As a Congressional Liaison Specialist at the GS-0301-13, you will be part of the Legislative Affairs Division, Office of Communications and Legislative Affairs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). If selected, you will be responsible for performing tasks associated with inquiries from Members of Congress and their staff, responding to inquiries referred by the White House, and developing briefing materials for congressional engagements.
For the GS-13: You must have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes: providing advice and assistance to office personnel in implementing legislative affairs and congressional correspondence programs; preparing briefing materials, reports, or publications concerning congressional activities and the laws administered by the organization; preparing written and verbal responses to complex congressional inquiries for the director's approval.
Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS- 13 level.
Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements (e.g., time-in-grade and qualification requirements) within 30 days of the closing date specified in the vacancy announcement.
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.
This position does not have an education substitution at the GS-13 level.
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.
The Pennsylvania State University · University Park, Florida, United States
The Pennsylvania State University · University Park, Florida, United States