Program Examiner (Agriculture and Interior) (GS-9/15)

Summary

This position is located in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Incumbents will serve as a Program Examiner in the Agriculture or Interior branch overseeing federal agriculture, conservation, public lands, or tribal portfolios to align agency operations with Presidential priorities. Incumbents will be responsible for executive oversight, budget formulation, and policy evaluation across agriculture, natural resources, tribal affairs, and public land management portfolios.

Duties

As a Program Examiner (Agriculture and Interior), GS-0301-9/11/12/13/14/15, your typical work assignments may include the following: Serves as a senior Program Examiner and advisor for major Federal program portfolios, directing qualitative and quantitative analyses supporting formulation, presentation, execution, and oversight of the President's Budget. Leads analyses of sensitive, and cross-cutting Federal program, budget, legislative, regulatory, financial management, procurement, and organizational issues with Administration or government-wide implications. Formulates and recommends funding levels, resource allocations, policy alternatives, legislative or regulatory approaches, management reforms, and other actions affecting major Federal programs and national priorities. Develops and presents decision memoranda, issue papers, briefings, and recommendations for senior OMB officials, Executive Office of the President leadership, and other executive decision makers. Leads or plays a principal role in negotiations, interagency working groups, and high-level meetings; resolves conflicting positions and represents OMB on potentially controversial matters.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standards. ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. To qualify at the GS-09 grade level you must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector performing the following duties: 1. Gathering and researching information concerning programs, budgets, or organizational operations; and 2. Assisting in preparing written reports, memoranda, briefings, presentations, or other analytical products. OR A master's or equivalent graduate degree, 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.B. or J.D., if related. OR A combination of experience and education. (Combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements as specified above. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grades GS-9.) To qualify at the GS-11 grade level you must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector performing the following duties: 1. Analyzing information concerning programs, budgets, or organizational operations and identifying trends and discrepancies; 2. Collaborating in the development of written analytical products that present findings, options, or recommendations for review by senior staff or management; and 3. Communicating with internal or external stakeholders to obtain, clarify, or provide information concerning program or organizational matters. OR B. A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or possession of a LL.M. degree, if related. Graduate level education must demonstrate the competencies necessary to do the work of the position. OR C. A combination of education and experience as listed above. To qualify at the GS-12 grade level you must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector performing the following duties: 1. Applying established analytical methods to evaluate the effectiveness, efficiency, funding, or operation of programs; 2. Reviewing budget requests, program performance, or policy proposals; and 3. Preparing analytical products that synthesize program, financial, or policy details for management decision-making. To qualify at the GS-13 grade level you must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector performing the following duties: 1. Evaluating program performance, funding proposals, resource requirements, or policy alternatives and proposing recommendations; 2. Leading the review of budget requests, program performance, or policy proposals and proposing findings or recommendations; 3. Synthesizing financial, or policy information into decision documents, briefings, or policy position papers; and 4. Working with organizational officials or stakeholders to obtain information regarding program, budget, policy, or management issues. To qualify at the GS-14 grade level you must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector performing the following duties: 1. Conducting analyses of Federal programs or similar operations including budgets, regulations, or policy issues; 2. Formulating recommendations involving funding, resource allocation, program performance, or policy positions; 3. Developing analytical information for senior officials to make program, budget, policy, or management decisions; 4. Providing recommendations to senior officials concerning funding or policy priorities; and 5. Participating in meetings or negotiations to resolve policy issues. To qualify at the GS-15 grade level you must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector performing the following duties: 1. Leading analyses of Federal programs, budgets, policies, or management issues with organizational or government-wide implications; 2. Overseeing budgets, financial plans, resource allocations, or program funding proposals; 3. Developing recommendations and decision products addressing sensitive, interagency budget, or policy issues for senior decision makers; 4. Engaging, advising, or negotiating with senior officials to resolve competing priorities, defend organizational positions, or secure decisions concerning major program, budget, or policy initiatives; and 5. Coordinating interagency, cross-organizational, or multidisciplinary efforts to resolve issues and advance strategic or national policy objectives. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This position does not have an education requirement.

How you will be evaluated

Once the vacancy has closed, your resume and accompanying documents will be assessed to verify your qualifications as outlined in the job announcement. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your application will be evaluated against your responses on the assessment questionnaire to gauge your experience level. Should your self-assessment exceed what is substantiated by your resume, you may be disqualified from consideration. Candidates who rank among the most qualified will be forwarded to the selecting official for potential employment. It is essential that your resume contains comprehensive details relevant to the responsibilities and specialized experience required for the position. Directly copying from the vacancy announcement without providing additional context to illustrate your experience may lead to an ineligible rating, hindering your chances for further consideration. Your resume should clearly demonstrate your experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities pertinent to the role. As the primary tool for evaluating your qualifications, we urge you to be precise and thorough in detailing your experience. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Budget Administration, Financial Analysis, and Written Communication Assessment Process: Structured Resume Review. Subject matter experts (SMEs) will evaluate your resume to assess your technical qualifications for the position, focusing specifically on the required specialized experience. They will only consider the first two pages of your resume, beginning with your work experience, and will not review any additional materials such as cover letters or links included in your resume. Candidates who successfully pass this structured resume review will advance to the next stage of the assessment process. To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13085907

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. If an application limit has been reached, the vacancy may close prior to the stated closing date. 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 résumé 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. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account(https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. 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/. It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and uploaded, (i.e., resume, veteran's documentation, completed assessment, and SF-50's) is received and accurate. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. If a document is not in legible format, applicant will not be able to view it in Application Manager which means applicant must again upload or fax the documentation by the closing date of this announcement. Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail or e-mail. All resumes/applications received at the addresses listed in the Contact Information or Agency Information will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13085907.

Other information

This is a Direct Hire Public Notice. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. Category Rating, Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to this Public Notice. **Notice, more than one selection can be made within 90 days of the issuance of the certificate, if more vacancies occur. Vacancies will be filled through OPM's Direct Hire Authority. Veterans' preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to positions filled under this announcement. All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be forwarded to the selecting official for consideration. Applications received as a result of job fairs, recruitment events, and emergency hiring mechanisms in support of this hiring initiative will also be accepted during the duration of the direct-hire authority. For more information on OPM's authorization of Direct Hire Authority, please visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/direct-hire-authority/ Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs & Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/ Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/index.cfm Employment Information Resources - Resource Center: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Main_Page When the Executive Office of the President completes its hiring, the resumes of the remaining qualified candidates may be shared with additional federal agencies. Please opt -in if you would like your name, application material, and assessment results shared to be considered for employment with additional agencies. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you can continue to explore other job opportunity announcements. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternative Application.