- Position Title
- Senior Legislative and Public Affairs Specialist
- Agency
- Development Finance Corporation (formerly Overseas Private Investment Corporation)
- Announcement Number
- 21-OIG-DE-11148199DC Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, June 16, 2021 to Wednesday, June 23, 2021
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
3.
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:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
1.
Are you a federal retiree receiving an annuity?
2.
Political, Schedule C, Non-career SES Appointee: In the last five years, based on the closing date of this announcement, have you been or are you currently an employee in the Executive Branch serving on a political, Schedule C, or Non-career SES appointment? If yes, and you are selected through this vacancy announcement, you may be required to obtain approval by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prior to beginning employment.
A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an Assistant position to a top-level Federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)). A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations. A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director, OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties.
A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an Assistant position to a top-level Federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)). A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations. A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director, OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties.
3.
Have you accepted a buy-out/Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) within the past 5 years?
Assessment 1
For items 1 through 3, 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 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.
This position requires a Top-Secret security clearance. Are you 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?
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.
3.
Applicants must possess at least one year of specialized experience that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the GS-14 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 demonstrated skill or experience in ALL of the following: 1) Leading a legislative affairs program to include serving as a liaison with Congressional offices and committees; 2) Monitoring legislative and congressional actions, and monitoring and controlling Congressional correspondence (preferably with OIG experience); AND 3) Overseeing and directing the production/publication/distribution of a wide variety of informational material such as audit and investigation reports, correspondence and testimony, training materials, newsletters or brochures, delivered in a variety of media including websites and social media. Do you meet the specialized experience requirement for this position?
For each task in the following group, select 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.
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Independently review and analyze legislation, laws and regulations to determine agency impact.
5.
Evaluate the content of new or modified legislation, laws, and regulations to determine organization impact.
6.
Develop organization strategy and/or policy options in response to new or revised legislation.
7.
Translate basic legislation into program goals, actions, and services for organization implementation.
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Manage a legislative affairs program to strengthen ties with Members and Committees of Congress and staff, sister agencies, and the development community.
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Develop and implement Congressional programs, projects, activities and strategies necessary to work effectively with the U.S. Congress.
10.
Serve as liaison to Congress on complex and sensitive issues to ensure pertinent facts are conveyed in a logical manner.
11.
Develop effective relationships with Members of Congress and their staff to create an awareness of organization programs and achievements.
12.
Work with internal and external stakeholders to administer a legislative affairs program.
13.
Develop legislative outreach programs to provide information and education on an agency's mission and projects.
14.
Work with internal and external partners to ensure adequate resources for the management of a legislative affairs program.
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Interact with Congressional staff and committees to define ways of doing business.
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Track, maintain and expand relationships with Capitol Hill members and staff.
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Prepare summaries and analyses of legislative positions and proposals and respond to questions from Congressional staff.
18.
Draft and manage Congressional Notifications to inform Congress of agency agreements, projects and operations.
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Develop written materials to convey complex information to individuals and groups with diverse levels of understanding.
20.
Prepare Congressional testimony and related briefing materials to prepare witnesses before legislative, oversight, and other hearings.
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Oversee the development of legislative and outreach memos for use by management in meetings with government officials and Members of Congress.
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Present briefings to management in preparation for participation at Congressional hearings and/or for other congressional contacts.
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Present briefings to explain the organization's programs, functions, and activities.
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Represent an organization in meetings and conferences to share information on Congressional activities.
25.
Convey logical thinking in describing complex facts or ideas to deliver clear and convincing presentations to non-technical specialists.