[Nfbv-announce] NCD Legislative Affairs Outreach Vacancy Announcement
Fredric Schroeder
fschroeder at sks.com
Tue Jun 18 11:04:36 UTC 2013
This is a very good employment opportunity.
Fred Schroeder, President
National Federation of the Blind of Virginia
Original message...
NCD is hiring!
NCD is looking to fill a vacancy in the Legislative Affairs and
Outreach Directorate with a Legislative Affairs Specialist. Details
follow below.
The following job announcement has been posted on the USAJobs.gov
website, and can be accessed directly by going to the link at the
bottom of this message. Please forward to any qualified individuals
who might be interested in working for NCD in a challenging yet
rewarding position, and please advise everyone to follow the directions
in the job announcement when applying for this vacancy. Applications
must be submitted by Friday, June 28, 2013.
Job Title: Legislative Affairs Specialist
Agency: National Council on Disability
Job Announcement Number: PH-CF-13-906507
SALARY RANGE: $89,033.00 to $136,771.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD: Friday, June 14, 2013 to Friday, June 28, 2013
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0301-13/14
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time - Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 14
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy in the following
location: Washington DC, United States
WHO MAY APPLY: United States Citizens
JOB SUMMARY:
The National Council on Disability (NCD) is an independent federal
agency making recommendations to the President and Congress to enhance
the quality of life for all Americans with disabilities and their
families.
NCD staff supports the work of the Council, which is comprised of 15
members appointed by the President. The incumbent of this position
serves as a Legislative Affairs Specialist, subject to the provisions
of Title 5 U.S.C. as established by the Vocational Rehabilitation Act
of 1973, as amended by PL-98-221, dated February 22, 1984.
NCD is committed to actively recruiting and retaining qualified people
with disabilities and encourages people with disabilities to apply for
this vacancy.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
1. You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
2. Resume and supporting documents (See How to Apply section).
3. One or more positions may be filled using this vacancy.
4. Some travel required.
5. Incumbent will be required to undergo a Background Investigation.
DUTIES:
* Serves as key liaison with Members of Congress and their staffs,
representing NCD when necessary, by articulating NCD's viewpoints and
positions with respect to legislation and other policies.
* Tracks and/or drafts legislation and drafts legislative issue briefs.
* Monitors congressional hearings, and coordinates and offers
congressional staff briefings.
* Performs analyses of bills, laws, programs and policies relevant
to the disability community and recommends areas in which the
National Council on Disability should consider legislative or
regulatory positions or initiatives.
* Provides or arranges testimony and responses to Congressional
inquiries.
* Serves as a liaison to federal, state, tribal, and local
government organizations and other National Council on Disability
stakeholders.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS GS-13
I have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the
GS-12 level in the federal government that has equipped me with the
knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of
a Legislative Affairs Specialist. My knowledge, skills, and abilities
and experience include knowledge of the federal legislative process and
a broad variety of agencies, organizations, and programs that serve
people with all types of disabilities; knowledge of disability laws,
including but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act,
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Ticket to Work and Work
Incentives Improvement Act, Rehabilitation Act, Fair Housing Act,
Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act, Air
Carrier Access Act, Social Security Act, and other relevant disability
laws and regulations; experience serving as a liaison with members of
Congress and their staffs (or employment as legislative staff at the
state and/or federal levels); utilization of background information to
assess strengths and weaknesses of competing legislative proposals;
establishment and maintenance of positive interpersonal relationships;
planning, coordination, and implementation of projects in collaboration
with other team members and demonstrated prioritization of work to meet
deadlines; research and tracking of legislation; effective
communication of legislative matters and policy positions.
OR
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS GS-14
I have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the
GS-13 level in the federal government that has equipped me with the
knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of a
Legislative Affairs Specialist. My knowledge, skills and abilities and
experience include an extensive knowledge of the federal legislative
process and a broad variety of agencies, organizations, and programs
that serve people with all types of disabilities; extensive knowledge
of disability laws, including but not limited to the Americans with
Disabilities Act, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Ticket
to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act, Rehabilitation Act, Fair
Housing Act, Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights
Act, Air Carrier Access Act, Social Security Act, and other relevant
disability laws and regulations, and provision of authoritative
testimony and responses to congressional inquiries on those laws and
regulations; experience serving as a key or senior liaison with members
of Congress and their staffs (or employment as legislative staff at the
state and/or federal levels); in-depth tracking, research, and analyses
of laws, programs, and policies relevant to the disability community,
and recommending specific areas in which organizational positions or
initiatives are warranted; establishment and maintenance of positive
interpersonal relationships; effective communication of legislative
matters and policy positions to a variety of audiences.
Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will
be considered.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
For Noncompetitive Applicants - All qualified candidates will be
referred to the hiring agency.
People with Disabilities/Schedule A: In addition to applying through
competitive procedures, certain applicants with disabilities may be
considered noncompetitively under a Schedule A hiring authority. To
qualify for employment under Schedule A, an applicant must provide
proof of disability. As proof of disability, applicants may provide
records, statements, or other appropriate information issued from a
licensed medical professional (e.g., a physician or other medical
professional duly certified by a State, the District of Columbia, or a
U.S. territory to practice medicine); a licensed vocational
rehabilitation specialist (i.e., State or private); or a Federal
agency, State agency, or an agency of the District of Columbia or a
U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits. Proof of
disability must be included in the application package. For more
information on proof required, see
<http://www.opm.gov/disability/PeopleWithDisabilities.asphttp://www.opm.gov/
disability/PeopleWithDisabilities.asp.
For Competitive Applicants/All US Citizens: If you meet the
qualifications, you will be rated and ranked under Category Rating
procedures. The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which
your background matches the competencies required for this position.
Candidates will be ranked into 3 categories:
Best-Qualified; Well-Qualified; and Qualified.
The Category Rating Process does not add veterans’ preference points or
apply the “rule of three”, but protects the rights of veterans by
placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category.
Preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements
and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10
per cent must be listed in the highest quality category (except in the
case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-9 level or
higher).
Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The
category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background
matches the competencies required for this position. Please follow all
instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. All
applicants' qualifications will be evaluated on the following
competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
* TECHNICAL COMPETENCE - LEGISLATIVE/LAW AND POLICY ANALYSES; AND
FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PROCESS
* PLANNING AND EVALUATING
* INTERPERSONAL/LIAISON SKILLS
* EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
BENEFITS:
The National Council on Disability (NCD) offers a comprehensive
benefits package including paid vacation and sick leave, federal
holidays, health and life insurance, and participation in the Federal
Employees Retirement System (FERS), including the Thrift Savings Plan
(TSP). The NCD is a great place to work. Other incentives such as
Telecommuting and Alternative Work Schedules may also be available to
you.
OTHER INFORMATION:
Conditions of Employment:
1. Entrance on duty is contingent upon
completion of a pre-employment security investigation.
2. DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees
are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to
a financial institution of their choosing.
3. All male applicants born after December
31, 1959, must have registered for the selective service (see
<http://www.sss.govhttp://www.sss.gov/ ). If selected for this
position, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his
registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the
Selective Service Law.
Other Information:
· Reasonable Accommodations – The
National Council on Disability provides reasonable accommodation to
applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation
for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please notify
OPM Philadelphia Services Branch at 215-861-3074.
The decision on granting reasonable
accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
· Veterans' Preference: If you are a
veteran claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must submit a copy
of your DD-214 (Member Copy 4) or an official statement (including
Character of Service) from your command if currently on active duty. If
you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, in addition to the
DD-214, you must also submit a Standard Form
15 (Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference) and the required
supporting documents listed on that form. For more information on
veterans'
preference see <http://www.fedshirevets.gov/http://www.fedshirevets.gov/ .
· Career Transition Assistance Programs:
This program applies to Federal workers whose positions have been
deemed 'surplus' or no longer needed, or an employee has been
involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the
competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position,
you must be rated 'well-qualified'. For information on how to apply
and what documents to submit as an CTAP/ICTAP eligible, go to:
<http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp#ictaphttp://ww
w.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp#ictap.
Candidates must meet or exceed the
Well-Qualified category (85) to be considered as an ICTAP eligible.
· The National Council on Disability is
an Equal Opportunity Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law,
there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion,
national origin, politics, marital status, disability, age, sex, sexual
orientation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization,
or on the basis of personal favoritism.
· The National Council on Disability
welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities and
is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to ensure that persons with disabilities
have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit
within the agency.
HOW TO APPLY:
You must submit a complete Application Package by 11:59 PM (EST) on
Friday, June 28, 2013.
