Program Manager (District Director)

Federal government of the United States

  • Birmingham, AL
  • $195,200 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
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Supervisory statusYes Security clearanceDrug testNo Position sensitivity and riskTrust determination process
Financial disclosureBargaining unit statusAnnouncement number25-195-TM Control number844080600This job is open toDutiesResponsible for providing effective leadership, management and oversight required to optimize the deployment of SBA programs and services throughout the District, to achieve the negotiated goals and to better serve the Small Business Community.Develop and implement a District Office Strategic Plan (DOSP): The DOSP must maintain clear-line-of-sight from the District to OFO/HQ and SBA Strategic goals and objectives. The DOSP will incorporate strategic plans developed by District senior staff and must clearly articulate how the District will optimize the deployment of SBA programs and services in the District and the achievement of assigned goals for the upcoming fiscal year.Support the building and maintenance of a viable network of collaborative partnerships with small business stakeholders, such as, but not limited to, economic development organizations, federal, state, regional and local governments, chambers of commerce, business associations, educational institutions, community organizations, lending institutions, etc. as well as successfully manage intra-SBA activities (visits) and SBA collaborations with the ultimate goal of optimizing the deployment of SBA programs and services in the District.Represent the SBA at significant engagements and advance SBA brand recognition and presence within the District.RequirementsConditions of employment
  • You must be a U.S. Citizen
  • You must successfully complete a background investigation.
  • You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
  • You may be required to serve a one year supervisory probationary period.
QualificationsGS-15: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service, obtained in either the private or public sector:
  • Developing, communicating and implementing the strategy, vision and direction of an organization with a diverse customer base; AND
  • Managing or advising on the day-to-day operations of an organization, which must include business development, marketing and outreach; AND
  • Subject matter expert in at least one of the following: financial, lending, procurement, economic development, or human resources matters; AND
  • Leading individuals to achieve organizational goals and objectives.
Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's Qualifications web site:Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.All qualification requirements must be met by 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on 09/08/2025.EducationEducation may not be substituted for experience for this position.Additional informationReasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations 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. 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 Reasonable Accommodation, please review the here:Career and InterAgency Career Transition Assistance Programs:
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) is a program that helps "surplus" or "displaced" federal employees improve their chances of finding a new job in their current agency (intra-agency, i.e. SBA employees only).Inter-Agency Career Transition Assistance (ICTAP) is a program that helps "surplus" or "displaced" federal employees improve their chances of finding a new job at another agency (inter-agency; i.e. not applying to their current or former agency).You are eligible for CTAP/ICTAP if:
1. You are a current federal employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee meaning you have received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF).
2. Your agency, or the agency to which you are applying, is accepting applications from within or outside of the permanent workforce.
3. The position to which you are applying MUST BE in the Local Commuting Area of the position of record from which you are being displaced.
4. You meet the qualifications and other requirements of the job for which you are applying. This includes being rated as well-qualified for the position (score of 85 or better based on your responses to the competencies and associated questions listed within the assessment).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. For additional information visit .Consistent with work requirements and current SBA Policy, and all applicable provisions of the collective bargaining agreement with AFGE the SBA offers employees opportunities to perform work at an alternative location (e.g. home).Telework may be available. For information on Telework visit:Additional vacancies may be filled from this vacancy announcement if additional vacancies occur within 180 days of the date the certificates were issued. Expand Hide additional informationCandidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.BenefitsA career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .

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