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Summary This position is located in the Health Resources and Services Administration, Office of the Administrator, Office of Civil Rights, Diversity and Inclusion. The duty location for this position is in Rockville, MD. Applicants please note: Additional selections may be made across the Department of Health and Human Services through this vacancy announcement. Responsibilities * As of 9/13/2024, the closing date has been extended to 9/20/2024.* This position is a mission critical occupation and is responsible for ensuring that operational and fiscal activities align with and enable accomplishment of Health Resources and Services Administration's mission, goals and objectives. As Program Specialist for HRSA's Office of Civil Rights, Diversity, and Inclusion you develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive plans and strategies in support of EEO and Diversity and Inclusion policies, problems, and/or issues for HRSA's workforce. Your major duties and responsibilities include the following: Developing recommendations and policies; preparing and issuing procedures and guidelines for implementation of Special Emphasis Program or administrative policies, delegations, and requirements. Coordinating, preparing, and analyzing a wide variety of EEO and diversity and inclusion reports. Analyzing and evaluating Special Emphasis Programs by identifying problems or deficiencies; providing workable solutions and improvement plans to meet established goals and objectives; and providing actionable recommendations for improvement. Planning and carrying out a wide variety of tasks to participate in the planning and execution of major liaison activities in support of an organizational program; and developing and implementing plans designed to enhance relationships with targeted stakeholders. NOTE: Do not cut and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications THESE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE: 09/20/2024 Do not cut and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. MINIMUM QUALIFYING SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, an applicant's one full year of specialized experience must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for successful job performance. GS-12: In order to qualify for this position at the GS-12 level, your resume must clearly demonstrate that you have one full year of the minimum qualifying specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to at least the GS-11 level in the federal service. Examples of the minimum qualifying specialized experience equal to the GS-11 level include the following types of tasks performed on a regular and recurring basis: Assisting with the planning and execution of an agency's federal EEO or Special Emphasis Programs activities. GS-13: In order to qualify for this position at the GS-13 level, your resume must clearly demonstrate that you have one full year of the minimum qualifying specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to at least the GS-12 level in the federal service. Examples of the minimum qualifying specialized experience equal to the GS-12 level include the following types of tasks performed on a regular and recurring basis: Planning and executing activities in support of an agency's EEO and Special Emphasis Programs, including providing written and oral presentations to management on opportunities to enhance the programs. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; community; student; social). If such experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited. Applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate the required minimum qualifying specialized experience will be evaluated based on the occupational assessment competencies listed below. A competency is defined as a measurable pattern of knowledge, skills, abilities, behaviors, and other characteristics that an individual needs to perform work roles or occupational functions. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY, SPECIAL EMPHASIS, AND DISABILITIES PROGRAMS - Applies knowledge of, and promotes compliance with, appropriate federal statues, regulations, policies, and procedures (e.g., Civil Rights Act of 1964, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans Disabilities Act Amendments Act, Executive Orders, case law) relevant to federal EEO, Special Emphasis, and disability programs. RESEARCH AND EVALUATION - Knowledge of the principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results. TECHNICAL WRITING - Prepares written documentation to transfer technical information about concepts, situations, products, services, or results to audiences with varying levels of technical knowledge. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT - Designs, implements, and manages multiple or ongoing programs/projects, and directs the related resources, personnel, and activities. TO PREVIEW THE OCCUPATIONAL ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE, please click on the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12514582 Current status candidates must meet Time-in-Grade (TIG) by the closing date of this announcement. To allow us to verify that you meet TIG requirements, provide any of the following SF-50s: Please Note: Current year pay adjustments are not acceptable for verifying TIG (ex. 2024 general increases cannot be used to verify TIG). Competitive or Career-ladder promotion to your highest grade (this does not include 120 day temporary promotions) Regular Within Range Increase (WRI) or With In Grade (WGI) increase at your highest grade (this does not include quality step increases (QSIs). Competitive career/career-conditional appointment to your highest grade. SF-50 at your highest grade held, that is at least one year older than the announcement closing date of 09/20/2024. Not sure which SF-50 to submit? Check out our video... Go here to watch the video on the SF50s to submit in your application package. Education Additional Information HHS is an equal opportunity employer. Selection for this position will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status or other differences. Security and Background Requirements: If not previously completed, a background security investigation will be required for all appointees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection and/or appropriate disciplinary action. E-Verify: HRSA participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their social security numbers. Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. Creditable Service: A newly appointed or reappointed employee may receive service credit for annual leave for prior work experience directly related to the duties of the position being filled. The use of this service credit is at the discretion of the selecting official and must be finalized prior to selectee's entrance on duty. For more information, please click here. Bargaining Unit: Position is not in the Bargaining Unit. Recruitment Incentives: Recruitment incentives are not authorized. Student Loan Repayment Incentive: Student loan repayment incentive is not authorized.