2023-13635. Excepted Service; February 2023

AGENCY:

Office of Personnel Management.

ACTION:

Notice.

SUMMARY:

This notice identifies Schedule A, B, and C appointing authorities applicable to a single agency that were established, modified or revoked from February 1, 2023 to February 28, 2023.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Julia Alford, Senior Executive Resources Services, Senior Executive Services and Performance Management, Employee Services, 202–936–3085.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

In accordance with 5 CFR 213.103, Schedule A, B, and C appointing authorities available for use by all agencies are codified in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Schedule A, B, and C appointing authorities applicable to a single agency are not codified in the CFR, but the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) publishes a notice of agency-specific authorities established, modified or revoked each month in the Federal Register at www.gpo.gov/​fdsys/​. OPM also publishes an annual notice of the consolidated listing of all Schedule A, B, and C appointing authorities, current as of June 30, in the Federal Register .

Schedule A

09. Department of the Air Force (Schedule A, 213.3109)

(m) Joint Special Operations University

(1) Not to exceed 15 positions of Dean of the College Special Operations Low Intensity Conflict and Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies. Initial appointments may not exceed 3 years, but may be extended thereafter in 1 to 5-year increments, indefinitely.

11. Department of Commerce (Schedule A, 213.3114)

(m) National Institute of Standards and Technology

(1) Not to exceed 50 positions in support of implementation of the CHIPS Act. Positions will be in the following occupations of Management and Program Analyst (`ZA–343 Pay Bands III, IV), Program Manager (ZA–340 Pay Bands IV, V), Public Affairs Specialist (ZA–1035 Pay Bands III, IV, V). Permanent, temporary or time limited appointments may be made when using this authority.

14. Department of Commerce (Sch A, 213.3114)

(l) National Telecommunication and Information Administration—

(1) Not to exceed 139 professional positions in grades GS–13 through GS–15.

Schedule B

14. Department of Commerce (Sch B, 213.3214)

(d) National Telecommunication and Information Administration—

(1) Not to exceed 42 positions of GS–0850 Electrical Engineer, GS–0855 Electronics Engineer, or GS–0854 Computer Engineer in grades GS–11 through GS–15, or positions that require subject-matter expertise with telecommunications policy, 911 communication programs, broadband program specialists, environmental specialists, and spectrum policy and related programs. Employment under this authority may not exceed 2 years.

Schedule C

The following Schedule C appointing authorities were approved during February 2023.

