Summary Each vacancy is in one of three Regional Offices in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The incumbents will serve as Assistant Regional Administrators (ARAs) for Administrative Programs and will be responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and implementing the region-wide programs. Selectee will be expected to report to one of the office locations listed in this announcement. This is not a remote position. This position is outside the bargaining unit. Responsibilities The major duties for this position include but are not limited to the following: Directly supervises an administrative staff charged with responsibility for ensuring that regional programs and initiatives are aligned with Agency strategic goals. Plans and develops regional strategic goals and objectives, and manages the development of the regional operating plan. Directs the planning, development, submission, and execution of the regional operational budget. Reviews and analyzes regional financial reports on program activities and proposed program or budget changes. Plans, develops, and implements the regional management analysis program and serves as the principal advisor on management issues, human resources utilization, workforce planning, and organizational development. Directs, reviews, and approves the need for business office services, including space acquisition and management, requisition of utilities, procurement of equipment, property accountability, requisition of supplies, mail, and files, reproduction services, publications, General Services Administration (GSA) vehicles, etc. Provides advice and assistance on human resources management issues including labor-management relations, adverse actions, personnel structure, recruitment, and equal employment opportunity (EEO). Directs the regional Audit Program which conducts comprehensive team audits and special statistical studies of area offices. Directs and conducts investigations of internal confidential issues in the Region. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You must meet the Specialized Experience to qualify for Administrative Officer (Assistant Regional Administrator-Administrative Programs), as described below. For GS-14: Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level GS-13 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-14 includes: Overseeing the operations and operating efficiency of a team by providing technical and/or administrative guidance. Advising and informing management and employees of human resources rules, policies, regulations, and procedures. Reviews and analyzes financial reports on program activities and proposed program or budget changes to identify trends in order to advise management. Education There is no substitution of education for the required specialized experience for this position at the GS-14 level. Salary reflects the Rest of U.S. pay table and will be adjusted based on location at time of selection. More information on salary tables can be found: General Schedule (opm.gov). Each of the three regions listed in this announcement have a position to fill. The duty stations for each region are described below. The selectee for the Atlanta Region will report to the Atlanta Regional Office in Atlanta, GA. The selectee for the Birmingham Region will report to the Birmingham Regional Office in Birmingham AL. The selectee for the Boston region will report to the Boston Regional office in Boston, MA. 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 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. 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. 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.