This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD). The primary purpose of this position is working directly with the Legislative Senior Advisor in planning, formulating, directing, and coordinating stakeholder activities, to include congressional, for CWMD. Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Duties

As a Legislative Staff Specialist, GS-0301-13, your typical work assignments may include: Serves as the primary advisor to the CWMD Senior Legislative Advisor and senior leadership on a variety of matters relating to the administration and conduct of the overall Legislative Affairs program, providing specialized and authoritative counsel regarding the development of legislative strategy and congressional liaison necessary for successful promotion of legislative matters of interest to the CWMD. Works closely with the CWMD Senior Legislative Advisor and senior leadership in the development of complex and sensitive policies and procedures governing relationships with the Administration and the congressional staff and determines action re/ quired to affect improvements and mutually beneficial changes. Conducts research on issues and briefs the Senior Advisor and CWMD officials on findings of significance related to legislative initiatives and proposals and tracking bills of interest/impact to CWMD. This announcement will be open for 10 business days OR until the first 150 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.
• Current federal employees 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.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Required to complete an OGE 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Form annually.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent private/public sector experience. For this position, specialized experience is defined as: Assisting senior legislative advisor and senior leadership in the development of policies and procedures governing relationships with the administration and the congressional staff. Conducting analysis of ongoing functions to help ensure the organization meets its stated goals. Providing counsel regarding the development of legislative strategy to senior leadership. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. Time-in-grade: Current General Schedule (GS) federal employees, and those that have served in GS positions within the last 52 weeks, must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade, or a combination of the next lower grade level and an equivalent band in the federal service by the closing of this announcement. Note: Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment ("position occupied" block 34 on the SF-50 should show a "1"), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job). If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE. 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: Amy Lenderman
• Email: [email protected]