Agency name	Organization name	Position title	Authorization No.	Effective date
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE	Office of the Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services	Special Assistant	DA230052	02/10/2023
	Natural Resources Conservation Service	Senior Advisor	DA230056	02/16/2023
	Office of the Assistant Secretary for Congressional Relations	Lead Legislative Analyst	DA230058	02/10/2023
		Legislative Advisor	DA230059	02/27/2023
	Office of the Secretary	Special Assistant	DA230053	02/10/2023
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE	Office of Economic Development Administration	Director of Public Affairs	DC230077	02/09/2023
	Minority Business Development Agency	Senior Advisor for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility	DC230081	02/24/2023
	National Institute of Standards and Technology	Chief of Staff for External and Government Affairs	DC230070	02/09/2023
		Director of Public Engagement	DC230071	02/09/2023
		Director of Legislative Affairs	DC230074	02/09/2023
	National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration	Special Advisor	DC230073	02/09/2023
	Office of Executive Secretariat	Special Assistant	DC230075	02/09/2023
	Office of Policy and Strategic Planning	Counselor for Equity	DC230072	02/09/2023
	Office of the Chief of Staff	Advance and Protocol Officer	DC230078	02/09/2023
	Office of the Secretary	Special Assistant	DC230084	02/24/2023
	Office of the Under Secretary	Senior Advisor	DC230080	02/24/2023
CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU	Office of the Director	Senior Advisor for Congressional Affairs	FP230003	02/17/2023
COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY	Council on Environmental Quality	Director of Legislative Affairs	EQ230003	02/21/2023
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE	Office of the Secretary of Defense	Advance Officer	DD230114	02/14/2023
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY	Office of the Secretary of the Navy	Special Assistant to the Secretary of the Navy	DN230015	02/03/2023
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION	Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development	Special Assistant	DB230048	02/09/2023
	Office of Postsecondary Education	Senior Advisor	DB230043	02/17/2023
	Office of the Secretary	Special Assistant	DB230046	02/09/2023
		Special Advisor to the Chief of Staff	DB230047	02/09/2023
		Director of Scheduling	DB230053	02/09/2023
		Deputy Director, Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships	DB230051	02/23/2023
		Executive Director, White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic	DB230055	02/23/2023
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY	Office of the Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs	Regional Intergovernmental and External Affairs Specialist for the Southwest	DE230035	02/16/2023
	Office of the Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy	Advisor	DE230070	02/24/2023
	Office of Management	Director, Scheduling and Advance	DE230029	02/16/2023
	Office of Policy	Special Assistant	DE230071	02/24/2023
	Office of the Secretary	Special Assistant to the Chief of Staff	DE230067	02/16/2023
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY	Office of the Administrator	Special Assistant for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund	EP230051	02/03/2023
	Office of Public Affairs	Writer-Editor (Speechwriter)	EP230052	02/03/2023
		Senior Advisor for Communications	EP230053	02/03/2023
	Office of the Assistant Administrator for Land and Emergency Management	Special Advisor for Implementation	EP230058	02/16/2023
EXPORT-IMPORT BANK	Office of the Chairman	Senior Advisor to the President and Chair	EB230007	02/16/2023
		Director of Scheduling	EB230005	02/23/2023
		Special Assistant and Deputy Scheduler	EB230006	02/23/2023
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION	Office of the Administrator	Chief of Staff	GS230027	02/24/2023
DEPARTMENTS OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES	Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs	Press Assistant	DH230143	02/09/2023
	Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs	Special Assistant	DH230144	02/23/2023
	Office of the Administration for Children and Families	Advisor	DH230156	02/23/2023
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY	Office of Public Affairs	Assistant Press Secretary	DM230145	02/21/2023
		Assistant Press Secretary	DM230144	02/24/2023
	Office of the General Counsel	Oversight Counsel	DM230147	02/21/2023
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT	Office of the Secretary	Policy Advisor (2)	DU230035 DU230036	02/10/2023 02/10/2023
	Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations	Special Advisor	DU230037	02/10/2023
	Office of Public Affairs	Deputy Assistant Secretary, Public Engagement	DU230039	02/16/2023
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR	National Park Service	Policy Associate	DI230038	02/02/2023
	Secretary's Immediate Office	Senior Advance Representative	DI230051	02/02/2023
	Office of the Assistant Secretary—Water and Science	Advisor	DI230052	02/02/2023
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE	Community Relations Service	Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor	DJ230055	02/03/2023
		Policy Advisor	DJ230058	02/09/2023
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR	Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs	Senior Legislative Officer	DL230041	02/09/2023
		Legislative Officer	DL230050	02/10/2023
	Office of the Solicitor	Senior Counsel	DL230049	02/17/2023
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION	Office of Communications	Director of Speechwriting	NN230020	02/24/2023
	Office of the Administrator	Projects and Initiatives Manager	NN230021	02/24/2023
		Special Assistant for Engagement	NN230022	02/24/2023
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES	National Endowment for the Humanities	Special Assistant to the Office of the Chair	NH230001	02/03/2023
OFFICE OF NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POLICY	Office of National Drug Control Policy	Confidential Assistant	QQ230006	02/09/2023
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION	Office of Capital Access	Senior Advisor	SB230015	02/21/2023
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION	Office of Legislative Development and Operations	Senior Technical Advisor	SZ230008	02/24/2023
DEPARTMENT OF STATE	Bureau of African Affairs	Special Advisor	DS230087	02/09/2023
	Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy	Senior Advisor	DS230099	02/24/2023
	Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor	Senior Advisor	DS230097	02/24/2023
	Office of Global Women's Issues	Staff Assistant	DS230088	02/09/2023
	Office of Policy Planning	Special Assistant	DS230089	02/09/2023
	Office of the Secretary	Staff Assistant	DS230092	02/09/2023
		Senior Advisor	DS230100	02/24/2023
	Office of the Under Secretary for Management	Senior Advisor	DS230086	02/09/2023
	Office of the Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs	Senior Advisor	DS230101	02/24/2023
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION	Immediate Office of the Administrator	Senior Advisor to the Administrator	DT230059	02/13/2023
	Office of the Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy	Special Advisor for Environmental Justice	DT230058	02/21/2023
	Office of the Secretary	Deputy Director for Operations	DT230062	02/23/2023
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY	Office of the Assistant Secretary (Tax Policy)	Special Assistant	DY230058	02/12/2023
	Department of the Treasury	Special Assistant	DY230057	02/10/2023
		Deputy Executive Secretary	DY230056	02/24/2023

