Director, Office of Legislative Affairs and Policy Communications

US Federal Highway Administration; Washington (District of Columbia); Vor Ort; USD 160.000 - 210.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Director, Office of Legislative Affairs and Policy Communications at FHWA leads legislative analysis, congressional affairs, international affairs, and policy communications for the agency in Washington, DC.

Candidates should demonstrate Executive Core Qualifications and Technical Qualifications at SES level, with a strong record of leading policy development, stakeholder engagement, and results. Resumes must not exceed two pages.

Qualifikationen

• Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) demonstrated in the resume.
• Resume not to exceed 2 pages; longer resumes may be disqualified.
• TQ 1: executive-level experience in policy and legislation linked to budgeting.
• TQ 2: executive-level experience in communications and outreach with top officials.

Aufgaben

• Oversee legislative analysis, congressional affairs, international affairs, and policy communications for FHWA.
• Lead policy development and coordinate across offices to advance agency goals.

Kenntnisse

Executive leadership

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Jobbeschreibung

The Director, Office of Legislative Affairs and Policy Communications is responsible for overseeing legislative analysis, congressional affairs, international affairs, and policy communications for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.

TQ 1. Demonstrates executive-level experience in developing, coordinating, and evaluating organization policy andlegislation that links organizational goals and the budget process.

TQ 2. Demonstrates executive-level experience in leading communications and outreach efforts thatexhibit a high level of customer service for a wide range of officials and stakeholders.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs):In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position.

There are five ECQs:

• ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding – This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.
• ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
• ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
• ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization’s vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.
• ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM’s SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents:

• Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back,
• FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI(this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and
• SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information)