Supervisory Ethics Specialist
What you'd do
This position is located in the Office of Ethics (OE), Office of Science Management and Operations (OSMO), Office of the Director (OD), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
Major duties
Manage and is responsible for the day-to-day operational activities of the Ethics office including a budget of approximately $10,000 and a full-time staff of approximately 10 and up to 2 support contractors. Plan, develop, manage and evaluate program procedures and methodologies to improve the effectiveness, quality and management of the operations of the Office which oversees the Institute’s ethics program. Formulate, plan, and execute the ethics and standards of conduct programs for the Institute, implementing the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 as well as regulations promulgated by the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) for the executive branch. Provide direction and leadership in the development of NIAID ethics policies and procedures, dealing with extremely difficult legal questions and the interpretation of government-wide and agency statutes, rules and regulations. Interface with senior NIAID staff to ensure that Office objectives and policies are compatible with Institute needs, goals, and policies; continually exploring and monitoring internal and external activities that may have ethical implications.
What you need to qualify
You qualify at the GS-15 level, if you meet the following qualification requirement: I qualify for this position at the GS-15 level because I have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: overseeing day-to-day management of ethics regulations and policies consistent with results-based metrics, aligned with a organization's mission; rendering analysis and advice under the Standards of Ethical Conduct with respect to awards, honorary degrees, prohibited gifts, conflicts of interest, impartiality, and other matters; directing negotiations and discussions regarding political and/or sensitive issues; and developing appropriate guidelines for Office of Ethics program operations as well as procedures for major areas of the program, including outside activities, official duty authorizations, conduct, conflict management in funded research. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13002977
Before you apply
Federal applications are different: your resume should be 3–5 pages and mirror the language of this announcement. Read our federal resume guide first — it's the #1 reason qualified people get screened out.
Don't miss the next one.
Get an email the moment a similar federal job opens — postings can close in as little as 5 days.