Senior Congressional Affairs Officer
- Employer
- USAJobs
- Location
- Rockville, Maryland
- Posted
- Jan 15, 2022
- Closes
- Jan 22, 2022
- Function
- Administrative
- Industry
- Government and Public Services, Federal
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
- Hours
- Full Time
Duties
Serves as a Senior Congressional Affairs Officer in the Office of Congressional Affairs and is responsible for providing day-to-day liaison activities with various Congressional members, committees, and their staffs, as assigned. Other pertinent duties include specializing in all aspects of Congressional hearings - preparation of hearing background materials, day of event planning, transcript review, questions for the record and all related activities associated with Congressional hearings. The incumbent is responsible for working closely with a NRC regional office to direct all Congressional activity in the region as well as developing and maintaining close and effective working relationships with Members of Congress, their staff and the staffs of committees having jurisdiction over matters of importance and interest of the NRC; assuring direct, expeditious handling of all material provided to Congress under section 303 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended; and attending and reporting on Congressional hearings bearing on the NRC activities and nuclear energy matters generally. Frequent trips to Capitol Hill are required.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
A description of how you possess the specialized experience should be addressed in your resume and in the KSA responses in the vacancy questions area.
You must meet the qualifications for this position by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.
Qualifications
All candidates must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level (GG-14) or equivalent.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is experience that demonstrates the ability to analyze and report on complex matters involving NRC's relation with Congress. Candidates should also have an extensive knowledge of and working experience with Congress, its organization and operation, and of the legislative process.
A description of how you possess the specialized experience should be addressed in your resume and with the responses to the vacancy questions area.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Following the agency's re-entry date of November 7, 2021, the position advertised in this vacancy announcement is not approved for full-time remote or full-time fixed telework. However, most NRC positions are eligible for some type of telework, in accordance with agency policy.
As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by November 22, 2021 or before appointment or onboarding with the agency, if after November 22. Information on the vaccination documentation needed may be found at the Safer Federal Workforce website: https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/. The agency will provide information on our process to request a legally required exception from this requirement when we extend an offer.
Serves as a Senior Congressional Affairs Officer in the Office of Congressional Affairs and is responsible for providing day-to-day liaison activities with various Congressional members, committees, and their staffs, as assigned. Other pertinent duties include specializing in all aspects of Congressional hearings - preparation of hearing background materials, day of event planning, transcript review, questions for the record and all related activities associated with Congressional hearings. The incumbent is responsible for working closely with a NRC regional office to direct all Congressional activity in the region as well as developing and maintaining close and effective working relationships with Members of Congress, their staff and the staffs of committees having jurisdiction over matters of importance and interest of the NRC; assuring direct, expeditious handling of all material provided to Congress under section 303 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended; and attending and reporting on Congressional hearings bearing on the NRC activities and nuclear energy matters generally. Frequent trips to Capitol Hill are required.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- This is a Drug Testing position.
- Background investigation leading to a clearance is required for new hires.
A description of how you possess the specialized experience should be addressed in your resume and in the KSA responses in the vacancy questions area.
You must meet the qualifications for this position by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.
Qualifications
All candidates must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level (GG-14) or equivalent.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is experience that demonstrates the ability to analyze and report on complex matters involving NRC's relation with Congress. Candidates should also have an extensive knowledge of and working experience with Congress, its organization and operation, and of the legislative process.
A description of how you possess the specialized experience should be addressed in your resume and with the responses to the vacancy questions area.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Following the agency's re-entry date of November 7, 2021, the position advertised in this vacancy announcement is not approved for full-time remote or full-time fixed telework. However, most NRC positions are eligible for some type of telework, in accordance with agency policy.
As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by November 22, 2021 or before appointment or onboarding with the agency, if after November 22. Information on the vaccination documentation needed may be found at the Safer Federal Workforce website: https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/. The agency will provide information on our process to request a legally required exception from this requirement when we extend an offer.