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Summary
This position is located in the Office of Public Affairs (OLPA) and reports to the Director of OLPA. The incumbent will assist in coordinating and carrying out the Commission's interactive work with Congress and the public.
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Overview
- Hiring complete
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Open & closing dates
11/01/2018 to 11/15/2018
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Salary
$68,036 - $106,012 per year
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Pay scale & grade
GS 11 - 12
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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Travel Required
Not required
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-Time
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Service
Excepted
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Promotion potential
12
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
No
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Drug test
No
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Announcement number
19-05
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Control number
515798100
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Duties
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Identify and track relevant bills through the legislative process.
- Analyze and prepare summaries of relevant legislative issues, including the introduction of bills, hearings, and other legislative actions of the Congress related to the federal criminal justice system.
- Evaluate pending and proposed legislation to determine the impact on Commission work.
- Facilitate effective and ongoing communications between the Commission and Congress, other federal agencies, and stakeholder organizations.
- Develop and maintain relationships with congressional staff. Engage in regular outreach to congressional staff through periodic briefings and communications.
- Assist in coordinating and preparing responses to congressional staff regarding the federal sentencing guidelines and sentencing data.
- Manage the tracking and archiving of congressional correspondence, reporting and other related memoranda in the agency's electronic document management system.
- Serve as internal advisor to senior staff regarding congressional relations and legislative issues.
- Support efforts to develop and implement strategies for communications with the press, outside groups, and the public.
- Draft memoranda, talking points, electronic communications, and policy analysis aimed at publicly disseminating Commission policy priorities, publications, and actions.
- Attend and/or review congressional hearings, public symposia, and other events related to the Commission's work, as needed, and write summary memoranda of events.
- Identify and analyze emerging policy issues and problems.
- Participate on policy teams and staff working groups that focus on new legislation and other sentencing issues.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of OLPA.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- All employees must serve a one year probationary period
Qualifications
MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must have three years of specialized experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position. This specialized experience must have been at, or equivalent to, the next lower grade from the grade being considered. For example, to qualify for the GS-12, one year of specialized experience must have been gained at, or equivalent to, the GS-11. Ability to develop a working knowledge of the federal sentencing guidelines and related data and an ability to communicate such information.
Applicants must have demonstrated work experience related to the mandatory requirements listed below and must address the qualification requirements in an attached cover letter or narrative statement.
1) Effective oral and written communication skills and an ability to serve as a representative for the agency;
2) Thorough understanding of the federal legislative process;
3) Demonstrated skill in researching and preparing well-written, organized and persuasive legal memoranda;
4) Ability to make effective oral presentations in a clear and concise manner;
5) Excellent ability to analyze, understand, and convey to others the effect of proposed legislation;
6) Ability to maintain effective working relationships with agency staff at all levels as well as with key individuals in a variety of other federal organizations and interest groups;
7) Ability to multi-task in a complex and fast-paced inter-disciplinary environment, entailing timely collection of facts, identification and resolution of issues, enumeration of options and formulation of recommendations; and
8) Working knowledge and proficiency in Excel.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The following qualifications are preferred:
Applicants must have three years of specialized experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position. This specialized experience must have been at, or equivalent to, the next lower grade from the grade being considered. For example, to qualify for the GS-12, one year of specialized experience must have been gained at, or equivalent to, the GS-11. Ability to develop a working knowledge of the federal sentencing guidelines and related data and an ability to communicate such information.
Applicants must have demonstrated work experience related to the mandatory requirements listed below and must address the qualification requirements in an attached cover letter or narrative statement.
1) Effective oral and written communication skills and an ability to serve as a representative for the agency;
2) Thorough understanding of the federal legislative process;
3) Demonstrated skill in researching and preparing well-written, organized and persuasive legal memoranda;
4) Ability to make effective oral presentations in a clear and concise manner;
5) Excellent ability to analyze, understand, and convey to others the effect of proposed legislation;
6) Ability to maintain effective working relationships with agency staff at all levels as well as with key individuals in a variety of other federal organizations and interest groups;
7) Ability to multi-task in a complex and fast-paced inter-disciplinary environment, entailing timely collection of facts, identification and resolution of issues, enumeration of options and formulation of recommendations; and
8) Working knowledge and proficiency in Excel.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The following qualifications are preferred:
- A law degree (J.D.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
- Membership of the bar of a state, territory, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a Federal court of general jurisdiction.
- Hill experience, preferably with criminal laws and federal sentencing policy issues.
- Experience in the federal criminal justice system.
- Knowledge of the federal sentencing guidelines.
Education
Applicants must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited university or college.
