- Position Title
- Senior Legislative Assistant
- Agency
- Corporation for National and Community Service
- Announcement Number
- CNS-19-108R-10686601 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, December 26, 2019 to Monday, January 13, 2020
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
I am a disabled veteran who retired from active military service with a disability rating of 30 percent or more; or a disabled veteran rated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as having a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more; AND my discharge was under conditions other than dishonorable.
3.
I am currently employed by the Corporation for National and Community Service as a federal employee, serving on a General (permanent) appointment.
4.
I am a current federal employee of the Corporation for National and Community Service, who is in the Office of AmeriCorps State and National, Office of Field Liaison, Office of Grants Management or the Field Financial Management Center?
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I am a current CNCS employee who is serving on a General (Permanent) appointment (not term or temporary) or I am a current CNCS employee who meets the requirements of a noncompetitive hiring authority.
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I am currently on a permanent excepted service appointment in a position which is equivalent to or greater than the grade/level of this position - OR - I am an employee at a Federal agency which has an interchange agreement with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management OR I am an employee with a federal agency covered under other special appointing authorities or agreements e.g., TSA, U.S. Postal Service, FAA, etc. (You may be eligible to be considered for noncompetitive appointment. Submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 showing your grade, position occupied and tenure).
7.
Former Employees - I am a former federal employee of the Corporation for National and Community Service. (You must submit a copy of your final SF-50. The SF-50 should indicate your position occupied and tenure. This does not include service with AmeriCorps programs including VISTA, State and National or NCCC).
8.
I qualify for merit promotion based on meeting one of the following conditions: current Federal employee in the competitive service in tenure group 1 or 2; former Federal employee in the competitive service who was in tenure group 1 upon separation or tenure group 2, if the separation occurred less than 3 years ago; current Federal employee in the excepted service of an agency with an Interchange Agreement, in tenure group 1 or 2; or former Federal employee in the excepted service, with tenure equivalent to permanent status in the career/career-conditional appointment system. (Your most recent SF-50 must be submitted with your application).
9.
I qualify for Noncompetitive appointment as a military spouse based on one of the following: relocation with a service-member spouse as a result of permanent change of station (PCS) orders (https://www.fedshirevets.gov/hire/hrp/qaspouse/index.aspx); spouse of service member who incurred a 100% disability because of service member’s active duty service (See and complete the SF-15: https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf) ; or spouse of a service member killed while on active duty (See and complete the SF-15).
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Noncompetitive Eligibility - I am currently serving or have previously served (within the last 3 years) in Peace Corps or AmeriCorps VISTA. (You may be eligible to be considered for noncompetitive appointment. Please submit documentation that verifies your service in either of these organizations).
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I am currently employed as a Federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment at the full performance level or higher of this position; or a former federal civilian employee who has held the full performance level or higher of this position on a permanent competitive appointment. (Submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 showing your grade, position occupied and tenure).
12.
I have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities and I have certification from my physician or State Government. (You may be eligible to be considered for noncompetitive appointment. Submit a copy of your documentation of your proof of disability and certification of job readiness).
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Are you currently or have you, within the last 5 years served as a political appointee, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch.
14.
Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) - I am a disabled veteran; or a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces during a war declared by Congress; or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized; or a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the Armed Forces, participated in a military operation for which the Armed Forces Service Medal was awarded; or I have separated from active duty within the past 3 years; AND separated under honorable conditions.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Senior Legislative Assistant NY-0301-03 position.
1.
Please select the ONE response that BEST describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform as a Senior Legislative Assistant NY-0301-03.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
2.
Have you served in AmeriCorps, Peace Corps or another national service program? (This service must be documented and described in your resume).
3.
If you answered yes to the question above, please tell us in which program (s) you served, including the location, start and end dates.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Organizes and attends agency program meetings or events involving senior stakeholders and elected officials.
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Coordinates activities to raise awareness of the agency mission and activities among elected officials and their staff.
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Develops relationships and educates external stakeholders, government officials, on the agency programs and resources.
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Serves as a representative on cross departmental initiatives.
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Coordinates responses to legislative and congressional inquiries.
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Develops communications for high level state and local government officials.
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Prepares briefing material and reports for key management officials and external stakeholders.
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Supports announcements and notifications regarding the agency program activities and mission to senior stakeholders, management, and local agencies.
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Manages the development of short term and long-term strategies under the direction of the Director and Deputy Director.
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Implements target strategic priorities consistent with the organizational goals to build awareness of the organization programs.
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Serves as a representative on cross departmental initiatives.
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Coordinates the development and management of organizational policy to ensure consistency.
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Supports senior management in establishing and implementing agency policies, strategies, and procedures.
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Ensures planning and agency initiatives are incorporated with the agency goals and functions.
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Oversees preparation of briefing materials, memos, and other communications.
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Ensures planning and agency initiatives are incorporated with the agency goals and functions.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is 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 give may be investigated. I understand that I will not be considered for employment if I do not respond "Yes" to this certification item.