- Position Title
- Congressional Liaison and Legislative Specialist
- Agency
- Geological Survey
- Announcement Number
- USGS-DEN-24-12345258-DE-MDB Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, March 28, 2024 to Friday, April 12, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
Please mark "YES" to all eligibility options below for which you wish to be considered. We can only verify eligibility options for which you claim and provide proper documentation. Please see the "Required Documents" section of the announcement for specific requirements.
2.
Are you a current Department of the Interior employee who meets the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)? If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
- This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- You have a current performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
- You have not yet been separated.
3.
Are you a current or former employee of a Federal agency (other than the Department of the Interior) who meets the definition of displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)? If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
- This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you were separated; and
- This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you were separated; and
- This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you were separated; and
- Your last performance rating of record was at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
- You were separated from your position of record less than one year ago.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position.
1.
GS-12: Choose the one answer that best describes your experience.
2.
GS-13: Choose the one answer that best describes your experience.
3.
Initiate and maintain contact with individuals with Federal bureaus and Departments, external groups, and on Capitol Hill. Practice effective communication and active listening skills to develop quality interpersonal relationships.
4.
Respond to Congressional inquiries about programmatic activities and funding.
5.
Communicate and interact with senior officials, subject matter experts, congressional staffs, Department official and other agencies congressional affairs staff.
6.
Develops proactive strategies to identify key Congressional contacts and develop relationships to advance bureau priorities. (GS 13 only)
7.
Analyze voting records and interests of Members of Congress to identify those interested in bureau issues and proactively reach out to these members on behalf of the bureau. (GS 13 only)
8.
Provides tactical and strategic recommendations to Supervisor for the advancement of bureau goals. (GS-13 only)
9.
Knowledge of the legislative process, including how legislation is developed by the Executive Branch and in the Congress.
10.
Please provide the date(s) and place(s) of employment as reflected in your resume, in which you gained the experience in support of your response to the previous question.
11.
Describe your experience working on Capitol Hill.
12.
Please provide the date(s) and place(s) of employment as reflected in your resume, in which you gained the experience in support of your response to the previous question.
13.
Analyze legislation and summarize its effect on an organization.
14.
Please provide the date(s) and place(s) of employment and/or training as reflected in your resume, in which you gained the experience in support of your response to the previous question.
15.
Review pending legislation, laws, decisions, and regulations for their impact on operations and programs. (GS-13 Only)
16.
Mastery of Hatch Act and Federal anti-lobbying laws in order to advice bureau staff on how to appropriately discuss legislative and budget issues. (GS 13 only)
17.
Basic understanding of Hatch Act and Federal anti-lobbying laws. (GS 12 only)
18.
Collaborate with others and works on teams to accomplish work related activities relative to Congressional and legislative matters.
19.
Work with subject matter experts and managers to prepare them for Congressional Members and staff briefings, tours, and visits. Must know protocols, how to summarize and prioritize and convey important messages.
20.
Experience scheduling Congressional meetings on Capitol Hill including working with scheduler of Member office, coordinating messages, and briefing materials, and staffing the briefing to coordinate follow-up.
21.
Respond to congressional requests on legislative activities.
22.
Assist in preparing witnesses and documentation for Congressional hearings.
23.
Training other staff and customers in Congressional relations and how to appropriately work with and address Congress. (GS-13 only)
24.
Coordinate Congressional Member and staff briefings, both on Capitol Hill, bureau, and at field locations. Also be an active participant in such briefings.
25.
Attend meetings, briefings, conferences, training courses, hearings.
26.
Help develop new ways to communicate with Congressional audiences. (GS 13 only)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
27.
I certify, to the best of my knowledge that all the information in my application is true, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education. I understand that providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds for not hiring me or for firing me after I begin work. I also certify that I have read the entire vacancy announcement; that I have reviewed my answers to the eligibility questions for accuracy; and that I understand what supporting documentation, if any, is required for submission and when it's due.