Additional information
- This position is in the excepted service and does not carry the tenure rights of positions in the competitive Civil Service.
- All information is subject to verification. Applicants are advised that false answers or omissions of information on application materials or inability to meet the following conditions may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.
- Selection for this position is contingent upon completion of OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment during the pre-employment process and proof of U.S. citizenship or, for noncitizens, proof of authorization to work in the United States and proof of entitlement to receive compensation. Additional information on the employment of non-citizens can be found at: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Employment_of_Non-citizens. For a list of documents that may be used to provide proof of citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, please refer to http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-9.pdf.
- A background security investigation is required for all selectees. Appointment will be subject to a selectee's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements may be grounds for appropriate personnel action. A background security reinvestigation or supplemental investigation may be required at a later time.
- All new Commission employees must identify a financial institution for direct deposit of pay before appointment, mandated by the Federal Compensation Act.
- All new Commission employees, those converted from a temporary appointment to a permanent appointment, and all rehired former Commission employees are required to serve a one year probationary period.The probationary period begins on the effective date of the employee's appointment, conversion, or rehire.
- If appointed to a temporary position, management may have the discretion of converting the position to permanent depending upon funding and staffing allocation.
Benefits
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.
The Commission evaluates applicants through a structured interview. Applicants may also be screened for some jobs through a narrative/application review, and/or a preliminary telephone interview. Applicants who do not address the qualification requirements (mandatory and preferred) in his or her application materials as stated in the vacancy announcement are automatically disqualified from consideration and must re-apply before the closing date to be considered for employment.
The Office of Human Resources:
- Reviews the applicant's application to ensure the proper materials are submitted.
- Ensures that the application addresses all of the qualification requirements (mandatory and preferred) as stated in the vacancy announcement.
- Determines whether the applicant meets the qualification requirements for the particular position and notifies the applicant about the status of his or her application.
Benefits
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.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
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If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
How to Apply
In order to be considered, all applicants must submit an electronic resume and cover letter that address all of the qualification requirements listed in this announcement. Please apply through USAJobs by selecting the "Apply" button at the top of this screen.
Agency contact information
Nicole Murphy
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US Sentencing Commission
One Columbus Circle NE
Suite 2-500
Washington, DC 20002
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Next steps
Applicants who meet the mandatory qualification requirements will be considered and their application materials will be forwarded to the screening panel for review. Applicants who do not meet the mandatory qualification requirements for the position are automatically disqualified from consideration. In addition, some applicants may be tested using various assessment tools not listed on the vacancy announcement to verify an applicant's experience, knowledge, and training directly related to the job in order to identify the best qualified applicants for consideration and selection.
After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your eligibility and referral to the hiring official if determined qualified. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.
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Required Documents
Cover Letter
Resume
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
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Learn more about this agency
How to Apply
In order to be considered, all applicants must submit an electronic resume and cover letter that address all of the qualification requirements listed in this announcement. Please apply through USAJobs by selecting the "Apply" button at the top of this screen.
Agency contact information
Nicole Murphy
- Address
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US Sentencing Commission
One Columbus Circle NE
Suite 2-500
Washington, DC 20002
US
Next steps
Applicants who meet the mandatory qualification requirements will be considered and their application materials will be forwarded to the screening panel for review. Applicants who do not meet the mandatory qualification requirements for the position are automatically disqualified from consideration. In addition, some applicants may be tested using various assessment tools not listed on the vacancy announcement to verify an applicant's experience, knowledge, and training directly related to the job in order to identify the best qualified applicants for consideration and selection.
After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your eligibility and referral to the hiring official if determined qualified. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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U. S. Sentencing Commission
The United States Sentencing Commission is an independent federal agency in the Judicial Branch of government consisting of seven members appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate and two non-voting ex-officio members. The agency staff consists of approximately 100 employees. The Commission develops and revises guidelines for federal district court judges to consider in sentencing offenders convicted of federal crimes. The Commission monitors and evaluates the use of the guidelines, conducts research and education programs on guideline application and sentencing matters generally, produces sentencing-related reports, and recommends improvements in federal sentencing practices and policies. Additional information about the Commission can be accessed via the Commission's website at http://www.ussc.gov.
The Commission is conveniently located next to Union Station on Capitol Hill, and is easily accessible by public transportation, including the Metro, and the MARC and VRE commuter trains. In addition to the federal benefits package, the Commission's location in the Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building offers various amenities such as an on-site fitness center, health unit, credit union, day care center, and cafeteria.
Agency contact information
Nicole Murphy
- Address
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US Sentencing Commission
One Columbus Circle NE
Suite 2-500
Washington, DC 20002
US