Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the principal Legislative Affairs Specialist for Air University (AU). Incumbent provides legislative policy advice, guidance, and recommendations on all Congressional issues affecting Air Force air, space, and cyberspace training, education, and force development, directly to the AU Commander.

Duties

Plans, organizes, and directs all congressional activities. Serves as the focal point for legislative activities of interest to AU and provides legislative updates to AU command staff and subordinate organizations. Incumbent directs and reviews all Constituent Inquiries (CIs) and Congressional Requests for Information (CRFIs) that have been assigned to AU and its subordinate organizations. Serves as legislative adviser to AU Commander. Advises the AU/CC on plans, policy, or procedure issues or other matters, which are associated with, or result from constituent concerns. Designs courses of action designed to improve these relations. Directs legislative correspondence. Serves as the senior AU representative for requests for information from state and local government elected officials and agencies, Congressional offices, OSD, the White House, and other military departments. Guides the formulation of official responses to written and telephonic requests for information and solves specialized problems on behalf of the AU/CC. Oversees Congressional and local governmental official visits. Responsible for all aspects of congressional visits/hearings by AU/CC and senior staff or when elected officials tour AU facilities or organizations.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• Incumbent may be required to work overtime on short-notice to meet time-critical assignments, including matters involving congressional responses, testimony and related requirements
• Experience working in the office of a United States Senator or Representative to include experience such as OSD, JCS, SAF, Legislative Liaison (LL) offices is highly desired

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes mastery of the application of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness or the improvement of complex management processes and systems. As well, preparing recommendations for legislation to change the way programs are carried out; in evaluating the content of new or modified legislation for projected impact upon agency programs and resources; and/or in translating basic legislation into program goals, actions, and services. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of established concepts, principles and practices as they relate to governmental affairs and legislative affairs specialist efforts at the local, state and federal levels, gained through experience and skill in applying this knowledge to difficult and complex assignments. 2. Extensive knowledge of the protocol and procedures that apply in dealing with executive and legislative branch principles and staff members to respond to local, state, and federal government requests efficiently and effectively for information and constituent inquiries and complaints. 3. Knowledge of the workings and procedures of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, the Alabama Senate and House of Representatives and all state and local government executive agencies impacting the AU mission. 4. Knowledge of the AU mission and organization (including structure, chain of command, functions, personnel policies, interactions, etc) to facilitate rapid and accurate staffing of cases and response management to Congressional inquiries and other requests. 5. Skill managing/analyzing inquiries and requests for legislative and executive member/staff visits to AU organizations, reviewing previous history, and tasking appropriate AU HQ Staff and subordinate organizations, to ensure correct and timely information is provided. 6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using a high degree of tact and diplomacy, to prepare and present surveys, reports, proposals, and press releases and gain cooperation to achieve stated positions or to make an adequate case for a particular strategy which may not be readily accepted, but which is the best solution to achieve overall AU goals. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Maxwell AFB 50 Lemay Plaza South Maxwell AFB, AL 36112 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]