This position is located in the Office of Public Affairs, Consumer Education and Outreach. The Consumer Education and Outreach is responsible for developing and implementing education initiatives designed to help consumers protect themselves against fraud and other violations of the commodities laws. The Consumer Education and Outreach is funded separately from the CFTC’s general budget by the CFTC Customer Protection Fund, a multi-million dollar fund that can be used only for whistleblower awards and consumer education initiatives. This fund was created by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 and the fund is financed from the monetary awards of enforcement actions that are not distributed to the victims of violations of the law.
The incumbent will serve as an Education Content Specialist with the primary responsibility of educating customers about virtual currency related risks. The work of this position enhances the Commission’s ability to educate customers about the risks of fraud associated with virtual currencies, while taking advantage of various resources within the Commission to inform these customer educational efforts.
Summary
This position is located in the Office of Public Affairs, Consumer Education and Outreach. The Consumer Education and Outreach is responsible for developing and implementing education initiatives designed to help consumers protect themselves against fraud and other violations of the commodities laws. The Consumer Education and Outreach is funded separately from the CFTC’s general budget by the CFTC Customer Protection Fund, a multi-million dollar fund that can be used only for whistleblower awards and consumer education initiatives. This fund was created by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 and the fund is financed from the monetary awards of enforcement actions that are not distributed to the victims of violations of the law.
The incumbent will serve as an Education Content Specialist with the primary responsibility of educating customers about virtual currency related risks. The work of this position enhances the Commission’s ability to educate customers about the risks of fraud associated with virtual currencies, while taking advantage of various resources within the Commission to inform these customer educational efforts.
If selected for this position, you will serve as a subject matter expert in virtual currencies to produce materials used in Commission activities that help customers protect themselves against fraud or other violations of the CEA and its underlying rules and regulations. You will anticipate market trends and developments that have the potential to adversely impact customers, such that the Commission should educate customers about potential fraud or other violations of the CEA and its underlying rules and regulations. In addition you will;
Communicate technical information about the markets the Commission oversees in ways that allow diverse audiences and specialized publics to better understand the Commission’s initiatives.
Speak publicly about the risks posed to customers by virtual currencies; to largely focus on communicating information that is developed within the Commission to customers outside the Commission so those customers can make more informed decisions about whether to enter the virtual currency markets.
Serve as project manager and works with other offices to provide authoritative advice and consultation to leadership, the media, federal agencies, and other constituencies on the presentation of technical language and complex topics using messages understood by general audiences.
Draft, review and edit technical content for the Commission online properties, publications, presentations, leadership speeches, briefing materials, talking points, and testimony, and other support necessary to perform the critical functions of the Office of Public Affairs, aimed at helping customers protect themselves against fraud or other violations of the CEA and its underlying rules and regulations
Provide reporting, interpretation, and documenting of data that reflects the efficacy of initiatives, programs, and events.
Report on existing, new and proposed legislation and regulations using plain language so that various audiences can clearly understand the meanings and implications of agency programs and the legislative and regulatory language authorizing them.
Work directly with offices in the Commission to coordinate, plan, direct, and execute projects to convey information concerning Commission initiatives.
Keep abreast of the latest developments in virtual currencies to educate customers regarding the most prevalent fraudulent schemes at any given time.
Use data from internal and external sources to track developments in the virtual currencies markets and other emerging issues, and generates ideas for new educational initiatives, projects, or activities, as well as endeavors to develop evidence-based approaches and methods for measuring effectiveness.
Provide written reports and recommendations relating to analyses undertaken and demonstrates a thorough understanding of assigned markets or projects.
Oversee special projects as assigned by OPA management and performs other duties as assigned.
Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered for Selective Service
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Qualifications
CT-14 Level: To qualify for the CT-14 level you must meet have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS/CT-13 level).
Specialized experience is defined as experience using knowledge of economic and statistical theories to anticipate and track virtual currency market trends and developments; experience using expert knowledge of economic theories to identify virtual currency related risks; and experience using knowledge of cash market and derivatives trading data and activity generated throughout the futures trading industry to draft, edit, and review highly technical information.
Additional information
Relocation. Relocation expenses will not be paid.
Must serve a one year probationary period.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). The ICTAP provides 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 consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP 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 score 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp.ICTAP candidates MUST submit:
A copy of their agency reduction-in-force notice;
A copy of your most recent Performance Rating;
A copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current or last position held, the grade level, and the duty location; and
A copy of your notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function outside the local commuting area or documentation showing you were separated as a result of RIF or declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function outside the local commuting area.
Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP).Provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the CFTC with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If CFTC has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your 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 rate equivalent to the Well Qualified or better category using established rating criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp.
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Veterans Preference. If you are entitled to veteran preference, you should indicate the type of veteran preference you are claiming on your resume.
