Legislative and Communications Advisor, US Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, Washington, DC
US Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board -
Washington, DC,
US
Legislative and Communications Advisor
Date Posted: 2024-06-21
Job description
Summary
The individual serves as a Legislative and Communications Advisor in the Office of the Executive Director of Operations (OEDO) of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB), providing advice to the Executive Director of Operations (EDO), the Deputy EDO, the Chief of Staff, the Chairperson, senior management, and OEDO staff on federal, state, and local congressional and governmental matters and communications matters.
This job is open to
Open to current and former federal employees with competitive service to include VEOA, reinstatement eligibility, and special hiring authorities.
Duties
The responsibilities assigned to this position include, but are not limited to the following:
Conditions of Employment
Qualifications
This position is in the Office of the Executive Director of Operations for the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (Board).The individual serves as the Legislative and Communications Advisor, reporting directly to the Office of the Executive Director of Operations.The Legislative and Communications Advisor is responsible for providing advice to the Executive Director of Operations (EDO), the Deputy EDO, the Chief of Staff, the Chairperson, senior management, and OEDO staff on federal, state, and local congressional and governmental matters and communications matters.
To qualify for the GS-15, candidates must possess one year (52 weeks) specialized experience at the next lower grade level (GS-14 or equivalent).Specialized experience includes all of the following job requirements described below.(Candidates must demonstrate the criteria in their resume.Failure to do so will result in no qualified determination).
1)Knowledge of and direct experience with the legislative process in the U.S. House of Representatives or the U.S. Senate in a Committee with jurisdiction over the DNFSB.
2)Experience with direct engagement with Members of Congress, Congressional Committees, Congressional staff, state and local governments, trade organizations and member of the media with respect to matters affecting a federal agency.
3)Experience monitoring the legislative landscape to address and prevent issues and influence outcomes for a federal agency.
4)Experience developing agency-wide strategic communications plans, policies and procedures for interactions with Congress, state and local governments, the media, and public interest groups.
5)Experience drafting testimony for appearance before Congress.
6)Experience with proposing and advocating for legislative amendments to improve outcomes for the agency.
7)Experience with drafting press releases and providing responses to media inquiries for a federal agency.
8)Ability to communicate orally to effectively express ideas in meetings with senior management and others within Congress, the media, state and local governments, community-based organizations and the defense nuclear industry.
For all types of consideration, experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link:
Education
There is no substitution for education in lieu of specialized experience.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE: PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume/ application does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Your resume must contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make a qualification determination. Please ensure that your resume contains specific information such as position titles, beginning and ending dates of employment for each position, average number of hours worked per week, and if the position is/was in the Federal government, you should provide the position series and grade level.
To compete with other competitive status government employees: If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be scored based upon your responses to the vacancy questions. The top-rated applications will be reviewed for the quality of your experience, education and training relevant to the position. If referred, all relevant documents including performance appraisals and awards submitted with your application package will be forwarded to the hiring official for review.
Eligible Federal employees also seeking consideration for noncompetitive reassignment for this position, must indicate interest in the assessment. In eligibility question 14: select Yes/Other/Former Incumbency of a Position brought into the Competitive Service. Noncompetitive federal candidates must have competitive status on a SF-50, meet minimum qualifications, have served at the same grade or higher, and held or exceeded the promotion potential of this position.
All applicants:Your application will be rated on the extent and quality of your experience, education and training relevant to the position. The answers you select in the on-line process must be substantiated in your application package.If upon review, it is determined that your described work history, competencies, and/or supporting documents do not support your answer choices, your application may be updated on your behalf or you may not be referred to the selecting official. Please ensure that your work history provides enough details to support your answers. The Automated Staffing Office is ultimately responsible for determining your final rating.
You may preview questions for this vacancy.
RESUME - All applicants must provide a resume that shows relevant experience, education and support the required specialized experience.
PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS/INCENTIVE AWARDS: If applicable, performance appraisals and/or Incentive award documentation may be submitted and forwarded to the selecting official in consideration of your application. To receive credit, submit a recent performance appraisal (dated within 18 months) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable (do not submit a performance plan) and/or incentive award documentation dated within the last 18 months (i.e., performance awards, special act or achievement awards, quality step increases, etc.).
VETERANS: Your last DD214 (member 4 copy), Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, that shows the type of discharge and all dates of active duty is required to verify your eligibility.
NON-COMPETITIVE APPLICANTS: If requesting concurrent consideration for Non-competitive (NC) appointment eligibility, you must provide the appropriate SPECIAL APPOINTING AUTHORITY DOCUMENTS, such as PCS orders (military spouse) describing move & marriage certificate; letter from VA or DD214 describing 100% disability of spouse; letter from State Vocational Office certifying disability (schedule A), etc. For more information, visit military spouse NC appointments or Persons with Disabilities NC appointments.
DISPLACED EMPLOYEES: If requesting consideration under the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency CTAP program (ICTAP), you must meet the well qualified standards for this vacancy (meeting minimum requirements for position and scoring at least an 85 or falling in the Gold Category) and provide all of the following documents:
Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the vacancy will result in your removal from consideration for this position. Please review your application prior to final submission and ensure you have submitted all appropriate documents. Uploading documents to USAJobs does NOT ensure inclusion with your application to our system.You must verify that the documents are in the system with your application prior to final submission.
How to Apply
You must submit a complete application package (including resume, vacancy questions and supporting documents) no later than 11:59 pm (EST) on the closing date of the announcement.
Agency contact information
...@dnfsb.gov
Phone
202-###-####
Fax
202-###-####
Email
...@dnfsb.gov
Address
Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board
625 Indiana Ave
Suite 700
Washington, District of Columbia 20004
United States
Next steps
You may check your application status by logging into USAJobs.com. (Select "My USAJOBS" and click "Applications"). Within two weeks of the closing date, a Human Resources Specialist will evaluate your application. Ratings will be determined based on the documents and information received by the closing date.As the vacancy is advertised under status, your application will be scored on a scale between 70 - 100.The most highly qualified candidates are then referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. If you are selected for an interview, the hiring agency will contact you directly. Once the position is filled, we will notify all applicants of their final status.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The individual serves as a Legislative and Communications Advisor in the Office of the Executive Director of Operations (OEDO) of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB), providing advice to the Executive Director of Operations (EDO), the Deputy EDO, the Chief of Staff, the Chairperson, senior management, and OEDO staff on federal, state, and local congressional and governmental matters and communications matters.
This job is open to
- Individuals with disabilities
- Federal employees - Competitive service
Current or former competitive service federal employees. - Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee. - Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista
- Special authorities
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations. - Veterans
Open to current and former federal employees with competitive service to include VEOA, reinstatement eligibility, and special hiring authorities.
Duties
The responsibilities assigned to this position include, but are not limited to the following:
- Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates the desirability, feasibility, and administrative impact of pending legislative proposals originating in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives that may affect the DNFSB's responsibilities as oversight of the defense nuclear facility complex.
- Provides advice and makes recommendations regarding the DNFSB's position on pending legislative proposals and on formulating strategies for dealing with such proposals.
- Proactively engages with Members of Congress, Congressional Committees, and Congressional staff as well as with staff of other federal agencies, state and local governments, and individuals in trade organizations or issue advocacy organizations, with respect to legislation affecting the DNFSB.
- Attends Congressional hearings and markups and prepares summaries on matters of interest to the DNFSB.
- Participates in the testimony drafting process for DNFSB personnel to appear before Congress and edits testimony for final copy.
- Prepares briefing materials for the Chairperson and senior management prior to Congressional testimony.
- Drafts and edits final correspondence relating to Congressional policy matters.
- Prepares and delivers briefings to DNFSB Divisions and Offices regarding legislative developments for training and other purposes.
- Produces comprehensive strategic communication plans that explain and promote assigned DNFSB mission and operational areas to both internal and external audiences.
