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Position Title: Legislative Affairs Specialist
Agency: Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae)
Announcement Number: 24-HUD-1855-P Opens in new window
Open Period: Wednesday, July 3, 2024 to Tuesday, July 16, 2024

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

2. Are you a surplus or displaced Federal employee eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)? Click CTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.

A. Yes

B. No

3. Are you a displaced Federal employee eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)? Click ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.

A. Yes

B. No

1. Are you currently serving or have served in the last five years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?

A. Yes

B. No

2. If you were born a male after December 31, 1959, and are at least 18 years of age, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)?

A. Yes

B. No

C. No, but I have an approved exemption

D. Not applicable

3. Are you a current Federal employee?

A. Yes

B. No

4. If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the pay plan and grade level or pay band of the highest graded position you have ever held. (limit 250 characters)

5. I am interested in having my application shared with other HUD hiring managers. I understand that electing this option will not impact my chances of selection from this vacancy announcement and does not guarantee that a similar vacancy announcement will be opened by another hiring manager for which I can be considered or selected. Please select one or more of the following HUD Program Offices that you authorize to receive your application information. If you do not wish for your application to be shared, please select "Please do not share my application information with other HUD hiring managers.

A. Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships

B. Congressional/Intergovernmental Relations

C. Ginnie Mae (GNMA)

D. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration

E. Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO)

F. Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO)

G. Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO)

H. Office of the Chief Procurement Officer (OCPO)

I. Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD)

J. Office of Departmental Equal Employment Opportunity (ODEEO)

K. Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO)

L. Office of Field Policy and Management (FPM)

M. Office of General Counsel (OGC)

N. Office of Housing

O. Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes (OLHCHH)

P. Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R)

Q. Office of Public Affairs (OPA)

R. Office of the Secretary

S. Public and Indian Housing (PIH)

T. Please do not share my application information with other HUD hiring managers.

For the GS-13, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level, or equivalent, which has equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:

- Researching and analyzing legislation to create proposals for initiatives related to Housing finance; AND
- Collaborating with multiple stakeholders in the Housing industry with contending viewpoints to determine how to approach sensitive policy issues; AND
- Conveying technical information to Members of Congress, or their staff, regarding issues concerning government lending programs and suggesting alternative responses; AND
- Representing a program, agency, or organization at meetings or on committees addressing legislative proposals and strategies.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

1. Do you have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level, or equivalent, as described above and in the vacancy announcement?

A. Yes

B. No

1a. Experience must be clearly documented in your resume to receive proper credit. Please indicate where in your resume this experience can be found. List the employer, position title, and dates of employment. (limit 250 characters)

2. Select the following choices you have conducted on a regular and recurring weekly/monthly basis. (Select all that apply.)

A. Identifying issues in legislative text

B. Defining legislative problems

C. Analyzing complex policy research

D. Synthesizing policy research and evaluations in technical reports

E. Conducting technical policy research and evaluations

F. Developing legislative strategy

G. Developing and providing recommendations for agency officials and representatives on policy related issues

H. Respond to inquiries on program or policy requirements

I. Train others on how to conduct policy research analysis and evaluation

J. Represent senior officials on committee meetings concerning legislative affairs

K. None of the above

3. Select the following choices you have conducted on a regular and recurring weekly/monthly basis. (Select all that apply.)

A. Interpreting statutes

B. Interpreting regulations

C. Interpreting legislative histories

D. Interpreting legislative proposals

E. Communicating issues to Federal and/or state agency officials

F. Communicating issues to industry representatives

G. Providing recommendations to Federal and/or state agency officials concerning issues in dispute

H. None of the above

4. From the following choices, select the response(s) that best describe(s) your experience involving the legislative process.

A. I have a comprehensive understanding of the legislative process based on experience in a congressional staff position, or a senior position in a legislative affairs/congressional relations operation for an agency or for a large organization.

B. I have experience developing legislative strategy and advancing legislation for an agency or a large organization.

C. I have experience working closely with congressional staff - personal office staff or committee/subcommittee professional staff to advance legislation.

D. I have experience developing, analyzing, and interpreting legislation or legislative proposals.

E. I have experience developing and maintaining legislative/congressional tracking mechanisms.

F. I have no experience in this area.

5. From the following choices, select the response(s) that best describe(s) your experience involving the Congressional hearing and floor process.

A. I have experience in the congressional committee and House/Senate legislative process -- markups, management of legislation during floor consideration, conference committee and other experience.

B. I have experience in preparing federal agency senior executives and senior officials for hearings.

C. I have experience developing briefing materials, speeches, responses to congressional inquiries including correspondence, and other high-level materials.

D. I have experience with the congressional budget and appropriations process.

E. I have experience as a policy advisor.

F. I have no experience in this area.

6. From the answer choices below, please select the one that best reflects your ability to plan and organize work.

A. I have a vast amount of experience setting my own priorities after consulting with my supervisor.

B. I have completed numerous short-term projects on time with minimal supervision.

C. I have completed numerous projects on time as assigned by my supervisor.

D. I have experience working on a single project and completing it on time.

E. None of the above.

7. Choose the one statement that best describes your experience developing responses to legislative, regulatory or other proposals affecting Agency programs.

A. I have performed this task as a regular part of my job, for a Member of Congress or at the Department/Agency level. I performed this task independently and normally without review by a supervisor.

B. I have worked cross-functionally on a complex task involving multiple steps at the Department/Agency level.

C. This task has been a central or major part of my work. I have performed this task independently, and I have trained other in performance of this task and/or others have consulted me as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of my job with close supervision or review of work product.

E. I have performed this task independently, but not as a regular part of my job.

F. None of the above.

8. Select the one choice that represents your highest level of experience which demonstrates your ability to communicate orally in both formal and informal settings, move others toward a common goal, and establish a professional network with others.

A. I have experience briefing, justifying, and recommending on matters involving significant or controversial policy or program issues with Members of Congress or Congressional committees. I performed this task independently and normally without review by a supervisor.

B. I have experience briefing, justifying, and recommending on significant or controversial policy or program issues with government officials, including political appointees, members of the Senior Executive Service (SES), or other high-ranking officials.

C. I have experience briefing, justifying, and recommending on matters involving significant program or policy issues within my organization.

D. I regularly conducted discussions or participated in work groups as a program representative, in which the purpose was to influence, motivate, or persuade persons or groups.

E. I have limited experience in communicating with individuals outside my organization.

F. I have no experience in this area.

9. From the following choices, select the response that best describes your experience communicating in writing.

A. I have experience preparing statements, reports, testimony, or briefing materials for a Member of Congress, Congressional committee, or executive management.

B. I have experience, at the agency level, writing testimony, responses to questions for the record, briefing materials and/or official responses to Congress.

C. I have experience writing materials or reports explaining general concepts or technical information to Congressional committees and staff.

D. I have experience writing materials on budget issues - support, justification impact and analysis.

E. I have experience writing routine analytical correspondence, reports, or term papers.

F. I have experience writing about routine or procedural subjects.

G. None of the above.

10. From the following choices, select the response(s) that best describe(s) your experience involving communications with the media.

A. Served as a spokesperson and developed a communications plan for a Member of Congress, committee, agency or large organization.

B. Drafted talking points, speeches, and press releases for a Member of Congress, committee, agency or large organization.

C. Provided materials for websites and social media sites on a regular basis.

D. I have no experience in this area.

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