- Position Title
- Congressional Affairs Specialist
- Agency
- Trade and Development Agency
- Announcement Number
- TDA-23-DE-12040763MR Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, July 14, 2023 to Monday, August 7, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced or surplused from the agency hiring for this position; and
- I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; and
- I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; and
- My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
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.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
- I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position; and
- I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; and
- I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; and
- My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
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.
Assessment 1
For items 1 and 2, please read the following statements carefully. Your response to the following questions will determine whether you will be eligible for this position or not. If you respond "No" to any question in this section, you will not be eligible for consideration for this position.
1.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire will be 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 provide may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in me not being considered for this position.
2.
Are you willing to submit to an initial and periodic background investigation, including a fingerprint check and a credit check?
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.
3.
For the GS-12: Do you possess at least one year of specialized experience that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the GS-11 level in the Federal service? Specialized experience is defined as experience that is in or directly related to the line of work of this position and has equipped you with the knowledge and competencies to successfully perform the duties of this position. More specifically, this requirement includes but is not limited to:
1) Review and analysis of legislation to determine the impact of the legislation on a group or organization; 2) Review of reports and correspondence and legislative matters to determine conformance with current policy and organizational priorities; 3) Drafting and/or tracking correspondence to Members of Congress, Senators, and/or representatives and their staff; 4) Preparation of documents to support formal stances, in coordination with congressional affairs staff, regarding prospective legislation; and 5) Provision of advice on the effect of legislation.
1) Review and analysis of legislation to determine the impact of the legislation on a group or organization; 2) Review of reports and correspondence and legislative matters to determine conformance with current policy and organizational priorities; 3) Drafting and/or tracking correspondence to Members of Congress, Senators, and/or representatives and their staff; 4) Preparation of documents to support formal stances, in coordination with congressional affairs staff, regarding prospective legislation; and 5) Provision of advice on the effect of legislation.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Select only one letter for each item. Failure to support your answer to this questionnaire in your resume may result in a lowered score or loss of consideration.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Apply understanding of the legislative process sufficient to monitor, track, and report on Congressional activities.
5.
Identify Congressional and legislative issues that are relevant to trade development and export promotion.
6.
Apply knowledge of the structure and operations of Congressional committees to Congressional liaison work.
7.
Link legislative initiative, interpret existing laws, regulations, and policies to organizational goals.
8.
Conceptualize new strategies designed to promote the legislative goals of an organization.
9.
Manage critical last-minute conflicts, obstacles, or other issues affecting scheduling.
10.
Develop and maintain tracking systems for contacts and correspondence.
11.
Review outgoing correspondence for accuracy and completeness and adherence to accepted policies and guidelines.
12.
Demonstrate understanding of the purpose and protocols of Congressional relations activities.
13.
Assess the impact of pending legislative initiatives vis-à-vis organizational goals.
14.
Produce substantive materials based on analysis of data and trends.
15.
Analyze and improve tracking and record-keeping systems.
16.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders in trade and development at all levels, local, state, and federal.
17.
Coordinate meetings and scheduling so as to avoid conflicts and lack of clarity in their purpose.
18.
Offer persuasive defense and explanation of legislative initiatives that are beneficial to the organization.
19.
Prepare correspondence, briefing material, testimony, talking points, strategic plans, and analytical reports.
20.
Draft strategies and initiatives designed to positively influence legislative outreach.
21.
Produce substantive materials based on analysis of legislative trends.
22.
Draft, edit, and disseminate correspondence, written reports that are factual, timely and error-free
23.
Work proactively to establish and maintain effective relationships with members of Congress, Committees, and their staffs.
24.
Work collaboratively with others to acquire or share relevant information.
25.
Make requests for information from Congressional members and staff.
26.
Establish productive partnerships with other US Government agencies and other organizations to exchange information from others involved in legislative affairs.
27.
Initiate, establish, and maintain productive working relationships with stakeholders in legislative affairs.