This position is located in the Railroad Retirement Board's Office of Legislative Affairs. The incumbent will be responsible for a wide variety of administrative and technical support work for the Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA). This job announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies. This is a bargaining unit position. This position is represented by the Council of AFGE Locals in the Board.

Duties

As a Legislative Affairs Officer, you will: Perform legislative research, track legislation and provide expert analysis and advice on all legislation impacting the RRB. Assist in responding to inquiries from the White House, Members of Congress, Congressional committees, other government agencies, individuals, and others. Monitor congressional activities of interest including the budget process. Assist in the liaison, public relations, and service functions of the office by fostering and maintaining positive and sustained relationships with key congressional staff and meeting directly with those contacts to discuss issues affecting the RRB. Coordinate with RRB headquarters offices and the Social Security Administration to resolve problems and expedite cases, carry out special assignments and prepare reports.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications for GS-13 level: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience: Specialized experience involves work such as: (1) assists in monitoring and tracking congressional activity and legislation (bill introduction, committee hearings, markups, floor action) in order to brief and inform personnel; (2) Performs legal research in connection with proposed and current legislation, the history and background of Acts of Congress; (3) reviews congressional inquiries and coordinating programmatic responses. Minimum Qualifications for GS-14 level: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience: Specialized experience involves work such as: (1) assists in monitoring and tracking congressional activity and legislation (bill introduction, committee hearings, markups, floor action) in order to brief and inform personnel; (2) creates new and maintains existing relationships with congressional staff in key committees, Members' offices, Leadership Offices and with legislative personnel; (3) attends hearings and meetings and interviews congressional staff to gather information; (4) reviews congressional inquiries and coordinating programmatic responses; and (5) prepares briefing materials for senior level officials. 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. Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. Time-in grade-restrictions: Applicants who are current or former Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).

Education

***THERE IS NO EDUCATION SUBSTITUTION FOR THIS POSITION.***

Contacts

• Address Railroad Retirement Board 844 N Rush St Chicago, IL 60611 US
• Name: RRB Human Resources
• Phone: (312) 751-4580
• Email: [email protected]