In order to verify your veteran preference entitlement, please submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of 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 shows your military service was performed under honorable conditions.
In addition, if you are a disabled veteran, a Purple Heart recipient, or widow/widower of a veteran, the spouse of a disabled veteran or the natural mother of a disabled or deceased veteran, you must submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, “Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference,” and the other required documentation identified on the reverse side of the SF-15 to support your preference claim.
Although veteran preference points are not assigned under the category rating procedures described under “How You Will Be Evaluated,” veteran preference eligible are listed ahead of non-veterans within each category for which they are qualified. In addition, qualified veterans with a compensable service-disconnected disability of 10% or more are placed at the top of the highest quality category (i.e., Best Qualified).
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency (knowledge, skills and abilities) in the following areas:
Economics – Knowledge of economics and statistical principles and theories, as well as, knowledge of virtual currencies and applications.
Project Management – Ability to exercise a high degree of independent judgment, work under tight timetables and deadlines, and deal with numerous project assignments and competing priorities.
Consumer Education – Knowledge of consumer education communication and outreach trends, techniques, and best practices in order to produce materials used in Commission activities.
Writing -Ability to recognize or use correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner. Ability to produce written information, which may include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience.
Oral Communication- Ability to express information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial).
Your application will be evaluated and rated under CFTC Category Rating and Selection Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the online assessment questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. Your application will then be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. Names of all candidates in the best qualified category will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration. Candidates within the best qualified category who are eligible for veteran’s preference will receive selection priority over non-veteran preference eligibles.
A 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Veterans Preference. If you are entitled to veteran preference, you should indicate the type of veteran preference you are claiming on your resume.
In order to verify your veteran preference entitlement, please submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of 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 shows your military service was performed under honorable conditions.
In addition, if you are a disabled veteran, a Purple Heart recipient, or widow/widower of a veteran, the spouse of a disabled veteran or the natural mother of a disabled or deceased veteran, you must submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, “Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference,” and the other required documentation identified on the reverse side of the SF-15 to support your preference claim.
Although veteran preference points are not assigned under the category rating procedures described under “How You Will Be Evaluated,” veteran preference eligible are listed ahead of non-veterans within each category for which they are qualified. In addition, qualified veterans with a compensable service-disconnected disability of 10% or more are placed at the top of the highest quality category (i.e., Best Qualified).
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE. Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. You must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at USAJOBS.GOV. To begin, click the Apply Online button within the vacancy announcement and follow the prompts to create an account using LOGIN.GOV, if you have not done so already. LOGIN.GOV will walk you through each step of the account set-up and will automatically link your USAJOBS profile to LOGIN.GOV. Once you have established an account using LOGIN.GOV, you will then go back to USAJOBS.GOV using your LOGIN.GOV user name and password to answer the questions, and submit all required documents. If you already have established an LOGIN.GOV account or want to return to your saved application go to USAJOBS.GOV using your LOGIN.GOV user name and password to apply or view your profile. If you have problems completing your on-line application, including problems submitting your supporting documents, please contact the Help Desk by e-mail at mgshelp@monster.com or phone at 1-866.656.6831. The help desk is available Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST.
The law prohibits public officials from appointing, promoting, or recommending their relatives. The law prohibits requesting, making, transmitting, accepting, or considering political recommendations for employment or other personnel actions for non-political positions. This includes recommendations from Members of Congress, Congressional employees, elected state or local officials, and political party officials and any recommendation based on party affiliation.
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
CFTC
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20581
United States
Next steps
Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on “Application Status,” and then click “More Information.”
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE. Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. You must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at USAJOBS.GOV. To begin, click the Apply Online button within the vacancy announcement and follow the prompts to create an account using LOGIN.GOV, if you have not done so already. LOGIN.GOV will walk you through each step of the account set-up and will automatically link your USAJOBS profile to LOGIN.GOV. Once you have established an account using LOGIN.GOV, you will then go back to USAJOBS.GOV using your LOGIN.GOV user name and password to answer the questions, and submit all required documents. If you already have established an LOGIN.GOV account or want to return to your saved application go to USAJOBS.GOV using your LOGIN.GOV user name and password to apply or view your profile. If you have problems completing your on-line application, including problems submitting your supporting documents, please contact the Help Desk by e-mail at mgshelp@monster.com or phone at 1-866.656.6831. The help desk is available Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST.
The law prohibits public officials from appointing, promoting, or recommending their relatives. The law prohibits requesting, making, transmitting, accepting, or considering political recommendations for employment or other personnel actions for non-political positions. This includes recommendations from Members of Congress, Congressional employees, elected state or local officials, and political party officials and any recommendation based on party affiliation.
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
CFTC
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20581
United States
Next steps
Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on “Application Status,” and then click “More Information.”
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
