Joining the Secret Service, Office of Intergovernmental and Legislative Affairs (IGL), Congressional Affairs Program (CAF), will allow you to serve as an expert on the legislative process to support Secret Service initiatives and priorities on Capitol Hill. For more information on the Secret Service click here.

Duties

The selectee will serve as a Congressional Affairs Specialist in the Office of Intergovernmental and Legislative Affairs (IGL), Congressional Affairs Program (CAF). Typical work assignments include: Promoting and maintaining working relationships with Congressional staff to provide in-person outreach, data, and program related information. Assisting in the development of specialized talking points, presentations, and other communication materials regarding the agency's legislative priorities for use by agency leadership when presenting to Congressional Members or staff. Monitoring legislative proceedings to assess opportunities to advance agency priorities. Collaborating with organizational leaders to implement and track congressional outreach plans for each Congress. Providing information and analysis of legislative initiatives of importance to the agency, as well as recommendations and/or courses of action.

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Specialized Experience requirements as noted below: GS-12: You qualify for the GS-12 level (starting salary $99,200.00) if you possess one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-11 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing the following duties: Researching legislation or congressional action to determine its relevancy to agency or organizational objectives; Attending legislative meetings on Capitol Hill on behalf of an organization; Assisting in the preparation of briefing documents to be used for congressional meetings; and Working with congressional staffers to further the objectives of the organization. GS-13: You qualify for the GS-13 level (starting salary $117,962) if you possess 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: Providing leadership guidance on the process of developing and advancing legislation through Congress; Developing legislative initiatives related to organizational priorities; Preparing briefing materials for organizational leaders to be used when advocating for advancement of legislative priorities; and Advocating organizational positions and priorities with congressional staff members. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement; otherwise, you will be found ineligible. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. 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. Veterans' Preference: For more information on veterans' preference see: https://www.opm.gov/fedshirevets/veteran-job-seekers/# Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP/CTAP): This program applies to Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed, or employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet eligibility criteria for CTAP or ICTAP; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. Well-Qualified includes those applicants whose knowledge, skills, and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. For information on eligibility criteria and required documentation, go to: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.

Education

Contacts

• Address United States Secret Service Please read entire announcement Please apply online Washington, DC 20223 US
• Name: Philadelphia Services Branch
• Email: [email protected]