- Position Title
- Legislative Affairs Officer
- Agency
- Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts
- Announcement Number
- 25-OLA-12686315 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, February 6, 2025 to Thursday, March 27, 2025
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Eligibilities
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Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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Are you a current employee of the AO or the Federal Judiciary?
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Are you a current or former Federal employee?
All applicants outside of the AO must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) to verify current or former Federal employment status.
All applicants outside of the AO must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) to verify current or former Federal employment status.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Legislative Affairs Officer position with the federal government. Applicants must have demonstrated experience as listed below. This requirement is according to the AO Classification, Compensation, and Recruitment Systems which include interpretive guidance and reference to the OPM Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions.
WHEN MANDATORY NARRATIVE RESPONSES ARE REQUIRED, PLEASE DO NOT DUPLICATE INFORMATION YOU HAVE ALREADY PROVIDED IN YOUR RESUME AS A RESPONSE TO THIS QUESTION. WE ARE SEEKING AN ELABORATION OF THOSE DUTIES AND SKILLS YOU HAVE MENTIONED WHICH ADDRESS THE QUESTION MORE FULLY. THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO EXPAND ON YOUR EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUESTION. FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL RESULT IN YOUR BEING CONSIDERED AS INELIGIBLE.
WHEN MANDATORY NARRATIVE RESPONSES ARE REQUIRED, PLEASE DO NOT DUPLICATE INFORMATION YOU HAVE ALREADY PROVIDED IN YOUR RESUME AS A RESPONSE TO THIS QUESTION. WE ARE SEEKING AN ELABORATION OF THOSE DUTIES AND SKILLS YOU HAVE MENTIONED WHICH ADDRESS THE QUESTION MORE FULLY. THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO EXPAND ON YOUR EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUESTION. FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL RESULT IN YOUR BEING CONSIDERED AS INELIGIBLE.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Do you possess a law degree (J.D., LL.B., or LL.M.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association?
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Are you a member of the bar of a state, territory, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a Federal court of general jurisdiction? (Bar Membership/License Required)
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Do you have at least 4 years of post J.D. legal experience?
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Do you have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-15/JSP-15/CL 31, or equivalent level?
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Applicants must have at least one full year (52 weeks) (preferably 3 years) of specialized experience which provides evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of executive level managerial capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined in the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) and Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) listed in the vacancy announcement. Specialized experience for this position is defined as follows:
- Demonstrated expertise in the political, administrative, and legislative processes of Congress.
- Demonstrated ability to provide strategic advice and communications with executive-level officers.
- Demonstrated executive-level ability to solve complex and sensitive problems.
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If A is selected above, a narrative statement must be submitted in the space provided below addressing your demonstrated expertise in the political, administrative, and legislative processes of Congress. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 500 words or less.
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If A is selected above, a narrative statement must be submitted in the space provided below addressing your demonstrated ability to provide strategic advice and communications with executive-level officers. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 500 words or less.
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If A is selected above, a narrative statement must be submitted in the space provided below addressing your demonstrated executive-level ability to solve complex and sensitive problems. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 500 words or less.
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From the options listed below, please select the years of expert-level experience serving as a primary advisor to high-level executives on legislative matters.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
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Which level description best describes your experience overseeing and monitoring legislative and congressional initiatives for an organization and its officers?
A narrative response for each of the following Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) is MANDATORY and must be addressed in a separate document that is submitted with your application.
