- Position Title
- Congressional Affairs Specialist
- Agency
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Announcement Number
- OAR-24-12556354-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, September 27, 2024 to Monday, October 7, 2024
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current Department of Commerce employee who meets the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)? If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
- This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- You have a current performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
- You have not yet been separated.
3.
Are you a current or former employee of 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, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
- This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you were separated; and
- This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you were separated; and
- This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you were separated; and
- Your last performance rating of record was at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
- You were separated from your position of record less than one year ago.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position.
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Congressional Affairs Specialist, ZA-0301-3 pay band or equivalent grade level (GS-11) in the Federal service.
2.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Congressional Affairs Specialist, ZA-0301-4 pay band or equivalent grade level (GS-13) in the Federal service.
3.
Select the statement that best describes your experience in planning and performing logistics for outreach events and engagements (e.g., special events, seminars, conferences, meetings, etc.).
4.
Describe your experience communicating and inspiring partners to assist in achieving priority objectives.
5.
Select the statement that describes your experience establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with Members of Congress, Congressional staff and/or Federal agencies as a regular part of your job with minimal supervision.
6.
Which of the following best describes your experience overseeing communication plans, strategies, and outreach projects that effectively convey priorities and increase awareness for a scientific or environmental agency or organization?
7.
Describe your experience assessing the impact of new and revised Congressional legislation on the formulation and execution of budgets.
8.
Describe your experience analyzing and interpreting legislation, and/or tracking and analyzing congressional debate or other policy action relevant to scientific topics.
9.
Describe your experience developing and presenting recommendations for improvement to senior personnel, based on analysis of the program's plans, policies and procedures.
10.
What is your experience with engaging in strategic planning to effectively deal with new and emerging challenges and opportunities that arise for an organization?
11.
Describe your experience performing expert analysis of collected data and findings and interpreting complex legislative, regulatory and policy guidance to manage an organization.
12.
Do you have experience serving as a representative for, and analyzing and making recommendations on federal legislative issues to senior management of an organization, environmental or science-based federal agency or to Members of Congress and congressional committees?
13.
Which of the following categories of written communication have you prepared in conjunction with your work experience? (Select all that apply)
14.
Have you successfully done work that required you to present technical information at briefings, meetings, conferences, or hearings?
15.
Which of the following best describes your experience providing authority in policy and planning, and advising senior leadership?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
16.
I certify, to the best of my knowledge, that all the information in my application is true, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education. I understand that providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds for not hiring me or for firing me after I begin work. I also certify that I have read the entire vacancy announcement; that I have reviewed my answers to the eligibility questions for accuracy; and that I understand what supporting documentation, if any, is required for submission and when it's due.