- Position Title
- Legislative Affairs Specialist
- Agency
- Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
- Announcement Number
- BOEM-MMAA-23-FS-154(DEU) Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, September 26, 2023 to Sunday, October 15, 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.
Do you wish to be considered under CTAP?
To be eligible for Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), a person must:
Be a current or former permanent competitive status DOI federal employee displaced from a position in the same local commuting area of the vacancy with a current (or last) performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To claim eligibility under CTAP, you must submit the following documentation with your application:
Copies of the appropriate documentation which includes:
- Reduction in force (RIF) separation notice;
- SF-50 reflecting your RIF separation, or a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another commuting area;
- You MUST also submit documentation to reflect your current (or last) performance rating of record.
3.
Do you wish to be considered under ICTAP?
To be eligible for Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP), a person must:
Be a current or former permanent competitive status federal employee displaced from a position in a non-DOI federal agency (e.g., IRS, VA, Department of Labor, etc.) in the same local commuting area of the vacancy with a current (or last) performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To claim eligibility under ICTAP, you must submit the following documentation with your application:
Copies of the appropriate documentation which includes:
- Reduction in force (RIF) separation notice;
- SF-50 reflecting your RIF separation, or a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another commuting area;
- You MUST also submit documentation to reflect your current (or last) performance rating of record.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
It is your responsibility to ensure that your resume and correct documents are uploaded and received. Please, verify during the application process on the "application review page" that you have uploaded the appropriate documentation as stated in the required documents section of the vacancy announcement. No documentation will be accepted after the closing date of the announcement. I understand that it is my responsibility that I must submit a resume and all required supporting documentation prior to the closing date of the announcement.
3.
What attracted you to this position?
4.
If you have ever held a Federal position please indicate your pay plan, highest grade held, and dates held below (e.g. GS-13; 08/15/11 - 08/15/12). If applying based on noncompetitive eligibility and if you do not have prior Federal service, please type "N/A" in the text box below.
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5.
Applicants who apply under this job opportunity announcement have the option to have their application, associated documents and applicable personal information shared with other Bureaus/Offices within the Department of the Interior (DOI) that have vacancies within the same occupational series, grade, promotion potential and in the same geographic location(s), including within the same metro/commuting area. Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration. If you select "yes", your information could potentially be shared with other bureaus if there is a need to fill another position. If you select "no", your information will NOT be shared with other bureaus. Do you agree to have your information shared with other bureaus?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this vacancy. Please select the response that best reflects how you meet the qualification requirements for this position.
1.
Select the statement that most closely matches your experience as defined in the vacancy announcement for the GS-13 grade level.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
2.
Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level reviewing and analyzing legislative proposals?
3.
Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level collaborating with Congressional staff, senior official of Federal agencies and/or interest groups on sensitive and controversial issues?
4.
Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level preparing hearing reports for leadership and/or management review?
5.
Select the statement that most closely matches your experience as defined in the vacancy announcement for the GS-14 grade level.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
6.
Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level developing and/or implementing a legislative outreach strategy to inform and educate members of Congress and Staff on an organization's mission, programs, and operations?
7.
Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level reviewing and analyzing legislative proposals?
8.
Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level collaborating with Congressional staff, senior official of Federal agencies and/or interest groups on sensitive and controversial issues?
9.
Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level preparing Congressional testimony and witness preparation materials?
10.
Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level preparing hearing reports for leadership and/or management review?
11.
What is the law that allows the United States to access its offshore mineral and energy resources?
12.
Which type of hearing is NOT convened by Congress:
13.
How many standing Committees are in the House of Representatives?
14.
What is the key item created to prepare a witness for a Congressional Hearing?
15.
What does QFR stand for in the context of Congressional hearings?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
16.
Experience preparing and presenting clear, concise, and timely hearing reports to senior leadership and/or upper management.
17.
Experience drafting correspondence papers and reports to management regarding legislative issues and making recommendations on changes.
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Experience preparing formal oral presentations and briefings to a variety of audiences.
19.
Experience planning and coordinating workshops, seminars, and other meetings with various organizations and stakeholder groups to inform them of program activities.
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Experience advising senior level management and non-career officials on program, technical, or policy issues.
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Experience serving as a liaison between the organization and Congressional staff.