Summary This position is located in the Office of Safety Recommendations & Communications, Government and Industry Affairs Division. The incumbent will serve as a first-level supervisor with managerial responsibilities and facilitate meetings between members of Congress and NTSB Board members and staff, respond to inquiries from lawmakers, and prepare testimony related to our investigations and recommendations. Responsibilities As a Division Chief Government and Industry Affairs Division, GS-0301-15, you will perform the following major duties: Oversees the Government and Industry Affairs Program, which includes developing and implementing the effective strategies to share the investigative mission of the agency and drive action on safety recommendations with our federal, state, local, and industry stakeholders. Serves as liaison between the NTSB and Congress, State and local governments, and industry trade groups on issues concerning NTSB accident investigations and safety recommendations. Coordinates government and industry affairs activities with fellow Division chiefs to ensure efficient, effective, and appropriate delivery of information to all external customers. Advises and counsels the Chairman, leadership, and other senior staff about significant government and industry affairs related decisions and activities and coordinates major activities with Board members and staff. Manages workforce planning, staffing, employee development, and performance management. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for this position, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 in the federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: Managing government affairs, communications, or stakeholder engagement programs for an organization; advising senior executives, organization heads, or other high level stakeholder on communications, policy, or investigative matters; developing and implementing strategic communication initiatives involving senior executives, congressional, state, or local stakeholders, and external partners; participating in the preparation, review, or coordination of congressional briefings, responses to congressional inquiries, or other high profile communications products; and monitoring staff while managing organizational priorities, resources and strategic initiatives. For more information see link: Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series 0301 (opm.gov) NOTE: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your resume must clearly show the specialized experience and competencies related to this position. Failure to demonstrate how you possess the education, specialized experience and/or competencies will result in an "Ineligible" rating. Education There is no education substitution at this grade level. Additional Information If you left Federal Employment and received a buy out and you are selected for this position, you may be required to repay the full amount of the payment. Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): Must be a preference eligible or a Veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. VEOA please visit https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job-seekers/special-hiring-authorities/#veoa Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements identified below please visit https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job-seekers/special-hiring-authorities/. Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) meet the basic qualification standards (including minimum educational and experience requirements; (3) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 80 and above on the rating criteria for this position; and, (4) submit the appropriate documentation ( to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee\guides/career\transition.asp Note: ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. NTSB uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. (https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/28980686389652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information)
