District Staff Assistant Located in Charleston, SC
Job Duties: Answers and directs incoming calls and constituent inquiries to appropriate staff Assists visitors who have appointments with the Member or other staff Works closely with the District Director to ensure that the Member's appointments are on time Orders all office supplies to maintain office equipment Signs for deliveries and forwards all materials delivered to ensure timely and appropriate handling Performs general administrative assignments as assigned to assist the office staff with work
Featured Skills: Adaptability: Adapts quickly to change or unexpected obstacles; easily considers new approaches. Attention to Detail: Performs work thoroughly and accurately; acts conscientiously when attending to detail. Constituent / Stakeholder Service Driven: Anticipates and meets the needs of constituents. Delivers high-quality products and services.
Interpersonal Skills: Develops and maintains effective relationships with others from diverse backgrounds and in different situations. Shows understanding, courtesy, tact, empathy, and politeness.
Verbal Communication: Makes clear and convincing oral presentations that are appropriate to listeners and situations. Listens effectively, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
Applicant Instructions: Interested applicants should e-mail a resume, cover letter, and a one-page writing sample to Sydney.Long@Mail.House.Gov with the subject “Staff Assistant: LAST NAME” by October 3rd, 2025. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
Notice: All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including marital or parental status), sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or national origin.
Preferences: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred Prior constituent service or customer relationship management is preferred Demonstrated interest in public service is preferred Ties to the District is preferred
Additional information
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated using a structured interview process.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Interested applicants should e-mail a resume, cover letter, and a one-page writing sample to Sydney.Long@Mail.House.Gov with the subject “Staff Assistant: LAST NAME” by October 3rd, 2025. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Interested applicants should e-mail a resume, cover letter, and a one-page writing sample to Sydney.Long@Mail.House.Gov with the subject “Staff Assistant: LAST NAME” by October 3rd, 2025. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
