- Position Title
- Congressional Liaison Representative
- Agency
- HQ USAF and Support Elements
- Announcement Number
- 9L-HAF-10482125-515296-CM Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, April 22, 2019 to Friday, May 3, 2019
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
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US Citizen - Are you a US citizen (either by birth or naturalization) or national of the United States?
Preferences
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Would you accept a term appointment?
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Are you retired from the Federal civilian service and receiving an annuity?
3.
Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently employed, or have been employed within the last 5 years, in any one of the categories below, you must disclose this information. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
Are you a current or former political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316?
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Are you a current or former Schedule A or Schedule C political appointee, or an appointee who serves/served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch?
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Are you a current or former political appointee or non-career SES Executive Branch employee?
Are you a current or former political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316?
-OR-
Are you a current or former Schedule A or Schedule C political appointee, or an appointee who serves/served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch?
-OR-
Are you a current or former political appointee or non-career SES Executive Branch employee?
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I am a current permanent or former federal employee with less than 52 weeks break in the competitive service and I am applying for this position to be considered as a:
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I am a current or prior military member of the Armed Forces that is retiring or has been retired less than 180 days. Hiring (appointments or transfers) of retiring or retired members of the Armed Forces to positions in any DoD Component during the 180 days immediately following retirement may only be made IAW DoDI 1402.01 and may require a waiver for appointment prior to the 180 days from official military retirement.
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Have you ever served in the military service?
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If you answered yes, list the branch of service, dates, and type of discharge for all periods of service.
Conditions of Employment
All applicants must complete the following section. This section will be used to determine your ability and willingness to accept certain conditions of employment or meet certain requirements of the position. Please respond 'Yes' or 'No' to the following statements. Failure to respond to this section will result in an ineligible rating.
1.
This position requires a Secret security clearance. I am able and willing to undergo a comprehensive background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, contact with all references, employers, co-workers, personal associates, and review of my driving record, credit history, criminal history, and military service.
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All current federal employees must have a minimum performance rating of acceptable or higher to be considered for placement. Current federal employees who have a current unacceptable performance rating will be excluded from consideration. Note: Failure to select one of the below responses will render you ineligible for further consideration.
3.
I am able and willing to accept a term position/appointment.
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I am willing to travel on military and commercial aircraft if required for temporary duty.
Assessment 1
This section will be used to determine if you possess the basic requirements needed to qualify for a Congressional Liaison Representative GS-0301-12. Failure to respond to this question will result in an ineligible rating.
1.
From the description below, select the letter corresponding to the statement that best represents your qualifications for GS-0301-12 position. Select only one letter. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THIS ITEM WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Applying knowledge of Congress, various committees and legislative liaison concepts, principles and practices to accomplish assignments.
3.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please indicate what experience entry on your resume supports this response (include position title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Utilizing knowledge of protocol and procedures to interface with Congressional principles and staff members.
5.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please indicate what experience entry on your resume supports this response (include position title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Interpreting and applying personnel and military law, regulations, instructions and policies to provide advisory services and resolve problems.
7.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please indicate what experience entry on your resume supports this response (include position title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Researching and analyzing facts, identifying problems, and recommending corrective action.
9.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please indicate what experience entry on your resume supports this response (include position title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
10.
Developing comprehensive replies in response to Congressional inquiries.
11.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please indicate what experience entry on your resume supports this response (include position title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Assessing and recommneding changes to staffing patterns and workflow, and measure productivity
13.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please indicate what experience entry on your resume supports this response (include position title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
14.
Preparing and presenting material to senior officials.
15.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please indicate what experience entry on your resume supports this response (include position title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
16.
Utilizing analytical tools to modify work methods, administrative workflow, and measure productivity.
17.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please indicate what experience entry on your resume supports this response (include position title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
18.
Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Do you possess a thorough experience of working with and for members of the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives and their various committees and the protocol and procedures that apply in dealing with its principles and staff members during the preparation of correspondence requiring familiarity strategic communication.