Summary This position is located in the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA), Office of Job Corps. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. The Required Documents section of this announcement identifies all documents that must be uploaded in order to be considered a complete application package. Applicants that do not submit a complete application will not receive further consideration. Responsibilities The Job Corps Deputy Administrator is a self-starter who embodies a positive youth development mindset, has expertise in data analysis and program development, and has experience developing policies and procedures, managing contractors, and evaluating curricula plans for youth programs in a residential setting. The Deputy Administrator oversees the national office operations, including the development of program-wide policy, education services, program performance, and program monitoring. The incumbent manages and/or monitors resources and budget to support program performance goals that align with agency priorities and works with Deputy Administrator for Regional Office Operations as well as with the regional offices to drive integration of Job Corps into local and state workforce development systems. The incumbent will work closely with other offices within the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) including the Office of Financial Administration and the Department's procurement office to monitor and execute timely procurement actions. The Deputy Administrator will facilitate and foster a collaborative approach toward working with employers and Federal, State, and local workforce partners to create a comprehensive and integrated workforce investment system that results in excellent outcomes for opportunity youth with a specific emphasis on racial equity and diversity and inclusion. The incumbent should have experience in the Federal regulatory process and knowledge of the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act is preferred. The Deputy Administrator will apply this expertise to interpret controlling authorities and develop program-wide policies. The incumbent strategically manages resources to ensure high performance, greater public accountability, and quality service, emphasizing, racial equity, diversity, and inclusion. They will develop performance plans and submit monthly and quarterly reports on key performance indicators. The incumbent serves as the spokesperson and focal point for activities and issues within the scope of the programs' national operations. Requirements Conditions of Employment Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. citizen. Must meet Mandatory Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications. Must complete one year SES probationary period if not previously covered. Subject to financial disclosure requirements. Appointment to this position may require a background investigation. If selected, the candidate must receive approval from OPM's Qualifications Review Board in order to be appointed to the SES. Candidates must possess technical and management experience and have developed the knowledge and skills required for effective performance of the specific duties of the position. Candidates must have had experience at a major management level (normally equivalent to the GS-15 level in the federal service). Applicants must meet all legal and regulatory requirements. Reference the Required Documents section for additional requirements. Qualifications Candidates must possess technical and management experience and have developed the knowledge and skills required for effective performance of the specific duties of the position. Candidates must have had experience at a major management level (normally equivalent to the GS-15 level in the federal service). To qualify for this position, all applicants must write a narrative in the spaces provided detailing accomplishments that would satisfy each of the ECQs and MTQs. You must address each ECQ and MTQ separately. If you fail to do so, your application will be rated ineligible. MANDATORY EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In writing your responses to the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), your narrative must address each ECQ separately. Each ECQ should contain at least two examples describing your experiences and accomplishments/results. Narrative responses to ECQs must not exceed 10 single-spaced pages. For additional guidance, applicants may visit the Office of Personnel Management's Guide to Senior Executive Qualifications. Applicants are encouraged to follow the Challenge, Context, Action, and Result model outlined in the guide. 1. Leading Change: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and implement it in a continuously changing environment. 2. Leading People: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. 3. Results Driven: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. 4. Business Acumen: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. 5. Building Coalitions: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): In writing your narrative responses to the MTQs, please give examples and explain how often you used your skills, the complexity of the knowledge possessed, the level of people you interacted with, the sensitivity of the issues you handled, etc. APPLICANTS SHOULD LIMIT THEIR NARRATIVE RESPONSES TO ONE (1) SINGLE-SPACED PAGE PER EACH MTQ WITH A FONT SIZE NO SMALLER THAN POINT 12. It is recommended that applicants draft their MTQs in a Word document first, then cut and paste into the spaces provided following each MTQ to ensure length requirements. Demonstrated success in managing a nationwide or equivalent workforce development program, including the evaluation, monitoring, and redirection of contractors or grantees to ensure fulfillment of organizational mandates. Experience overseeing risk assessments of a complex property portfolio to guide strategic decision-making. Education This position does not have Positive Education Requirement. Additional Information DOL seeks to attract and retain a high-performing and diverse workforce in which employee differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse customers we serve. DOL fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility, and fairness so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION, 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 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.