The following Schedule C appointing authorities were revoked during February 2023.

Agency name	Organization name	Position title	Request No.	Vacate date
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE	Office of Executive Secretariat	Special Assistant	DC220048	02/11/2023
	Office of the Chief of Staff	Special Advisor	DC230034	02/11/2023
		Director of Scheduling and Advance	DC220038	02/11/2023
	Office of the Secretary	Special Assistant	DC220169	02/25/2023
	Office of White House Liaison	Deputy White House Liaison	DC220136	02/25/2023
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY	Office of the Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs	Regional Intergovernmental and External Affairs for the Southwest	DE210182	02/25/2023
		Regional Intergovernmental and External Affairs Specialist	DE210186	02/03/2023
	Office of Management	Director of Scheduling	DE210181	02/25/2023
		Special Assistant	DE230001	02/20/2023
	Office of the Secretary	Special Assistant to the Chief of Staff	DE220058	02/25/2023
	Office of the Under Secretary for Science	Special Assistant	DE220067	02/18/2023
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES	Office of Administration for Children and Families	Special Assistant	DH220101	02/25/2023
	Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs	Regional Director, Seattle, Washington, Region X	DH220011	02/10/2023
		Special Assistant	DH230037	02/25/2023
	Office of the Secretary	Senior Advisor	DH220081	02/11/2023
		Special Advisor	DH230019	02/11/2023
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY	Federal Emergency Management Agency	Director of Legislative Affairs	DM230075	02/10/2023
	Office of Partnership and Engagement	Partnership and Engagement Specialist	DM220084	02/12/2023
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT	Government National Mortgage Association	Senior Advisor	DU220026	02/08/2023
	Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations	Special Advisor	DU230009	02/08/2023
	Office of Policy Development and Research	Special Policy Advisor	DU210099	02/11/2023
	Office of Public Affairs	Senior Advisor for Public Engagement	DU220031	02/25/2023
	Office of the Administration	Advance Coordinator	DU210094	02/01/2023
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE	Office of the Environment and Natural Resources Division	Chief of Staff and Senior Counsel	DJ220019	02/28/2023
DEPARTMENT OF STATE	Bureau of Global Public Affairs	Senior Advisor	DS220056	02/11/2023
	Office of the Secretary	Special Assistant	DS220038	02/26/2023
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION	Office of Communications	Speechwriter	NN210050	02/24/2023
	Office of the Administrator	Special Assistant for Projects and Initiatives	NN210043	02/24/2023
		Executive Assistant and Advisor	NN220027	02/24/2023
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE	Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Legislative Affairs)	Special Assistant	DD220021	02/11/2023
UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA	United States Agency for Global Media	Senior Advisor	IB220002	02/17/2023

Authority:5 U.S.C. 3301 and 3302; E.O. 10577, 3 CFR, 1954–1958 Comp., p. 218.

Office of Personnel Management.

Kayyonne Marston,

Federal Register Liaison.