- Position Title
- Congressional/Legislative Affairs Specialist
- Agency
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- R9-22-11436321-KTM-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, April 6, 2022 to Sunday, April 24, 2022
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
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:
• 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.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
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.
If yes, confirm:
• 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.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
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:
• 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. For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
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. For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
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.
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?
5.
Are you a U.S. citizen or national?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Minimum Qualification
For each question, choose the response that best describes your experience and training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provided in your resume or application and information provided by your references.
1.
Please select the one response that best describes your qualifications for the Congressional and Legislative Affairs Specialist, GS-0301-12.
Skill working in a U.S. Congressional office or directly with U.S. Congressional offices on wildlife conservation legislation and issues.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Facilitates the flow of timely and accurate information on wildlife conservation programs, regulations, and legislative authorities to members of Congress.
3.
Assists with development of wildlife conservation policy positions and legislative goals for a member of Congress or for an organization that engages directly with Congress.
4.
Assists with coordination of Federal wildlife conservation legislative initiatives.
5.
Work in a Congressional office, or work directly with Congressional offices, to respond quickly and thoroughly to inquiries and requests for information regarding wildlife conservation programs, activities, or legislative authorities.
Skill in written communications, especially to respond to Congressional inquiries and to provide critical information to Executive Branch policy makers.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Assists with preparation of formal reports on legislation, hearings, and meetings.
7.
Analyze and simplify information into summarized written materials and/or reports often with short deadlines.
8.
Review Congressional correspondence for tone and consistency with organizational policy.
9.
Coordinate meetings between policy makers and Congressional members or staff. This involves preparatory work, including gathering information prior to meetings from Congressional offices and agency representatives.
10.
Provide clear and concise objective analyses and interpretations of legislation, agency actions, and other issues to senior organizational officials and managers.
Ability to develop and maintain liaison with Members of Congress, Congressional staff, Congressional committee staff, other federal agencies, and non-governmental organizations.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
Convey technical information on wildlife conservation legislation or issues to varied audiences.
12.
Assist others to represent an office/agency/organization in meetings with representatives from other organizations.
13.
Provide oral presentations to peers, colleagues, and senior officials to explain wildlife conservation legislation or issues.
14.
Serve as primary point of contact for inquiries and requests for assistance related to wildlife conservation legislation or issues.
15.
Handle hostile or tense telephone calls or personal interactions with people holding opposing viewpoints with poise.
Ability to convey complex information orally, including briefings for mid- and high-level policy-makers, such as the Director, Assistant Secretary, Secretary, and Members of Congress.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
16.
Assists with preparation of formal reports on legislation, hearings, and meetings.
17.
Analyze and simplify information into summarized written materials and/or reports often with short deadlines.
18.
Review Congressional correspondence for tone and consistency with organizational policy.
19.
Coordinate meetings between policy makers and Congressional members or staff. This involves preparatory work, including gathering information prior to meetings from Congressional offices and agency representatives.
Mastery knowledge of the legislative process and Congressional procedures.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
20.
Assists with the development and implementation of a Congressional and legislative strategy to accomplish organizational and legislative goals related to wildlife conservation.
21.
Track and analyze Congressional actions for managers to inform office/agency/organization positions.
22.
Inform a member of Congress or high level organization officials on congressional and legislative activities.
23.
Assists with preparations for Congressional hearings, including: (1) (a) drafting opening statements, talking points and questions for a Member of Congress, or (b) drafting testimony for a witness; (2) preparing briefing materials; and (3) briefing and staffing a Member of Congress or witness.
Minimum Qualification
For each question, choose the response that best describes your experience and training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provided in your resume or application and information provided by your references.
24.
From the descriptions below, select the letter corresponding to the statement that most clearly and accurately describes how you meet the minimum requirement for the Congressional and Legislative Affairs Specialist, GS-0301-13. Select only one letter.
Skill working in a U.S. Congressional office or directly with U.S. Congressional offices on wildlife conservation legislation and issues.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
25.
Facilitate and ensure the flow of timely and accurate information on wildlife conservation programs, regulations, and legislative authorities to members of Congress.
26.
Develop wildlife conservation policy positions and legislative goals for a member of Congress or for an organization that engages directly with Congress.
27.
Coordinate Federal wildlife conservation legislative initiatives.
28.
Work in a Congressional office, or work directly with Congressional offices, to respond quickly and thoroughly to inquiries and requests for information regarding wildlife conservation programs, activities, or legislative authorities.
Skill in written communications, especially to respond to Congressional inquiries and to provide critical information to Executive Branch policy makers.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
29.
Prepare formal reports on legislation, hearings, and meetings.
30.
Analyze and simplify information into summarized written materials and/or reports under the pressure of short deadlines.
31.
Review Congressional correspondence for tone and consistency with organizational policy.
Ability to develop and maintain liaison with Members of Congress, Congressional staff, Congressional committee staff, other federal agencies, and non-governmental organizations.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
32.
Facilitate meetings, on a regular basis, between policy makers and Congressional members or staff. This involves preparatory work, including gathering information prior to meetings from Congressional offices and agency representatives.
33.
Ensure that senior organizational officials and managers are provided with clear and concise objective analyses and interpretations of legislation, agency actions, and other issues, including political perspectives and ramifications.
34.
Communicate as appropriate with non-governmental organizations regarding wildlife conservation legislation, including explaining organizational positions.
Ability to convey complex information orally, including briefings for mid- and high-level policy-makers, such as the Director, Assistant Secretary, Secretary, and Members of Congress.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
35.
Convey both complex and technical information on wildlife conservation legislation or issues to varied audiences.
36.
Represent an office/agency/organization in meetings with representatives from other organizations.
37.
Provide oral presentations to peers, colleagues, and senior officials to explain wildlife conservation legislation or issues.
38.
Serve as primary point of contact for inquiries and requests for assistance related to wildlife conservation legislation or issues.
39.
Participate in policy meetings to consider the impact of pending and proposed wildlife conservation legislation.
40.
Handle hostile or tense telephone calls or personal interactions with people holding opposing viewpoints with poise.
Mastery knowledge of the legislative process and Congressional procedures.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
41.
Identify how organizational needs and objectives can be addressed through amendments to existing introduced legislation.
42.
Evaluate organizational needs or policy objectives and coordinate legislative proposals to address them.
43.
Leads the development and implementation of a Congressional and legislative strategy to accomplish organizational and legislative goals related to wildlife conservation.
44.
Track and analyze Congressional actions to influence office/agency/organization positions.
45.
Advise a member of Congress or high level organization officials on congressional and legislative activities.
46.
Leads preparations for Congressional hearings, including: (1) (a) drafting opening statements, talking points and questions for a Member of Congress, or (b) drafting testimony for a witness; (2) preparing briefing materials; and (3) briefing and staffing a Member of Congress or witness.