Senior Information Collections Specialist

Summary

This position is located in Division of Guidance, Rulemaking, Economic Analysis, and Technical Editing. The supervisor is Mat Burton. This position is subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements. This position is subject to security ownership restriction reporting requirements.

Duties

• The successful candidate will perform the full range of duties leading and conducting authoritative analyses of complex information collection requirements contained in agency rules, forms, surveys, and other documents, ensuring alignment with Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), 5 CFR Part 1320, and related federal information management regulations. Such duties include but are not limited to: Develop, recommend, and implement agency-wide policies, standards, objectives, and procedures for information collection activities, including process improvements and adoption of new technologies. Provide authoritative advisory services and technical assistance to NRC staff and management on PRA compliance, information collection requirements, and regulatory text review. Review, validate, and recommend approval of information collection justifications prepared by program offices, evaluating need, practical utility, estimated burden, and technical adequacy. Prepare and present in-depth analyses and reports on information collection requirements, including cost, programmatic, and technological impacts, to inform agency decisions and ensure compliance with federal standards. Represent the NRC in negotiations and consultations with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), NRC senior leadership, and other internal and external stakeholders regarding information collection submissions and policy positions. Develop and deliver training and briefings to NRC staff and management on PRA compliance, information collection processes, and best practices. Monitor and evaluate agency compliance with federal information management laws, regulations, and standards; conduct periodic reviews to validate necessity, eliminate duplication, and improve efficiency. Lead or participate in the review of regulatory text to identify new or modified information collection requirements and provide guidance to rulemaking staff.

Requirements

You must meet the qualifications for this position by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position. All information in your resume must be true and accurate. Conditions of Employment: U.S. Citizenship Required This is a Drug Testing position Must be able to meet and maintain security & suitability requirements. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as: independently interpreting and applying the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), 5 CFR Part 1320, and related regulations to complex or multi-office information collection requests; conducting authoritative analyses of information collection requirements, including cost, programmatic, and technological impacts; developing or revising policies, procedures, or guidance for information collection activities; providing technical advisory services and training to staff and management; reviewing and validating justifications for information collections, including those associated with rulemaking; and negotiating and representing organizational positions with OMB or other external stakeholders. A description of how you possess the specialized experience must be addressed in your resume. PLEASE BE CLEAR AND CONCISE. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Education

There are no education requirements for this position.

Benefits

As an NRC employee you will enjoy excellent Federal Benefits, including: comprehensive health and life insurance plans; Flexible Spending Account Program for health and dependent care; Dental and Vision Insurance; retirement savings and investment plan similar to 401(k) (Thrift Savings Plan); annual (vacation) and paid sick leave; family friendly leave policies; 11 paid holidays per year; transit benefits. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees.

Required documents

The following documents are required for your application package to be complete. If you fail to provide any required documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further. Resume that includes: 1) personal information such as name, address, contact information; 2) education; 3) detailed work experience including work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, title, series, grade (if applicable); and 4) other qualifications. Please limit your resume to 2 pages. See below for Additional Resume Information. In addition to the above, you must submit the documents below if you claim the following eligibilities: Current Federal Employees/Reinstatement Eligibles: You must submit a copy of your most recent non-award SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) to verify competitive/excepted status or reinstatement eligibility. Applicants who only submit an award SF-50 will not receive further consideration. Veteran Preference Eligibles: You must submit DD-214 showing type of discharge/character of service (e.g. DD-214 Member 4 Copy); SF-15 Form; and related documentation such as a VA letter showing disability percentage. If currently on active duty, you must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active-duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted. Veteran's preference must be verified prior to appointment. You can find additional information about Veterans' Preference at http://www.fedshirevets.gov/. Individuals with Disabilities: If you are applying under the Schedule A Hiring Authority, you must submit supporting documentation (i.e., Schedule A Letter). You may refer to the following link for additional information. USAJOBS Help Center - Individuals with disabilities. Military Spouse: All military spouses must submit documentation verifying marriage to the service member (e.g., marriage certificate); AND Current military orders (e.g., statement of service) to support active-duty service for more than 180 consecutive days; OR If you are a spouse of a 100% disabled service member, documentation must include service member's DD-214 and 100% service disability (e.g., VA Letter); OR If you are an un-remarried widow or widower of a service member killed while on active duty, documentation must include verification of service member's death while on active duty (e.g., DD-1300). Peace Corps: You must submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility. All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English. Additional Resume Information: Your resume is crucial in our evaluation of your qualifications. Resumes should clearly demonstrate your skills, knowledge, and abilities. Please limit your résumé to 2 pages. To ensure your resume contains all required information, we encourage you to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder. If you choose to use your own resume, please ensure it contains all the required information, and you organize it so we can associate the following information with each experience/position: Job title Name of employer Beginning and ending dates of employment (month/year) format Hours worked per week. We will assume full-time unless otherwise stated. We will pro-rate part-time employment in crediting experience. Concise, results-focused language for job duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable). Series and grade or equivalent (if a federal position). Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) or other inappropriate material on your resume or cover letter. If your resume contains prohibited information as listed above, your application may be determined ineligible, and you will not receive consideration for this position. We will not access web pages linked on your resume or cover letter, links to social media such as LinkedIn, to determine your qualifications. Cover letters are optional.