- Position Title
- CONGRESSIONAL LIAISON SPECIALIST
- Agency
- Citizenship and Immigration Services
- Announcement Number
- CIS-PJN-10579404-OLA Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, August 21, 2019 to Friday, August 30, 2019
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Eligibilities
INSTRUCTIONS
Please address all eligibility questions identified in this section. Eligibility options will appear as Yes/No questions. It is important that you read each eligibility question carefully and check "Yes" to all eligibility options that apply to you.
Note: You may only be referred for the eligibilities associated with the Who May Apply section. If you do not answer "Yes" to any of the criteria listed in the Who May Apply section, you will not be referred initially. Selecting officials may request to review additional eligible candidates at a later time.
Please address all eligibility questions identified in this section. Eligibility options will appear as Yes/No questions. It is important that you read each eligibility question carefully and check "Yes" to all eligibility options that apply to you.
Note: You may only be referred for the eligibilities associated with the Who May Apply section. If you do not answer "Yes" to any of the criteria listed in the Who May Apply section, you will not be referred initially. Selecting officials may request to review additional eligible candidates at a later time.
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Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
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Are you a United States Citizen?
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Are you eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) because you are a current DHS employee who has received an official notice stating that your position is no longer needed, or that you will be separated by reduction in force (RIF) and meet all of the following criteria?
Proof is required. You must submit the following documentation to support your claim:
- Occupy a position in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- Occupy a position at or above the grade of the announced position and with no greater promotion potential
- Have a current performance rating of at least "fully successful" or equivalent
Proof is required. You must submit the following documentation to support your claim:
- Your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), or equivalent, as stated in the job announcement. It is recommended that you submit your most recent SF-50 that shows your position occupied (block #34 of your SF-50); tenure; grade and step; salary; and, full performance level.
- If your position occupied is "2 - Excepted Service" (block 34 of your SF-50), it is recommended that you also include the initial SF-50, or other official Notification of Personnel Action, for that appointment
- Documentation of your Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a proposed removal/separation notice
- Your latest performance rating of record
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Are you eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) because you are a current or former Federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position and meet all of the following criteria?
Proof is required. You must submit the following documentation to support your claim:
- Occupy a position in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- Occupy a position at or above the grade of the announced position and with no greater promotion potential
- Have a current performance rating of at least "fully successful" or equivalent
Proof is required. You must submit the following documentation to support your claim:
- Your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), or equivalent, as stated in the job announcement. It is recommended that you submit your most recent SF-50 that shows your position occupied (block #34 of your SF-50); tenure; grade and step; salary; and, full performance level.
- If your position occupied is "2 - Excepted Service" (block 34 of your SF-50), it is recommended that you also include the initial SF-50, or other official Notification of Personnel Action, for that appointment.
- Documentation of your Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a proposed removal/separation notice
- Your latest performance rating of record
Preferences
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I acknowledge the following conditions if I choose to submit my résumé through the USAJOBS Résumé Builder:
(Note: Additional guidance regarding this requirement is available within the USCIS Resume Requirement FAQs.)
- I understand that résumés submitted through USAJOBS Résumé Builder are converted to a PDF format when they are transmitted to USA Staffing from the USAJOBS applicant interface and additional spaces/page gaps are added to résumés during the Résumé Builder conversion process;
- I am responsible for ensuring that the final length of my PDF résumé (transmitted from USAJOBS to USA Staffing) does not exceed five pages in length; and
- Based on the above conditions, I understand that USCIS strongly encourages me to save my resume to a PDF document and upload the PDF document in lieu of submitting my resume created through Résumé Builder.
- By answering YES to this question I'm indicating that I have met this requirement for consideration, and by answering NO that I wish to not be considered any further for this announcement.
(Note: Additional guidance regarding this requirement is available within the USCIS Resume Requirement FAQs.)
2.
I acknowledge the following conditions if I choose to submit my resume through the USAJOBS Resume Builder:
- I understand that resumes submitted through USAJOBS Resume Builder are converted to a PDF format when they are transmitted to USA Staffing from the USAJOBS applicant interface and additional spaces/page gaps are added to resumes during the Resume Builder conversion process;
- Based on the above conditions, I understand that USCIS strongly encourages me to save my resume to a PDF document and upload the PDF document instead of submitting my resume created through Resume Builder;
- I understand that USCIS' human resources will only review the first 5 pages of my resume to determine eligibility/qualifications for this position;
- By answering YES to this question, I am indicating that I have met this requirement for consideration. (Note: Additional guidance regarding this requirement is available within the How to Submit Your Resume section of the USCIS Resume Requirement FAQs.)
