- Position Title
- Congressional Affairs Specialist
- Agency
- Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
- Announcement Number
- DEU-HQ-SN-22-3167-11453271 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, April 7, 2022 to Wednesday, April 20, 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.
• 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.
ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit proof that you meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704, by submitting a copy of the following documents with your completed application:
• A copy of your agency notice; AND,
• A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal; AND,
• A copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
• 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.
ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit proof that you meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704, by submitting a copy of the following documents with your completed application:
• A copy of your agency notice; AND,
• A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal; AND,
• A copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
Preferences
1.
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)?
2.
May we contact your current supervisor for a reference?
If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon employment.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a position with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
Your answers to the following questions should reflect the qualifications you possess, or expect to possess, by the closing date of the announcement.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the NB-IV or GS-11 level in the Federal service that demonstrates:
Monitoring and reporting on the legislative and congressional oversight activities related to banking and financial services. And
Counseling and advising management about key congressional concerns relating to banking & the financial services industry. And
Engaging and maintaining relationships with members of Congress and congressional staff with oversight work and activities in banking and financial services. And
Drafting congressional testimony and prepares agency witnesses to testify, as well as prepare hearing summaries and responds congressional to correspondence.
Do you have at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the NB-IV or GS-11 level, as described in the Qualifications section of the vacancy announcement? Please review the announcement carefully before responding.
Monitoring and reporting on the legislative and congressional oversight activities related to banking and financial services. And
Counseling and advising management about key congressional concerns relating to banking & the financial services industry. And
Engaging and maintaining relationships with members of Congress and congressional staff with oversight work and activities in banking and financial services. And
Drafting congressional testimony and prepares agency witnesses to testify, as well as prepare hearing summaries and responds congressional to correspondence.
Do you have at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the NB-IV or GS-11 level, as described in the Qualifications section of the vacancy announcement? Please review the announcement carefully before responding.
2.
List the position titles, grade levels (if federal service), dates (month/day/year), and number of hours per week for each position held that meets the one year specialized experience requirement. Please make sure your resume adequately describes your job responsibilities for each position listed.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
3.
I understand that my resume must contain sufficient information to show that I meet the minimum qualification requirements, and that to ensure I receive any credit for relevant work experience, my resume should include the start and end dates for each job held (month and year), number of hours worked per week, and a description of duties performed in each job.
4.
Which of the following best describe your experience serving as a principal liaison with Congressional Committees and individual Members of Congress to support congressional outreach, hearings, meetings, and briefings?
5.
Which of the following tasks have you performed on a regular and recurring basis as a function of your position? Select all that apply.
6.
Which of the following tasks have you performed on a regular and recurring basis as a function of your position? Select all that apply.
7.
Which of the following statements best describes your highest level of experience conducting or facilitating reviews of pending or proposed legislation to determine its impact on an organization or business?
8.
Which of the following statements best describes your highest level of experience conducting research of legislative content and resources to compile documents, reports and presentations?
9.
Which of the following statements best describes your highest level of experience conducting legislative research to develop or advance agency or business proposals?
10.
Which of the following describe your experience advising management about key congressional concerns relating to banking & the financial services industry?
11.
Which of the following describe your experience monitoring and reporting on the legislative and congressional oversight activities related to banking and financial services?
12.
Which of the following best describe your experience conducting strategic outreach to Congressional committees with oversight work in banking and financial services?
13.
Which of the following describes your experience orally communicating with Members of Congress, congressional staff, federal or state congressional affairs working on congressional or legislative activities?
14.
Which of the following describe your experience giving presentations to external audiences?
15.
Which of the following statements best describes your highest level of experience preparing written responses to congressional inquiries?
16.
Which of the following statements best describes your highest level of experience drafting written summaries of congressional hearings?
17.
Select the documents that you have written as part of your work related to Congressional or Legislative Affairs activities? (Select all that apply).
18.
Which of the following statements describes your experience facilitating the exchange of information between your organization or business and the Members of Congress or congressional staff to increase external awareness? (Select all that apply)
19.
Select the statements that describe your experience with Internal/ External Awareness activities? (Select all that apply)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
20.
Your ratings in this questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your ratings. Deliberate attempts to falsify or exaggerate your experience level may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position/agency, if selected. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning; 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy; and 3) have verified that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability as reflected in your resume.
Yes, I verify that all of my responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate and are supported in my resume
No, I do not accept this agreement and I no longer wish to be considered for this position.
Yes, I verify that all of my responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate and are supported in my resume
No, I do not accept this agreement and I no longer wish to be considered for this position.
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