The Congressional/Legislative Affairs (C/LA) Specialist is responsible for directing all legislative affairs activities under the direction of the Assistant Regional Director - Office of Communications (ARD-OC). The incumbent is responsible for running the C/LA program for the Mountain Prairie Region. This position is also open to the public under announcement R6-23-12080123-RM-DE. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.

Duties

The Congressional/Legislative Affairs Specialist salary will be based upon duty station and locality pay once selected. Locality tables may be found at: 2023 Federal Pay Tables. As a Congressional/Legislative Affairs Specialist your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Resume (See "Required Documents"). Failure to provide ALL required information on your resume will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all information is provided on resume.
• Eligibility and Supporting documents - You will ONLY be considered for the eligibilities that you select "yes" to AND submit the required supporting documentation, as listed in the Required Documents section.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
• Driver?s License: Selectees MAY be required to possess and maintain a valid State driver's license at all times during their tenure.
• Probationary Period: Selectees may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for the Selective Service. To verify registration visit SSS.gov.

Qualifications

Only experience and education obtained by 08/23/2023 will be considered. Minimum Qualification GS-12 One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade-level in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience for this position must include: (1) having worked in a U.S. Congressional office, either as a district or DC staff, or serving as a congressional committee staffer focused on policy work related to wildlife conservation, natural resources and/or environmental legislation and issues; (2) tracking and analyzing Congressional actions on wildlife conservation, natural resources, and/or environmental legislation issues in order to assist in developing, coordinating, and preparing office/agency/organization positions; (3) developing written documents related to wildlife conservation legislation or issues including at least one of the following - congressional testimony, talking points for a member of Congress, trip memos for a member of Congress, Statements of Administration Policy (SAPs), responding to questions for the congressional record, letters to or from members of Congress, and briefing memos for a member of Congress or high ranking organization official; (4) conveying technical information on wildlife conservation, natural resources, and/or environmental legislation or issues to varied audiences; and (5) facilitating meetings, on a regular basis, between policy makers and members of Congress or their staff, which involves preparatory work, including gathering information prior to meetings from congressional offices and agency representatives, and developing positive relationships with congressional offices. Minimum Qualification GS-13 One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade-level in the Federal service . Examples of specialized experience for this position must include: (1) having worked in a U.S. Congressional office, either as a district or DC staff, or serving as a congressional committee staffer focused on policy work related to wildlife conservation, natural resources and/or environmental legislation and issues; 2) interacting with members of Congress and/or congressional staff to develop and maintain positive relationships; (3) developing written documents related to wildlife conservation, natural resources, and/or environmental legislation or issues, including at least three (4) of the following - congressional testimony, talking points for a member of Congress, trip memos for a member of Congress, Statements of Administration Policy (SAPs), responses to questions for the congressional record, letters to or from members of Congress, and briefing memos for a member of Congress or high ranking organization official; (5) representing an organization or a congressional office in policy meetings to consider the impact of pending and proposed wildlife conservation, natural resources, and/or environmental legislation; and (6) advising a member of Congress or high level organization officials on congressional and legislative activities. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Time In Grade Requirement: Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the JOA. Specifically, i. Area of Consideration. ii. Time-in-grade (TIG) requirements as specified in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. iii. Time after competitive appointment as specified in 5 CFR 330.502. iv. Qualification requirements outlined in OPM's Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions or for Federal Wage System (FWS), wage grade positions, applicants are evaluated using the OPM Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations and the job element examining method Your SF-50 will be used to confirm you meet all requirements

Contacts

• Address Division of Human Resources Division of Human Resources 134 Union Blvd Suite 220 Lakewood, CO 80228 US
• Name: Human Resources Staffing Division
• Phone: 833-512-0482
• Email: [email protected]