[Job-Listings] Senior Election Subject Matter Expert (SME) Accessibility Job Information

[Nightingale, Noel]

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/594020200
Senior Election Subject Matter Expert (SME) Accessibility
Election Assistance Commission
This job will be open until filled.
Overview
Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
03/03/2021 to 06/03/2021
Service
Excepted
Pay scale & grade
AD 12
Salary
$87,198 to $144,128 per year
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-Time
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Location Negotiable After Selection, United States
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Telework eligible
Yes as determined by agency policy
Duties
Summary
The incumbent of this position serves as the Senior Election Subject Matter Expert (SME) Accessibility of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) which was established under the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) of 2002.
Responsibilities
HAVA was enacted to establish a program to provide funds to States to replace punch card voting systems, to establish the Election Assistance Commission to assist States with the administration of Federal elections, to otherwise provide assistance with the administration of certain Federal election laws and programs, and to establish voluntary voting system guidelines and guidance for States and units of local government with responsibility for the administration of Federal elections. EAC serves as a National clearinghouse and resource for information with respect to the administration of Federal elections.

The Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA), specifically requires states to make polling places accessible "in a manner that provides the same opportunity to people with disabilities for access and participation" as is provided to non-disabled voters. This includes accessible parking and paths of travel. Each polling place is also required to have at least one direct recording electronic voting system or voting system equipped for individuals with disabilities. HAVA also requires equal access for people with disabilities to registration by mail and a computerized statewide database, eliminating the need to re-register when people move (or re-register as a person with a disability) amongst other provisions.

Overview

The incumbent is responsible to create EAC Accessibility related Clearinghouse material to assist election officials, voters, and other stakeholders with best practices, white papers, tools, data, training materials, instructions, and any other information that would be helpful to election administrators to assist with the administration of elections. The incumbent will provide expert guidance on accessibility related to election administration that touches all facets of the agency to serve EAC stakeholders.

Major Duties

Under the overall direction of the Executive Director and the Senior Advisor the Election SME for Accessibility is responsible for accessibility duties:
Preparing and implementing accessibility programs and resources for election officials and voters.
Updating and maintaining current Accessibility Clearinghouse resources for election officials.
Creating professional accessibility related presentations, brochures, and training materials on all facets of election administration.
Creating professional accessibility infographics using election-related data.
Researching, collecting, and analyzing accessibility-related election data and presenting findings in reports, best practices, and white papers.
Writing accessibility-related election blogs and other publications regarding election administration.
Making recommendations for reorganizing Accessibility content on the EAC website to better serve its stakeholders regarding its clearinghouse function.
Researching and analyzing accessibility related laws, trends, etc. and identifying solutions for election related challenges.
Working closely with the senior advisor for programs and program directors to produce timelines for execution of work product and the expeditious issuance of reports, guidance to states, best practices and other documents, including factoring in timelines to accommodate review and comment of various draft documents. Recommends actions to alleviate conflicts within the timeline.
Assists with work quality related to all accessibility related Clearinghouse functions.
Ensuring 508 compliance of all EAC materials.
Recommending action to ensure coordination and integration of accessibility related program activities of each division including meetings and activities of EAC advisory boards.
Serving as a team member on ad hoc teams convened to provide quick responses to special projects and studies related to accessibility needs which may cut across organizational lines, disciplines, and functions. Team participation is vital to effectively accomplish unit assignments. Successful participation in both routine and special assignments requires flexibility, effective interactive skills, and willingness to cooperate to enhance team accomplishments.
Ensuring documents and all work product meet EAC and Accessibility standards and improve the agency's clearinghouse function.
Identifying areas that require improvement in the area of Accessibility, establish working groups to assist with gaps.
Providing feedback on accessibility election-related work quality including editing and guidance to staff to improve overall quality of work.
Serving as the Project Manager for outsourced accessibility election work product as needed.
Performing other related duties as assigned.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - 25%
Supervisory status
No
Promotion Potential
12 - GS-12 equivalent with promotion potential.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Candidates must meet all qualifications prior to the closing date of this announcement.

Candidates must be a US Citizen.

This position is subject to a (1) year probationary period.
Qualifications
Knowledge of all facets of election administration.
Ability to produce election work product in a neutral and nonpartisan tone.
Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively in a bipartisan or nonpartisan environment with both internal colleagues and external stakeholders.
Experience in creating accessibility election-related training material.
Strong writing and editing skills.
Experience and/or knowledge of Federal and State regulatory agencies and the Federal regulatory process, including promulgation of regulatory and enforcement of laws related to elections as well as the ADA, HAVA and all accessibility related laws pertaining to elections.
Ability to successfully integrate election accessibility related internal and external program and policy issues that take into account objectives, risks, implications, and agency and governmental regulations.
Ability to bring together key stakeholders, including accessibility groups to establish effective working groups, resulting in work product that proves to be valuable to stakeholders.
Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, both orally and in writing, regarding all election related subject matter.
A change agent and self-starter.
Adept in working with and analyzing information and other quantitative data.
Attentive to detail and consistently thorough.
Collegial - must have a personality and work style that ensures that the internal atmosphere will remain open and collaborative.
Education
Bachelor's or higher degree in a related field is preferred.
Additional information
You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible.

The materials you send with your application will not be returned. Send only those materials needed to evaluate your application.

If you use public transportation, part of your transportation costs may be subsidized.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Please read the "Next steps" section for more information.
Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test required
No
Required Documents
Help
Required Documents
Required documents include a resume and the supporting documents as described in the "How to Apply Instructions" section of this announcement.
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
All applicants MUST submit applications via email: resumes at eac.gov<mailto:resumes at eac.gov>. You do not need to submit your application package through the USAJOBS process.

You MUST include the job title and announcement number in the subject line of the email.

Your application package must be received by the closing date of the announcement and must include the following:

1. A resume;
2. Three professional references;
Name, Title, Name of Agency/Business, Contact Number, and Email; and
Include your current (or most recent if not currently employed) direct manager/supervisor as one of the three references.
3. For current or former federal employees, you must submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action (SF50) showing your position, title, series, grade and eligibility; and
4. A copy of your most recent performance appraisal. If you do not have a recent performance appraisal, please explain why you do not have one.
Agency contact information
Human Resources
Email
Resumes at eac.gov<mailto:Resumes at eac.gov>
Address
US Election Assistance Commission
633 3rd Street, NW
Suite 200
Washington, DC 20001
US
Next steps
Your application materials will be reviewed and if an interview is deemed appropriate, you will be contacted with further information.





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