Legislative Affairs Specialist (Congressional Appropriations)

Duties

Summary

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Requirements

Qualifications

To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required

education and/or

experience for the respective grade level in which you are applying. You qualify for the GS-11 grade level, if you have:

EXPERIENCE: At least one (1) year of specialized

experience at the GS-09 grade level (or equivalent) performing the following

duties: Having knowledge of the legislative process. Maintaining files and trackers for a program team. Tracking materials from development through final approval. Drafting summaries of congressional hearings and briefings. Conducting research to produce briefing memos, talking points and issue papers. OR

EDUCATION: A. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited institution. OR B. Three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate

education leading to such a degree from an accredited institution that included major study in the field of study described in statement "A" above. OR C. LL.M. (Master of Laws) degree, if related OR COMBINATION OF

Experience And

EDUCATION: To combine

education and

experience, determine your total qualifying

experience as a percentage by dividing your total months of qualifying

experience by 12. Then determine your

education as a percentage by dividing the total number of completed graduate

education beyond the second year (total graduate

education minus 36 semester hours or 54 quarter hours) by 18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours. Finally, add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100% to qualify at this grade level. You qualify for the GS-12 grade level, if you have:

EXPERIENCE: At least one (1) year of specialized

experience at the GS-12 grade level (or equivalent) performing the following

duties: Engaging with congressional staff. Having knowledge of Appropriations/federal budget process. Reviewing introduced legislation and laws to determine relevance to Agency. Drafting materials to support Agency participation in congressional briefings and hearings. You qualify for the GS-13 grade level, if you have:

EXPERIENCE: At least one (1) year of specialized

experience at the GS-13 grade level (or equivalent) performing the following

duties: Lead point of contact with congressional staff to share priorities and information. Analyzing congressional legislation and reports to understand short- and long-term impacts. Assisting in preparing leaders and staff for participation in congressional briefings and hearings. National Service

Experience (i.e., volunteer

experience):

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. Shared Certificate: When CISA completes their selections, the remaining list of qualified candidates may be shared with other DHS Component agencies who are hiring for similar positions. You will have an opportunity to opt-in if you would like your name, application materials, and assessment results shared to be considered for employment with other DHS Component agencies. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you can continue to explore other job opportunity announcements. Time-in-Grade

Requirements: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade"

requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying). Time After Competitive Appointment: By the closing date specified in this job announcement, current Federal civilian employees must wait at least 90 days after their latest non-temporary appointment from a competitive service referral certificate before promotion, transfer, reinstatement, reassignment, or detail. All qualification

requirements, including Time-in-Grade, must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification AND Time-in-Grade claims will be subject to verification.

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