In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements of the Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) - applicants must also meet the specialized experience below. Specialized experience is experience in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the next lower grade level, GS-13, in the Federal Service or equivalent. Specialized Experience is 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.Definition of Specialized Experience includes ALL of the following : One year experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal Government with the 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. 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.Continued from additional information section : Click here for 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. Current DOL policy requires on-site work at least 5 days per pay period.EducationYou must upload a copy of your transcripts to support the Education requirement.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.Additional informationWe expect to fill 1 vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.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. As such, the Department is committed to fostering a workplace and workforce that promote equal employment opportunity, reflects the diversity of the people we seek to serve, and models a culture of respect, equity, inclusion, and accessibility where every employee feels heard, supported, and empowered.Refer to these links for more information : GENERAL INFORMATION, REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION, FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEESAs 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 INVESTIGATIONYou 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 interests 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.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. Help 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. Review our benefitsEligibility 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 EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Evaluation Factors (Competencies) - All qualified applicants will be evaluated on the following key competencies : LeadershipManaging Human ResourcesPartneringProject ManagementTechnical CredibilityClick here for evaluation details.You may preview questions for this vacancy here : The information you provide may be verified by a review of your paid, unpaid, volunteer, and other lived experience, 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.). The examining Office of Human Resources (OHR) makes the final determination concerning applicant ratings. Your resume MUST provide sufficient information to substantiate your vacancy question responses. If not, the OHR may amend your responses to more accurately reflect the level of competency indicated by the content of your resume.INFORMATION FOR CTAP ELIGIBLE(S) ONLY : If you are eligible for special priority selection under CTAP, you must be well-qualified for the position to receive consideration. 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 a CTAP eligible and submit supporting documentation.