- Position Title
- Legislative Correspondent
- Agency
- AmeriCorps
- Announcement Number
- AC-11607043-22-MJ Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, August 17, 2022 to Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
I am a disabled veteran who retired from active military service with a disability rating of 30 percent or more; or a disabled veteran rated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as having a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more; AND my discharge was under conditions other than dishonorable.
3.
I am currently employed by AmeriCorps as a federal employee, serving on a General (permanent) appointment. (You must submit a copy of your final SF-50. The SF-50 should indicate your position occupied and tenure. This does not include service with AmeriCorps programs including VISTA, State and National or NCCC).
4.
I am a current federal employee of AmeriCorps, possessing a current Reduction In Force (RIF) notice, whose position has been abolished from the Office of AmeriCorps State and National, Office of Field Liaison, Office of Grants Management or the Field Financial Management Center.
5.
I am a current AmeriCorps employee who is serving on a General (Permanent) appointment (not term or temporary) or I am a current AmeriCorps employee who meets the requirements of a noncompetitive hiring authority. (You must submit a copy of your final SF-50. The SF-50 should indicate your position occupied and tenure. This does not include service with AmeriCorps programs including VISTA, State and National or NCCC).
6.
I am currently on a permanent excepted service appointment in a position which is equivalent to or greater than the grade/level of this position - OR - I am an employee at a Federal agency which has an interchange agreement with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management OR I am an employee with a federal agency covered under other special appointing authorities or agreements e.g., TSA, U.S. Postal Service, FAA, etc. (You may be eligible to be considered for noncompetitive appointment. Submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 showing your grade, position occupied and tenure).
7.
Former Employees - I am a former federal employee of AmeriCorps. (You must submit a copy of your final SF-50. The SF-50 should indicate your position occupied and tenure. This does not include service with AmeriCorps programs including VISTA, State and National or NCCC).
8.
I qualify for merit promotion based on meeting one of the following conditions: current Federal employee in the competitive service in tenure group 1 or 2; former Federal employee in the competitive service who was in tenure group 1 upon separation or tenure group 2, if the separation occurred less than 3 years ago; current Federal employee in the excepted service of an agency with an Interchange Agreement, in tenure group 1 or 2; or former Federal employee in the excepted service, with tenure equivalent to permanent status in the career/career-conditional appointment system. (Your most recent SF-50 must be submitted with your application).
9.
Noncompetitive Eligibility - I am currently serving or have previously served (within the last 3 years) in Peace Corps or AmeriCorps VISTA. (You may be eligible to be considered for noncompetitive appointment. Please submit documentation that verifies your service in either of these organizations).
10.
I am currently employed as a Federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment at the full performance level or higher of this position; or a former federal civilian employee who has held the full performance level or higher of this position on a permanent competitive appointment. (Submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 showing your grade, position occupied and tenure).
11.
I have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities and I have certification from my physician or State Government. (You may be eligible to be considered for noncompetitive appointment. Submit a copy of your documentation of your proof of disability and certification of job readiness).
12.
Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) - I am a disabled veteran; or a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces during a war declared by Congress; or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized; or a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the Armed Forces, participated in a military operation for which the Armed Forces Service Medal was awarded; or I have separated from active duty within the past 3 years; AND separated under honorable conditions.
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a term appointment?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Legislative Correspondent position with the Office of Government Relations and Strategic Engagement of AmeriCorps.
1.
Select the letter corresponding to the statement that describes how you qualify for the Legislative Correspondent position. (This experience must be evident in your resume. If it is not, it will be determined that you are not qualified, and you will not receive further consideration).
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
2.
Have you served in AmeriCorps, Peace Corps or another national service program? (This service must be documented and described in your resume).
3.
If you answered yes to the question above, please tell us in which program(s) you served, including the location, start and end dates.
4.
Please select the boxes below that best describe your ability to communicate orally and in writing.
5.
Please select the statement that best describes your ability to update and maintain contact databases for federal, state, and local officials and their staff.
6.
Please select the statement that best describes your knowledge of tracking Congressional inquiries and legislation.
7.
Please select the statement that best describes your ability to assist with the development of briefing materials for Agency senior leadership, including CEO and program directors.
8.
Please select the statement that best describes your ability to collect and analyze information, draw conclusions, identify cause and effect relationships, and provide rationale for and results analysis.
9.
Please select the statement that best describes your ability to identify resources needed to support elected official outreach and engagement.
10.
Please select the statement that best describes your ability to understand your audience and creatively develop and manage purposeful content for internal marketing tools such as monthly e-Newsletters, bulletin messages, flyers, and dedicated SharePoint site.
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Please select the boxes below that best describe your ability to manage yourself in the workplace:
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Please select the statement that best describes your ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with your colleagues, internal customers and elected officials.
13.
Please select the statement that best describes your ability to be understanding, courtesy, tactful, empathic, and polite to others.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information included in this questionnaire is 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 give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item or not responding will result in my not being considered for this position.