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Summary This position is located in the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Disability Employment Policy. This position is inside the bargaining unit. Responsibilities Major duties for the GS-12: Serves as a Policy Advisor responsible for providing analysis, advice, and consultation to the Assistant Secretary and Deputy Assistant Secretary on current public policy, national policy priorities, national policy collaboration, national policy development, and program policy coordination on a variety of employment and employment-related policies for individuals with disabilities. Interacts with customers of the service systems that serve people with disabilities with their advocates and other external public constituents and experts in collecting information on national disability policies. Performs a wide range of duties and responsibilities such as evaluating and presenting divergent opinions affecting disability employment policy issues, and defining and describing feasible options including the impact of their adoption. Attends consultations, meetings, and conferences with public and private constituents and experts, advocacy groups DOL and other Federal agency officials, staff in State and local organizations to obtain information on disability employment issues; draft summaries of meetings, relevant analyses, and policy recommendations. Participates with senior-level policy staff in the analysis of proposed legislation and legislative proposals to identify existing gaps and anomalies; points out problems not resolvable administratively; evaluates the effect of changes to the various programs and systems. Provides consultative and advisory services, coordinates and negotiates with officials in other federal program offices, with state and local officials, and with representatives of private and public institutions. Provides support Admin support(e.g., assists with meeting notes, scheduling, event coordination, database management and performance reports. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-11 in the Federal Service. Examples of specialized experience includes: Assisting in developing policy including legislative and regulatory recommendations; and Providing guidance designed to increase employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities; and Writing skills including documented experience in the development of policy recommendations and briefing materials related to employment. A writing sample may be requested at the time of the interview. Note: In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make any assumptions regarding your experience and or educational experience. Education There is no education substitution at the GS-12 level. Additional Information The mission of the Department of Labor (DOL) is to protect the welfare of workers and job seekers, improve working conditions, expand high-quality employment opportunities, and assure work-related benefits and rights for all workers. As such, the Department is committed to fostering a workplace and workforce that promote equal employment opportunity, reflects the diversity of the people we seek to serve, and models a culture of respect, equity, inclusion, and accessibility where every employee feels heard, supported, and empowered. Applicants must meet all legal and regulatory requirements. Reference the Required Documents section for additional requirements. If the duty location is within the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, the position will be included in the Local 12, AFGE bargaining unit. If the duty location is outside the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, the position will be included in the NCFLL bargaining unit. Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION, REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION, FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES As a condition of employment, all personnel must undergo a background investigation for access to DOL facilities, systems, information and/or classified materials before they can enter on duty: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION Based on agency needs, additional positions may be filled using this vacancy. The Department of Labor may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities, currently offered by the Federal government to attract highly qualified candidates. Click here for Additional Information. The Fair Chance Act (FCA) prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOL employee has violated your rights under the FCA, you may file a complaint of the alleged violation following our agency's complaint process Guidelines for Reporting Violations of the Fair Chance Act. Note: The FCA does not apply to some positions specified under the Act, such as law enforcement or national security positions. All Department of Labor employees are subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Program under Executive Order 12564 and Public Law 100-71.