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This position is for the Deputy Office Head for the Office of Legislative and Public Affairs (OLPA), in the Office of the Director.
For more information about the OLPA: https://www.nsf.gov/od/lpa/
02/17/2023 to 03/27/2023
$185,335 - $209,345 per year
ES 00
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
Yes—Relocation expenses may be paid contingent upon availability of funds.
Permanent
Full-time
Senior Executive
None
Yes
Yes
OLPA-EXEC-2023-0001
707546500
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
All new SES members serve a one-year probationary period.
The U.S. National Science Foundation advances the frontiers of research; creates pathways to success for students and researchers; provides research infrastructure and instruments to enable discovery; and encourages learning everywhere. Since NSF's inception in 1950, the 2,000-person agency has invested in cutting-edge research and talented people who explore the unknown, seek to demystify nature and expand the understanding of science and engineering. NSF is committed to making science accessible and deepening the understanding of science by all Americans. NSF promotes the progress of science by investing in research to expand knowledge in science, engineering and education. NSF also invests in actions that increase the capacity of the U.S. to conduct and exploit such research. NSF advances the national health, prosperity, and welfare through the contributions that NSF-funded research makes. For example, NSF research has made possible many of the technological advances that have improved medicine, communications, transportation, manufacturing and the utilization of natural resources, together with a broad range of other impacts on our lives.
The Office of Legislative and Public Affairs (OLPA), part of the Office of the Director at NSF leads the strategy, development and execution of outreach and communication activities to Congress, the media and the general public to communicating the vital mission of NSF to the general public. OLPA works directly with NSF programs and offices and provides staff assistance to the Office of the Director and leadership of NSF.
To carry out these responsibilities, OLPA develops speeches, congressional testimony, publications, print and electronic releases and productions, videos, website content, special communications efforts, events, and projects designed to reach NSF's target audiences and constituencies. OLPA acts as a major liaison to many of NSF's internal and external audiences. These include formal and informal contacts with Members of Congress and their staffs, the executive branch, governors and other state officials, colleges and universities, professional organizations, key corporate leaders, business and industry groups and associations, print and electronic media, and members of the general public.
The Deputy Office Head serves as the primary assistant to the Office Head and will have significant responsibility for the day-to-day management and strategic direction of the office and in coordinating legislative and public affairs activities across NSF. The Deputy Office Head also serves as the Acting Office Head in the absence of the incumbent and all branch chiefs report to the Deputy Office Head.
Key Requirements:
Please refer to the Qualifications section.
The Senior Executive Service (SES) covers managerial positions above GS-15 in the Federal Service. Persons appointed to the SES are eligible for health benefits, life insurance, social security, Federal retirement and thrift savings plan coverage, and participate in the Federal leave system. Competitive status is not required, veteran's preference does not apply and there are no grade restrictions.
Relocation expenses may be paid contingent upon the availability of funds.
Non-Citizens are not eligible for positions requiring a security clearance.
It is NSF policy that NSF personnel employed at or IPAs detailed to NSF are not permitted to participate in foreign government talent recruitment programs. Failure to comply with this NSF policy could result in disciplinary action up to and including removal from Federal Service or termination of an IPA assignment and referral to the Office of Inspector General. Foreign Talent Definitions
Only applications submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Applicants will be screened for basic eligibility according to the qualification requirements. Eligible applicants will be reviewed by an Evaluation Panel according to the criteria based on the qualification requirements. The best qualified candidates will be referred to the appropriate official who will recommend selection. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, physical disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit reason.
1. Resume: Submit a resume or CV to describe your qualifications. Applicants typically provide the following information:
Full name, mailing address, and day email address and evening telephone numbers.
Educational information, including the name, city and state of your colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type and year of any degrees received.
Information about your paid and non paid work experience related to this position including:
- Job title (include series and grade, if Federal job)
- Duties and accomplishments
- Employer's name and address
- Supervisor's name and phone number (indicate if we may contact your current supervisor)
- Starting and ending dates of employment (month/year)
- Information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments
2.MTQ Statement: A narrative statement specifically addressing the Mandatory Technical Qualifications for this vacancy. Applicants who do not provide a narrative statement addressing each MTQ individually will be rated as ineligible.
3.ECQ Statement: A narrative statement specifically addressing each individual Executive Core Qualification. In lieu of the narrative statement, current career SES members, reinstatement eligible, and SES Candidate Development Program graduates must provide the documentation in item #4. Applicants who do not provide a narrative statement individually addressing each ECQ will be rated as ineligible.
4.All current and former career SES members must provide an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action documenting their status or reinstatement eligibility. Candidates who have successfully completed an Office of Personnel Management approved SES Candidate Development Program must submit a copy of their Qualification Review Board (QRB) certificate.
Please review your application packet to ensure that you have submitted all documentation that you want considered
Applicants must complete and submit an application online at the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) USAJOBS website at https://www.USAJOBS.gov. An account must be established at the OPM website following the instructions provided in order to apply for the position. Once you have completed the USAJOBS process, you will be re-directed to the USA Staffing system to complete your application process, answer the online questions, and submit all required documents. Applications submitted other than the USAJOBS online application WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED under this announcement.
- Your application and all supporting documents must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. Applicants applying online for this position will be able to apply until 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. Please allow adequate time to complete your application.
-If you encounter technical difficulties during the process, please submit a USA Staffing Help Ticket for assistance. If you have technical difficulties applying to the vacancy on the USAJOBS website, click on Contact USAJOBS. It is suggested that you do not wait until the last day to apply for a vacancy announcement. We will not accept applications other than those submitted through USAJOBS.
- As the applicant, it is your responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, and submitted is received and is accurate. Ensure that your application includes the required documents listed under "Required Documents" and that they are uploaded in the appropriate fields.
- If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of this application and hiring process, please notify the point of contact on this job opportunity announcement.
IMPORTANT NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OR DATE OF BIRTH ON YOUR APPLICATION DOCUMENTS.
You will receive updates throughout the process notifying you of your status.
You may check the status of your application at any time on the USAJOBS website
Applicants should click 'Track this Application' in the Applicant Dashboard to receive application updates.
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/707546500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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