- Serves as advisor to senior leadership about all matters involving public information issues, media engagements and communications policy.
- Formulates and drafts themes, messages, and speeches for key agency personnel to include press releases, presentations, articles, information papers, and related staff activities.
- Plans and implements effective information programs via various media (e.g., publications, websites, social media and speaking engagements) channels.
- Performs editorial reviews of written material and products developed throughout the agency.
- Initiates, administers, and directs internal and external information programs to meet various information needs in conformance with the overall mission and policies of the agency.
- Develops and executes plans for media engagements and coordinates agency media query responses and media interviews as required.
- Develops agency-wide communications plans, policies, and procedures for interactions with Congress, state and local governments, and public interest groups. Develops policies and procedural framework for handling congressional matters, to include protocols for handling routine inquiries and overall policies and procedures for major actions.
- Identifies challenges and emerging issues faced by the agency. Works with Office Directors and agency staff to recognize internal and external communication opportunities and solutions and defines and executes appropriate strategies to support agency leaders.
- Creates and improves systems to track and document communications with Congress, Congressional staff, and public engagement and outreach activities.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S.Citizen.
- You must meet specialized experience to qualify.
- Required documents must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
- SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
- TIME-IN-GRADE: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
- WRITING SAMPLE: If selected for an interview, a writing sample may be requested.
- OCCASIONAL TRAVEL: Occasional travel is required.
- TELEWORK IS AUTHORIZED: Based on hiring managers discretion and agency policies.
- PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
Qualifications
This position is in the Office of the Executive Director of Operations for the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (Board).The individual serves as the Legislative and Communications Advisor, reporting directly to the Office of the Executive Director of Operations.The Legislative and Communications Advisor is responsible for providing advice to the Executive Director of Operations (EDO), the Deputy EDO, the Chief of Staff, the Chairperson, senior management, and OEDO staff on federal, state, and local congressional and governmental matters and communications matters.
To qualify for the GS-15, candidates must possess one year (52 weeks) specialized experience at the next lower grade level (GS-14 or equivalent).Specialized experience includes all of the following job requirements described below.(Candidates must demonstrate the criteria in their resume.Failure to do so will result in no qualified determination).
1)Knowledge of and direct experience with the legislative process in the U.S. House of Representatives or the U.S. Senate in a Committee with jurisdiction over the DNFSB.
2)Experience with direct engagement with Members of Congress, Congressional Committees, Congressional staff, state and local governments, trade organizations and member of the media with respect to matters affecting a federal agency.
3)Experience monitoring the legislative landscape to address and prevent issues and influence outcomes for a federal agency.
4)Experience developing agency-wide strategic communications plans, policies and procedures for interactions with Congress, state and local governments, the media, and public interest groups.
5)Experience drafting testimony for appearance before Congress.
6)Experience with proposing and advocating for legislative amendments to improve outcomes for the agency.
7)Experience with drafting press releases and providing responses to media inquiries for a federal agency.
8)Ability to communicate orally to effectively express ideas in meetings with senior management and others within Congress, the media, state and local governments, community-based organizations and the defense nuclear industry.
For all types of consideration, experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link:
Education
There is no substitution for education in lieu of specialized experience.
- Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE: PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume/ application does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Your resume must contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make a qualification determination. Please ensure that your resume contains specific information such as position titles, beginning and ending dates of employment for each position, average number of hours worked per week, and if the position is/was in the Federal government, you should provide the position series and grade level.
To compete with other competitive status government employees: If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be scored based upon your responses to the vacancy questions. The top-rated applications will be reviewed for the quality of your experience, education and training relevant to the position. If referred, all relevant documents including performance appraisals and awards submitted with your application package will be forwarded to the hiring official for review.
Eligible Federal employees also seeking consideration for noncompetitive reassignment for this position, must indicate interest in the assessment. In eligibility question 14: select Yes/Other/Former Incumbency of a Position brought into the Competitive Service. Noncompetitive federal candidates must have competitive status on a SF-50, meet minimum qualifications, have served at the same grade or higher, and held or exceeded the promotion potential of this position.
