- Position Title
- Legislative Affairs Specialist
- Agency
- Department of Energy - Agency Wide
- Announcement Number
- 23-LP-00467-11815210-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, January 27, 2023 to Friday, February 10, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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Are you a SURPLUS or DISPLACED federal employee (e.g., Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP))?
If yes, confirm:
--you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy;
--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;
--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 equivalent.
For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/
Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
If yes, confirm:
--you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy;
--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;
--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 equivalent.
For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/
Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Do any of your relatives work for the agency to which you are applying? If so, please list any applicable names below. Please enter N/A in the text box, if not Applicable. (Include: father, mother, husband, wife, son, daughter, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, first cousin, nephew, niece, father-in-law, mother-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister, half brother, and half sister).
3.
Are you currently serving or have served in the last five (5) years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?
4.
Please list the title, agency and dates of the appointments
Conditions of Employment
This position may have pre-employment requirements and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, possession of, and the ability to obtain and maintain these requirements and conditions.
1.
This position is covered by the bargaining unit. I acknowledge that I have been informed that this position is covered by bargaining unit.
2.
This position is subject to the appropriate background investigation to determine suitability or fitness for federal employment. Are you willing to undergo pre-employment?
3.
This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or occasional business travel requirement. Are you willing and able to travel away from your permanent duty station?
4.
Appointment to this position may be subject to a one year probationary period. Are you willing to serve a one year probationary period?
5.
This position requires the incumbent to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08). Are you willing to comply with this requirement?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Legislative Affairs Specialist position with Department of Energy. 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.
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience and/or education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Legislative Affairs Specialist at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
2.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience and/or education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Legislative Affairs Specialist at the GS-14 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
3.
Please indicate what position(s) on your resume supports this response (such as title, organization & date). If not applicable, put N/A.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Prepare written responses to a variety of high-level documents and requests for information both internally and externally.
5.
Maintain effective communication with individuals who may have opposing points of view or conflicting interest.
6.
Identify and define specific energy policy issues and drafts proposed changes in legislation.
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Provide strategic advice and recommendations to achieve consistent and effective information and materials.
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Attend meetings with high level Departmental officials, in order to stay abreast of program activities.
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Written, reviewed, or run concurrences on Congressional or Departmental correspondence and Questions for the Record on energy policy matters.
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Led proactive briefings with Congress or with the Department on an energy matter.
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Prepare briefings or memoranda on, analyzed, or drafted legislation related to Loan Programs Office programs or Loan Programs Office budget matters.
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Participate with counterparts in development and implementation of congressional and legislative program strategies for highly visible or national priority programs.
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Identify, track, and analyze energy-related policy matters in U.S. Congress.
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Identify committees of jurisdiction for an organization, including leadership of those committees, and ability to identify key professional staff on committees of jurisdiction.
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Prepare and staff high level Departmental officials, or Member of Congress, for an energy-related hearing.
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Liaise with the organization from U.S. Congress, or alternatively on behalf of the organization with U.S. Congress, on an authorizing, appropriations, or related energy policy matter.
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Perform professional duties in a relevant energy policy role in U.S. Congress, either on the personal staff of a Member of Congress, on a relevant committee of jurisdiction in the U.S. Congress, or both.
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Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.