- Position Title
- Congressional Liaison Specialist
- Agency
- Office of the Inspector General
- Announcement Number
- OIG-24-DE-12447933-TM Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, June 28, 2024 to Friday, July 12, 2024
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
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.
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-paths/federal-employees/ctap/
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. USAJOBS Help Center” https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring
-paths/federal-employees/ctap/
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.
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. USAJOBS Help Center” https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring
-paths/federal-employees/ictap/
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. USAJOBS Help Center” https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring
-paths/federal-employees/ictap/
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.
Thank you for your continued interest in employment with the Office of Inspector General. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position.
For each of the following questions, please select the response that best describes your education and/or experience. You may only select one response for each question. If you feel that your education and/or experience exceeds all of the descriptions for a particular question, choose the description that is the closest level to the experience or education that you possess. This is a Department of Homeland Security job application system. 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 will be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this application.
For each of the following questions, please select the response that best describes your education and/or experience. You may only select one response for each question. If you feel that your education and/or experience exceeds all of the descriptions for a particular question, choose the description that is the closest level to the experience or education that you possess. This is a Department of Homeland Security job application system. 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 will be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this application.
2.
A pre-employment drug screening is required. Are you willing to undergo a drug screen?
3.
If you are a male U.S. Citizen born after 31 December 1959, you are required to register with the Selective Service. Have you registered with the Selective Service? (Female applicants must select C.)
4.
A comprehensive background investigation, including a check of your credit history, is required for this position. Are you willing to authorize the release of your consumer/credit reports to DHS/OIG in connection with your application for employment?
5.
Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee?
If yes, please submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
1) Position title
2) Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee)
3) Agency
4) Beginning and ending dates of appointment
If yes, please submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
1) Position title
2) Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee)
3) Agency
4) Beginning and ending dates of appointment
Assessment 1
For each of the following questions, please select the response(s) that best describe(s) your education and/or experience. If you feel that your education or experience exceeds all of the descriptions for a particular question, choose the description that is the closest level to the experience or education that you possess.
1.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Please select the answer that best describes your experience as it directly relates to the GS-14 Congressional Liaison Specialist position. Carefully review your application to ensure that your response is supported by your resume. You may only select one response for each question. If you feel that your education or experience exceeds all of the descriptions for a particular question, choose the description that is the closest level to the experience or education that you possess.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
2.
Do you have experience utilizing an electronic tracking system to control and track correspondence for timely, consistent, and accurate response?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
What is your level of experience analyzing congressional inquiries and preparing written responses for the signature of executive leadership?
4.
What is your level of experience communicating orally and in writing with high level officials and senior executives discussing intricately sensitive, complex, and sometimes controversial issues.
5.
Choose the statement that best describes your experience proposing actions and providing technical analysis, advice and guidance to management and senior officials regarding complex matters and sensitive issues.
6.
Have you proposed strategy to management and senior executives for responding to Congressional inquiries and conducting proactive Congressional outreach regarding emerging issues?
7.
Which of the following best reflects your experience resolving conflict and facilitating consensus on challenging issues?
8.
Which of the following best reflects your experience in providing technical drafting assistance on proposed legislation to Congressional staff or Members of Congress?
9.
Which of the following best reflects your experience analyzing appropriations legislation and accompanying joint explanatory statements or House or Senate reports to identify Congressional mandates for an Agency?
10.
Which of the following best describes your experience in monitoring Congressional mandates for timely Agency compliance and communicating with Congressional committees regarding mandate compliance?
11.
Which of the following best describes your experience in communicating policies, recommendations, or findings to Congressional staff and responding directly to questions from Congressional staff?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
12.
Do you have experience working for a Member of Congress or for a Congressional Committee?
13.
Have you previously been responsible for the preparation of written witness testimony for a Congressional Hearing?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
14.
Which of the following best describes your experience working with Agency subject matter experts to develop talking points and briefing materials strategic to informing Congress and advancing Agency relations with Congress.
15.
Certification of Accuracy: 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 will 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. If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration 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