Summary
This position is located in the Office of the Deputy Undersecretary (ODUS), Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Washington D.C. ILAB advances U.S. labor interests through international engagement, programs, research, and strategies addressing foreign labor practices and conditions that affect American workers, businesses, and the competitiveness and security of U.S. supply chains. This position is outside the bargaining unit.
Duties
Major Duties: Serves as ILAB's principal senior non-supervisory strategist for the administrative and programmatic integration of international labor priorities. Develops and coordinates high-level strategic papers, decision memoranda, executive briefings, presentations, talking points, and policy or program recommendations for the Deputy Undersecretary and other senior Department officials. Represents ILAB, as designated, in senior-level interagency, international, and external forums involving foreign governments, international organizations, multilateral institutions, private sector executives, labor organizations, and other stakeholders. Articulates established Departmental and Bureau positions and advances strategic objectives within the authority delegated by senior leadership. Plans, organizes, and leads exceptionally broad strategic studies and initiatives involving multiple ILAB offices and, as appropriate, other Federal agencies and external stakeholders. Exercises substantial independence in identifying issues requiring executive attention, determining the scope and depth of analyses, selecting or developing analytical approaches, and formulating recommendations. Keeps the Deputy Undersecretary informed of matters with significant policy, program, resource, interagency, or external implications. Independently identifies emerging strategic issues, defines the scope and objectives of major Bureau-wide initiatives, and develops long-range strategies that translate broad Administration and Departmental priorities into coordinated ILAB program goals, milestones, implementation approaches, and measures of success. Develops negotiating positions and options; builds support for ILAB recommendations; resolves or elevates impasses; and seeks agreement on coordinated approaches, responsibilities, milestones, and outcomes. Leads special strategic projects and high-priority initiatives assigned by the Deputy Undersecretary that involve major or unprecedented issues, extensive coordination, and substantial consequences for ILAB programs or Departmental international labor objectives. Chairs or leads executive-level working groups and cross-functional teams; establishes objectives; frames issues for decision; facilitates resolution of competing views; and develops recommendations for senior leadership.
How you will be evaluated
Applicants must meet all legal and regulatory requirements. Reference the Required Documents section for additional requirements. Your evaluation will be based on how well you meet the qualifications outlined in this vacancy announcement, as demonstrated through your resume and supporting documentation. Click Application of Veterans Preference for more information. You may preview application questions for this vacancy here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13081853 If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be evaluated against the evaluation factors below and will be placed into a category based on your vacancy question responses. Category A - Meets the basic qualification requirements for the vacancy and has successful experience in the same or similar job that has demonstrated superior proficiency in applying critical competencies required by this position to work of increased levels of difficulty and complexity. Category B - Meets the basic qualification requirements for the vacancy and demonstrates satisfactory proficiency in the critical competencies required by this position. Category C - Meets the specialized experience described in the minimum qualification requirements section of this announcement and demonstrates proficiency in the basic competencies. Click here for Evaluation details. USA Hire You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork The information you provide may be verified by a review of your paid, unpaid, volunteer, as it demonstrates the competencies or skills required for the position to be filled. Your evaluation may include an interview, reference checks, or other assessment conducted by HR specialists, subject matter experts, or panel members and may include other assessment tools (ex. interview, structured interview, written test, work sample, etc.). INFORMATION FOR ICTAP/CTAP ELIGIBLE(S) ONLY: If you are eligible for special priority selection under ICTAP/CTAP, you must be well-qualified for the position to receive consideration. ICTAP/CTAP eligible(s) who are Category B or higher will be considered well-qualified. Be sure to review the eligibility questions to reflect that you are applying as an ICTAP or CTAP eligible and submit supporting documentation.