Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA) is responsible for overseeing the Management and Budget clearance process, presentation of the Department of Justice views on legislation and legislative proposals to Congress and managing the Department of Justice's interactions with members of Congress and their staff. This position is responsible for the overall effort in assisting OLA's leadership in promoting and enhancing positive engagements and professional relations with the members of Congress.

Duties

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. The duties and responsibilities of a Legislative Specialist generally include, but are not limited to, the following: * Prepares for Congressional hearings, including reading, reviewing, and analyzing a variety of legislative reference and information materials. * Reviews transcripts to determine the need for additional information after the conclusion of testimonies. * Prepares briefings for senior-level Department officials for meetings with members of Congress and staff.

Requirements

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
• You may be required to complete a one-year probationary or trial period.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31, 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
• You must meet all eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement and continue to meet these requirements throughout the hiring process. Offers can be rescinded if requirements are not met.
• Additional selections may be made from this announcement, at any time, if openings occur in other offices serviced by Justice Management Division, HR Operations.
• A USA Hire assessment is required. An email will be sent with additional information after you submit your application. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement to complete the assessment.

Qualifications

To qualify for the position of Legislative Specialist, (GS-0301-12), you must meet AND possess the required specialized experience specific to the series and grade you are applying to. Specialized Experience: For the GS-12, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service researching, analyzing, and formulating information regarding Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) AND utilizing a database management system to track and retrieve information for Congressional hearings. You MUST meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 01/09/2025. Your resume must support your responses to the questionnaire and qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume. After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required of you. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement (01/09/2025) to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this position, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address Office of Legislative Affairs RFK Main Justice Building 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530 US
• Name: Kim Hall
• Email: [email protected]