- Position Title
- Congressional and Legislative Affairs Specialist (Bilingual)
- Agency
- Inter-American Foundation
- Announcement Number
- IAF-18-DE-10099836JS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, December 20, 2017 to Monday, January 8, 2018
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
- I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced or surplused from the agency hiring for this position; and
- I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; and
- I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; and
- My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
3.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
- I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position; and
- I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; and
- I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; and
- My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Would you accept a term appointment?
Assessment 1
For items 1 and 2, please read the following statements carefully. Your response to the following questions will determine whether you will be eligible for this position or not. If you respond "No" to any question in this section, you will not be eligible for consideration for this position.
1.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire will be true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I provide may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in me not being considered for this position.
2.
Are you willing to submit to an initial and periodic background investigation, including a fingerprint check and a credit check?
3.
This position has a Selective Placement Factor (SPF) that must be met in order to do the work of the position. Please certify whether or not you meet the SPF for this position. This experience must be clearly documented in your resume.
Are you fluent orally and in writing in both English and Spanish?
Are you fluent orally and in writing in both English and Spanish?
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be supported by your resume and supporting documents.
4.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience and/or education level that demonstrates you meet the Minimum Qualification requirements to perform the duties of a Congressional and Legislative Affairs Specialist, GS-0301-11.
5.
For the GS-12 level, do you possess at least one year of specialized experience that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the GS-11 level in the Federal service? Specialized experience is defined as experience that is in or directly related to the line of work of this position and has equipped you with the knowledge and competencies to successfully perform the duties of this position. More specifically, this requirement involves experience includes demonstrated experience of legislative and congressional committee processes on politically sensitive issues, policies, and objectives; experience communicating with Members of Congress, Administration officials, or other executive level officials to explain, relate, and/or defend controversial legislative proposals or actions; experience communicating complex matters, both in person and in writing, in a clear, concise and logical manner to be able to present the views of the Agency on matters of Congressional interest to Members of Congress and key staff, and to accurately convey Congressional views to high-ranking officials both inside and outside an Agency; and experience that demonstrates a detailed knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of the legislative process including parliamentary procedures in the House and Senate. In addition, specialized experience includes managing legislative liaison initiatives for Agency programs, assisting in the preparation of Agency staff and coordinating legislative documents for Congressional hearings or briefings.
6.
For the GS-13 level, do you possess at least one year of specialized experience that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the GS-12 level in the Federal service? Specialized experience is defined as experience that is in or directly related to the line of work of this position and has equipped you with the knowledge and competencies to successfully perform the duties of this position. More specifically, this requirement involves experience in drafting formal reports, legislative proposals, testimony and other briefing materials; responding to inquiries and correspondence affecting regulatory policies and programs; experience researching legislative regulations and Congressional information; experience establishing contacts and maintaining relationships and liaison with certain United States Senate and House of Representative Committees; experience in providing information to management about Congressional trends or events that might affect the organization and ensure that Congressional offices keep abreast of current issues involving the organization; experience in providing written responses to Congressional inquiries, including constituent inquiries as necessary; experience in assisting in analyzing legislative proposals and bills introduced in Congress to determine the impact on organizational policies, programs, and procedures; and experience in drafting legislative proposals and other bills based on independent research and on review and analysis of comments of an organization's technical and field personnel.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Select only one letter for each item. Failure to support your answer to this questionnaire in your resume may result in a lowered score or loss of consideration.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Analyze and provide expert guidance or analysis regarding Congressional impacts and considerations.
8.
Analyze and act upon Congressional inquiries.
9.
Assist with the creation and implementation of an effective congressional outreach strategy.
10.
Provide expert advice and guidance on Congressional communication and relationship strategies for current and emerging programs.
11.
Develop guidance and provide input to management on congressional and legislative issues affecting IAF programs.
12.
Participate in internal strategy formulation and review activities affecting congressional relationships.
13.
Act as both primary/alternate COR on a number of contracts and inter agency agreements responsible for planning, technical specifications, scopes of work, market research, and post award administration of the contract.
14.
Prepare reports concerning legislative activities and IAF.
15.
Draft Congressional testimony, speeches, talking points, statements, and other related documents for use by management and senior staff when addressing members of Congress and congressional staff.
16.
Review draft press releases relating to legislative matters.
17.
Research and write reports or other documents including the annual Congressional budget justification.
18.
Represent the IAF in meetings with Congressional staff, presenting the Foundation's point of view on matters of critical importance to the overall mission.
19.
Monitor and communicate IAF programs and activities of legislative, oversight, and representational interest.
20.
Respond to Congressional requests in a timely manner and be proactive in strategizing meetings with offices based on upcoming legislation and agency need.
21.
Organize and lead Congressional Staff delegations in order to present IAF's point of view on matters of critical importance to the overall mission.
22.
Establish and maintain relationships with key outside contacts.
23.
Develop and maintain effective business relationships with key congressional staffers