Job opening: Director of Legislative Affairs
Salary: $160 222 - 197 836 per year
Published at: Sep 01 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
The United States Capitol Police (USCP) safeguards the Congress, Members of Congress, employees, visitors, and Congressional buildings and grounds from crime, disruption, and terrorism. We protect and secure Congress so it can fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities in a safe, secure and open environment.
Duties
This position is located within the Office of the Chief
of Police, in the United States Capitol Police (USCP or Department). The
primary mission of the USCP is to protect life and property; prevent, detect
and investigate criminal acts; and enforce traffic regulations throughout a
large complex of congressional buildings, parks, and thoroughfares. The
incumbent serves as the principal source of expertise in the USCP to whom the
Chief of Police and senior staff look to for advice and counsel on the full
range of legislative and regulatory matters. The Director assists the Department
in balancing the needs of a wide range of stakeholders, including congressional
leadership, oversight and appropriations committees, individual Members of
Congress, and congressional staff.
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below.Qualifying experience for this position includes five years of specialized
experience at least equivalent to the CP-12 (GS-14) level. Specialized
experience includes: Researching and analyzing legislation to create
proposals for initiatives. Handling the most complex and sensitive
congressional issues and provide technical guidance to staff. Assisting
with department and/or staff offices concerning matters within the area of
program and legislative responsibility. Designing and maintaining
databases and repositories, such as websites, directories, SharePoint sites,
and other methods to organize and store information related to legislative
policy and strategy work. All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.(Information on Qualification & Education are located at the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/)
Education
There is no education substitution for experience in this series and/or grade but a B.A. or B.S. is preferred.
Contacts
- Address Office of the Chief of Police
119 D Street NE
Washington, DC 20510
- Email: [email protected]
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