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Summary All current Department of Labor employees with competitive status. Serves as the Director of Grants and Training in the Office of National Programs (ONP) within the Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS). Responsibilities For the GS-0340-15-VETS Director, Office of Grants and Training Serve as the principal advisor for the formulation, interpretation, and implementation of all grants and related training programs, policies, procedures, and initiatives. Direct the Grants and Training Programs in the Office of National Programs within VETS, ensuring alignment with the organization's mission and strategic goals. Provide oversight, leadership, and guidance for the planning and execution of daily operations within the Office of Grants and Training, ensuring the effective and efficient management of VETS programs. Provide oversight, leadership, and guidance for the planning and execution of daily operations within the Office of Grants and Training, ensuring the effective and efficient management of VETS programs. Provide leadership and direction in the coordination and execution of program functions within the Office of Grants and Training, including the implementation of new legislation and special initiatives. Supervise the release, development, and maintenance of the VETS program directives pertinent to field activities, including policy statements, procedures, monitoring instruments, and management reviews. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You must meet the Specialized Experience to qualify for Director, Program Operations, as described below. For GS-15: Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level GS-14 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. Qualifying specialized experience for GS-15 includes: Assisting in the formulation, interpretation, and implementation of policies and procedures related to grants and training programs, particularly within a federal or state agency. Participating in the development and evaluation of program goals, objectives, and initiatives, contributing to long-term planning and strategic alignment. Engaging with external stakeholders, such as regional program officials, government entities, and other key partners, to coordinate and enhance program operations. Education There is no education in lieu of specialized experience at the GS-15 grade level. 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. 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 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 Click here for Career Ladder Promotion Information You 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. 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. 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.