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Position Title
Congressional Affairs Specialist
Agency
U.S. Census Bureau
Announcement Number
24-ADCOM-12471522-ST-CB Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, July 10, 2024 to Thursday, July 25, 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? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current employee of the Department of Commerce (DOC) who meets the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service? If yes, confirm you meet all of the following requirements:
 
  • You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy;
  • Your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy;
  • Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

For more information, review the Career Transition Programs resource page located on USAJobs.

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.
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency (other than the Department of Commerce) 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, confirm that you meet the following eligibility requirements:
  •  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; AND
  • You were separated from your position of record less than one year ago.

For more information, review the Career Transition Programs resource page located on USAJobs.

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.
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4. Are you Veterans' Preference eligible?

A. 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)
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Preferences
1. Have you held a political appointment within the previous five-year period? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. GS-13: You must have one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Please indicate if you have one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level In the Federal Service. (limit characters)
2. Will you meet Time In Grade Requirements by the closing date of the announcement? (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Select the statement that best describes your experience communicating with Congressional stakeholders, including members or staff, to inform, explain, and respond to information requests on a federal agency program or proposal. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
4. Do you have experience handling questions, issues, problems, in a courteous, prompt, and professional manner? (limit characters)
5. I have conducted outreach and communications, including presentations, briefings, appearances, or worked with the following organizations. Answer to this question is required. Check all that apply. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
6. Do you have experience working with teams on multiple projects and prioritizing work activities? (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
7. Select the answer that best describes your experience and/or training in the field of legislation and congressional relations in order to advise senior leadership on the legislative process, congressional initiatives, and strategy for addressing critical issues. (limit characters)
8. Please indicate your level of expertise with Microsoft Office Suite that includes Share Point, Excel, MS Word, MS Teams, Power Point and One Drive. (limit characters)
9. From the following list of interpersonal communication skills, please identify those that reflect your strongest capabilities: check all that apply (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
10. Do you have experience in communicating recommendations and guidance to high level officials, executives, or managers? (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
11. Select the statement that best describes your collaboration skills across multiple areas in your organization, agency, or office. (limit characters)
12. Which of the following best describes your work experience in a team environment? (limit characters)
13. Select the statements that describes your oral communication skills. (limit characters)
14. Select the answer that best describes your experience and/or training in the field of legislation and congressional relations in order to advise senior leadership on the legislative process, congressional initiatives, and strategy for addressing critical issues. (limit characters)
15. Select the answer that best describes your experience and/or training in performing analyses of legislative and executive branch initiatives, bills and public laws, congressional marks, and reports of interest to your organization. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
16. Do you have experience performing legislative research and preparing written summaries? (limit characters)