Serves as liaison to Congress and works with the Department of Justice (DOJ), other government agencies, and non-government organizations on legislative and congressional issues.

Monitors, tracks, and analyzes legislation.

Works toward enactment of legislation that will have a positive impact on the BOP and the avoidance of legislation that will have a negative impact on the agency.

Provides information to Members of Congress.

Prepares BOP officials to testify at congressional hearings in fulfillment of Congress' role of oversight of the Executive Branch.

Assists members' offices in fulfilling their responsibility to provide services to their constituents.

Helps ensure the effective and timely implementation of statutory changes.

Conditions of employment

Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must:

1. Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria;
2. Be rated well-qualified for the position, scoring at least half of the total possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies; and
3. Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP eligibility:
   • A copy of the agency notice (i.e., separation notice or agency RIF letter),
   • Most recent performance appraisal, and
   • Most recent SF-50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location.
   • See USAJOBS' Career Transition Programs for more information.

EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: U.S Department of Justice - Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Key Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship is Required.
• See Special Conditions of Employment Section.
• Selective Service Requirement

Qualifications

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements:

Education:

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position.

Experience:

You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position, and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled. Some examples of this qualifying experience are:

• Experience that demonstrates knowledge of the structure, operations, procedures, and activities of the U.S. Congress and the process by which Federal legislation is developed, amended, and enacted.


• Experience which demonstrates the ability to provide a smooth and accurate flow of information between agency components, government agencies, and the public.


• Experience in preparing a summary of the impact of legislation, including an assessment of its effect on Federal, State and/or local corrections and criminal justice systems.


• Experience in preparing issue papers, talking points and other briefing material for use by executive-level officials to respond to Congressional inquiries.

If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities.

**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**