Lead Ethics Specialist

You qualify at the GS-14 level, if you meet the following qualification requirements: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: 1.) Training staff members on program work, projects, and procedures 2.) Providing advice to employees and managers on the interpretation and application of ethics statutes, regulations, and policies on issues including financial disclosure, post-employment, Hatch Act and gift exceptions 3.) Reviewing confidential and public financial disclosure reports or prohibited holdings reports 4.) Providing advice on possible conflict of interest violations and making corrective action recommendations. 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. 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. 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/12580431
The incumbent provides support to the NIA (National Institute on Aging) Ethics Coordinator. As such, the Ethics Specialist both carries out the activities of the NIA Ethics Office and supports management of the overall NIA ethics program, with primary responsibility for planning, administering, and implementing the Ethics Program and for ensuring that it is carried out in accordance with applicable ethics regulations and statutes.