Please provide a statement describing your demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with other executive-level professionals both within and outside the federal sector, elected or appointed officials, and subordinates, on matters of the broadest organizational scope and complexity, such as policy management for Judiciary or nationwide programs. Experience working with congressional staff and committees regarding high-profile, highly complex, and sensitive legislative matters; and ability to make influential recommendations pertaining to such legislation. (Please provide your response in a separate document)
Please provide a statement describing your demonstrated executive-level ability to solve problems of broad scope and complexity, such as those that occur in managing and directing programs of federal agency-wide scope. Demonstrated executive-level ability to manage the agency's congressional affairs program and a firm background in governmental affairs. Actively involved in implementing solutions to recurring problems and issues. (Please provide your response in a separate document)
Please provide a statement describing your demonstrated executive-level ability to advance legislation, communications, promote good relations, accountability, leadership, and service, among subordinate staff, to ensure operational effectiveness and streamline business processes. Bi-partisan and non-partisan accomplishments are important. (Please provide your response in a separate document)
A narrative response for each of the following Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) is MANDATORY. Exception: applicants currently serving in an AOES and Court Unit Executive positions or under a career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointment, eligible for reinstatement into SES, or have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) approved by OPM are not required to submit a narrative response for the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ). All other applicants must submit responses to the ECQs.
Please provide a statement describing your experience LEADING CHANGE. This core qualification involves experience in developing and implementing an organizational vision, which integrates key national and program goals, priorities, values, and other factors. The incumbent must be able to develop new insights into situations, question conventional approaches, encourage new ideas and innovations, and design and implement new or cutting-edge programs and processes. The incumbent must also be able to think strategically, formulate objectives and priorities, and implement plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization in a global environment while capitalizing on opportunities, managing risks, and overcoming obstacles. (Key Competencies: Creativity and Innovation, Continual Learning, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, Vision) (Please provide your response in a separate document)
Please provide a statement describing your experience LEADING PEOPLE. This core qualification involves experience in designing and implementing strategies, which maximize employee potential and foster high ethical standards in meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, including adherence to EEO guidelines. This includes fostering a work environment where individual differences are valued, managed, and leveraged to achieve, through teamwork, the vision and mission of the organization. The incumbent should be able to develop others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods. This includes taking a long-term view and building a shared vision with others, acting as a catalyst for organizational change, and influencing others to translate vision into action. (Key Competencies: Organizational Awareness, Interpersonal Skills, Integrity/Honesty, Conflict Management, Team Building, Developing Others) (Please provide your response in a separate document)
Please provide a statement describing your BUSINESS ACUMEN. This core qualification involves experience in building and managing a workforce based on organizational goals and staffing needs. It also involves ensuring that employees are appropriately recruited, selected, appraised, and rewarded, and taking action to address performance plans. The incumbent should have experience in managing a multi-sector workforce and a variety of work situations, and in developing and managing budgets and contracts. This includes keeping up to date on technological developments, making effective use of technology to achieve results, and ensuring access to and security of technology systems. (Key Competencies: Financial Management, Human Resources Management, Technology Management, Procurement Management) (Please provide your response in a separate document)
Please provide a statement describing your experience with RESULTS-DRIVEN skills. This core qualification involves experience in stressing accountability and continuous improvement, making timely and effective decisions, and producing results through strategic planning and the implementation and evaluation of programs and policies. The incumbent should have the requisite technical knowledge to identify and pursue appropriate outcomes, as well as practical experience in anticipating and meeting the needs of both internal and external customers, delivering high-quality products and services, and resolving issues and problems. (Key Competencies: Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Technical Credibility) (Please provide your response in a separate document)
Please provide a statement describing your experience BUILDING COALITIONS/COMMUNICATION. This core qualification involves experience in developing networks, building alliances, and collaborating across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieving common goals. This core qualification also involves identifying the internal and external politics that impact the work of the organization. The incumbent should have experience in persuading others, building consensus through give and take, and gaining cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals. (Key Competencies: Influencing/Negotiating, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Partnering) (Please provide your response in a separate document)
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Applicants who meet the specialized experience requirements also will be assessed on Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ) and Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ). Each of the MTQ must be addressed in your resume, and a separate response to each ECQ is mandatory and must be addressed in a separate document that is submitted with your application. Please limit your response to two pages for each MTQ & ECQ.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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I understand that failure to provide proof of Bar Membership will result in an incomplete application and could result in non-consideration for this position.
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I understand that failure to provide a written statement ("See Resume" or other non-descriptive response is not sufficient) for each essay question could result in non-consideration for this position.