Clarification from the agency

This position is open to all U.S. Citizens or U.S. Nationals. Note: Federal employees with permanent status or individuals eligible for special appointing authorities may also apply to Job Announcement #22R-JS-307728-MPA-OGR More than one selection may be made from this announcement.

The incumbent reports to the Director, OGR and participates in all facets of the work of the Office. The purpose of the incumbent’s work is to assist in the formulation and implementation of important SI legislative and policy initiatives and issues.

The incumbent will also perform the following duties:

• Works closely with high-level staff throughout SI who are responsible for developing program and policy initiatives.  
• Ensures that initiatives are in line with the Secretary’s stated goals. 
• Prepares summaries and/or comprehensive bill reports to keep interested parties current on status.  
• Develops formal and informal briefings for interested parties. 
• Drafts and prepares position papers, talking points, speeches, background papers and other documents for the Director, OGR. 
• Establishes and maintains relationships with key members of Congress and congressional staff, personnel in other Federal agencies, members of local government, and other as appropriate. 
• Represents the Director at meetings and conferences and presents the official SI position on matters addressed. 

Conditions of employment

• Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation
• May need to complete a Probationary Period
• Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.

Conditions of Employment

COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS:

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Qualification requirements must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date.

For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions on OPM website.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE:

You qualify for this GS-13 position if you possess one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level.  For this position specialized experience is experience 1) reviewing and analyzing pending legislation; 2) establishing and maintaining relationships with key members of Congress, congressional staff, personnel in other Federal agencies and local governments; 3) applying laws, policies, and regulations pertaining to the legislative and budgeting process; and 4) Working on or in direct contact with congressional committees, specifically Congressional or Senate appropriations, House administration, or Senate rules and administration.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the average number of hours per week spent in such employment.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

The online questionnaire will evaluate your experience, education, and/or training that address the competencies below:

• Expert knowledge of the legislative process as well as knowledge of individual Members of Congress and their staffs.

• Written Communication.

• Oral Communication.

• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals and to design and implement creative strategies to cultivate contacts.

Applicants who meet or exceed minimum qualifications will be assigned to one of three category groups based on job-related criteria:

Best Category - Meets the minimum qualification requirements and excels in most of the job related competencies above.

Better Category - Meets the minimum qualification requirements and satisfies most of the job related competencies above.

Good Category - Meets the minimum qualification requirements, but does not satisfy most of the job related competencies above to a substantive degree.

This category rating process does not add veterans' preference points or apply the "rule of three", but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. A selecting official may make selections from the highest quality category (Best Category) provided no preference eligible in that category is passed over to select a non-preference eligible in that category unless the requirements of 5 U.S.C. 3317(b) or 3318(b) are satisfied. Preference eligibles who meet minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent must be listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-9 grade level or higher. Applicants who have not submitted a resume in the USAjobs system and/or have not answered all of the vacancy questions will not be considered for this position.

Important Note:

The review of your resume will determine your final rating and should provide sufficient information regarding how your education and experience relate to this position, including the major duties and qualifications criteria listed.