- Position Title
- LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS SPECIALIST
- Agency
- Overseas Private Investment Corporation
- Announcement Number
- OPIC-19-DE-10512938MM Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, May 29, 2019 to Thursday, June 6, 2019
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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.
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.
Select the one statement that best describes your experience and/or education level that demonstrates you meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements for the Legislative Affairs Specialist, GS-0301-11.
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.
For the GS-12: 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 working on House or Senate committees and House or Senate members' personal offices, specifically, those who have served for Members or Committees related to Appropriations, Authorizers, Foreign Affairs, and Foreign Relations; and experience tracking and assessing critical information, such as legislation and experience navigating the legislative process and using the applicable reference sources (e.g. the Congressional Record, Code of Federal Regulations, House and Senate Rules and Procedures; Committee Transcripts and Conference Reports, Government Accountability Reports and U.S. Code, etc.) to research, analyze, and compile information concerning past, present, and proposed legislation
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.
5.
Convey logical thinking in describing complex facts or ideas to deliver clear and convincing presentations to diverse groups within and outside an organization.
6.
Respond to requests for information regarding Congressional policies, requests, and other developments.
7.
Prepare materials to inform senior leaders on matters pending before the United States Congress that could affect agency operations.
8.
Actively support senior leadership of an organization by keeping them informed about relevant legislation and current events.
9.
Disseminate information on an organization in an informal manner (e.g. brown bag lunches) with members of Congress.
10.
Foster working relationships throughout all organizational levels and with external parties.
11.
Exhibit patience and understanding in difficult and complex situations.
12.
Assist with scheduling meetings for senior staff and principals of an organization with members of Congress and their staff, United States Government agencies, and other relevant businesses and organizations.
13.
Develop effective relationships with a wide range of audience members to foster awareness and understanding of agency programs and achievements.
14.
Draft and manage Congressional Notifications to inform Congress of agency agreements, projects, and operations.
15.
Consistently and effectively tailor written products to a wide range of audiences and for diverse purposes in order to achieve a desired outcome.
16.
Coordinate all Congressional Notification packages from inception to completion in accordance with federal regulations and agency policies.
17.
Write letters, talking points, fact sheets, and memos for senior management in both internal and external communication with government officials, members of Congress, and others.
18.
Edit reports required by Congress and ensure those reports are distributed to the appropriate offices.
19.
Understand an organization and agency's strategic direction, short and long-term goals, mission, functions, and culture in order to communicate with Congress.
20.
Develop outreach/education plans to be used internally and externally at Capitol Hill briefings, and meetings with members and staff.
21.
Provide information about relevant legislation and current events to agency staff members to assist with responses to Congressional Requests for Information (ROI).
22.
Anticipate obstacles to resolving complex issues to provide senior leaders with information to support decision-making.
23.
Understand the organization's mission and projects so that Congressional Notifications and other communications with Congress clearly explain technical information related to the business of the organization.