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Summary
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This position is located in the Executive Office of the President, Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and is in Washington, DC. OSTP is looking for a Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs to support the implementation of science and technology priorities of the Biden-Harris Administration
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Overview
- Hiring complete
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Open & closing dates
02/09/2022 to 02/23/2022
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Salary
$126,233 - $176,300 per year
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Pay scale & grade
GS 14 - 15
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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
Detail
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Work schedule
Full-time
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Service
Competitive
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Promotion potential
None
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
No
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Security clearance
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Drug test
Yes
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Announcement number
OSTP-22-05-KJ-MP
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Control number
636406500
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As a DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS, GS-0301, 14/15, your assignments may include:
Duties
As a DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS, GS-0301, 14/15, your assignments may include:
You will be responsible for supporting the Director of Legislative Affairs by assisting in the planning, organizing, and managing the activities of the office. You will serve as the principle representative and expert for congressional issues relating to Climate and Environmental, Energy, and/or Healthcare policy. In coordination with the Director of Legislative Affairs and the team, you will establish guidelines to answer inquiries related to congressional committee investigations. In addition, you may perform the following:
- Communicating the OSTP's events and accomplishments; including developing Congressional hearing preparatory materials, and responses to official Questions for the Record.
- Analyzing Congressional Appropriation's marks, Committee reports, and Congressional activities to assess legislative impacts on the annual budget request and year of execution.
- Developing Congressional engagement plans with members of Congress and other stakeholders to represent and advance OSTP priorities and supervise implementation
- Evaluating Appropriations legislation and Appropriations Committee Reports and other legislation to identify issues relevant to the OSTP science and technology mission and portfolio.
- Working with OSTP leadership to understand their priorities and communicate progress toward organizational goals to Congress and other oversight bodies.
- Translating complicated issues into a clear point of view, and create a compelling, concise, and well-written narrative.
- Proactively building and managing relationships with key stakeholders across a range of levels and functions.
- Identifying opportunities and delivering results independent of supervision.
- Work closely with EOP and executive branch officials and OSTP leadership team to ensure schedule and objectives are met and exceeded.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national
- 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 6 to 12-month non-reimbursable detail (i.e. funded by the agency) with the opportunity to extend
- Position is based in Washington, DC with the option of working remotely on an ad hoc basis
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.
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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:
For the GS-14/15: Experience to perform duties at the GS-14/15 levels include 1) Capitol Hill experience, congressional affairs, or government relations experience preferred 2) Experience developing and leading the provision of expert advice on government-wide plans, policies and procedures in order to ensure compatibility with congressional interests 3) Experience drafting appropriate responses to congressional inquiries of both formal and informal nature and reviewing documents.
GRADE REQUIREMENT: This is NOT a promotion. Applicant MUST currently be at the grade level advertised.
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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:
For the GS-14/15: Experience to perform duties at the GS-14/15 levels include 1) Capitol Hill experience, congressional affairs, or government relations experience preferred 2) Experience developing and leading the provision of expert advice on government-wide plans, policies and procedures in order to ensure compatibility with congressional interests 3) Experience drafting appropriate responses to congressional inquiries of both formal and informal nature and reviewing documents.
Additional information
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/index.cfm
Employment Information Resources - Resource Center: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Main_Page
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.
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.
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.
- Knowledge of Climate and Environmental, Energy, and/or Healthcare policy preferred.
- Knowledge of the federal legislative process and public policy issues impacting the cooperative world.
- Ability to perform and work on multiple tasks while being flexible and able to cope with changing conditions/policies/procedures in a fast-paced and sometimes intense working environment, while staying productive and maintaining a high level of accuracy.
- Ability to foster collaborative relationships and lead cross-functional teams.
Benefits
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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.
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.
Resume and SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- Resume
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
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:
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
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 02/23/2022 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.
Agency contact information
Client Services EOP - OA
- Address
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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.
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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
Required Documents
Resume and SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- Resume
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
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:
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.
Help
Learn more about this agency
How to Apply
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 02/23/2022 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.
Agency contact information
Client Services EOP - OA
- Address
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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 & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Office of Science and Technology Policy
The White House Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP) is looking for a Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs to support the implementation of science and technology priorities of the Biden-Harris Administration. The mission of OSTP is to maximize the benefits of science and technology to advance health, prosperity, security, environmental quality, and justice for all Americans. OSTP values and is committed to sustaining and promoting diversity. We welcome, embrace, and respect diversity of people, identities, backgrounds, and cultures and are committed to fostering an organizational culture of diversity and inclusion.
The role will work within the Office of Legislative Affairs and report to the Director of Legislative Affairs. This position will support the agency's interactions with Congress and other executive branch legislative affairs offices related to science and technology legislative and policy initiatives that align with the priorities of the Biden-Harris Administration. The Deputy Director will be a key member of the team and will work closely with the Director of Legislative Affairs and agency subject matter experts to advance the efforts of OSTP leadership and the team.
This is a 6 to 12-month non-reimbursable detail (i.e. funded by the agency) with the opportunity to extend. The position is based in Washington, DC with the option of working remotely on an ad hoc basis.
Agency contact information
Client Services EOP - OA
- Address
-
Office of Science and Technology Policy
725 17th Street
Washington, DC 20503
US