Duties

Summary

The United States House of Representatives is seeking a qualified individual to serve as Whistleblower Ombudsman. The Office of the Whistleblower Ombudsman was created in the 116th Congress to advise and train Congressional Member offices and Committee staff to effectively work with public and private sector whistleblowers. The position is nonpartisan.

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Responsibilities

The primary duties for the Whistleblower Ombudsman position include the following:

•Organizing the new office;
•Advising and training House offices on best practices for working with whistleblowers;
•Assisting offices in establishing effective whistleblower case management systems; and
•Notifying appropriate staff of relevant laws and policies.

Travel Required

Not required

Supervisory status
Yes

Promotion Potential
15

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Management experience and employment experience on Capitol Hill are preferred. Salary is commensurate with experience. Advertised vacancy grade is similar to the HS scale, and is subject to change.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience working directly with individual whistleblowers from initial outreach through the entire case management process;
• A strong command of the relevant laws and policies governing whistleblower issues;
• Experience conducting trainings and educational outreach;
• Knowledge of Congressional oversight and the ways in which Congress interacts with whistleblowers; and
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Additional information

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Highly qualified candidates will be evaluated based on a structured interview.

Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Not Required

Drug test required
No

Required Documents

Resume submission.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.