Duties

The person selected will serve at the pleasure of the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (OCWR) Chair and Board of Directors for a term limited by statute not to exceed five years, with the possibility of being reappointed to a second five-year term. This position is one of two deputies who report directly to the Executive Director, and the person selected will be an integral part of the OCWR leadership team.
Responsibilities
This officer, a position created through statute, will serve as the deputy responsible for the program and administrative functions described below. Though the ED (or the Board or General Counsel in certain circumstances) retains ultimate authority by statute, the DED-S will lead the functions described below and will have the authority necessary to do so. The DED-S will also work closely with the ED on the entirety of the portfolio to ensure the success of the OCWR staff reporting through the DED-S. The following areas fall within the DED-S portfolio:

• The DED-S will serve as Solicitor to the OCWR Board of Directors, preparing legal memoranda and opinions and orders in cases pending before the Board on petitions for review of OCWR hearing officer decisions.
• The DED-S will prepare for the Board and the ED a wide range of annual, semi-annual, and biennial reports to Congress and congressional oversight committees concerning administration of the CAA in the legislative branch.
• As an integral member of the office's executive management team, the DED-S will serve as a principal point of contact with congressional oversight committees. The DED-S will regularly meet with those committees and prepare responses to inquiries from oversight and appropriations committees on matters concerning the CAA, as well as materials for OCWR officials testifying as witnesses at committee hearings.
• The DED-S supports the OCWR ED in planning, developing, and coordinating internal OCWR employment/HR policies, including preparing employment-related documents and participating in internal personnel matters.
• The DED-S will also assist the Chief Financial Officer on preparation of the OCWR annual budget justification.
• The DED-S must be able to lead, hold other leaders accountable, supervise, and motivate teams so that the OCWR succeeds in its mission. Through subordinate supervisors, the DED-S will be responsible for all aspects of administrative and other mission support to the OCWR's Administrative Dispute Resolution program, Records Management program, and such other programs as may be designated to the DED-S by the ED. The DED-S also directly supervises attorney advisors assigned to assist in performing the responsibilities above.
• In cooperation with the ED and the Deputy ED for the House, the DED-S will recommend appropriate regulations or regulatory updates to the OCWR regulations implementing the CAA. Related to this, the DED-S will work with the other OCWR officers to assist the Board in developing and implementing its legislative agenda.
• As an integral member of the office's executive management team, the DED-S will serve as a leadership partner with the ED and other officers to ensure the OCWR meets its mission, and its strategic goals and performance initiatives under its Strategic Plan. To that end, the DED-S also assists the ED with special projects related to OCWR operations and performs other duties as assigned by the ED.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

The individual selected for this position must meet the following requirements:

• May not be engaged in, or be otherwise employed in, lobbying of the Congress; and not required under the Federal Regulation of Lobbying Act to register with the Clerk of the House of Representatives or the Secretary of the Senate.
• May not hold nor have held the position of Member of the House of Representatives or Senator. May not hold the position of officer or employee of the House of Representatives, Senate, or instrumentality or other entity of the legislative branch (other than the OCWR), nor may have held such a position (other than the position of an officer or employee of the General Accounting Office Personnel Appeals Board, an officer or employee of the Office of Fair Employment Practices of the House of Representatives, or officer or employee of the Office of Senate Fair Employment Practices) within 4 years of the date of appointment.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or otherwise have status eligible for federal employment per Title VII, Sec. 704 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for the Selected Service.
• Must successfully complete a security investigation and background check.
• Must be willing to file statutorily required Public Financial Disclosure Reports periodically.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  Cover letter, resume, writing sample, proof of bar membership (a printout from a bar website is sufficient), and most recent SF-50, if applicable, must be emailed to DED-SJOB@OCWR.GOV.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

  Send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, proof of bar membership (a printout from a bar website is sufficient) and, if a current or former federal employee, your most recent SF-50. The required documents should be sent as individual attachments via email to DED-SJOB@OCWR.GOV with no substantive text in the email. Only applications containing all required documents submitted via email by the closing date will be considered. Applications submitted via any job posting website or automated service, including through an "Apply Now" or similar function, will NOT be considered.

  Agency contact information

  Human Resources

  Email

  DED-Sjob@ocwr.gov

  Address

  Office of Congressional Workplace Rights
  110 Second Street, SE (LA-200)
  Washington, DC 20540
  US

  Next steps

  A selection panel will review all complete applications and set up an interview with those individuals who are considered most qualified for the position.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

Because Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (OCWR) is in the Legislative Branch, its executive positions are not in the Executive Branch's Senior Executive Service (SES). This Deputy Executive Director position, however, is equivalent to a position in the SES. Applications must be submitted via a non-automated email that contains the required attachments (cover letter, resume, writing sample, and if applicable, SF-50). See "How to Apply" for more specific instructions.