- Position Title
- Director of Congressional Affairs
- Agency
- U.S. Agency for Global Media
- Announcement Number
- ST-11863856-23-ANP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, March 17, 2023 to Friday, April 7, 2023
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 veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
- have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more OR
- retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
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4.
Have you completed three years of substantially continuous service immediately before separation from an unlimited, career-type Foreign Service appointment that meets a requirement for career tenure?
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Have you had service that began with a non-temporary Foreign Service appointment counting towards the 3-year service requirement for career tenure and have been separated within the past 30 days from the career-type appointment in the Foreign Service?
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Have you had service that began with a non-temporary Foreign Service appointment counting towards the 3-year service requirement for career tenure and have been separated within the past 30 days from the career-type appointment in the Foreign Service?
5.
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:
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- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
6.
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past twelve months?
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Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position?
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Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years?
If yes, submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility.
If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.
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Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position?
-OR-
Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years?
If yes, submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility.
If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.
7.
Are you a recent graduate who has completed, within the previous two years, a qualifying associate's, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate? (Veterans unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree due to military service obligation have up to six years after degree completion to apply).
If eligible, submit a copy of your transcripts to support your recent graduate eligibility. If you are a veteran, please submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
If eligible, submit a copy of your transcripts to support your recent graduate eligibility. If you are a veteran, please submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
8.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?
If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
9.
Were you formerly employed as a federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment but are not currently a permanent competitive federal employee?
If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
- Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) AND
- Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
10.
Are you currently employed as a civilian employee in the competitive service in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?
If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
- Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) and
- Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
11.
Are you currently employed as a Federal employee in the competitive service at U.S. Agency for Global Media?
If eligible, submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
If eligible, submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
- Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) and
- Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
12.
Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
- served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility) OR
- are entitled to veterans' preference
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
Preferences
1.
Where did you learn about this U.S. Agency for Global Media job opportunity?
Assessment 1
The following questions will address your minimum qualifications for the position. Please read the questions and consider your answer carefully. Choose the best answer that accurately describes your level of experience.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Do you have have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the GS-13 or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector? Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience includes:
- Experience working directly for Congress, its Members, staffers, and/or institutions, such as that gained from working in the office of a U.S. Senator or Representative; in the leadership office of a U.S. Senate or House leadership member; on a Congressional Committee or Subcommittee; on a U.S. government Commission whose membership includes Members of Congress; a Congressional caucus pertaining to media, journalism and/or international affairs;
- Expert knowledge of the function of Congress and the legislative process, with particular attention to the authorizing process and the appropriations process, including the organization of the Legislative Branch and its interactions with the Executive Branch, along with a thorough knowledge of the legislative and committee process;
- Expert knowledge of Congressional operations, processes, and traditions and experience working directly with Representatives, Senators, and senior Congressional officials;
- Experience in fostering and maintaining cordial and professional relationships with Members of Congress and their Congressional staff; strong writing skills in order to prepare and review materials conveying complex information about Congress to and from Hill staffers. Strong analytic and quantitative skills in order to review proposed legislation; and
- Strong oral communication skills in order to present comprehensive technical reports, memoranda, and other documents in a clear, concise, and persuasive manner.
2.
Select the answer that most accurately describes your knowledge of the legislative process and the operations and structure of Congressional personal and committee offices; and experience writing, editing, analyzing and implementing legislation.
3.
Select the answer that most accurately describes your knowledge of the policies, procedures, and regulations pertaining to Congressional matters and how federal organizations engage with Congress.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
4.
Have you served as a contact point for constituent, legislative or congressional-related inquiries that required a coordinated response?
5.
Select the answer that most accurately describes your experience with the Appropriations process or with Authorizing legislation.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
6.
Select the answer that most accurately describes your experience researching and writing clear and concise information for an intended audience, answering detailed questions, writing emails, memos, and issue papers.
7.
Select the answer that most accurately describes your experience formulating and executing a strategic Congressional engagement plan in support of agency programs, funding, and authorities.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
8.
Do you have experience evaluating legislative documents or situations to identify issues, areas of concern or opportunity; and in developing recommendations for solutions, strategies or appropriate responses?
9.
Select the answer most accurately describes your experience establishing, maintaining, and improving close working relationships between Congressional staff members or Congressional personnel and federal agencies or non-government organizations, engaging proactively in response to Congressional inquiries or working on behalf of Congress.
10.
Which of the following leadership functions have you performed in work unit or team assignments? (Select all that apply)
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
11.
Select the answer that best describes your experience communicating with top- and mid-level officials, national organizations, and special interest groups to convey and exchange information, explain policies, and facilitating the involvement of stakeholders.