You will serve as a Legislative Affairs Specialist of HEADQUARTERS US INDO-PACIFIC COMMAND.

Duties

You will demonstrate knowledge of legislation and congressional relations to advise on legislative processes, Congressional initiatives and the strategy for addressing critical issues with various groups. You will use on-line services to gather information on defense, military construction and foreign affairs bills/issues, committee actions, congressional hearings and related news articles. You will research, analyze, and monitor the status of legislation and associated committee reports. You will work closely with command experts to respond to congressional inquiries, reporting requirements, and briefing requests. You will act as action officer to coordinate activities for all congressional Delegation/Staff Delegation (CODEL/STAFFDEL) visits within the PACOM theater. You will support the legislative proposal and legislative appeals processes. At the GS-11 level you will perform duties as they are assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal
• This is an obligated position. The former incumbent has return rights to this position under PL 86-585.

Qualifications

GS 12: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing various administrative management functions and legislative research duties. Specialized experience must include most or all of the following: 1) Researching, analyzing, and compiling information concerning various types of legislation such as foreign affairs bills/issues, congressional hearings and related news articles; 2) Maintaining a status report of select bills throughout the legislative process disseminating to appropriate personnel ensuring information is accurate and timely; 3) Participating in coordinating travel arrangements including departure, meetings and briefings, lodging, transportation, social and/or recreational activities, and spouse and family member activities as required and allowed by regulations; 4) Monitoring various legislative meetings/sessions to inform personnel of significant issues or modifications; 5) Establishing and maintaining hard copy and electronic subject matter files on legislative issues/actions. GS 11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector assisting with various administrative functions and legislative research tasks. Specialized experience must include some or all of the following: 1) Compiling information concerning various types of legislation such as foreign affairs bills/issues, congressional hearings and related news articles; 2) Maintaining hard copy and electronic subject matter files on legislative issues/actions; 3) Assisting with coordinating travel arrangements and social events; 4) Maintaining hard copy and electronic subject matter files on legislative issues/actions; 5) Preparing correspondence to requests for information, information papers, and/or trip books. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series

Education

For the GS-11: In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
Or
3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree
Or
LL.M., if related

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Contacts

• Address HEADQUARTERS US INDO-PACIFIC COMMAND HQ US Pacific Command Honolulu, HI 96701 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]