This position is a Congress/Legislative Affairs Specialist, GS- 0301-12 working in Falls Church, Virginia for the R9-Div of Congressional and Legislative Affairs. The full performance level of the position is GS-13.

Duties

As a Congress/Legislative Affairs Specialist your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Serving as a primary liaison between the Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) and congressional offices, providing expert customer service and building positive relationships. Leading the development and implementation of a congressional and legislative strategy to accomplish organizational and legislative goals related to wildlife conservation within portfolio of issues. Evaluating organizational needs or policy objectives related to wildlife conservation and coordinating legislative proposals and congressional outreach to address them. Leading preparations for congressional hearings, including: drafting testimony for Service or Departmental witnesses, preparing briefing materials, and briefing and staffing witnesses. Advising Service and Departmental offices of congressional affairs related to their responsibilities and of the legislative policy-making procedures of the Service and the Department.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Resume (See "Required Documents"). Failure to provide ALL required information on your resume will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all information is provided on resume.
• Eligibility and Supporting documents - You will ONLY be considered for the eligibilities that you select "yes" to AND submit the required supporting documentation, as listed in the Required Documents section.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
• Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation.
• Driver’s License: Selectees MAY be required to possess and maintain a valid State driver's license at all times during their tenure.
• Probationary Period: Selectees may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for the Selective Service. To verify registration visit SSS.gov.

Qualifications

Only experience and education obtained by 03/01/2024 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess the Minimum Qualifications. Minimum Qualification [GS-12] One (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience must include: (1) having worked in a U.S. Congressional office, or directly with U.S. Congressional offices, on wildlife conservation, natural resources and/or environmental legislative issues; (2) tracking and analyzing Congressional actions on wildlife conservation legislation and issues in order to assist in developing, coordinating, and preparing office/agency/organization positions; (3) developing written documents related to wildlife conservation legislation or issues including two or more of the following: Congressional testimony, talking points for a Member of Congress, trip memos for a Member of Congress, Statements of Administration Position (SAPs), responding to questions for the Congressional record, letters to Members of Congress; and briefing memos for a Member of Congress or high ranking organization official; (4) facilitating meetings, on a regular basis, between policy makers and Members of Congress or their staff which involves preparatory work, including gathering information prior to meetings from Congressional offices and agency representatives; and (5) developing positive relationships with Congressional offices. 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. Performance rating of record review: All applicants must provide a copy of their current performance rating dated within the past 18 months verifying their performance is at a fully successful level or higher. Applicants who do not have a current rating of record available must provide a reason and certify that their performance is acceptable, and they have not been advised that their performance is currently at an unacceptable level. Applicants who have an unsuccessful performance rating, or who have certified that their performance is not at an acceptable level will not be eligible for hiring consideration. Time In Grade Requirement: Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the JOA. Specifically, i. Area of Consideration. ii. Time-in-grade (TIG) requirements as specified in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. iii. Time after competitive appointment as specified in 5 CFR 330.502. iv. Qualification requirements outlined in OPM's Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions or for Federal Wage System (FWS), wage grade positions, applicants are evaluated using the OPM Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations and the job element examining method Your SF-50 will be used to confirm you meet all requirements

Education

Not applicable at the GS-12 grade level.

Contacts

• Address Division of Human Resources Division of Human Resources 5275 Leesburg Pike, MS-BPHC Falls Church, VA 22041 US
• Name: Human Resources Staffing Division
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]