Duties

Summary

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This position is located in the Bureau of Certification and Licensing (BCL). The BCL plans, develops, administers, and analyzes programs and activities in connection with the certification of Passenger Vessel Operators (PVOs) and the licensing or registration of ocean transportation intermediaries (OTIs) in the international ocean borne commerce of the United States.

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Responsibilities

As a Senior Industry Analyst you will:

• Serve as a senior advisor to the Bureau Director providing guidance with respect to regularly assigned duties as well as other projects.
• Serve as a Commission authority on Public Laws 89-777 matters; provide guidance to prospective applicants of the requirements of Public Laws as they apply for PVO Casualty and Performance Certificates.
• Serve as the agency's contact for insurance and surety companies participating in the OTI licensing and/or registration program.
• Review and recommend approval or denial of applications for the certification of the financial responsibility of PVOs and licensing of OTIs.
• Participate in meeting with officials and the staff of the Commission and representatives of other government agencies and the industry with respect to OTI and PVO matters.
• Represent the Bureau in formal hearings before the Commission and performs a variety of other related duties as the needs of the organization dictate.

Travel Required

Not required

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
13

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector, or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis.
• It is your responsibility to ensure your resume states complete information for each job entry. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year (MM/YYYY), and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume. If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position.

To preview questions click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10904247 .

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement:

You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: researching and analyzing regulations to prepare assessments and evaluations of regulatory problems; reviewing and analyzing financial information, program statistics, and preparing recommendations; providing advice and/or guidance to agency management or senior leaders regarding projects and program improvements; and assist with developing and evaluating proposed projects aligned with the agency's strategic goals and objectives. Experience in ocean transportation is preferred, but not required.

Education

This position does not have education requirements.

Additional information

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Moderate Risk Background Investigation.
• We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
• We may fill like positions within 12 months of the close of the announcement.
• This is a non-bargaining unit position.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• A 1-year probationary period is required (unless already completed)
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
• Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9 . Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
• May be required to file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.

In addition to the above requirements, Status Candidates must meet the following by the close of the announcement:

• For the GS-13 grade level: You must have been at the GS-12 for 52 weeks (time-in-grade requirement).

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Your application includes your resume, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume will result in a "not qualified" determination.

Rating: Your application will be evaluated in the following areas:

• Technical Competence
• Technology Application
• Communication

Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview (such as a structured interview). We will not reimburse costs related to the interview such as travel to and from the interview site.

If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) ), you must score an 80 or better category or better to receive special selection priority.

Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Other

Drug test required
No

Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

Trust determination process

Required Documents

A complete application includes 1. A resume, 2. Vacancyquestion responses, and 3.Submission of any required documents. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you will not be considered for this position (or will not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).

All applicants are required to submit a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional.)

CURRENT AND FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES

SF-50: Submit a copy of your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which shows your current (or most recent) grade and competitive service status. (The "position occupied" block on the SF-50 should show a 1 and your "tenure" block should show a 1 or 2.).

• Award SF-50s will not be accepted.
• Indicate on your application the highest permanent grade you have held; if this grade is different from your current grade, submit an additional SF-50 showing this grade.

Performance Appraisal: Submit a copy of your most recent, signed, completed annual performance appraisal which includes the final rating dated within the last 18 months.

• If it is not dated within the last 18 months or if you have not received a performance appraisal, please explain why in your application (i.e upload a supplemental document reflecting this information).
• Initial and mid-year plans will not be accepted.

Non-Competitive Current/Former Federal employees: In addition to the SF-50 and Performance
Appraisal identified above, submit a copy of your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which reflects your grade level and promotion potential.

CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (CTAP) or INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP) DOCUMENTATION
These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, you must submit the following documents:

• To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position based on the competencies listed above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility including:
  • Agency notice,
  • SF-50 that reflects current grade,
  • SF-50 that reflect full performance level of the position, and
  • Your performance appraisal which must reflect "full successful" or equivalent).
• Displaced District of Columbia Government, Department of Corrections employees will be eligible for priority consideration and competitive appointment (Public Law 105-274). Eligible candidates are not restricted by geographic location or grade level in jobs for which they apply. Documentary evidence is the same as stated above.

VETERANS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ACT (VEOA)

• If you are applying under the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) , you must submit a copy of your DD-214 (Member 4 copy), or other official documentation from a branch of the Armed Forces or the Department of Veterans Affairs showing dates of service and type of discharge.
• Ten-point preference eligibles must also submit an Application for 10-point Veteran Preference, SF-15 , along with the required documentation listed on the back of the SF-15 form.

SPECIAL HIRING AUTHORITIES DOCUMENTATION
If you are applying under a special hiring authority (such as: Schedule A persons with disabilities authority , Military Spouse authority ), submit a copy of proof of your eligibility.