- Position Title
- Congressional Record Index Specialist
- Agency
- Government Publishing Office
- Announcement Number
- 21-11157970-DEU-AS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, June 30, 2021 to Friday, July 16, 2021
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
2.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more?; OR,
• are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more?; OR,
• are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
3.
This position is open to All U.S. Citizens (Competitive). When a job opportunity announcement is open to "All U.S. Citizens", it means that anyone with U.S. Citizenship may apply. Job seekers may use the Self-Check through E-Verify https://www.uscis.gov to verify citizenship, if available in their state of residence.
Please note that Status candidates, Status (Merit Promotion), may also elect to be considered under "All U.S. Citizens (Competitive)".
Are you a U.S. Citizen?
Please note that Status candidates, Status (Merit Promotion), may also elect to be considered under "All U.S. Citizens (Competitive)".
Are you a U.S. Citizen?
Preferences
Employment of Relatives
Section 3110 of Title 5, U.S. Code, prohibits a Federal official from appointing, promoting, or advocating the appointment or promotion of a relative in the agency where the official is serving or exercises jurisdiction. In addition, Section 2302(b)(7) of Title 5, U.S. Code, makes it a "prohibited personnel practice" for a person in authority to "appoint, employ, promote, advance, or advocate for the appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement of a relative.
Please respond to the following questions below:
Section 3110 of Title 5, U.S. Code, prohibits a Federal official from appointing, promoting, or advocating the appointment or promotion of a relative in the agency where the official is serving or exercises jurisdiction. In addition, Section 2302(b)(7) of Title 5, U.S. Code, makes it a "prohibited personnel practice" for a person in authority to "appoint, employ, promote, advance, or advocate for the appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement of a relative.
Please respond to the following questions below:
1.
Do you have any relatives working for the Agency for which you are applying?
2.
- If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide the name, relationship, organization employed within, and location if known.
- If you did not answer yes to the previous questions, please state not applicable (N/A) in the text box.
3.
If you are a male at least 18 years of age, born after December 31, 1959, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)?
If you are a male at least 18 years of age, born after December 31, 1959, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)?
4.
If you are a Federal employee, under what type of appointment are you currently serving?
5.
If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the pay plan of the highest graded position you have ever held.
6.
If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the grade level or pay band of the highest graded position you have ever held.
7.
Are you a retiree receiving a Federal annuity, either military or civilian?
Note: If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon employment.
Note: If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon employment.
Conditions of Employment
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment; and, conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions.
Assessment 1
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this 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.
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Congressional Record Index Specialist at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
You will be evaluated on your responses to the following tasks in an assessment questionnaire; then we will compare it against your resume and supporting documentation. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, you may be excluded from consideration for this position. Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training, education and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Consult with Senior Specialists to determine the need for a new classification or references earlier discussions of the topic.
3.
Assist requestors in locating information within the Congressional Record or similar publication.
4.
Implement the policies and workings of the Congressional Record Index Office or similar organization to provide to Congressional Staff, Government Employees, and the General Public.
5.
Read, review, and organize sections of the Congressional Record or similar publication to prepare synopses of contained data.
6.
Review reference lists and databases, and conduct research to verify supplemental information and/or provide background information on the entries from the Congressional Record or similar publication being indexed.
7.
Research other volumes to determine whether newly submitted information matched previously submitted information.
8.
Write summaries of text of varying sizes.
9.
Prepare written information that is ready for publishing online and in printed publication.
10.
Determine appropriate classifications, subject headings, and location of the summary in the Congressional Record or similar publication.