Legislative Affairs Specialist
$91,870 - $91,870 USD yearly
Summary
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The primary purpose of this position is to design, direct, execute and evaluates appropriate coordination with USAFA, the Department of the Air Force, the Department of Defense, Congress and other Executive Branches, when appropriate.
- Legislative Program Management.
- Legislative Affairs.
- Legislative analysis.
- Advisory Services.
Conditions of employment
- Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s)
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
- If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
- This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
- Superior Qualifications will be considered
- Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
- Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
- Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on civilian or military aircraft.
- May be required to be on call and/or to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
- The incumbent will be required to work overtime on short-notice based, on the need to meet time-critical assignments, including matters involving congressional testimony and related requirements.
- Experience working in the office of a United States Senator or Representative to include experience such as OSD, JCS, SAF, Legislative Liaison (LL) offices is highly desired.
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: (1) knowledge and skill to analyze congressional/governmental reactions to agency programs and policies; (2) comprehensive knowledge of political and congressional liaison principles, methods, practices and techniques; analytical methods; program management methods, and interpersonal relations practices, in order to develop and apply new approaches to difficult and complex political problems; (3) expert knowledge and skill for establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with individuals having opposing points of view and conflicting interests and explaining a position while not criticizing other views or arousing damaging hostility; (4) in depth knowledge of USAFA; coupled with vast experiences, to adequately carry out Congressional level tasks.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of established concepts, principles and practices as they relate to Legislative Liaison, gained through experience and skill in applying this knowledge to difficult and complex assignments.
2. Knowledge of the United States Air Force academy and Department of the Air Force, Secretary of Defense, and major commands.
3. Thorough knowledge of the United States Air Force Academy mission and organization (including structure, chain of command, functions, personnel policies. interactions, etc.) to facilitate rapid and accurate staffing of cases and response management to Congressional inquiries and other requests.
4. Knowledge essential to research issues, appropriately task Army, Air Force and Joint Staff activities, and formulate senior level responses on behalf of the President, the SECDEF, and the CNGB and ability to exercise insight, judgment, and diplomacy for establishing and maintaining effective relations between senior National Guard leadership and Congressional contacts.
5. Thorough knowledge of the working of the Senate and House of Representatives and the protocol and procedures that apply in dealing with its principles and staff members to solve constituent inquiries. Thorough knowledge of working with the Colorado state Executive Branch, Senate and House of Representatives as well as local government agencies and the protocol and procedures that apply in dealing with its principles and staff members to solve constituent inquiries.
6. Skill managing/analyzing constituent inquiries, reviewing cases for previous history, and tasking appropriate HQ USAFA Staff and subordinate organizations. Acquiring information to develop a comprehensive reply on a wide range of subjects critical to the United States Air Force Academy. Superior ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using a high degree of tact and diplomacy, to prepare and present surveys, reports, proposals, and press releases.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
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ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:
- Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
- Branch of Armed Forces
- Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
- Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
- Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
- Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
- Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
- Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.
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.
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