This position is part of the Office of Policy, Department of Energy. As a Policy Analyst, you will provide advice, consultation, input and recommendations on policy and related energy jobs portfolio.

Duties

As a Policy Analyst, you will: Support the energy jobs portfolio with a focus on energy and infrastructure job creation. Support the Energy Workforce Advisory Board and its activities. Perform research and analyses in preparation of special reports, papers, and memoranda relating to domestic energy issues. Define objectives related to energy policies and programs involving workforce and energy jobs issues.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.
• If selected, your appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.
• Occasional travel maybe required.
• This position is included in a Bargaining Unit.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS GS-11: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-9 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following: Assisting in planning and conducting policy analysis related to energy jobs initiatives focused on energy and infrastructure job creation Assisting with the drafting/preparing reports and briefing materials. Communicating information pertaining to energy and job creation to a variety of audiences. OR EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or a LL.M., if related; your education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. For this position, this is defined as a degree in Business Administration, Political Science, Public Policy/Administration, Economics, Education, Philosophy or Psychology, or a similarly related major. OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Less than one year of specialized experience may be combined with graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level (i.e., credit hours beyond the first two years of full-time study may be credited). One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours the graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. If the graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study is not available, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) is used. When crediting education that requires specific course work the number of hours of related courses required, as a proportion of the total education, is prorated. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS GS-12: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-11 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following: Planning/Conducting policy analysis related to energy jobs initiatives focused on energy and infrastructure job creation. Drafting/preparing reports and briefing materials. Communicating information pertaining to energy and job creation to a variety of audiences. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must (1) meet all of the requirements as described in this section; and 2) be rated "well-qualified", which is defined as scoring in the in Well Qualified category (or higher). You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

If substituting education for specialized experience you must submit proof of your qualifying education. Failure to provide college transcripts may result in a rating of 'Ineligible'. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.

Contacts

• Address Office of Policy 1000 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20585 US
• Name: Alexandra Luciano
• Phone: 240-405-9026
• Email: Alexandra.Luciano@hc.doe.gov