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Summary The Department of the Interior is devoted to protecting and preserving the natural resources of this great nation, including National Parks, Landmarks, and the well-being of communities, including those of Native American, Alaska Natives and affiliated Islanders. Responsibilities This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Office of the Secretary (OS); Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget (PMB); Office of Subsistence Management (OSM), located in Anchorage, AK. At the full performance level GS-15 the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Manages the day-to-day operations of OSM. Supervises, plans, organizes, and directs staff. Plans, assigns, and reviews work methods; evaluates work performance and develops performance standards; advises, counsels, and instructs subordinates on substantive administrative matters; interviews job applicants and recommends the appointment, promotion, and reassignment of subordinates; hears and resolves complaints; affects minor disciplinary measures; and identifies and arranges for the fulfillment of training needs. Manages multiple priorities, important, and/or high visibility complex actions/projects working simultaneously which require timely decisions, briefing/answering concerns of department level policy/decision makers, and synchronization or coordination of the work of subordinate supervisors/units. Exercises authority delegated by the Director to make decisions, with the understanding that certain critical issues/decisions require discussion with and final approval by the Director. The Deputy bases decisions on understanding of the Director's vision, strategy, direction, priorities, goals, opinions, and intentions and is generally responsible for the immediate and shorter-term operations of the OSM. Directs, guides, and works with OSM staff to provide technical guidance and assistance to field stations throughout the state of Alaska. Uses a thorough knowledge of the Headquarters programs and senior leaders' vision, focus, priorities, etc. to translate national program guidance into effective policy and annual work plan formulation to best serve Alaska's needs. Serves as Group Federal Officer as required by the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). Completes the Annual FACA Comprehensive Report. Leads the implementation and use of the FACA database. Provides guidance to RACs, Designated Federal Officers (DFOs) in OSM on matters related to FACA. The Office of the Secretary (OS) has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval. Salary Information GS-14: $138,035 - $179,448 per annum First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the lower salary range of the grade level. Relocation or Recruitment Incentive may be authorized. This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available. This vacancy is also announced as OS-6019-25-AW-012(DEU) for those applicants who wish to apply and be considered under Competitive Examining procedures. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen. You will be subject to a background/suitability investigation/determination. You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit. You must submit ALL required documents and a completed questionnaire. Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service system, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See http://www.sss.gov/. Qualifications Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position you must meet the (2) Specialized Experience for the series/grade to which you are applying. Specialized Experience To qualify for the GS-14, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: 1) Coordinating a program across multiple organizational units such as departments, bureaus, offices; 2) Leading teams and collaborating with other experts on projects to achieve organizational goals; AND 3) Compiling and coordinating federal register actions. MUST MEET ALL Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions and is available at OPM's website: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.asp All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Education Additional Information Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position. Identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for and performance of higher-level duties. This is a supervisory position that may require completion of a supervisory probationary period. The application contains information subject to the Privacy Act (P.L. 93-579, 5 USC 552a). The information is used to determine qualifications for employment, and is authorized under Title 5, USC, Section 3302 and 3361. Notice of Financial Disclosure Report Requirement: The position to which you will be appointed is subject to a financial disclosure reporting requirement and you will be required to complete a new entrant Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days of your appointment. Important Note: All Department of the Interior (DOI) employees are subject to the conflict of interest restrictions imposed upon all employees of the Executive Branch of the Federal Government and may be required to file a Financial Disclosure Report. In addition, DOI employees, GS-15 and above, who work in the Office of the Secretary; along with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) employees (at ALL grade levels), are further restricted concerning their interests in Federal lands and resources administered or controlled by the Department of the Interior. This includes holding stock in energy corporations which lease Federal lands (e.g.: oil, gas, coal, alternative energy resources, etc.). If you have any such investments you should contact the DOI, BOEM or BSEE Ethics Office before accepting employment. DOI employees are held to the highest level of integrity. Employees must be objective and impartial in the performance of their work. All potential issues (e.g.: work-related interactions with friends, family members, or previous employers) must be disclosed at the time of application or during the interview process. NOTICE: This employer participates in E-Verify and will utilize your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S. A preliminary background check must be completed before a new employee can begin work with the U.S. Department of the Interior. The preliminary background check consists of a search of Office of Personnel Management and Department of Defense background investigation files and an FBI National Criminal History Fingerprint Check; it may take up to 3 weeks to complete. If selected for this position, you will be extended a tentative offer of employment pending a satisfactory background check. Current Federal employees or individuals with an existing completed background investigation may not be required to undergo another background check; these will be handled on a case-by-case basis in coordination with the Bureau security office.