This position is located within the U.S. Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), Office of Governmental, International and Public Affairs. PHMSA's mission is to protect people and the environment from the risks inherent in the transportation of hazardous materials by all modes of transportation. You will report to the Director/Deputy Office of Governmental, International and Public Affairs.

Duties

As a Congressional Affairs Specialist you will:

Requirements

• Must meet specialized experience stated in Qualifications section
• Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date
• Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.To qualify for the Grade 12, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11 it must include: Experience assisting or supporting a liaison and/or in maintaining working relationships with members of Congress and a variety of senior level officials and stakeholders; Experience preparing briefing materials to be used in interactions with Congressional officials and assisting in compiling information as part of follow-ups with these Congressional officials; Experience supporting or providing input into the decision-making process of the Federal legislative and executive branches. To qualify for the Grade 13, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12, it must include: Experience briefing senior-level officials for interaction with Congressional officials and assisting in any follow-up information requested by Congressional staff; Experience with the decision-making process of the Federal legislative and executive branches including the appropriations process; Experience in assisting to prepare senior officials to participate in face-to-face meetings with congressional stakeholders and congressional hearings; Experience in preparing presentations, memos, correspondence, legislative summaries, talking points, and other briefing material to prepare or be used by senior officials. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Customer Service - Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement. Influencing/Negotiating - Establishes and maintains relationships with key individuals/groups; understands what motivates them. Persuades others; builds consensus through give and take; gains cooperation from others to obtain information, find solutions, and accomplish goals. Interpersonal Skills - Develops and maintains effective working relationships, especially in difficult situations. Engages and inspires others. Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different audiences/ situations/cultures. Actively solicits feedback. Exemplifies professionalism, tact and empathy. Builds trust and commitment. Communication – Can clearly and articulately communicate an organizations mission, purpose, and activities to internal and external stakeholders. Able to compose and format written communication material that is clear, concise, grammatically and factually correct and error free.  For all types of consideration, 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.For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link:  https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Contacts

• Address DOT, PIPELINE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY ADMIN Submit Application and Documents Online 1200 New Jersey Ave SE / HAHR - 50 Washington, District of Columbia 20590 United States
• Name: Automated Staffing Office
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]