Summary This position is located in the Office of Safety Recommendations & Communications, Government and Industry Affairs Division (GA). GA is the National Transportation Safety Board's (NTSB) primary liaison with Congress, the White House, the Government Accountability Office, other federal agencies, and state and local government. GA supports interaction with the transportation industry regarding agency initiatives. Responsibilities As a Government and Industry Affairs Specialist, GS-0301-12/13, you will perform the following major duties: At the GS-12, typical duties may include:-- Assist senior staff in coordinating the agency's relationships with Congress, government agencies, state and local officials and industry. Support drafting and review of Congressional and state and local legislative testimony, correspondence, and supports staff preparation for hearings and briefings. Maintain information on pending or proposed legislation, including bills and resolutions introduced, committee reports, committee hearings, documents, and public and private laws enacted, impacting transportation safety. Respond, orally and in writing, to formal and informal inquiries from Members of Congress, state legislators, and staff to include responses to correspondence and written requests for information regarding NTSB operations, investigations, and policies. At the GS-13, in addition to duties at the lower grade level, typical duties may include:-- Write, review, and edit Congressional testimony for the NTSB. Review past NTSB positions and meets with senior staff so that initiatives are reflected in the testimony. Review testimony with Board Members so that they understand and approve proposed testimony. Maintain information on pending or proposed legislation, including bills and resolutions introduced, committee reports, committee hearings, documents, and public and private laws enacted, impacting transportation safety. Meet with Congressional staff members to brief them on NTSB initiatives and policies. Ensure that the manner of presentation does not result in misconceptions or misinterpretations. Accompany senior NTSB staff to Congressional briefings. Handle requests from Congressional staffs for background data on NTSB plans or proposals, status of NTSB investigation reports and hearings, and other matters of interest to Congress. Prepare reports, memoranda and correspondence for review and approval of the Chief. Assemble, coordinate concurrence, and present information, including opposing views and alternative proposals. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for this position, you must meet one of the following Basic Requirements: To qualify at the GS-12 level: To qualify for this position, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 in the federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: (1) Reviewing congressional and government agency transportation safety documents for items or issues of interest to an agency or organization (i.e., Congressional Record, Committee reports, hearing transcripts, draft legislation, resolutions, and transportation agency proposed regulations and guidance); (2) Assisting with drafting and reviewing congressional legislative testimony, proposed bills, and correspondence; (3) Assisting support staff with the preparation for hearings and briefings; and (4) Responding to inquiries from members of congress, state legislators, and staff to include responses to correspondence and written requests for information regarding an agency's or organization's transportation operations, investigations, and policies. To qualify at the GS-13 level: To qualify for this position, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 in the federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: (1) Reviewing and drafting transportation safety specific feedback on transportation related Congressional testimony, draft legislation, and proposed bills by applying knowledge of the congressional legislative process and Congress' structure; (2) Composing and preparing correspondence and drafts of congressional testimony and maintaining congressional tracking systems; (3) Providing reports to leadership on pending and/or proposed legislation related to transportation safety; and (4) Supporting Congressional members or senior leaders from an organization/agency on Congressional hearings, state testimony, and committee briefings regarding organization/agency's initiatives and policies. 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 requirement for this series or 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)
