- Position Title
- CONGRESSIONAL ACTIONS COORDINATOR
- Agency
- Office of the Secretary of the Army
- Announcement Number
- NCHT190078016689D Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, October 15, 2019 to Tuesday, October 29, 2019
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
External Recruitment Military Spouse Preference
I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station. I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location.
NOTE 1: Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.
NOTE 2: You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP.
NOTE 3: 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.
NOTE 4: MSP does not apply, however, when preference would violate statutes or regulations on veterans' preference or nepotism.
Supporting Documentation: You must provide a signed Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist, PCS orders/verification of duty location assignment, a copy of marriage certificate or license and documents as listed on the Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist.
Are you a military spouse eligible for preference under delegated examining procedures?
I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station. I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location.
NOTE 1: Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.
NOTE 2: You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP.
NOTE 3: 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.
NOTE 4: MSP does not apply, however, when preference would violate statutes or regulations on veterans' preference or nepotism.
Supporting Documentation: You must provide a signed Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist, PCS orders/verification of duty location assignment, a copy of marriage certificate or license and documents as listed on the Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist.
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 your 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 your 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.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Would you accept a term appointment?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Congressional Actions Coordinator position with Department of the Army. 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.
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of the Congressional Actions Coordinator at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
2.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Congressional Actions Coordinator at the GS-12 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.
3.
Formulate official responses to written and telephonic inquiries from Members of Congress, their staff, Congressional Committees and the Office of the President and Vice President.
4.
Assess the organizational structure and functional responsibilities of all parts of the Agency headquarters, staff agencies and field commands in order to pursue a variety of complex problems to a conclusion.
5.
Provide leadership with thorough and accurate information on Congressional
Activities and/or any given program or policy.
Activities and/or any given program or policy.
6.
Prioritize actions by considering its potential for expanded public interest through media publicity, greater Congressional interest, its impact on ongoing Army programs, and/or its relative priority to other ongoing actions to accommodate available Army staff time and resources and to ensure prompt and proper resolution.
7.
Conduct substantive research and analysis on issues that are sensitive and highly visible.
8.
Analyzes written correspondence and telephonic requests to determine pertinent issues, extent of research required, and sources from which to obtain information and facts.
9.
Manage varied and simultaneous ongoing projects and or actions, each at different stages of completion, and covering diverse functional areas.
10.
Advise leadership on evolving and systemic issues to ensure compliance with Agency regulations, statutory laws, and administration policy.
11.
Formulate timely, comprehensive, factual and coordinated responses to highly sensitive Congressional inquiries.
12.
Cite and discuss laws, regulations, directives and their application to specific cases to formulate the official response.
13.
Provide information papers/briefings to Congressional staffs on sensitive events or changes in Agency programs to enhance the Agency's image with the public and Congress.
14.
Ensure that responses correctly apply and state Army policy, proper coordination by all parties concerned is complete, controversial issues are appropriately addressed, and no inadvertent or premature release of sensitive information is made.
15.
Facilitate resolution of all conflicts/nonoccurrence through discussions, meetings, and conferences with principals and subject matter experts.
16.
Promote discussion and compromise among staff offices and ensures that all parties are in agreement with proposed response.
17.
Meet with Members of Congress and their staff to present, discuss, and/or explains the Army's position, decision, or action.
18.
Prepare and provide information papers/briefings to Congressional staffs on sensitive events or changes in Army programs to enhance the Army's image with the public and Congress.
19.
Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, 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.