Senior Congressional Liaison Specialist
$143,913 - $143,913 USD yearly
Summary
As a Senior Congressional Liaison Specialist at the GS-0301-14, 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 reviewing and assisting higher level staff members in researching legislative regulations and policies.
- Provides managerial and professional advice to the Legislative Affairs Director and Principal Director on the operations of the Commission's District Office and Headquarters Congressional and White House Correspondence Program.
- Recommends, develops, plans, and implements Commission-wide legislative affairs programs, including legislative liaison activities, issue briefs, legislative research, congressional briefings, hearings, and initiatives.
- Serves as a policy advisor to the Legislative Affairs Director and Principal Director on Title VII, the Equal Pay Act, the ADEA, Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act, the ADA, and other equal employment opportunity laws and policies.
- Provides legislative expertise and guidance to the Legislative Affairs Director and Principal Director and other senior staff on legislative matters affecting the Commission.
- Identifies and recommends opportunities for the EEOC to establish or expand its legislative presence and strengthen relationships with congressional stakeholders.
- Communicates Commission policies, legislative priorities, and related guidance to Headquarters and Field Office personnel.
Conditions of employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
- Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
- Schedule Policy/Career employees are not subject to a trial period under 5 C.F.R. Part 11.
- As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be serving in a position in Schedule Policy/Career of the excepted service. You will obtain competitive status after two years of service in this position, if applicable.
- Your employment in this position will be at-will.
- Merit Systems Protection Board appeals of adverse actions concerning performance, discipline, and other matters arising under chapters 23, 43, and 75 of title 5, United States Code will not be available to an individual serving in this position.
- Prohibitions on prohibited personnel practices will be enforced by the Office of Civil Rights.
Qualifications
For the GS-14: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to the GS-13 level in the federal government, that equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have:
- Experience providing advice and recommendations to senior leadership on administrative programs, policies, operations, and strategic initiatives to support organizational goals and mission objectives.
- Experience leading, coordinating, and evaluating agency-wide programs, projects, or initiatives, including developing policies, analyzing operational issues, and recommending improvements.
- Experience conducting comprehensive research, analysis, and evaluation of administrative policies, procedures, and programs to identify trends, assess impacts, and develop solutions for leadership decision-making.
- Experience managing cross-functional initiatives, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, and preparing executive-level briefings, reports, correspondence, and recommendations on program matters.
- Knowledge of the legislative process in the US Congress.
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 is a Schedule Policy/Career position. Schedule Policy/Career is an excepted service schedule for career positions that are of a confidential, policy-determining, policy-making, or policy-advocating character (policy-influencing positions) as defined by Executive Order 13957, as amended, and 5 C.F.R. § 213.3601. Schedule Policy/Career positions are not required to personally or politically support the current President or the policies of the current administration. Further, all actions taken under this policy must be carried out fairly, transparently, and in strict adherence to applicable laws. Employees in Schedule Policy/Career positions must faithfully implement administration policies to the best of their ability, consistent with their constitutional oath and the vesting of executive authority solely in the President. Failure to do so is grounds for dismissal.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
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.