- Position Title
- LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS SPECIALIST
- Agency
- DHS Headquarters
- Announcement Number
- DE-12428751-24-OLA Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, September 4, 2024 to Tuesday, September 10, 2024
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
ALL US CITIZENS
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from 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 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.
• 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 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.
4.
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.
• 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.
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 your SF-50s, in Section 5 where the legal authorities are listed.
- A political appointee is an appointment made by the President 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 by the President, or by the Director of OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties (5 CFR 213.3301 and 5 CFR 213.3302).
- A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations (5 CFR 317 Subpart F).
3.
When the Department of Homeland Security completes their selections, the remaining list of qualified candidates may be shared with hiring managers and Human Resources specialists at additional agencies who are hiring for similar positions. Please opt-in here if you would like your name, application material, and assessment results shared with additional agencies. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you can continue to explore other job opportunity announcements.
Assessment 1
1.
From the description below, select the letter that best describes your level of specialized experience for the Legislative Affairs Specialist, GS-0301-11.
2.
From the description below, select the letter that best describes your level of specialized experience for the Legislative Affairs Specialist, GS-0301-12.
PLEASE SELECT THE ANSWER THAT BEST DESCRIBES YOUR EXPERIENCE OR TRAINING FOR EACH OF THE STATEMENTS LISTED BELOW.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Cites and discusses laws, regulations, and directives and their application to specific cases to assist in the formulation of official responses to Congress.
4.
Assists with the coordination and analysis of all activities in support of the legislative process and requirements of an organization.
5.
Keeps informed of significant scheduled events including congressional hearings and legislative activities.
6.
Provides management with clear and concise analysis and interpretation of congressional process and procedures, legislation, reports, testimony, statements, and hearings relevant to the agency.
7.
Assists with the clearance of witness statements and formulation of lists of issues of recent and historic interest to Congress.
8.
Researches official responses to written and telephonic requests from Members of Congress and their Staffs.
9.
Monitor congressional hearings and briefings for pertinent information relevant to the organization's mission and objectives.
10.
Makes competent oral presentations to high level audiences.
11.
Prepares documentation for oral briefings, statistical and narrative information.
12.
Reviews and makes recommendations on a variety of correspondence and reports such as position papers, fact sheets, inserts for the record and testimony.
13.
Participates in team efforts to complete assignments and accomplished set goals.
14.
Applies appropriate problem-solving methods and techniques.
15.
Gives advice on work methods, practices, and procedures.
16.
Assists the team in identifying the parameters of a viable solution.
17.
Provides advice and assistance to Action Officers on all aspects dealing with the Congress and congressional committees.
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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. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, and verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability. Failure to agree to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for this position.