The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) manages the exploration and development of the nation's offshore resources. It seeks to appropriately balance economic development, energy independence, and environmental protection through oil and gas leases, renewable energy development and environmental reviews and studies. For information about our bureau go to: http://www.boem.gov/

Duties

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), Office of Communications, Congressional and External Affairs Branch, in Washington, DC. This position is being advertised as both location negotiable after selection and with a duty station of Washington DC with the option of telework. If applying to "negotiable after selection", this means that your duty station will be based off your home address and you will be a full-time remote worker. If applying to a specific duty station, you may be allowed to telework a set number of day(s) per pay period, with supervisory approval". BOEM has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval. At the full performance level (GS-14) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Responds to congressional inquiries, initiatives, legislation, and correspondence. Prepares senior leadership for congressional briefings and hearings. Prepares hearing and mark-up summaries for the Director, Deputy Director, and other BOEM staff. Serves as liaison with Members of Congress, congressional committees, and staff on a multitude of issues and concerns of the BOEM. Participates in the development and implementation of congressional and legislative program strategies for highly visible or national priority programs. Salary Range Information for Washington DC duty location: GS-13: ($117,962 - $153,354) per annum. GS-14: ($139,395 - $181,216) per annum. If selected for a duty location other than Washington DC, your pay will be set for the location in which you reside. First time hires to the federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level. This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available.

Requirements

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position you must meet the Specialized Experience for the series to which you are applying. Specialized Experience Requirements: GS-13: To qualify for the GS-13, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: 1. Reviewing and analyzing legislative proposals. 2. Collaborating with Congressional staff, and/or senior officials of Federal agencies. 3. Writing clear and concise hearing reports, testimonies, briefing papers, or correspondence. Must meet all. GS-14: To qualify for the GS-14, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: 1. Developing and/or implementing a legislative outreach strategy to inform and educate members of Congress and staff on an organization's mission, programs, and operations. 2. Reviewing and analyzing legislative proposals. 3. Collaborating with congressional staff, senior officials of Federal agencies, and/or interest groups on sensitive and controversial issues. 4. Preparing Congressional testimony and witness preparation materials. 5. Writing clear and concise hearing reports, testimonies, briefing papers, or correspondence. Must meet all. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions and is available at OPM's website: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.asp All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Contacts

• Address BOEM Office of Communications 45600 Woodland Road Sterling, VA 20166 US
• Name: Gloria Balas
• Phone: 703-787-1778
• Email: [email protected]