This vacancy is for a Work Unit Supervisor position in the National Processing Center located at the U.S. Census Bureau National Processing Center in Jeffersonville, IN. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Work Unit Supervisor, 0313-7, positions within the Census Bureau in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.
This vacancy is advertised under 2 different announcements. Please read the 'Who May Apply' section carefully to determine your eligibility. If you are not eligible under this announcement, please see 26-DCB-12934600-DE-JD. Specialized Experience: For the GS-07, you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-06 in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes: experience in assignments in which you motivated, trained, and worked effectively with subordinate employees; planned and carried out work effectively; accomplished the quality and quantity of work expected within set limits of cost and time; communicated effectively both in person and in writing; responded to and furthered management goals; and developed improvements in or designed new work methods and procedures. 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.
The individual selected for this position will: Be responsible for organizing, planning, and directing the processing activities within tight time, cost, and staff allocations and within established priorities; oversee system operations and monitor the status and progress on each of the systems to which assigned to ensure timely production, minimum risk of data loss due to malfunction, and efficient utilization of equipment; Advise shift supervisor of personnel and material needs and problems, recommending changes in organization/workflow and modification of procedures to achieve quality, accelerated operations, eliminate staffing problems, or otherwise expedite the flow of the work; Implement and ensure the accuracy of reporting systems devised to reflect cost and production; Keep employees informed of management's goals and objectives, assure that the NPC safety program is implemented at the work site, and apply the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity in the area supervised. Monitor the status and progress on each of the systems to which assigned to ensure timely production, minimum risk of data loss due to malfunction, and efficient utilization of equipment.