This position is part of the Division of Legislative Affairs, within the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Washington, DC. We expect to fill two vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. This announcement is being advertised concurrently under DE-12233184-24-EB for All US Citizens (Open to the Public) You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.

Duties

In this position you will serve as a Legislative Specialist. Typical duties include: Reviewing and analyzing comments of technical and program experts on proposed legislation and Department and other referrals. Attending Congressional Hearings, tracking legislative activities, and keeping informed of congressional and legislative issues impacting BLM. Conducting analysis of draft legislative proposals to determine the impact on BLM policies, programs and procedures, and formulating Administration positions on draft legislative proposals. Developing Congressional testimony and related briefing materials for Departmental and BLM witnesses and preparing them for legislative, oversight, and budget hearings. Serving as a point of contact in the Legislative Affairs Division with Congressional Committees, Members of Congress, and their staffs and utilizing knowledge of BLM programs and policies in responding to their requests.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Be sure to read the 'How to Apply' and 'Required Documents' Sections.
• You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.
• Direct Deposit Required.
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.
• May require a one year probationary period.

Qualifications

You qualify for the GS-13 if you possess at least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-12 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing the following duties: 1. Analyzing legislative or policy proposals related to federal land resources, regulatory, management or operational issues. 2. Managing a Federal (or equivalent) natural resources program. 3. Working with congressional staff, officials within your organization/federal agencies, state, tribal or local government officials, or interest groups on sensitive and controversial natural resource issues; and communicating that work orally and in clear, concise writing, and 4.Experience and familiarity with land management issues or congress/legislative processes. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as "varies". 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. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address BLM, Headquarters Office BLM, National Operations Center HR-250 Denver Federal Center, Building 50 P.O. Box 25047 Denver, CO 80225 US
• Name: Philadelphia Services Branch
• Email: [email protected]