Assessment 1
Failure to select a response to any of the following questions will default in a negative response which will disqualify you for this position. Your responses to the on-line questionnaire must be supported by your resume.
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There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. This residency requirement states that candidates must have, for three of the last five years immediately prior to applying for this position(s); (1) resided in the United States; OR (2) worked for the United States Government as an employee overseas in a Federal or Military capacity; OR (3) been a dependent of a U.S. Federal or Military employee serving overseas. Do you meet one of these requirements?
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Selective Placement Factor: Do you have experience preparing senior government officials for hearings, briefings, and/or meetings with congressional and/or intergovernmental entities related to immigration policies?
By answering yes, you are self-certifying that you meet this requirement and have experience preparing senior government officials for hearings, briefings, and/or meetings with congressional and/or intergovernmental entities related to immigration policies.. Your proficiency will be tested during an interview. If during the interview it is determined that you do not meet this requirement, you will be removed from further consideration under this vacancy announcement.
This question requires a response. If you do not respond, your application will be considered incomplete and you will not receive further consideration. Your response must be supported by your resume. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.Required
By answering yes, you are self-certifying that you meet this requirement and have experience preparing senior government officials for hearings, briefings, and/or meetings with congressional and/or intergovernmental entities related to immigration policies.. Your proficiency will be tested during an interview. If during the interview it is determined that you do not meet this requirement, you will be removed from further consideration under this vacancy announcement.
This question requires a response. If you do not respond, your application will be considered incomplete and you will not receive further consideration. Your response must be supported by your resume. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.Required
The following questions will only be used to determine whether or not you meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position. You may wish to consult the vacancy announcement for a description of those requirements. Your proficiency will be tested during an interview. If during the interview it is determined that you do not meet this requirement, you will be removed from further consideration under this vacancy announcement.
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Which of the following statements best describes your experience?
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You must provide the position title(s) and dates of employment referenced in your resume that demonstrates the experience related to your response.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
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Provides support of outreach activities to congressional/intergovernmental entities in order to create external relationships.
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Serves as senior advisor to leadership concerning the congressional/intergovernmental affairs program to promote an organization's mission.
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Develops strategies with key program officials within an organization to provide operational needs of the program.
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Determines appropriate, available tools and technology to perform work duties with ease.
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Establishes and maintains internal and external relationships to promote and exchange initiatives with wide-reaching impact.
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Serves as primary contact for legislative/intergovernmental staff members on complex issues, to develop recommendations and courses of action.
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Conducts presentations to provide internal/external training on organization operations/polices in order to meet training needs.
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Monitors congressional/intergovernmental inquiries to identify trends and anomalies to prevent negative impacts to the program.
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Provides strategic planning and regularly promote dialogue with internal and external stakeholders.
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Tracks emerging trends based on analysis of legislative/intergovernmental casework to determine the need for new policies.
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Analyzes local and national implications of current and proposed legislation.
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Demonstrates knowledge of relevant local, national and international current events to make sound recommendations.
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Coordinates congressional requests for information, visits, briefings, and meetings for leadership and congressional liaisons.
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Demonstrates interpersonal skills with colleagues and other entities in order to promote an organization's policies and procedures.
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Manages the distribution of information/updates to congressional offices to promote agency initiatives.
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Uses analytical skills to identify areas of improvement in congressional activities within tan organization's jurisdiction to promote solutions.
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Analyzes concerns of constituents, members of congress, and IGA entities to resolve difficult situations.
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Writes and prepares written reports for oral briefings to policy makers.
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As previously explained, your ratings in this Occupational Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents and references you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your ratings. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position/agency.
It is your responsibility to provide the responses, information, and documentation regarding your work history for us to determine your eligibility and qualifications for this position.
Please take this opportunity to review your documentation and ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning, 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, 3) verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability, and 4) that you have provided all of the information and documentation needed for us to determine your eligibility and qualifications for this position.
Failure to agree to this statement will disqualify you from further consideration for the position.
It is your responsibility to provide the responses, information, and documentation regarding your work history for us to determine your eligibility and qualifications for this position.
Please take this opportunity to review your documentation and ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning, 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, 3) verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability, and 4) that you have provided all of the information and documentation needed for us to determine your eligibility and qualifications for this position.
Failure to agree to this statement will disqualify you from further consideration for the position.