Senior Congressional Liaison Specialist
Job Location:
Washington, DC - USA
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Job Summary
As a Senior Congressional Liaison Specialist at the GSyou will be part of the Legislative Affairs Division Office of Communications and Legislative Affairs U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. 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 Commissions 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.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
- Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service
- Suitable for Federal employment determined by a background investigation
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
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.
Relocation expenses will not be paid.
You will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across EEOC.
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.
Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements visit the following websites:
- Persons with Disabilities Schedule A
- Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans
- Special Hiring Authorities for Certain Military Spouses
- Family of overseas employees
- Peace Corps & AmeriCorps VISTA
- Foreign Service Employees
Males born aftermust be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see: employees of the Federal government are subject to the conflict of interest statutes and regulations including the Standards of Ethical Conduct that govern activities with outside organizations and reporting financial holdings. This position may require the incumbent to complete a confidential financial disclosure report within 30 days of appointment.
This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into Continuous Vetting. Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout ones employment with the EEOC. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBIs Rap Back service which will allow the EEOC to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g. arrests charges convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time.
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e. physical or mental) covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position after notification of the adjudication of your request you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. TTY users may contact us via the Federal Relay Service 1-.
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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
