This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA). The primary purpose of this position is to perform the full range of congressional work including controlling, analyzing, researching, and formulation of official responses to written and telephonic requests from Members of Congress and their staffs as well as Congressional Committees on matters of Congressional interest, inquiry, or investigation.

Duties

As a CONGRESSIONAL AFFAIRS SPECIALIST, GS-0301-13, your typical work assignments may include: Provides advice and guidance on the preparation of responses to Congressional inquiries; Exercises tact, discretion and judgment concerning inquiries and replies received from or conveyed to Congress, its Committees, staff members or individuals directly through other DHS personnel; Reviews and makes recommendations for clearance on a variety of correspondence and reports such as position papers, fact sheets, inserts for the record, testimony, and letters to Members of Congress or Congressional Committees; Attends Congressional briefings and hearings as a DHS representative. All DHS announcements have a 5 business day open period due to the number of applications received. This announcement will be open for 5 business days OR until the first 100 applications have been received, whichever happens first. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• You must submit to a pre-employment drug test.
• You must meet time-in-grade requirements.
• You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: Youqualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal government, performing duties such as: Researching and developing policy and inquiry responses pertaining to legislative affairs; Overseeing various projects directly related to Congressional inquiries, documents, and proceedings; and Has direct operational experience in coordinating legislative, governmental and congressional affairs, activity, and communications. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. This position has a Selective Placement Factor (SPF). If your resume doesn't demonstrate possession of the SPF, you will be rated ineligible. The SPF for this position is: In addition to the specialized experience, applicants must also have experience evaluating and interpreting Federal laws and policies; and operational experience with direct full-time responsibilities for legislative, congressional, or governmental affairs on legislation with or before the U.S. Congress. All requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. 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. 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.

Education

Not Applicable.

Contacts

• Address Department of Homeland Security Headquarters OCHCO/HRMS/MS #0170 6595 Springfield Center Drive Springfield, VA 20598-0170 US
• Name: Monique Ladner
• Email: [email protected]