This position is part of the Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security and Emergency Response, Department of Energy. As a Legislative Affairs Specialist, you will s?erve as the legislative affairs specialist and reports directly to the Director of Strategic Communications.

Duties

As a Legislative Affairs Specialist, you will:

Requirements

• You must be a United States Citizen.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
• Subject to satisfactory security and suitability requirements.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• This position requires the incumbent to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08)
• This position requires a Q security clearance. Failure to obtain and maintain the required security clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing.
• You may be expected to travel for this position.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following: Supporting and overseeing preparation of legislative histories and analysis of pending bills and amendments. Leveraging opportunities to provide information, develops strategies, coordinates actions, and advocates successfully for the Legislative Affairs initiatives and policy issues with the Congress. Keeping the Department well informed on complex legislative matters vital to the Department due to their national significance and implications for overall energy policies. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must (1) meet all of the requirements as described in this section; and 2) be rated "well-qualified", which is defined as having a score of 85 or better. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.

Contacts

• Address Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security and Emergency Response P.O. Box 5088 Oak Ridge, TN 37831 US
• Name: Erika Hardy
• Email: [email protected]