This position is in the Department of the Chief Executive Officer, Office of Government Relations (OGR). The mission of AmeriCorps is to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering. The Office of Government Relations works to promote and advance the mission of AmeriCorps and its programs with federal, state, and local elected officials through continued relationship building and collaboration with AmeriCorps programs, offices, and staff.

Duties

This position serves as liaison between AmeriCorps and state and local elected officials as well as related associations including the National Governors Association, African American Mayors Association, and National League of Cities, among others. The employee designs and implements an innovative nation-wide strategy to promote and advance the mission of AmeriCorps and its programs with elected officials at the state and local level through outreach, networking, and analysis of information from a variety of sources. Serves as primary liaison between AmeriCorps and state and local elected officials, their staff, and related associations. Establishes and maintains relationships with these offices and organizations while promoting greater understanding of the agency, programs, and resources. Provides recommendations on strategic opportunities and facilitates program site visits, engagement, and other special events for agency leadership and elected officials. Represents the department at events, as appropriate. Disseminates information to state and local elected officials about agency grants and programs in their area and proactively follow up with offices. Periodically sends touch points sharing relevant information that aligns with their priority issue areas. Responds to inquiries and requests for information with thorough, accurate information in a timely manner. Advises department, regional offices, and agency leadership on strategic opportunities to engage state and local elected officials on legislative, policy, or special initiatives that are in alignment with the agency's policy goals and priorities. Analyzes legislative proposals and bills introduced at the state level to determine impact on agency policies, programs, and procedures. Demonstrates understanding and familiarity with agency grantmaking, award making, and deployment calendar. Makes recommendations on which state/local elected offices to prioritize by synthesizing information from a variety of sources through research and drawing connections. Prepares briefing materials, memos, talking points, and other written communication materials for department and agency leadership and state/local elected officials to support engagement opportunities. Clearly articulates agency policies and priorities to state/local elected officials and staff. Drafts external documents such as resolutions, updates to policy platforms, and proclamations to support elected official and association amplification of AmeriCorps and national service. Briefs elected officials and their staff in meetings on agency policies and priorities.

Requirements

• You must be a United States Citizen
• A 2-year probationary period is required for new Federal employees and supervisors.
• Merit Promotion and internal applicants must submit a SF-50 to verify Status and grade
• Satisfactory completion of a background investigation.
• A financial disclosure may be required for this position.

Qualifications

Applicants must have one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to at least the upper range of the NY-01 pay band, which would be at or equivalent to the GS-5 level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is that which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience includes: Engaging and developing relationships with state-level and/or local-level elected officials and their respective offices through outreach, direct staffing, and/or in an organizational liaison capacity. Experience with intergovernmental affairs, including analysis of legislative proposals and bills introduced at the state level. Developing a long-term strategy to advance an organization's policy goals. Note: A writing sample maybe requested. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps VISTA) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

You may meet the minimum qualifications of this position by meeting the following education options.
Minimum Qualification Requirements For GS-7

Completion of one full academic year of graduate level education.

OR

Completion of a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement.

OR

A combination of specialized experience and education that when taken as a percentage of the required education and experience total 100% or more.

Please reference General Schedule Qualification Standards (opm.gov).

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address
• Name: Shareynique Chambers
• Phone: 202-606-7573
• Email: [email protected]