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Green & Gold Congressional Aide

Legislative Branch
House of Representatives
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Summary

This position is limited to Veterans, Gold Star family members and Active-duty spouses desiring to serve a two-year paid Congressional Fellowship as part of the House of Representatives. Selected Fellows will work directly for a Member of Congress or other House officer as part of an office team.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
07/18/2025 to 07/18/2025
Salary
$55,000 to - $67,000 per year
Pay scale & grade
HS HS3 - HS5
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Vallejo, CA
1 vacancy
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required - Occasional travel - This position may require occasional travel.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Temporary
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
HS5
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Announcement number
req3803
Control number
838685800

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Clarification from the agency

Clarification from the agency Applicants will have to meet specific requirements for the type of family member they are in relation to a veteran or service member. Hiring path follows standard application and interview process.

Duties

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The Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program (G&G CAP) was established to create employment opportunities for Veterans, Gold Star families, and Active-Duty spouses within the U.S. House of Representatives. These positions provide Aides with the experience and exposure necessary to broaden their career opportunities. G&G CAP Aides may be assigned to Members, Committees, or House Officers and will serve in Washington, DC or Member district offices across the country. These are two-year, paid, full-time employment opportunities.

Duties will vary depending upon the specific requirements for each office. Said duties may include but are not limited to:

  • Working as a constituent services representative;
  • Helping local constituents resolve issues with federal agencies;
  • Serving as liaison to local Veterans Service Organizations;
  • Attending local events and meetings on behalf of the Member of Congress; and
  • Performing legislative work.

SPECIFIC DUTIES FOR EACH OFFICE WILL BE DISCUSSED DURING THE INTERVIEW PROCESS. 

IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE YOU MUST BE A VETERAN, GOLD STAR FAMILY MEMBER, OR ACTIVE-DUTY SPOUSE AND MEET ALL THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS. NO WAIVERS WILL BE GRANTED:

Veterans:

1.  Honorably discharged;

2.  Released from active duty within the last six years;

3.  Pay grades at or below E-5/O-3/W-2;

  • Veterans promoted to the pay grades of E-6/O-4/W-3 WITHIN 6-MONTHS OF SEPARATION from active duty may be eligible if they meet ALL other requirements.

4.  Veterans who are in receipt of a 20-year or Temporary Early Retirement Authority (TERA)     retirement are not eligible for the program.

Gold Star Families: 

  • A surviving spouse, child/step-child, parent/step-parent, or sibling/step-sibling of a veteran who died:
    • In the line of duty while serving in the Armed Forces; or
    • from a service-connected disability.

Active-Duty Spouses: 

  • Must be the spouse of an Active-Duty service member. Active-Duty service members work for the military full-time and are subject to permanent change of station or permanent change of assignment orders upon completion of each tour of duty.
    • Those subject to Title X mobilization are not eligible

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Conditions of employment follow U.S. House of Representatives guidelines

Qualifications

Additional Requirements
Detail oriented; excellent organization skills; strong computer skills; ability to complete projects within timelines and under minimal supervision. Ability to work well under pressure and maintain a professional and courteous work disposition; ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in handling sensitive information; ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. High School Diploma required.  Effective verbal and written communication skills are necessary.

Required Documents
VETERANS must submit a Resume and DD-214 (Member COPY 4)

GOLD STAR applicants require a Resume and one of the following:
**For members who died on active duty: DD-1300 or DD-2064, accompanied by a Line of Duty Determination; OR
**For members who died of service-connected disability: Last DD-214 issued to the veteran, and VA eligibility letter.
**Proof of dependency on the Veteran: DD-1172 (PAGE 2); OR
**Proof of relationship (obituary, birth certificate, etc…) to the Veteran.

ACTIVE-DUTY SPOUSES must submit a Resume and a copy of the FRONT and BACK of Dependent ID card

Please do not contact or submit applications to congressional offices.

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.

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 for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications.

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