This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/476252200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The Federal Election Commission is an independent agency with exclusive jurisdiction over the administration, interpretation, and civil enforcement of the Federal Election Campaign Act, which requires disclosure of campaign contributions and expenditures by candidates for Federal office and committees supporting those candidates, and imposes limitations on the amount and sources of such contributions. The FEC also administers the federal programs that provide public funding to qualified candidates for President and Vice President. By ensuring that the campaign finance process is fully disclosed and the rules are effectively and fairly enforced, the Commission seeks to foster the electorate's confidence in the integrity of the nation's political process. Legal work regularly involves important and complex issues implicating the First Amendment. The FEC is headed by six Commissioners, no more than three of whom may represent the same political party, who are appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate.
Learn more about this agency08/04/2017 to 08/21/2017
$131,767 - $161,900 per year
GS 15
1 vacancy in the following location:
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-Time
15
Yes
FEC-17-060
476252200
This position is located within the Office of Compliance. The FEC established the Alternative Dispute Resolution Office (ADRO) to provide parties in enforcement actions with an alternative method for resolving complaints that have been filed against them or for addressing issues identified in the course of a FEC audit or reporting issues referred from the Reports Analysis Division (RAD). The ADR program is designed to encourage and promote compliance with the federal campaign finance law (FECA) and commission regulations and to reduce the cost of resolving and processing cases by encouraging settlements outside the normal enforcement track of the Commission. The individual will serve as Director of the ADRO and will exercise sole responsibility of the program.
Typical duties may include:
Time in Grade: Current or prior Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the Federal service. All qualifications and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Cover letter is required. Applicant must address ALL of the KSAs listed in the Qualifications sections. (No more than 2 pages please).
Failure to provide a cover letter addressing the above knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) will deem you ineligible and you will not receive further consideration for this position.
Education cannot be substituted for experience at this Grade Level.
FEC offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; transportation subsidies.
If you receive a tentative offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.
Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, FEC requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation as a condition of placement into this position.
The FEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, physical disability, lawful political affiliation, or labor organization affiliation or non-affiliation. The FEC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the servicing HR Office. Requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume and required documents to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements.
Your resume must address the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in the Qualifications Section.
If you meet minimum qualification requirements, your application will be further evaluated based on your answers to the on-line assessment. Your responses to the on-line assessment will be used to measure the degree to which your background matches the requirements for the position and an applicable score assigned.
We will compare your resume and supporting documentation to your responses on the 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. We will evaluate your qualifications and eligibility and notify you if you meet minimum qualification requirements.
Failure to provide all of the required documents and information as stated in the vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating and/or may affect your overall rating.
1. Your resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Answers to job questionnaire
4. Are you a current or former federal employee? Submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action that demonstrates your eligibility for consideration, e.g., length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, with-in grade/range increases); your current promotion potential; proof of permanent appointment if applying based on an interchange agreement; etc.
5. Are you a veteran? Submit Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 or other (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and/or documentation of service connected disability. If applying based on eligibility under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces that you will be discharged or released from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification. This must indicate your dates of service, your rank, and confirm that you will be separated under honorable conditions.
To Preview Questionnaire please click here:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10032821
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.
You are strongly encouraged to read the entire announcement before you submit your application for this position.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package by the closing date of this announcement which includes:
1. Your Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Answers to the Assessment Questionnaire
4. Current SF-50
5. Other supporting documents
To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The best qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome by email.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/476252200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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