Not Required

Duties

Investigates and evaluates complaints; audits costs and payments; recovers dis-allowances; participates in closeout activities to ensure accountability for organizational resources; may provide input into draft audit resolutions on areas for which the individual has specialized knowledge. Provides advice and consultation to ETA officials and customers on workforce development issues and concerns. Recommends new approaches and alternatives to address current or anticipated problems. Negotiates acceptable agreements to resolve conflicts and controversial disputes in accordance with applicable regulations. Elicits support of program officials, customers and other concerned parties regarding workforce and Contracts issues. Participates in the development and coordination of various workforce development programs; researches, compiles and analyzes information and data to use in program planning; makes recommendations for program development; and reviews contract applications. Develops, implements and maintains methods for evaluating and monitoring program performance; reviews fiscal records for accuracy and compliance with the budget; ensures compliance of programs with regulations and contract agreements; analyzes expenditures; recommends allowable costs and identifies appropriate contract cost categories; interprets and disseminates information on various workforce development policies and regulations; develops, implements and maintains workforce development programs; provides coordination for occupational skills training; maintains partnerships with business and education; and engages businesses and other partners in regional collaborative opportunities and workforce initiatives. Formulates methods for obtaining results through cooperative efforts. Develops and provides training to partners and the community at large; identifies, and communicates and shares best practices; implements and/or modifies entire or major segments of technical manuals, handbooks, desk aids, presentation materials, policy memos, and other guidance; responds to inquiries from customers, partners, Congressional offices, etc.; participates in issue-focused meetings and conferences; ensures compliance with Federal law, regulations and policy. Directly involved in the planning and development of the budget plan for contracts and/or development of RFPs and evaluation of proposals. Recommends options and strategies for deploying agency funds for decision making by Departmental policy makers and executives. Produces reports which track allocations, obligations and expenditures of funds for program management or budget accounts. Participates in such projects as financial and procurement training for contractors. May serve as COR for contracts and performs all related duties such as monitoring, reviewing and recommending for approval/disapproval contract modifications and related paperwork, and providing input into draft audit resolutions where applicable.

Qualifications

For GS-12: Applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-11, in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities 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 includes meeting all of the following statements: Experience in applying a wide range of grants or contracts principles and concepts sufficient to provide comprehensive advice to management and clients; and Experience in conducting workforce studies, analyzing the results, and making sound recommendations for appropriate changes to or improvement in the workforce program. WHEN DOCUMENTING EXPERIENCE IN YOUR RESUME, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. NO ASSUMPTIONS WILL BE MADE ABOUT YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE. Do NOT copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

Education

There is no education substitution at the GS-12 level.

Other Information

Applicants must meet all legal and regulatory requirements. Reference the Required Documents section for additional requirements. 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. Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION, REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS, 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 This position is inside the bargaining unit. If the duty location is outside the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, the position will be included in the NCFLL bargaining unit. For more information, click 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 for more information on Pay, Leave, and Workforce Flexibilities. 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. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.