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Position Title: Legislative Affairs Specialist
Agency: Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Announcement Number: OS-1501-21-KS-192(DEU) Opens in new window
Open Period: Tuesday, October 26, 2021 to Thursday, November 4, 2021

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

Do you wish to be considered under CTAP?
To be eligible for Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), a person must:

Be a current or former permanent competitive status DOI federal employee displaced from a position in the same local commuting area of the vacancy with a current (or last) performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent.

To claim eligibility under CTAP, you must submit the following documentation with your application:

Copies of the appropriate documentation which includes:

Reduction in force (RIF) separation notice;
SF-50 reflecting your RIF separation, or a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another commuting area;
You MUST also submit documentation to reflect your current (or last) performance rating of record.

A. Yes

B. No

Do you wish to be considered under ICTAP?
To be eligible for Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP), a person must:

Be a current or former permanent competitive status federal employee displaced from a position in a non-DOI federal agency (e.g., IRS, VA, Department of Labor, etc.) in the same local commuting area of the vacancy with a current (or last) performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent.

To claim eligibility under ICTAP, you must submit the following documentation with your application:

Copies of the appropriate documentation which includes:

Reduction in force (RIF) separation notice;
SF-50 reflecting your RIF separation, or a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another commuting area;
You MUST also submit documentation to reflect your current (or last) performance rating of record.

A. Yes

B. No

4. Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended.

Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?

A. Yes

B. No

1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.

2. It is your responsibility to ensure that your resume and correct documents are uploaded and received. Please, verify during the application process on the "application review page" that you have uploaded the appropriate documentation as stated in the required documents section of the vacancy announcement. No documentation will be accepted after the closing date of the announcement. I understand that it is my responsibility that I must submit a resume and all required supporting documentation prior to the closing date of the announcement.

A. Yes

B. No

3. What attracted you to this position?

A. Service as a Civil Servant

B. Government Benefits

C. Salary

D. Work Schedule Flexibility

E. Downturn in Non-Federal Job Market

F. Job Stability

G. Office Location

H. Other

4. If you have ever held a Federal position please indicate your pay plan, highest grade held, and dates held below (e.g. GS-13; 08/15/11 - 08/15/12). If applying based on noncompetitive eligibility and if you do not have prior Federal service, please type "N/A" in the text box below. (limit 100 characters)

5. Applicants who apply under this job opportunity announcement have the option to have their application, associated documents and applicable personal information shared with other Bureaus/Offices within the Department of the Interior (DOI) that have vacancies within the same occupational series, grade, promotion potential and in the same geographic location(s), including within the same metro/commuting area. Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration. If you select "yes", your information could potentially be shared with other bureaus if there is a need to fill another position. If you select "no", your information will NOT be shared with other bureaus. Do you agree to have your information shared with other bureaus?

A. Yes, I would like my information shared with other bureaus.

B. No, I would not like my information shared with other bureaus.

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy. Please select the response that best reflects how you meet the qualification requirements for this position.

1. Select the statement that most closely matches your experience as defined in the vacancy announcement for the GS-12 grade level.

A. I possess AT LEAST one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level as described in the vacancy announcement, and it is clearly written in my resume.

B. I possess LESS than one year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-11 level, and is clearly written in my resume.

C. None of the above accurately reflects my qualifications.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

2. Do you have at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level, drafting written products to convey information concerning Insular Area issues to senior management including top agency/organization officials or congressional staff?

A. Yes

B. No

3. Do you have at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level, tracking and analyzing congressional and legislative proposals in relation to Insular Area issues?

A. Yes

B. No

4. Do you have at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level, facilitating reoccurring meetings between policy makers and members of Congress, preparing briefing materials, including gathering information prior to meetings from congressional offices and agency or organizational representatives?

A. Yes

B. No

5. Select the statement that most closely matches your experience as defined in the vacancy announcement for the GS-13 grade level.

A. I possess AT LEAST one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level as described in the vacancy announcement, and it is clearly written in my resume.

B. I possess LESS than one year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-12 level, and is clearly written in my resume.

C. None of the above accurately reflects my qualifications.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

6. Do you have at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level, developing written products to convey complex information concerning Insular Area issues to senior management including top agency/organization officials or congressional staff?

A. Yes

B. No

7. Do you have at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level, reviewing and analyzing legislative proposals in relation to Insular Area issues to determine impact on policies or programs?

A. Yes

B. No

8. Do you have at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level, collaborating with congressional staff, senior officials of Federal agencies and/or interest groups on sensitive and controversial issues in relation to Insular Areas to ensure an organizations or agency's views are represented and considered?

A. Yes

B. No

Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.

9. Prepare written materials for high level officials that are sensitive and/or controversial topics to ensure the success of the organizations mission.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

E. I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing this task because of my expertise.

10. Prepare written materials concerning congressional and/or legislative affairs in preparations for reports, conferences and/or standard meetings.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

11. Provide input on legislative law proposals and organizational interests concerning Insular affairs that impact senior level decision making.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

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