Summary
This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Tobacco Products (CTP), Office of Regulations which is located in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Duties
Serve as a recognized government-wide expert in matters related to tobacco programs and is frequently called on to advise others concerning Food and Drug Administration (FDA) statutes and regulations.
Initiate decision making process and documents, participate in discussions and decisions on Office and Center plans, programs, and activities, both in strategic planning, actual determination, allocation and administration of Center program segment.
Review summarize and draft responses to all public comments received on proposed regulations; adoption or rejection of counter-proposals contained in comments and objections; drafts final regulations.
Represent Office of Regulations and Center for Tobacco in dealing and negotiating with Congress; other Federal agencies; State, local, and foreign governments; regulated industry; professional and industry organizations; and public interest groups.
Education
**THERE IS NO POSITIVE EDUCATION REQUIREMENT FOR THIS POSITION.
How you will be evaluated
You must meet the requirements of the job by 11:59 (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date: 08/19/2026 Your eligibility for consideration and qualifications for the position (as listed in this vacancy announcement above) will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents) and your score from the required assessment(s). The application review process will be conducted in multiple stages: Eligibility Consideration: Once the application process is complete, the Human Resources Office will review your application and supporting documentation to determine it is complete, meets the two (2) page resume limit and meets the eligibility requirements for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications: Then, the Human Resources Office will review your resume and supporting documentation to determine whether you meet the minimum job requirements and qualifications. Assessment and Rating Process: STRUCTURED RESUME REVIEW Next, the Human Resources Office and/or Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will review your technical qualifications based on the extent and quality of your experience, education (if applicable to the job), and training described in your resume, questionnaire, and assessment documentation as related to the duties and competencies of this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics). You need not respond to the KSA's separately, but your resume should contain sufficient information to demonstrate possession of these competencies. Technical Knowledge Decision-Making Writing Oral Communication This assessment and rating process will determine your quality category for referral. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration or your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your skills and abilities. All qualified Non-Competitive applicants and the best-qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. Career Transition Assistance Programs: Employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position (obtain a score of 85 or higher on assessments); and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. Referral Consideration: If you are referred to the hiring manager for consideration, you may be further evaluated based on an interview, review of requested work samples, etc. Failure to comply with any of the additional assessment requirements will result in removal from further consideration.