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.

Duties

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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

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (see "How to Apply" section.)
• Suitability for Federal employment
• Financial Interest in transportation enterprises will be evaluated on a case-by-case-basis.
• Bargaining Unit Position: NO
• Direct Deposit is required.
• Trial or probationary period may be required.
• Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level) by the closing date of this announcement. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
• You may be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, upon entering the position and annually.
• THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR REMOTE TELEWORK.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• A Relocation or Recruitment Incentive may be offered to highly qualified candidates.
• This position is eligible for ad-hoc/situational telework as determined by the agency policy.
• Multiple and subsequent vacancies may be filled from this announcement.
• Moving expenses associated with permanent change of station (PCS) ARE NOT authorized for this position.
• Two-Page Resume Limit: Resumes must not be more than two standard single-sided pages (or one page if submitting a front and back, hard-copy).
• The selectee is required to serve a probationary period upon initial appointment to a supervisory and/or managerial position.

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.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
  

Benefits

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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays and various benefits as well as work life amenities such as alternate work schedules, telework, flextime, fitness and transit 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.