All applicants:Your application will be rated on the extent and quality of your experience, education and training relevant to the position. The answers you select in the on-line process must be substantiated in your application package.If upon review, it is determined that your described work history, competencies, and/or supporting documents do not support your answer choices, your application may be updated on your behalf or you may not be referred to the selecting official. Please ensure that your work history provides enough details to support your answers. The Automated Staffing Office is ultimately responsible for determining your final rating.
You may preview questions for this vacancy.
- Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
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. - Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
RESUME - All applicants must provide a resume that shows relevant experience, education and support the required specialized experience.
PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS/INCENTIVE AWARDS: If applicable, performance appraisals and/or Incentive award documentation may be submitted and forwarded to the selecting official in consideration of your application. To receive credit, submit a recent performance appraisal (dated within 18 months) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable (do not submit a performance plan) and/or incentive award documentation dated within the last 18 months (i.e., performance awards, special act or achievement awards, quality step increases, etc.).
VETERANS: Your last DD214 (member 4 copy), Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, that shows the type of discharge and all dates of active duty is required to verify your eligibility.
- If applying to a vacancy opened to all US Citizens under category rating and wish to be considered as a preference eligible, you need to submit a copy of your DD214 (member-4 copy).
- If claiming preference eligibility as a disabled veteran, you must submit proof of entitlement of this preference which is normally a valid letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs certifying to the present existence of the service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of your disability.An SF-15 is desired, but not required.
- If applying to a vacancy opened Status and you are requesting consideration under Veteran's Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) ( you need to provide a copy of your last DD214 (member-4 copy),which verifies your military service dates, reason for separation, OR certification of separation that shows a discharge date within 120 days of the closing of this announcement, and eligibility for consideration under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act.
NON-COMPETITIVE APPLICANTS: If requesting concurrent consideration for Non-competitive (NC) appointment eligibility, you must provide the appropriate SPECIAL APPOINTING AUTHORITY DOCUMENTS, such as PCS orders (military spouse) describing move & marriage certificate; letter from VA or DD214 describing 100% disability of spouse; letter from State Vocational Office certifying disability (schedule A), etc. For more information, visit military spouse NC appointments or Persons with Disabilities NC appointments.
DISPLACED EMPLOYEES: If requesting consideration under the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency CTAP program (ICTAP), you must meet the well qualified standards for this vacancy (meeting minimum requirements for position and scoring at least an 85 or falling in the Gold Category) and provide all of the following documents:- your most recent performance appraisal,
- the proof of eligibility letter from the Agency, and
- your most current SF-50, displaying current series and grade.
Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the vacancy will result in your removal from consideration for this position. Please review your application prior to final submission and ensure you have submitted all appropriate documents. Uploading documents to USAJobs does NOT ensure inclusion with your application to our system.You must verify that the documents are in the system with your application prior to final submission. - How to Apply
You must submit a complete application package (including resume, vacancy questions and supporting documents) no later than 11:59 pm (EST) on the closing date of the announcement.- To begin, click the "Apply Online" button on the job announcement posting.
- Follow the directions to register, submit all required documents and complete the assessment questionnaire.
- You may review your saved application(s) at
- If you are having difficulty applying online, please contact the DNFSB Automated Staffing Office via email at: ...@dnfsb.gov
Agency contact information
...@dnfsb.gov
Phone
202-###-####
Fax
202-###-####
Email
...@dnfsb.gov
Address
Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board
625 Indiana Ave
Suite 700
Washington, District of Columbia 20004
United States
Next steps
You may check your application status by logging into USAJobs.com. (Select "My USAJOBS" and click "Applications"). Within two weeks of the closing date, a Human Resources Specialist will evaluate your application. Ratings will be determined based on the documents and information received by the closing date.As the vacancy is advertised under status, your application will be scored on a scale between 70 - 100.The most highly qualified candidates are then referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. If you are selected for an interview, the hiring agency will contact you directly. Once the position is filled, we will notify all applicants of their final status. - Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.- Criminal history inquiries
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Financial suitability
- New employee probationary period
- Privacy Act
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Selective Service
- Signature and false statements
- Social security number request
RESUME - All applicants must provide a resume that shows relevant experience, education and support the required specialized experience.
PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS/INCENTIVE AWARDS: If applicable, performance appraisals and/or Incentive award documentation may be submitted and forwarded to the selecting official in consideration of your application. To receive credit, submit a recent performance appraisal (dated within 18 months) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable (do not submit a performance plan) and/or incentive award documentation dated within the last 18 months (i.e., performance awards, special act or achievement awards, quality step increases, etc.).
VETERANS: Your last DD214 (member 4 copy), Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, that shows the type of discharge and all dates of active duty is required to verify your eligibility.
- If applying to a vacancy opened to all US Citizens under category rating and wish to be considered as a preference eligible, you need to submit a copy of your DD214 (member-4 copy).
- If claiming preference eligibility as a disabled veteran, you must submit proof of entitlement of this preference which is normally a valid letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs certifying to the present existence of the service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of your disability.An SF-15 is desired, but not required.
- If applying to a vacancy opened Status and you are requesting consideration under Veteran's Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) ( you need to provide a copy of your last DD214 (member-4 copy),which verifies your military service dates, reason for separation, OR certification of separation that shows a discharge date within 120 days of the closing of this announcement, and eligibility for consideration under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act.
NON-COMPETITIVE APPLICANTS: If requesting concurrent consideration for Non-competitive (NC) appointment eligibility, you must provide the appropriate SPECIAL APPOINTING AUTHORITY DOCUMENTS, such as PCS orders (military spouse) describing move & marriage certificate; letter from VA or DD214 describing 100% disability of spouse; letter from State Vocational Office certifying disability (schedule A), etc. For more information, visit military spouse NC appointments or Persons with Disabilities NC appointments.
DISPLACED EMPLOYEES: If requesting consideration under the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency CTAP program (ICTAP), you must meet the well qualified standards for this vacancy (meeting minimum requirements for position and scoring at least an 85 or falling in the Gold Category) and provide all of the following documents:
- your most recent performance appraisal,
- the proof of eligibility letter from the Agency, and
- your most current SF-50, displaying current series and grade.
Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the vacancy will result in your removal from consideration for this position. Please review your application prior to final submission and ensure you have submitted all appropriate documents. Uploading documents to USAJobs does NOT ensure inclusion with your application to our system.You must verify that the documents are in the system with your application prior to final submission.
How to Apply
You must submit a complete application package (including resume, vacancy questions and supporting documents) no later than 11:59 pm (EST) on the closing date of the announcement.
- To begin, click the "Apply Online" button on the job announcement posting.
- Follow the directions to register, submit all required documents and complete the assessment questionnaire.
- You may review your saved application(s) at
- If you are having difficulty applying online, please contact the DNFSB Automated Staffing Office via email at: ...@dnfsb.gov
Agency contact information
...@dnfsb.gov
Phone
202-###-####
Fax
202-###-####
...@dnfsb.gov
Address
Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board
625 Indiana Ave
Suite 700
Washington, District of Columbia 20004
United States
Next steps
You may check your application status by logging into USAJobs.com. (Select "My USAJOBS" and click "Applications"). Within two weeks of the closing date, a Human Resources Specialist will evaluate your application. Ratings will be determined based on the documents and information received by the closing date.As the vacancy is advertised under status, your application will be scored on a scale between 70 - 100.The most highly qualified candidates are then referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. If you are selected for an interview, the hiring agency will contact you directly. Once the position is filled, we will notify all applicants of their final status.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Criminal history inquiries
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Financial suitability
- New employee probationary period
- Privacy Act
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Selective Service
- Signature and false statements
- Social security number request