The Deputy Chief of Staff works closely with the Chief of Staff in advising the Chair in ensuring the efficient and effective performance and management of current, and ongoing operations of the FTC in meeting the agency's consumer protection and competition mission. As a top advisor to the Chief of Staff and Chair, the incumbent works closely with both in the development, management, and adjudication of highly visible complex issues that affect a variety of the agency's programs.
Summary
The Deputy Chief of Staff works closely with the Chief of Staff in advising the Chair in ensuring the efficient and effective performance and management of current, and ongoing operations of the FTC in meeting the agency's consumer protection and competition mission. As a top advisor to the Chief of Staff and Chair, the incumbent works closely with both in the development, management, and adjudication of highly visible complex issues that affect a variety of the agency's programs.
Current Federal employees; former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility; well qualified displaced and surplus Federal employees in the local commuting area; individuals eligible for special hiring authorities and veterans who are eligible for special hiring authorities.
The Deputy Chief of Staff assists the Chief of Staff and Chair in planning the strategic direction of FTC programs, and in analyzing the implications of changes to programs and the laws. The incumbent creates and maintains cross-agency relationships to achieve mission success and serves as a strategic and trusted liaison to leadership, particularly for the Chief of Staff on behalf of the Chair.
The Deputy Chief of Staff's duties and responsibilities are closely associated with those of the Chief of Staff. The Deputy Chief of Staff assist the Office of the Chair in providing guidance to the Executive Director, Bureau Directors, and other agency officials on the Chair's priorities and efforts to further the FTC's mission, policies, goals, and objectives. Duties include:
Assisting the Chief if Staff in collaborating with the agency's senior staff in developing opportunities to advance the Chair's priorities through reports and projects that further the agency's consumer protection and competition missions. Monitoring results to ensure agency produces and clearly communicates credible, high-quality outcomes.
Assisting the Chief of Staff in collaborating with the Executive Director and the agency's senior staff on strategic planning initiatives to ensure that the FTC's programs emphasize the Chairperson's priorities, as well as to ensure effective delivery and measurement of results that further the FTC's mission, goals, and objectives.
Assisting the Chief of Staff in collaborating with the Executive Director and the agency's senior staff to manage human, financial, material, and information technology resources to accomplish the FTC's mission. This includes monitoring the operating budget, preparing budget requests with justifications, and managing resources.
The Deputy Chief of Staff reviews policy recommendations that affect agency mission, considers political, social, economic, technical, and administrative factors that potentially affect recommended policies, and recommends actions to the Chief of Staff and Chair that could have national and/or international impact.
The Deputy Chief of Staff executes and coordinates various analyses and special studies for the Chief of Staff on behalf of the FTC's Chair in a wide range of complex to highly complex issues in areas that may cross organization boundaries. Some of these studies require extensive probing, analysis, and research in determining the nature and scope of novel issues or problems.
The Deputy Chief of Staff provides advice, counsel, and assistance to the Chief of Staff on matters encompassing the full spectrum of Commission operations, as well as provides background materials and information to assist the Chief of Staff in enabling the Chair to make informed decisions regarding programs and policies to enhance the effectiveness of Commission operations. This includes working closely with the Chief of Staff and Chair in building an inclusive work culture by using the annual Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey and other workforce data to identify areas of strength, weakness, and needed improvements to enhance employee engagement. The incumbent collaborates with employees to identify actions and set targets to achieve improvements. The incumbent actively participates in FTC cultural events and programs, may serve as, or facilitate the provision of a presenter and/or panel member at agency-wide events (e.g., FTC University, new employee orientation, etc.), and partners with the Human Capital Management Office to develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract and maintain a diverse workforce.
The Deputy Chief of Staff provides leadership, oversight, and guidance in managing the operations and staff of the Office of the Chair. The incumbent approves the staff's work product or returns the work product for revision. Such work product may include press releases, Congressional testimony, formal and informal responses to legislators' inquiries, speeches, statements, and other materials.
U.S. citizenship requirement must be met by the closing date of this vacancy.
This position is subject to a background investigation.
Males born after December 31, 1959 must register with Selective Service.
You may serve a one-year probationary period under this appointment.
You must meet time-in-grade requirement by the closing date of this vacancy.
You must submit a copy of your performance appraisal with your application.
This position is not in the bargaining unit.
Qualifications
To qualify for a Deputy Chief of Staff at the GS-15 level, you must meet the following requirements:
You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks:
1) Serving as a principal advisor and authority on administrative policies and procedures. 2) Utilizing analytical and evaluative methods to assess program development and effectiveness and to develop corrective measures. 3) Writing and evaluating communications and other materials for management that are aligned with agency positions and protocols. 4) Establishing lines of communication with internal and external sources in order to coordinate or gain support for organizational programs and policies; and 5) Assigning and prioritizing workloads to employees considering the assignment's level of difficulty and the employees' capabilities.
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 experience.
Education
There is no education substitute at the level.
Additional information
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, you must be a preference eligible or a Veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.
Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.
For more information visit: ICTAP/CTAP
To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees.
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.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your résumé and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are found qualified, your résumé and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
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.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete application package which includes:
1. Your résumé showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents:
- Cover Letter, optional
- College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education
- Most recent SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" showing you are/were in the competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held (if applying as a status candidate with current or former Federal Service)
- Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable (REQUIRED)
- DD-214, SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty from Veterans for consideration under Veteran hiring authorities
- Noncompetitive appointment authority documentation, if applicable
- Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program Documentation, if applicable (e.g. Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.)
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 online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
- To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
- Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
- You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Federal Trade Commission
600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Suite H-723
Washington, DC 20580
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete application package which includes:
1. Your résumé showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents:
- Cover Letter, optional
- College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education
- Most recent SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" showing you are/were in the competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held (if applying as a status candidate with current or former Federal Service)
- Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable (REQUIRED)
- DD-214, SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty from Veterans for consideration under Veteran hiring authorities
- Noncompetitive appointment authority documentation, if applicable
- Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program Documentation, if applicable (e.g. Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.)
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 online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
- To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
- Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
- You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Federal Trade Commission
600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Suite H-723
Washington, DC 20580
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
