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The Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (OCWR) seeks an individual to serve as an integral part of the organization in the role of the Workplace Rights Specialist/Trainer.
This position serves to work on OCWR program to inform, educate, and train the legislative branch community on workplace rights and responsibilities under the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA) and related areas.
07/15/2021 to 08/15/2021
$86,335 - $95,000 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
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Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
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DEST-11172427-21-CB
607759200
This position is located in the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights, Office of the Executive Director, and reports to the Deputy Executive Director for the House of Representatives.
The individual in this role will primarily perform the following major duties:
Major Duties/Responsibilities:
The incumbent must be able to pass a background investigation.
Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in relevant field.
The selected candidate may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program, with costs shared with your employer. Life insurance coverage is also provided. New federal government employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another federal agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. You will earn annual leave and sick leave. You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. Tele-work/telecommuting and alternative work schedule options may be made available. If you use public transportation, part of your transportation costs may be subsidized. You may elect Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts for expenses that are tax-deductible, but not reimbursed by any other source, including out-of-pocket expenses and non-covered benefits under FEHB plans.
You MUST possess a Secret security clearance and a criminal background check will be performed on the selected candidate.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Upon review of all résumés, the Office will determine which candidates will be asked to interview. Candidates will be notified and scheduled for interviews, if selected. All applicants will be evaluated based on their educational and relevant work experience. OCWR does not discriminate against candidates based on their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability.
Cover Letter and Résumé.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Send cover letter and résumé to: Katherine Simmons, Human Resources Specialist at jobs@ocwr.gov
Attn: Katherine Simmons
A selection panel will review all applications and set up an interview schedule for those individuals who are considered most qualified for the position. If your application is selected, you will be contacted for an interview.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/607759200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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Come join the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (OCWR)!
The Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (OCWR) is an office of the legislative branch of the federal government. The OCWR administers the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA), which applies workplace rights laws to Congress and its instrumentalities. The OCWR employs an experienced professional staff on Capitol Hill who assist members of Congress, employing offices and employees, and the visiting public in understanding their rights and responsibilities under the workplace and accessibility laws outlined in the CAA.
