The Legislative Specialist to the Assistant Attorney General (AAG) for OLA, with responsibility for providing advice to the AAG and relevant OLA employees pertaining to Department interests and views on legislation and other congressional activities and develops Department positions on proposed/ pending legislation, hearing testimony, questions for the record of congressional hearings, enrolled bills and other records articulating the Department's views on legislative and congressional matters.

Duties

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. The duties and responsibilities of a Legislative Specialist include but are not limited to the following: Develops, implements, and drafts special reports, including summaries, bill comparisons, and legislative histories, together with appropriate DOJ agencies and staff to ensure proper documentation and concurrences. Conducts a substantive review of correspondence prepared for signature of Assistant Attorney General. Performs searches of the legislative history files in response to Freedom of Information Act requests received by the Office and provides copies of the responsive documents. Reviews, analyzes, and comments on Congressional letters, bill reports, annual reports and oversight responses to the Congress, DOJ regulate. Develops and promotes a records management program for a major multi-functional organization or program at the national level.

Requirements

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
• You may be required to complete a one-year probationary or trial period.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
• You must meet all eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement and continue to meet these requirements throughout the hiring process. Offers can be rescinded if requirements are not met.
• Additional selections may be made from this announcement, at any time, if openings occur in other offices serviced by Justice Management Division, HR Operations.
• A USA Hire assessment is required. An email will be sent with additional information after you submit your application. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement to complete the assessment.

Qualifications

To qualify for the position of Legislative Specialist, (GS-0301-13), you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below AND possess the required specialized experience specific to the series and grade you are applying to. If you are a current or former government employee on a permanent appointment in the competitive service, you will need to demonstrate 1-year (52-weeks) at the next lower grade level (GS-12), to meet the specialized experience for this occupational series and grade. Additionally, please ensure to submit an applicable SF50 (please refer to the "required documents" section for additional information). For the GS 13, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS 12 grade level in the Federal service. At a minimum, specialized experience must be in or related to the following: Developing and preparing statements for congressional hearings; Creating and responding to Congressional needs responding to inquiries; AND Performing research to inquiries regarding Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). You MUST meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/05/2023. Your resume must support your responses to the questionnaire and qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume. After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required of you. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement (12/05/2023) to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Office of Legislative Affairs RFK Main Justice Building 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530 US
• Name: Kim Hall
• Email: [email protected]