Liaison Officer - Wage and Hour Division

Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-13 in the Federal Service. 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. Qualifying specialized experience for includes: Experience writing newsletters, blogs, talking points, speeches and briefing papers for senior government leaders as a member of a communications or public affairs organization. Experience in presenting at conferences or large group meetings, in-person or virtually. Experience utilizing knowledge of Wage and Hour Laws and the Wage and Hour Division's program activities. Experience in engagement with the media in writing; such as formulating responses to queries, developing quotes from senior government leaders for comment requests, and developing, writing and editing press releases. As a Liaison Officer you will perform the following duties which are not all-inclusive: Maintains liaison and effective relations with a variety of Federal, State, and local government officials to help ensure understanding, cooperation, and consistency during the conduct of specific investigations and/or enforcement proceedings. Confers with the Solicitor's Office (SOL) in obtaining advice and understanding on legal matters arising prior to and during the enforcement, administration and interpretations of the statues. Informs, enlightens, placates, and educates the general and specialized publics about the Division's diverse activities, enforcement efforts and goals. Provides advice assistance, and consultation to WHD Regional Administrators and Program Staff in conjunction/coordination with Department of Labor (DOL) Regional Public Affairs Directors. Develops solutions and materials in anticipation of and in response to regional information needs. Coordinates responses to sensitive external matters in the regions to conform to understood policy. Maintained comprehensive awareness of WHD programs and activities through liaison and personal contacts with key agency members, WHD's National Office and field officials, and diverse individuals and offices outside the department. Initiates action to implement within the appropriate functional confines of the Division of Communications new or revised WHD functions and facilitates the conduct and fulfillment of WHD responsibilities and goals. Implements office efforts promoting Federal/State cooperation and coordination through recommendations on specific proposals for WHO/State cooperative enforcement projects. Provides a national clearinghouse for tracking and distributing relevant data, reports, and/or statistics on WHD/State activities.