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Duties As a Government Affairs Specialist, GS-0301-13 MP , you will perform the following duties:
- Assists in the strategic planning and execution of government affairs strategy, as well as the facilitation, coordination, and communication of information to the Congress, state and local officials, and the public.
- Assists in the development and implementation of aggressive outreach strategies.
- Reviews NSF and OLPA products for accuracy, adequacy and conformance with agency priorities, messages, policies and procedures.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with Members of Congress, Congressional staff, NSF staff, state and local officials, and representatives of the science and engineering research and education community.
- Utilizing comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of science, technology and educational issues, develops sources of information as well as identifies and performs analyses of issues pertinent to the agency.
- Identifies legislative and other issues important to NSF and the science and engineering research and education community.
- Analyzes and monitors progress of legislation with respect to its impact.
- Attends and prepares analyses of Congressional and legislative activity, state and local and other external activities pertaining to issues important to NSF and the science and engineering research and education community.
- Assists in the coordination and development of NSF positions and testimony on legislative issues and Congressional hearing important for science and technology.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a US citizen.
- Selectee will be required to have a background investigation prior to onboarding.
- Selectee may be required to serve a 1-year trial/probationary period.
Additional Requirements:
Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade/equivalent.
You must meet eligibility & qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date.
You must answer all job-related questions in the NSF eRecruit questionnaire & any external assessment that is included.
All online applicants must provide a valid email address. If your email address is inaccurate or your mailbox is full/blocked, you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
Qualifications
To qualify at the GS-13 level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 Level in the federal government supporting the development and implementation of an organization’s legislative strategy. Examples include: assisting in the strategic planning and execution of government affairs strategy; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with Members of Congress, Congressional staffs; analyzing science and technology policy for organizational impacts; develops and reviews outreach products for an organization.
In addition to meeting the specialized experience above. Applicant must also meet the following selective placement factor below:
I have experience with the Federal legislative process, and with planning and executing government affairs strategies in the areas of science and technology
Experience refers to paid/unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) & other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, & skills & can provide valuable training/experience that translates directly to paid work. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
Education may enhance skills required for this position; however, no substitution of education for specialized experience may be made at this level.
Additional Information
Relocation Expenses will not be paid.
This position is in the bargaining unit represented by AFGE Local 3403.
It is NSF policy that NSF personnel employed at or IPAs detailed to NSF are not permitted to participate in foreign government talent recruitment programs. Failure to comply with this NSF policy could result in disciplinary action up to & including removal from Federal Service or termination of an IPA assignment & referral to the Office of Inspector General. Foreign Talent Definitions
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)
ICTAP and CTAP provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP or CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP or CTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified you must meet the following: OPM qualification requirements for the position, all selective factors, where applicable; special OPM approved qualifying conditions for the position; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate, to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and receives a rating of at least “Very Good” on the questionnaire. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP or CTAP eligibility, or a copy of your separation personnel action form.
Additional information regarding ICTAP or CTAP eligibility is available from OPM’s Career Transition Resources
Veteran’s Preference
If you are entitled to veterans’ preference, you should indicate the type of veterans’ preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans’ preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. For 5-point veterans’ preference, please provide your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions. For 10-point veterans’ preference, please submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, DD-214, and the VA letter or other required documentation as specified on the SF-15.
NSF has determined that all of its positions are eligible for telework. Work suitable for telework depends on job duties; therefore, employees must receive approval from their supervisor for telework and have a telework agreement in place. Entering into a telework agreement is voluntary.
This announcement may be used to fill like positions in other organizations within the National Science Foundation.
