Senior Staff Liaison
Job Location:
Washington, DC - USA
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Job Summary
This position is located within the U.S. Parole Commission (USPC) Office of the Chairman. The U.S. Parole Commissions function is to make parole release decisions for eligible Federal and DC prisoners determine the conditions of parole and determine the sanctions when the conditions of release are violated. The major duties of the position are overseeing the administrative operations in the Office of the Chairman correspondence control and support service coordination.
The duties and responsibilities for a GSgenerally include but are not limited to the following:
- Serve as the Senior Staff Liaison to the Chairman and other senior staff at the U.S. Parole Commission
- Schedule and coordinate meetings and the Chairmans staff meetings; serving as recording secretary for U.S. Parole Commission - coordinating the preparation and distribution of approved minutes of meetings record keeping case material documentation etc.
- Plan and execute major liaison activities in support of the Office of the Chairman that impact many USPC echelons
- Oversee technical review of correspondence prepared for the Chairmans signature to ensure consistency with agency procedures on completeness timeliness and format standards
- Coordinate the preparation of written responses to congressional judicial and other inquiries on issues related to parole decision-making
- You must be a United States Citizen or National.
- You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
- You may be required to complete a probationary or trial period. See Additional Information for specific details.
- Selective Service registration is required for males born on or after December 31st 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file. Additional information is found at: .
- You must meet all eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement and continue to meet these requirements throughout the hiring process. Offers can be rescinded if requirements are not met.
- A USA Hire assessment is required. An email will be sent with additional information after you submit your application. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement to complete the assessment.
To qualify for the position of Senior Staff Liaison at GSyou must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE
For the GS-12 applicants must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band experience in:
1) Serving as secretary for executives or senior staff members; organizing calendars coordinating meetings control of correspondence and/or managing office operations;
2) Preparing administrative documents correspondence and/or memorandums for executives or senior staff members;
AND
3) Recommending and/or enforcing office management improvements in administrative areas (e.g. office schedule office correspondence and/or desk operations for internal/external stakeholders)
You MUST meet all qualification requirements including time-in-grade by the 09/08/2026 of this announcement.
Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.
After you submit this application you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required of you. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement 09/08/2026 to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Additional selections may be made from this announcement.
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. Candidates will not be hired based on their race sex color religion or national origin.
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:
- Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria;
- Be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above based on the competencies listed below; and
- Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.
- You must submit your separation notice or agency RIF letter from your agency OR if you have not yet been separated you can provide the letter of intent to separate you from the agency because of reduction-in-force.
- Submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal and SF-50 showing current/former position grade promotion potential and duty location OR Certification of Expected Separation Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.
1) your performance and conduct;
2) the needs and interests of the agency;
3) whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
4) whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
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: EEO Statement/Policy
Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs: The Fair Chance Act prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicants criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOJ employee or Federal contractor acting on its behalf has violated your rights under this Act you may submit a written complaint within 30 days of the date of the alleged non-compliance directly to the contact listed below. Note: In accordance with 5 U.S. Code 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R 920.201(b) certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance Act.
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:
Staff IC
