The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) plays a critical role in facilitating regional economic development efforts in communities across the nation. EDA is seeking quality job applicants under special hiring authority provided under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). These positions are located in our Headquarters Office.
Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) plays a critical role in facilitating regional economic development efforts in communities across the nation. EDA is seeking quality job applicants under special hiring authority provided under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). These positions are located in our Headquarters Office.
Temporary - Appointment being filled under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Hiring Authority - Schedule A Appointment - Temporary NTE 2 years with a possible conversion to permanent appointment.
All United States citizens, nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the United States; and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligible (only applicable if you have worked int eh Federal government).
The incumbent is the primary contact point for EDA with one or more of the following: constituencies: Governors, Mayors, State Legislators, Local officials, Department of Commerce, Economic Development officials, and various councils, associations, and organizations affiliated with them.
Retain responsibility for follow through and will monitor actions taken to respond.
Establish and maintain a reliable network with Congressional offices and Congressional Committees through staff liaison, meeting attendance, Committee work and information exchange.
Establish a liaison network with the Intergovernmental Affairs constituents through meeting attendance, committee work, and information exchange.
Provide information requested by Congressional offices or committee staff to aid the preparation of hearings, legislation, and bill markups.
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, 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 for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government.
EXPERIENCE: To qualify for the GS-12 grade level you must have one full year of specialized experience. You must possess 52 weeks of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11. For this position, specialized experience includes:
Receive, review and respond to inquiries and/or casework by taking immediate action to fulfill the request for a organization.
Facilitate and expedite the flow of appropriate information between Congressional and intergovernmental offices and assists in the general understanding and support of programs and operations.
Education
There is no educational requirements for this position.
Additional information
Background Investigation: This position is designated as Non-sensitive/Low Risk and requires that a background investigation be conducted and favorably adjudicated in order to establish security eligibility.
Please note this position is being filled under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)t. Employees will be hired under EDA's CARES Hiring Authority as a Schedule A employee under the Excepted Service for a period not-to-exceed two (2) years.
The salary is contingent upon the official duty location and a determination will be made based on individual selections.
Veterans' preference is not applicable to this position.
Please DO NOT put your SSN on pages within your application package. Privacy Act - Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.
Signature - Before you are hired, you will be required to sign and certify the accuracy of the information in your application.
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.
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.
The following Web addresses are provided for your reference to explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees. Health Insurance - For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp Federal Employees' Insurance Program - The Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI): For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp Long Term Care - The Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP): For additional information visit: http://www.ltcfeds.com/ Federal Flexible Spending Accounts Program - The Federal Flexible Spending Accounts Program (FSAFeds): For additional information visit: https://www.fsafeds.com/fsafeds/index.asp Leave - Most Federal employees earn both annual and sick leave. For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp Retirement Program - Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/retire/index.asp This link provides additional links containing an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees: http://www.opm.gov/
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.
See "Qualifications section.
The competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform this job are:
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.
The following Web addresses are provided for your reference to explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees. Health Insurance - For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp Federal Employees' Insurance Program - The Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI): For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp Long Term Care - The Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP): For additional information visit: http://www.ltcfeds.com/ Federal Flexible Spending Accounts Program - The Federal Flexible Spending Accounts Program (FSAFeds): For additional information visit: https://www.fsafeds.com/fsafeds/index.asp Leave - Most Federal employees earn both annual and sick leave. For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp Retirement Program - Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/retire/index.asp This link provides additional links containing an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees: http://www.opm.gov/
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.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING RESUMES AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
All resumes and supporting documentation should be submitted to: EDACAREER@EDA.GOV and include work experience in month/year format (MM/YYYY), reflecting starting date and ending date, and include the number of hours worked per week. You must submit college transcripts, as applicable.
Please submit a detailed resume (federal government format) and cover letter to EDACareer@eda.gov. The subject line of the email should specify:
That this is an ARPA position;
title of position;
geographic location of the employment opportunity
Special Priority Selection rights under ICTAP: Submit a copy of your agency notice, copy of your most recent performance appraisal (with at least a satisfactory rating), and your most current Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. To be considered well qualified, you must meet the specialized experience and OPM’s Individual Occupational Requirements as listed in the Qualifications Section. The subject line of your email should state ICTAP.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION
1401 Constitution Ave, NW
Rm 50030
Washington, District of Columbia 20230
United States
Next steps
Once your application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your eligibility. You will only be contacted if you are found eligible and if you are selected for an interview. Otherwise, you will be notified at the conclusion of the final selection(s).
Applying to this announcment certifies that you give permission for EDA to share your application with others in EDA for similar positions.
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.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING RESUMES AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
All resumes and supporting documentation should be submitted to: EDACAREER@EDA.GOV and include work experience in month/year format (MM/YYYY), reflecting starting date and ending date, and include the number of hours worked per week. You must submit college transcripts, as applicable.
Please submit a detailed resume (federal government format) and cover letter to EDACareer@eda.gov. The subject line of the email should specify:
That this is an ARPA position;
title of position;
geographic location of the employment opportunity
Special Priority Selection rights under ICTAP: Submit a copy of your agency notice, copy of your most recent performance appraisal (with at least a satisfactory rating), and your most current Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. To be considered well qualified, you must meet the specialized experience and OPM’s Individual Occupational Requirements as listed in the Qualifications Section. The subject line of your email should state ICTAP.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION
1401 Constitution Ave, NW
Rm 50030
Washington, District of Columbia 20230
United States
Next steps
Once your application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your eligibility. You will only be contacted if you are found eligible and if you are selected for an interview. Otherwise, you will be notified at the conclusion of the final selection(s).
Applying to this announcment certifies that you give permission for EDA to share your application with others in EDA for similar positions.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
