- Position Title
- Legislative Affairs Specialist
- Agency
- Defense Health Agency
- Announcement Number
- NCJT187026371654D Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, April 9, 2018 to Wednesday, April 18, 2018
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
2.
External Recruitment Military Spouse Preference
This category includes spouses of active duty military members. To be eligible you:
• Must have been married to your military sponsor prior to reporting to the new duty assignment; AND,
• Must have accompanied your military sponsor on a Permanent Change in Station (PCS) move; AND,
• The position for which you are applying must be within the commuting area of your military sponsor's new permanent duty station.
MSP applies if you are ranked among the "best qualified" for this vacancy, and the list established from this announcement is used to fill the vacancy.
MSP does not apply, however, when preference would violate statutes or regulations on veterans' preference or nepotism.
Supporting documentation: You must provide acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility which includes the following: a copy of PCS orders authorizing the spouse to accompany the service member to a new duty location, and proof of marriage to the service member.
**NOTE: You will not receive Military Spouse Preference for this announcement if you fail to provide any of the documents mentioned above.
Are you a military spouse eligible for preference under delegated examining procedures?
This category includes spouses of active duty military members. To be eligible you:
• Must have been married to your military sponsor prior to reporting to the new duty assignment; AND,
• Must have accompanied your military sponsor on a Permanent Change in Station (PCS) move; AND,
• The position for which you are applying must be within the commuting area of your military sponsor's new permanent duty station.
MSP applies if you are ranked among the "best qualified" for this vacancy, and the list established from this announcement is used to fill the vacancy.
MSP does not apply, however, when preference would violate statutes or regulations on veterans' preference or nepotism.
Supporting documentation: You must provide acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility which includes the following: a copy of PCS orders authorizing the spouse to accompany the service member to a new duty location, and proof of marriage to the service member.
**NOTE: You will not receive Military Spouse Preference for this announcement if you fail to provide any of the documents mentioned above.
Are you a military spouse eligible for preference under delegated examining procedures?
3.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.
*Note: Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference.
Supporting documentation: Federal employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704, by submitting a copy of the following documents with your completed application:A copy of your agency notice; AND,
A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal; AND,
A copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Additional information regarding ICTAP eligibility can be found in the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.
*Note: Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference.
Supporting documentation: Federal employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704, by submitting a copy of the following documents with your completed application:A copy of your agency notice; AND,
A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal; AND,
A copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Additional information regarding ICTAP eligibility can be found in the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
Conditions of Employment
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of these requirements.
1.
This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Tier 3 security investigation or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required. Do you possess or are you able to obtain and maintain a Tier 3 security investigation for the duration of your employment?
2.
This position requires the incumbent to have tuberculosis testing. Are you willing to have a tuberculosis test?
3.
This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is therefore subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations unless otherwise exempted for medical or religious reasons. Are you willing to meet this requirement or provide documentation of exemption (e.g., medical contraindication and/or waiver based on religious objection)?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Legislative Affairs Specialist GS-0301-09 position with the Department of Defense. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
Minimum Qualifications
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Legislative Affairs Specialist at the GS-0301-09 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Ensure that all congressional inquiries (written and verbal) are addressed within an adequate timeframe.
3.
Coordinate congressional meetings, such as briefings, legislative engagement, and congressional delegation visits, for the organization and/or region.
4.
Collects information to develop statements and build prep books for congressional inquiries.
5.
Review the Congressional Record in order to obtain information on Member positions and statements.
6.
Expertise in the congressional budget and policy processes; and execution of funding.
7.
Support staff work on legislative affairs, such as legislative initiatives, active legislation, congressional correspondence, hearings, congressional visits, briefings and internal and external communication.
8.
Maintain liaison (interrelated and interdependent) with the Legislative Affairs Offices.
9.
Support interactions with congressional staff members to obtain and/or clarify legislative information.
10.
Interact in a diplomatic manner with senior legislative staff and medical treatment staff to resolve issues or problems.
11.
Supports all post-hearing activity reviewing transcripts, coordinating responses to the questions for the record following up with professional staff.
12.
Provide analysis on influential potential impacts (i.e., trends and measures).
13.
Research congressional proceedings to prepare information (i.e., packets, reports, and position papers) for higher management.
14.
Researches and prepares reports, fact sheets, information packets and position paper to disseminate throughout the command.
15.
Review and confirm that congressional inquiry responses are in accordance to Department of Defense regulations and policy.
16.
Review the Congressional Record in order to obtain information on Member positions and statements
17.
Creates Power point briefs, congressional inquiries; request for information reports to congress, and ready materials utilizing a variety of automated computer systems.
18.
Monitor congressional initiatives and active legislation impacting healthcare missions/programs and provide input to senior level officials.
19.
Create a variety of correspondence e.g., reports, spreadsheets, power points, memorandums utilizing Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Publisher and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
20.
Monitor a variety of periodicals, papers, and journals in order to obtain information related to the command's missions and activities.
21.
Will utilize automated health care systems such as Defense Medical Human Resources System (DMHRSi) and Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support (DMLSS).
22.
Crafts responses to congressional inquiries, official requests for information and Reports to Congress.
23.
Edit, Format and craft briefing materials to include Power point brief, congressional inquiries, and request for information.
24.
Assists in the overall preparation of the Commander and Senior Command level testimony.
25.
Produce a variety of correspondence e.g., reports, spreadsheets, power points, memorandums in correct format with appropriate grammar and punctuation.
26.
Verify information through the Congressional Record for accuracy of verbatim remarks.
27.
Your responses to the Eligibility Assessment and Occupational Questionnaire, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.