Senior Advisor

DutiesServes as a Senior Advisor to the Assistant Secretary responsible for providing in-depth analysis, advice and consultation to the Assistant Secretary on current public policy, national policy priorities, national policy collaboration, national policy development and program policy coordination of a variety of employment and employment-related policies for individuals with disabilities.Participates with the senior members of ODEP staff, the Assistant Secretary and Deputy Assistant Secretary in providing executive and interagency coordination in national disability policy development and implementation.Conducts analyses of developing administrative and legislative initiatives, promulgating substantive regulatory changes, developing interpretive materials, analyzing precedents and other policy rulings, and tracking regulations dealing with disability and employment policy areas common to Federal employment related service programs.Consults with a broad range of officials of Federal disability programs and policy offices, individuals with disabilities, consumer and constituent representatives, and nationally recognized experts on a regular basis on disability policy issues and concerns relating to the employment status of individuals with disabilities.May be required to draft, review or edit policy documents before forwarding to Assistant Secretary and Deputy Assistant Secretary for approval and dissemination.Participates in the analysis of proposed legislation and / or the development of legislative proposals to identify existing gaps and anomalies; point out problems not resolvable administratively; evaluate the effect of changes to the various programs and systems; evaluate the effect of proposed and adopted legislation with regard to impact on different levels of the services / systems available to individuals with disabilities, and determines administrative feasibility.Provides leadership in the development and implementation of major projects. Recommends policy positions to the senior staff members and to the Assistant Secretary and Deputy Assistant Secretary on substantive national employment and disability policy issues. Provides leadership, as directed by senior staff, on issues or projects that substantially involve issue areas with multiple agencies, legal counsel in various administrative agencies, and various other Federal, State, local, and private sector organizations. Reviews completed policy products for soundness of recommendations and conformance with other relevant national disability policy.Develops solutions to problems disclosed from studies and provides consultation and advice on issues and options. Requirements Conditions of EmploymentMust be a U.S. Citizen.Must be at least 16 years old.Candidate required to obtain the necessary security / investigation level.Subject to financial disclosure requirements.Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met. QualificationsSpecialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.Applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-14 in the Federal Service. Examples of specialized experience includes all of the following : Performing research, analysis and problem solving of organization-wide issues,Providing consultation on national and public policies, substantive work dealing with interpretations of disability laws, regulations, or policy.Making recommendations to executive management based on the analysis of policy issues.Presenting organization-wide concerns before senior level management and / or external leadership.A writing sample may be requested at the time of the interview.Note : In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make any assumptions regarding your experience and or educational experience.Education There is no education substitution at the GS-15 level. Additional informationThe mission of the Department of Labor (DOL) is to protect the welfare of workers and job seekers, improve working conditions, expand high-quality employment opportunities, and assure work-related benefits and rights for all workers. As such, the Department is committed to fostering a workplace and workforce that promote equal employment opportunity, reflects the diversity of the people we seek to serve, and models a culture of respect, equity, inclusion, and accessibility where every employee feels heard, supported, and empowered.Refer to these links for more information : GENERAL INFORMATION, REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION, FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEESAs a condition of employment, all personnel must undergo a background investigation for access to DOL facilities, systems, information and / or classified materials before they can enter on duty : BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONYou may not be aware, but in the regulations for agency ethics programs, there are requirements for supervisors. Section 2638.103 of Title 5 of the CFR states : Every supervisor in the executive branch has a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. It is imperative that supervisors serve as models of ethical behavior for subordinates. Supervisors have a responsibility to help ensure that subordinates are aware of their ethical obligations under the Standards of Conduct and that subordinates know how to contact agency ethics officials. Supervisors are also responsible for working with agency ethics officials to help resolve conflicts of interests and enforce government ethics laws and regulations, including those requiring certain employees to file financial disclosure reports. In addition, supervisors are responsible, when requested, for assisting agency ethics officials in evaluating potential conflicts of interest and identifying positions subject to financial disclosure requirements.Supervisory Financial Disclosure (If applicable) : This position is subject to the confidential financial disclosure requirements of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-521). Therefore, if selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest(s) and your prospective position with DOL. This information will be required annually.Click here for Telework Position Information. This is not a remote work position. The selectee will report to an assigned DOL office location on a regular basis and is eligible for participation in telework as determined by management in accordance with DOL policy.The Fair Chance Act (FCA) prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOL employee has violated your rights under the FCA, you may file a complaint of the alleged violation following our agency's complaint process Guidelines for Reporting Violations of the Fair Chance Act.Note : The FCA does not apply to some positions specified under the Act, such as law enforcement or national security positions.All Department of Labor employees are subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Program under Executive Order 12564 and Public Law 100-71. Help 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 benefitsEligibility 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.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Evaluation Factors (Competencies) - All qualified applicants will be evaluated on the following key competencies : LeadershipOral CommunicationProblem SolvingResearchTechnical CompetenceTechnical CredibilityWritten CommunicationClick here for evaluation details.You may preview questions for this vacancy here : The information you provide may be verified by a review of your paid, unpaid, volunteer, and other lived experience, as it demonstrates the competencies or skills required for the position to be filled. Your evaluation may include an interview, reference checks, or other assessment conducted by HR specialists, subject matter experts, or panel members and may include other assessment tools (ex. interview, structured interview, written test, work sample, etc.). The examining Office of Human Resources (OHR) makes the final determination concerning applicant ratings. Your resume MUST provide sufficient information to substantiate your vacancy question responses. If not, the OHR may amend your responses to more accurately reflect the level of competency indicated by the content of your resume.INFORMATION FOR CTAP ELIGIBLE(S) ONLY : If you are eligible for special priority selection under ICTAP / CTAP, you must be well-qualified for the position to receive consideration. ICTAP / CTAP eligible(s) will be considered well-qualified if they attain at least a rating score of 85 in a numerical rating scheme. Be sure to review the eligibility questions to reflect that you are applying as a ICTAP or CTAP eligible and submit supporting documentation.