* To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account 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/Loginhttps://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Lo
gin, 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.
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents:
· You are encouraged to apply
online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status
of your application.
* NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete,
do not fax the paper application (1203FX) as this will override your
prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
* If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are
unable to upload supporting document(s):
* To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page
<http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usacover.pdfhttp://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/u
sacover.pdf and provide the required information. The
Vacancy ID is 906507. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
* If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may
fax all of your materials. The complete application package must be
submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, June 28, 2013 to receive
consideration. Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event
verification is needed.
* If you cannot apply online:
1. Click the following link to view and
print the assessment questionnaire Online Questionnaire
(https://applicationmanager.gov/Login.aspx?VacancyID=906507)
to Full Questionnaire, View Occupational Questionnaire
(<https://applicationmanager.gov/Questionnaire.aspx?ID=4724851&PreviewT
ype=Questionnairehttps://applicationmanager.gov/Questionnaire.aspx?ID=
4724851&PreviewType=Questionnaire)
and
2. Print this 1203FX form, follow the
instructions and provide your responses to the assessment questionnaire
items
<http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdfhttp://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf
image/opm1203fx.pdf.
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along
with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144.
Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application
Package which includes:
1. Your Résumé
2. A complete Assessment Questionnaire
3. Veterans' Preference documentation (if
applicable): Copy of DD-214 provided must show type of
discharge/character of service, and VA Letter and SF-15, if applicable.
4. Other supporting documents:
- Eligibility documents, required below
Other Supporting Documents (Submit if applicable to you):
* Peace Corps Volunteers/Personnel
Eligibles: Applying as a non-competitive candidate, MUST submit
documentation of no less than 36 months of continuous service without
a break in service of 3 days or more and separated within the last 3
years. For more information see
http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-authorities/competitive-hiri
ng/#url=MiscellaneousAuthoritiesRegulated.
* Schedule A, Persons with Disabilities Appointment Eligibles:
Applying as a non-competitive candidate, MUST submit a copy of your
Schedule A letter from a physician, local, state or federal
rehabilitation office citing your eligibility under 5 CFR 213.3102
(u). For more information and proof required see
http://www.opm.gov/disability/PeopleWithDisabilities.asp.
* CTAP/ICTAP eligibles: If you are an eligible Career Transition
Assistance Program
(CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)
applicant, you may apply for special selection over other applicants
for this position. Individuals who have special priority selection
rights under CTAP or ICTAP must be well qualified for the position. To
be well qualified, applicants must satisfy all qualification
requirements for the vacant position and score 85 or better on
established ranking criteria, not including veterans’ preference
points, if applicable. Proof of eligibility include the
following: Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force
Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; AND most recent
performance evaluation; AND SF-50 demonstrating your separation or the
position you will be separated from. Worker's Compensation
Separation: Agency certification of inability to place employee AND
Notification of Separation OR Separation SF-50. Disability Annuity
Termination: Notification from OPM of disability annuity termination
AND Separation
SF-50 of the last position held. Military Reserve or National Guard
Technician Special Disability Retirement Annuity under 5 U.S.C.
8337(h) or 8456: Certification of special disability retirement
annuity from a military department or National Guard Bureau AND
Separation SF-50 of the last position held
(<http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp#ictaph
ttp://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp#ictap)
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this
cover page
<http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdfhttp://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usasco
ver.pdf
using the following 906507. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot apply online:
1. Click the following link to view and print the assessment
questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire, and 2. Print this 1203FX
form to provide your response to the assessment questionnaire
<http://www.opm.gov./forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdfhttp://www.opm.gov./f
orms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf
and
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to
1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax
transmission.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Philadelphia Services Branch
Phone: (215)861-3074
Email: <mailto:PHILADELPHIA at OPM.GOVPHILADELPHIA@OPM.GOV
Agency Information:
Philadelphia Services Branch
US Office of Personnel Management
600 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA
19106
USA
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an
acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. Based upon
your score, you may be referred to the hiring official. If your name is
referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly by that
office for a possible interview. You will receive notice via email or
by mail, if no email address was provided by you during the application
process, once this process is completed (generally 4-6 weeks).
Control Number: 345412700
To view this vacancy announcement on USAJobs.gov, go to:
<https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/345412700https://www.usajo
bs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/345412700
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