*A Detailee is an employee of a United States government agency on assignment or loan so applicant MUST BE A CURRENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEE TO BE CONSIDERED. All other applicants will NOT be considered*
This position is located within the Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), based in Washington, DC.
Summary
*A Detailee is an employee of a United States government agency on assignment or loan so applicant MUST BE A CURRENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEE TO BE CONSIDERED. All other applicants will NOT be considered*
This position is located within the Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), based in Washington, DC.
The Executive Director leads the development of a revitalized NSTC and develops a strategic vision with action-oriented authorities for the NSTC and builds an effective leadership team for a refreshed organization. They will oversee the activities of the NSTC and collaborates with heads of agencies and the Executive Office of the President (EOP) on the creation of a mission, vision, goals, and strategies to reorient and make the NSTC and its sub-bodies more efficient and effective. The Executive Director directs or initiates cooperative efforts between NSTC and other sub-bodies of the EOP on specific, highly complex, and sensitive policy issues. They provide high-level expertise and assistance to the OSTP Director, and the NSTC membership in the critical and sensitive task of creating, advising, guiding, and coordinating major national and international policies. They will engage and manage relationships with non-federal entities on critical priorities of the EOP and opportunities to enhance NSTC.
The main functions of the position are:
Provides key strategic vision and direction to strengthen and build a nimble and effective team and impactful NSTC.
Leads the development of strategic functions of the NSTC to achieve maximum efficiency, effectiveness, and impact in its operations and products.
Directs the creation of new collaboration strategies, decision-making processes, and inclusive management tools and services.
Develops, in collaboration with OSTP and OMB, an appropriate budget for NSTC.
Maintains an awareness of all NSTC work assignments and associated deadlines. Oversees the timely completion and interagency document clearance of all such assignments and resolves conflicts that require NSTC member decisions.
Recommends priorities for addressing policy challenges and advises and assists the NSTC in identifying and fostering policies to meet national objectives.
Coordinates activities among NSTC members and senior OSTP staff that relate to the overall direction of the Council, as well as activities associated with various sub-bodies established by the full Council.
Develops relationships with non-governmental organizations and engagement strategies to promote the NSTC's mission and new strategic position within the EOP.
Performs other functions required by the OSTP Director, the Chief of Staff, or the Deputy Chief of Staff.
Selective Service registration if a male born after December 31, 1959
Be at least 18 years old and obtain a favorable security determination
Subject to pre-employment and random drug tests
RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID
This is a six to twelve month non-reimbursable detail with the opportunity to extend
This position will be based onsite at OSTP, which is located in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, DC.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standards.
GRADE REQUIREMENT: This is NOT a promotion. Applicant MUST currently be at the grade level advertised.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Examples of specialized experience are:
Experience leading interagency discussions and negotiations.
A background in science and technology policy development and implementation.
Experience working with senior agency officials on high priority areas.
Experience coordinating multiple agencies to deliver integrated scientific and technical advice
For the GS-15: I currently hold a GS-15 grade level or comparable pay band in the Federal service performing the duties listed in this announcement.
Education
Should possess at least an undergraduate degree in any field, though a degree in a scientific or technological field is desirable.
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Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/)
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternative Application.
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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.
How You Will Be Evaluated: Your resume will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required and the extent to which your application shows that you possess the specialized experience associated with this position. Once minimum qualifications are determined, your resume will be ranked against the Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs) as addressed in the body of your resume. Experience which demonstrates how you meet the QRFs should be clearly documented in your resume.
QUALITY RANKING FACTORS: Address the following Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs)/Critical Elements within the body of your resume.
Experience leading interagency discussions and negotiations.
A background in science and technology policy development and implementation.
Experience working with senior agency officials on high priority areas.
Experience coordinating multiple agencies to deliver integrated scientific and technical advice
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.
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.
SF-50: (Current and former federal employees) must submit their SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing competitive status; Tenure 1 or 2 in Block 24; Position Occupied 1 in Block 34; and highest grade held on a permanent basis or full performance level of current position, whichever is higher.
Resume: which must include the following information: announcement number and job title for which you are applying; beginning and ending dates (mo/yr) for paid or non-paid work experience; and average number of hours worked per week.
Completed: Occupational Questionnaire
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/26/2022 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBSaccount or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., resume, veteran's documentation, completed assessment, and SF-50's) is received and accurate. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. If a document is not in legible format, applicant will not be able to view it in Application Manager which means applicant must again upload or fax the documentation by the closing date of this announcement.
Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail. Due to security processes, mail delivery takes approximately 2-3 weeks to process at which time the vacancy announcement will be closed and no further consideration will be given to additional application packages.
Office of Science and Technology Policy
725 17th Street
Washington, DC 20503
US
Next steps
After all application packages have been received, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications based on the information provided and may interview the best qualified applicants. After a tentative job offer, we will conduct a security background investigation and drug screening. If the drug screening is negative and security background is cleared, then a formal job offer will be extended to candidate.
You will be notified four times during the hiring process:
1. Upon receipt of your application.
2. Upon minimum qualification determinations.
3. After the certificate(s) is issued.
4. After the final selection(s) is made.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
SF-50: (Current and former federal employees) must submit their SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing competitive status; Tenure 1 or 2 in Block 24; Position Occupied 1 in Block 34; and highest grade held on a permanent basis or full performance level of current position, whichever is higher.
Resume: which must include the following information: announcement number and job title for which you are applying; beginning and ending dates (mo/yr) for paid or non-paid work experience; and average number of hours worked per week.
Completed: Occupational Questionnaire
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/26/2022 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBSaccount or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., resume, veteran's documentation, completed assessment, and SF-50's) is received and accurate. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. If a document is not in legible format, applicant will not be able to view it in Application Manager which means applicant must again upload or fax the documentation by the closing date of this announcement.
Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail. Due to security processes, mail delivery takes approximately 2-3 weeks to process at which time the vacancy announcement will be closed and no further consideration will be given to additional application packages.
Office of Science and Technology Policy
725 17th Street
Washington, DC 20503
US
Next steps
After all application packages have been received, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications based on the information provided and may interview the best qualified applicants. After a tentative job offer, we will conduct a security background investigation and drug screening. If the drug screening is negative and security background is cleared, then a formal job offer will be extended to candidate.
You will be notified four times during the hiring process:
1. Upon receipt of your application.
2. Upon minimum qualification determinations.
3. After the certificate(s) is issued.
4. After the final selection(s) is made.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
