This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs, headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia.

Duties

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY As an Intergovernmental Affairs Specialist, you will use your knowledge of and experience to optimize business results and customer experience by: Working on a range of programmatic matters, often of a sensitive nature, with special emphasis on program policy analysis and coordination of crosscutting issues. Following and supporting established DHHS procedures, directives and policies, and if needed modifies procedures and guidelines. Prioritizing work to meet established goals and deadlines. Adjusting positively to changes in workload and priorities. Researching and defending policy and program issues and preparing and analyzing position papers for use by the Regional Director (RD). Coordinating, compiling and analyzing statistical information pertinent to IEA programs and initiatives. Attending significant meetings and representing the Regional Director (RD) at meetings, conferences, etc., with representatives of other government agencies, special interest and client groups. Often has the authority to speak for the RD and make commitments on the RD's behalf. Following-up on decisions or requests that emanate from these meetings and keeps RD apprised of discussions. Developing and implementing standard operating procedures regarding IEA communications with intergovernmental organizations, OPDIVs and STAFFDIVs.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service - http://www.sss.gov
• Suitable for federal employment
• Meet time in grade restrictions by the closing date of the announcement
• Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. All information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date.
• A financial disclosure statement may be required.

Qualifications

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Minimum Qualifications: Must at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service performing all of the following duties: 1. Serving as an advisor and/or consultant on trends and issues affecting policies and programs associated with areas such as healthcare and/or human services; 2. Developing and presenting information to a variety of stakeholders on program initiatives/policies; 3. Working with assigned interagency or interdepartmental work groups on fact-finding, analyses and/or making recommendations to senior officials about national issues. Documenting experience: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description. Experience that would not normally be part of the employee's position is creditable, however, when documented by satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the employee's supervisor or an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment. The documentation must indicate whether the duties were performed full time or, if part time, the "percentage of times" the other duties were performed. It is expected that this documentation is included in the employee's official personnel record. In order to receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your official position, you must provide a copy of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated above. 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; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to gain employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If such experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited. OPM Qualification General Policies Website

Contacts

• Address Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, DC 20201 US
• Name: SROC Help Desk
• Phone: -----
• Email: [email protected]