- Position Title
- Legislative and Policy Analyst
- Agency
- Offices, Boards and Divisions
- Announcement Number
- 24-RDH-POL-003 DEU Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, January 2, 2024 to Monday, January 22, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
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Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the Department of Justice?
To be eligible under CTAP you must meet all of the following:
To verify your eligibility: You must submit appropriate supporting documentation, such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice, You must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) form.
To be eligible under CTAP you must meet all of the following:
- You are located in the same local commuting area of this vacancy; AND,
- 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 from; AND,
- You are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were (or will be) separated from; AND,
- Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful, or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility: You must submit appropriate supporting documentation, such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice, You must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) form.
3.
Are you an employee that was involuntarily separated from another agency due to a reduction-in-force (RIF)?
The Inter-agency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) is an inter-agency program that helps "surplus" or "displaced" federal employees improve their chances of finding a new job at another agency (not their current or former agency), by giving these employees selection priority over other applicants from outside the agency.
You may be eligible for ICTAP if:
- You're a current federal employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced employee—you've received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF).
- The agency you're applying to is accepting applications from outside of their workforce.
- The job you're applying to is in the local commuting area.
- You meet the qualifications and other requirements of the job you're applying for.
For example, if you work for the Department of Defense and receive a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice, you can apply for a competitive service job in the local commuting area at the Department of Justice.
To verify your eligibility: You must submit appropriate supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) 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.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
In the last five years (from the closing date of this announcement) have you served, or are you currently serving, as an Executive Branch Political, Schedule C, or Non-career Senior Executive Services appointee? You can find out if you have held one of these appointment types by looking at the SF-50s in your Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF), in Section 5 where the legal authorities are listed.
- A political appointee is an appointment made by the President with or without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an assistant position to a top-level federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)).
- A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties (5 CFR 213.3301 and 5 CFR 213.3302).
- A noncareer SES appointee serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations (5 CFR 317 Subpart F).
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I certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is 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 give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
I certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is 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 give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
4.
You may be required to complete a pre-employment security screening and background investigation, which includes a drug screening. Do you accept this condition?
5.
I have read the full vacancy announcement on USAJOBS and understand the requirements laid out under Required Documents section. I understand that failure to provide a required document may result in my application being rated ineligible, incomplete, or that I may be rated based on the information I do provide. I further understand that my resume must contain sufficient information about my work experience in order for me to receive credit.
Refer to the USAJOBS job opportunity announcement for the full list of required documents for each group of applicant.
Refer to the USAJOBS job opportunity announcement for the full list of required documents for each group of applicant.
- See What Types of Documents Might I Have to Provide? (USAJOBS) for additional information about documentation.
- See the Resume Writing Tutorial for more information about resume requirements.
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The Department of Justice requires that you provide proof that for 3 out of the last 5 years you have resided in the United States, worked for the United States in a foreign country in a Federal or U.S. military capacity for 3 out of the last 5 years, and/or been a dependent of a Federal or U.S. military employee in a foreign country for 3 out of the last 5 years. Are you able to provide sufficient documentation to meet this residency requirement?
7.
If selected, you may be required to serve a one-year probationary period. Do you accept this condition of employment?
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The duty location for this position is in Washington, DC. Are you willing to come into the office at least six (6) days a pay period, or as required by Division policy?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Legislative and Policy Analsyt-0301-12,13 position with the Department of Justice. Your response to this Assessment Questionnaire, in conjunction with other portions of your completed application, such as your resume, will be evaluated to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification.
Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Your resume must clearly reflect examples of your selected responses. If selected for an interview, you may be asked to give specific examples during your interview. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualifying you from consideration for this position. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this application. Incomplete/incorrect responses may result in you not receiving appropriate consideration.
Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Your resume must clearly reflect examples of your selected responses. If selected for an interview, you may be asked to give specific examples during your interview. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualifying you from consideration for this position. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this application. Incomplete/incorrect responses may result in you not receiving appropriate consideration.
Please select the statement(s) that best describe(s) the experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Government Information Specialist. You must provide the position title(s) and date(s) of employment referenced in your resume that demonstrates the experience related to your response.
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Specialized experience for the GS-12: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience that has equipped you with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service, public or other private sectors. Specialized experience includes THREE of the following;
(1) reviewing and assisting with preparing legislative, policy, or regulatory proposals in an organization;
(2) assisting with data analysis related to legislation, programs, or policies;
(3) drafting written summaries and analyses of laws and policies; or
(4) planning and coordinating stakeholder meetings, public engagement, and outreach efforts.
(Must be reflected in resume).
(1) reviewing and assisting with preparing legislative, policy, or regulatory proposals in an organization;
(2) assisting with data analysis related to legislation, programs, or policies;
(3) drafting written summaries and analyses of laws and policies; or
(4) planning and coordinating stakeholder meetings, public engagement, and outreach efforts.
(Must be reflected in resume).
2.
Specialized experience for the GS-13: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience that has equipped you with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service, public or other private sectors. Specialized experience includes ALL of the following;
(1) developing legislative, policy, or regulatory proposals that take account of the external interests of an organization; AND
(2) conducting research and analyses of laws, programs, policies, or regulations; AND
(3) generating data-driven recommendations and providing written and oral presentations; AND
(4) overseeing stakeholder meetings, public engagements, and outreach efforts and evaluating outcomes.
(Must be reflected in resume).
(1) developing legislative, policy, or regulatory proposals that take account of the external interests of an organization; AND
(2) conducting research and analyses of laws, programs, policies, or regulations; AND
(3) generating data-driven recommendations and providing written and oral presentations; AND
(4) overseeing stakeholder meetings, public engagements, and outreach efforts and evaluating outcomes.
(Must be reflected in resume).
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
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Advise attorneys and managers on time sensitive matters regarding complex legal or policy issues.
4.
Select all of the statements below that best describe your experience communicating orally.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
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Answer procedural questions about the legislative or regulatory process to provide status updates on legislative, regulatory, or other policy proposals, initiatives, and projects.
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Utilize organizational tools to track responses from multiple stakeholders on complex issues with quick turnarounds.
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Monitor and evaluate program performance to brief attorneys and managers on the results of conducted analysis.
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Collaborate with attorneys and managers to manage complex projects on multiple related issues with time sensitive deadlines.
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Determine appropriate resources and techniques to analyze qualitative data.
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Assess the effects of law, policies, programs, and activities to develop recommendations for attorneys and managers.
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Conduct research using a variety of tools and methods to ensure accuracy of work product and recommend solutions.
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Select all statements that best describe your applied knowledge of laws, regulations, and government policymaking.
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Select the ONE statement below that best describes your knowledge of legislative or regulatory affairs.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
14.
Design or conduct research regarding laws, policies, programs, and activities for use in legislative, regulatory, and policy proposals and conferences.
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Select ONE of the statements below that best describes your experience with preparing writing briefing materials about legislative and policy programs.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
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Synthesize views from multiple stakeholders into a concise written summary to brief attorneys or managers on findings in an organization.
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Prepare reports, talking points, or briefing materials for speeches or presentations.
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Develop policy proposals, timelines, and processes that reflect and anticipate the different missions, roles, and priorities in a complex legal or law enforcement organization.
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Select ONE of the statements below that best describes your experience.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
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Collaborate with internal staff to facilitate, develop, and execute conferences and meetings with external public and private sector organizations.