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Position Title
Congressional Affairs Liaison
Agency
Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board
Announcement Number
FRTIB-23-MP-023-11871447 Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, March 15, 2023 to Saturday, April 8, 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? (limit characters)
2.

Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:

  • 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

If eligible, 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. Please also provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.

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3.

Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who has been issued orders for a permanent change of station (PCS)?

If yes, confirm that you are indicated on the PCS orders; and you

  • have been married to the military member on or prior to the date of your spouse's PCS orders
  • are relocating with your spouse to the new duty location AND
  • have not previously been appointed using this authority under these orders.

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Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating at the time of retirement of 100 percent or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?

-OR-

Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status? For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.

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4.

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
  • 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.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center. (limit characters)
5.

Were you employed overseas as an Appropriated Fund employee AND did you

  • complete 52 weeks of creditable overseas service in an appropriated fund position(s) as a family member during the time you accompanied a sponsor officially assigned to an overseas area
  • receive a fully successful or better (or equivalent) performance rating AND
  • return to the United States to resume residence less than 3 years ago? 
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6.

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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7.

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
  • 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.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.  (limit characters)
8. Are you a current Federal employee in the competitive service in tenure group 1 or 2 or former Federal employee of the competitive service who was in tenure group 1 upon separation or tenure group 2, if the separation occurred less than 3 years ago and you hold or held a position that is below the full performance level of the position being advertised? (Your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, must reflect career or career-conditional status indicated by tenure group 1 or 2 AND reflect that your position occupied is "1," indicating competitive service. If you are a former Federal employee, your final (separation) SF-50 must indicate the same).

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9. Are you a current Federal employee who currently holds a career or career conditional appointment in the competitive service and has held a permanent (not time limited) position in the competitive service at the same grade or higher full performance level as the position being announced? (Your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, must reflect career or career-conditional status indicated by tenure group 1 or 2 AND reflect that your position occupied is "1," indicating competitive service).

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10. Are you a former Federal employee who held a career or career conditional appointment in the competitive service that was permanent (not time limited) and at the same grade or higher full performance level as the position being announced? (Your separation/final SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, must reflect career or career-conditional status indicated by tenure group 1 or 2 AND reflect that your position occupied is "1," indicating competitive service. If your tenure group was 2, your separation must have been within the last 3 years).
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11.

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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12. Are you eligible for appointment under the Excepted Service authority (Schedule A) for Individuals with intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities or psychiatric disabilities? [5CFR 213.3102(u)]
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13.

Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:

  • 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 If eligible, 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 Veterans resources.  
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Assessment 1
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this assessment questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position.  Your responses are subject to verification and must be supported by your resume and supporting documents. (limit characters)
The following questions will measure your knowledge, skills, and abilities in competency areas that have been identified as crucial to job success.  Failure to support your answers to these questions in your resume and/or supporting documents may result in a lowered score or loss of consideration. (limit characters)
Applicants applying for this position must also possess the following Selective Factor.  In the event that you do not possess the Selective Factor, you will be found ineligible for the position. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. Have you worked with, or for, the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and/or the House Committee on Oversight and Reform? (limit characters)
2. GS-14: Applicants must have at least one year of full-time specialized work experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the next lower level (equivalent to the GS-13) in the federal government. Specialized experience is defined as: (1) Serves as a liaison between an agency / organization and the United States Congress regarding activities, plans, and policies; (2) Communicates in-person and in writing to lead briefings and reports to Congress; and (3) Creates and maintains relationships with congressional members and staff to advance the priorities of an agency / organization. Do you have this experience? (limit characters)
3. I understand this position requires me to submit a writing sample. I have uploaded a writing sample with my application materials. Please provide a recent (within the past five years) writing sample on an issue related to your work interacting with congressional members and/or their staff. The sample should demonstrate your ability to write succinct, convincing correspondence and/or reports. It should be at least two, but no more than five, pages in length. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
4. I understand that my resume must contain sufficient information to show that I meet the specialized experience requirements. To ensure I receive full credit for relevant work experience my resume includes: the position title, grade level (if federal service), employment dates (month/day/year to month/day/year), and number of hours per week worked for each position held. (limit characters)
5. How have you served your agency or organization as a congressional affairs liaison? (Select only one.) (limit characters)
6. In what capacity have you interacted with members of Congress and/or their staff? (Select only one.) (limit characters)
7. Select the congressional liaison activities you have been responsible for in your current position or for past employers. (Select all that apply.) (limit characters)
8. Select the statements that describe your experience facilitating the exchange of information between your organization and members of Congress or congressional staff. (Select all that apply.) (limit characters)
9. Select the statements that describe your experience with internal / external awareness activities. (Select all that apply.) (limit characters)
10. Choose the selection that best represents how you have built relationships with members of Congress and/or their staff. (Select all that apply.) (limit characters)
11. Select the statements the best represent how you use your analytical abilities as they relate to congressional affairs liaison activities. (Select all that apply.) (limit characters)
12. Select the statements the best represent how you use your emotional intelligence to navigate professional situations. (Select all that apply.) (limit characters)
13. Select the congressional affairs activities where you have applied your interpersonal influence. (Select all that apply.) (limit characters)
14. Select the in-person communication activities you have participated in as a congressional affairs liaison. (Select only one.) (limit characters)
15. Select the communication activities you have completed as a congressional affairs liaison. (Select all that apply.) (limit characters)
16. Select the types of documents you have written as part of your work related to congressional or legislative affairs activities. (Select all that apply.) (limit characters)
17. Select the written communication activities you have completed as a congressional affairs liaison. (Select all that apply.) (limit characters)
18. How have you supported an agency or organization with their written communication needs as it pertains to congressional affairs? (Select only one.) (limit characters)
19. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your ratings. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for your non-selection or for your dismissal. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications and/or experience, you will be removed from consideration or your score will be lowered. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. (limit characters)
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