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 of the Interior (OS); Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management, and Budget (PMB); Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Environmental Management (PEM); Office of Subsistence Management (OSM), in Anchorage, Alaska. At the full performance level GS-15 the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Facilitates decisions on work-related issues presented by subordinate supervisors. Collaborates with other peer positions within other DOI bureaus and other participating agencies. Evaluates employee performance as required for successful implementation and documentation of annual performance plans. Directs and oversees all Office of Subsistence Management (OSM) operations, including development of the annual work plan for both fiscal and operational goals; accomplishment reporting of fiscal and operational plans; annual regulation development; administration and support of the Regional Advisory Council (RAC); public involvement and public information and outreach obligations identified in the annual plans; fiscal spending plans, execution, and tracking of the annual budget; periodic program and office evaluation, including the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) and subsequent implementation of recommendations; oversight of data management and computer support operations; and administration of cooperative agreements and contracts for services as appropriate for accomplishing work plans. Prepares budget justifications on provided work element guidance. Directs, guides, and coordinates the formulation of policies, plans, standards, procedures, and processes for the program in cooperation with the program's participating agencies and the RACs established pursuant to Title VIII, Section 805 of ANILCA. Oversees and coordinates program implementation through the five participating agencies and serves as chair of the Interagency Staff Committee composed of senior agency officials representing each of the DOI and USDA members, the public members, and the board chair. The Office of the Secretary of the Interior (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-15: $162,362 - $191,900 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-6019-24-AW-175(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 (1) Basic Requirements AND (2) Specialized Experience for the series/grade to which you are applying. (1) Basic Requirements: A. Degree: Biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR B. Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, or at least 30 semester hours in courses, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. OR C. Experience: Four years of experience that demonstrated that the applicant acquired knowledge and understanding of one or more of the biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, or related disciplines equivalent to that which would have been acquired through completion of a 4-year course of study as described in A above. IMPORTANT NOTE: You must submit your transcripts if you meet the Basic Requirements based on education. (2) Specialized Experience To qualify for the GS-15, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 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. Consulting and collaborating with key officials to develop and implement immediate and long-range organizational plans, processes, goals, and programs; 2. Analyzing the efficiency and effectiveness of programs, practices, policies, or regulations, and identifying matters requiring corrective action; 3. Exercising managerial duties and functions such as assigning and reviewing work, writing and implementing performance standards, managing employee issues and ensuring a diverse workforce; AND 4. Coordinating and implementing an interagency program. 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 Education: If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide transcripts as proof of meeting the requirements. Foreign Education: Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the specific educational requirements as stated above. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4 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.