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Supervisory Legislative Affairs Specialist, GS-0301-15 DE

National Science Foundation
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Summary

NSF is relocating to Alexandria, Virginia. In late summer of 2017, NSF will begin the transition from its current location in Arlington, VA to 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314. The new location is adjacent to a Metro station (Eisenhower Avenue on the Yellow Line) and there is ample parking in the area. There are several amenities nearby, such as restaurants, hotels, and shops. NSF has the advantages of a small agency environment that fosters collaboration, creativity and opportunities to contribute to major agency-wide projects. Consistently ranked by its employees as one of the top federal agencies in managing its workforce, NSF maintains a creative, flexible, and collegial atmosphere and is respected in both the federal and scientific arenas for its work in promoting science, technology, education and management best practices. Join our team at one of the best places to work in the federal government and use your knowledge and imagination to keep NSF at the frontier of discovery!

More about NSF.

This position is located in the Office of Legislative and Public Affairs (OLPA). OLPA communicates information about the activities, programs, research results and policies of the National Science Foundation (NSF) by employing a variety of tools and techniques to engage the general public and selected audiences including Congress, the news media, state and local governments, other Federal agencies, and the research and education communities

Overview

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Open & closing dates
06/16/2017 to 07/05/2017
Salary
$131,767 to - $161,900 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 15
Location
Arlington, VA
1 vacancy
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time - Full Time
Service
Promotion potential
15
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Not Required
Announcement number
LPA-2017-0006
Control number
472271700

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Duties

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The work of this position is centered on directing the congressional relations staff, providing management and oversight of Congressional reporting and outreach processes, and providing expert advice regarding interactions with Congress and the Administration (including other federal agencies) and with international governmental science funding organizations.

Duties include:

-Serving as the immediate supervisor of the congressional relations staff.

-Creating and maintaining relationships in Congress and Congressional staffers.

-Overseeing NSF’s participation in hearings and associated testimony development.

-Monitoring actions of Congressional committees, including the authorizations and appropriations committees related to NSF interests.

-Overseeing analysis, development, and preparation of material for the NSF Director and key NSF officials on budgetary, programmatic, and legislative developments important to NSF, the NSB, and the science research and education communities.

-Managing processes and engaging with NSF leaders in ensuring the timely delivery of Congressional reports and responses to requests from Congress and the Administration.

-Managing issues analysis and development of recommendations for NSF’s positions on appropriations and authorizing legislation before Congress.

-Coordinating legislative and other public outreach strategies with colleagues in other federal science funding agencies, and with OSTP and the White House, as well as the scientific community.

-Developing and implementing strategic, long-term, and short-term program plans.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Background Investigation
  • Preview questions at bottom of Qualifications & Evaluations--see tab above
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt
  • Supervisory/managerial probationary period

You must meet eligibility and qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date. You must answer all job-related questions in the NSF eRecruit questionnaire. All online applicants must provide a valid email address.

If your email address is inaccurate or your mailbox is full or blocked, you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.

This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in federal service.

Specialized experience is defined as experience serving as a senior level legislative expert directly supporting an agency/organizational Head or member of Congress and extensive experience working with authorization and appropriation committees in the federal government.

Education

Education may enhance skills required for this position; however, no substitution of education for specialized experience may be made at this level.

Additional information

This announcement may be used to fill like positions in other organizations within the National Science Foundation.

Relocation expenses will not be paid.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): ICTAP and CTAP provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP or CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if:

1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP or CTAP eligibility;

2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and

3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy.

To be well-qualified you must meet the following: OPM qualification requirements for the position, all selective factors, where applicable; special OPM approved qualifying conditions for the position; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate, to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and receives a rating of at least “Very Good” on the questionnaire. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP or CTAP eligibility, or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information regarding ICTAP or CTAP eligibility is available from OPM's Career Transition Resources

Veteran's Preference: If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. For 5-point veterans' preference, please provide your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions. For 10-point veterans' preference, please submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, DD-214, and the required documentation as specified on the SF-15.

For additional information on the NSF eRecruit system, please visit our NSF eRecruit Applicant Guide.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Category rating procedures will be used to rank and select eligibles. Based on your responses to the occupational questionnaire, you will be assigned a score. Your score will determine in which of three categories you will be placed: Excellent, Very Good, or Good. Under this process, veterans will be assigned to the appropriate category (without additional preference points) and then placed at the top of their category. Veterans with service-connected disability of 10% or more will be placed at the top of the highest quality category. The information contained in your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire to determine the degree to which you meet the competencies required of this position. Please ensure you answer all questions accurately. Your responses are subject to verification. In support of your responses provided in the Occupational Questionnaire, your resume should include verbiage that describes your experience relative to the position for which you are applying and provide examples that show the depth of knowledge, level of skill, or degree of ability you possess. If your application does not support your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire or your application is not complete, it may affect your evaluation or result in your name being removed from further consideration.

Applicants eligible for selection preference under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) or CTAP must meet the agency definition of "well qualified." In NSF categories, this means at least "Very Good."
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