- Position Title
- External Affairs Specialist (Congressional Stakeholder Relations)
- Agency
- Federal Housing Finance Agency
- Announcement Number
- OCAC-24-07-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, May 1, 2024 to Thursday, May 16, 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?
2.
Are you a US citizen? If so, you can apply under this eligibility, without having worked for the Federal Government before. Veteran's preference applies.
3.
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; 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; 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; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent. For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit 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.
If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the 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; 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; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent. For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit 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.
4.
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past twelve months? -
OR
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and are 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?
OR
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?
To verify your eligibility, you must 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.
OR
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and are 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?
OR
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?
To verify your eligibility, you must 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.
Assessment 1
Thank you for applying to the External Affairs Specialist (Congressional Stakeholder Relations) position located in the Office of Congressional Affairs and Communications (OCAC) at the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). You will be evaluated on your responses to this assessment questionnaire; then, we will compare your responses against your resume and supporting documentation. Please Note: Your resume MUST clearly identify the dates that support your experience (month/year) and the number of hours per week worked for each position.
1.
Minimum Qualifications EL-09: From the description below, choose the letter beside the statement that BEST describes your background relevant to this position.
If you choose options "B" or "C" you must provide transcripts with your application. Failure to provide your transcripts will remove you from the hiring process.
If you choose options "B" or "C" you must provide transcripts with your application. Failure to provide your transcripts will remove you from the hiring process.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
I have worked collaboratively with subject matter experts and other communications specialists.
3.
I have reviewed submissions to various organizational inboxes and have routed them to the appropriate staff. I have also monitored and ensured appropriate disposition of these requests.
4.
I have assisted with drafts for talking points, bullets, emails, or other written products designed to inform senior leadership and other organizational employees of stakeholder engagements, including Congressional briefings, or other relevant information.
5.
I have reviewed and edited various stakeholder deliverables to ensure appropriate formatting, grammar, and style.
6.
I have supported congressional and stakeholder briefings by preparing agendas and supporting documentation, as well as coordinating logistics for meetings and other briefings.
7.
I have assisted with drafting letters to Congress. I have also participated in an organization's recordkeeping with respect to congressional communications.
8.
I have coordinated the submission of statutorily required documents and other transmittals to Congress or other key external stakeholders.
9.
I have assisted senior staff to ensure that key agency press releases and announcements are communicated to Congressional staff as necessary.
10.
I have assisted colleagues with monitoring hearings, reviewing transcripts, and preparing summary documents and notes for committee meetings.
11.
I have supported a congressional affairs team with the work of the Legislative Working Group as directed.
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Certification of Application: I understand that the responses I selected in this questionnaire must be fully supported by detailed descriptions of my work experiences in my resume. In the event that my responses are not supported by my resume, the human resources office will rate my application based on the level of competency demonstrated in my resume. (If you select "No" to this question you will be removed from consideration.)