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Summary
USCIRF is seeking a Senior Congressional Relations Specialist to assist USCIRF in designing and implementing strategies to promote priority issues. The Senior Congressional Relations Specialist will report directly to the Director of Congressional Affairs and Communications (CA&C).
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Overview
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Open & closing dates
11/02/2018 to 11/30/2018
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Salary
$65,000 - $85,000 per year
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Pay scale & grade
AD 00
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Telework eligible
No
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Travel Required
Occasional travel - Domestic and international travel is required for this position.
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Permanent - Direct Hire
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Work schedule
Full-time - Monday - Friday
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Service
Competitive
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Promotion potential
None
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
No
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Security clearance
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Drug test
No
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Announcement number
DE-10342698-19-CB
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Control number
515944300
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Duties
Primary responsibilities include working with Congressional offices; developing materials specific to USCIRF's mandate, including fact sheets and summaries of legislation; providing research on legislation and policy issues; and drafting letters, memos and other documents as requested.
This is not an entry-level position.
Major Duties
Reporting to the Director of Congressional Affairs and Communications, the Senior Congressional Relations Specialist's primary responsibilities include:
- Attending and/or covering Congressional hearings and Hill events;
- Preparing and coordinating USCIRF hearings, briefings and special events;
- Drafting testimony, legislation, position papers, background reports, comparisons of laws and bills, and other relevant materials;
- Developing and maintaining relationships with Congressional offices and working effectively with these offices, including providing staff with information on a timely basis;
- Monitoring legislation and legislative activities;
- Researching legislation, Congressional voting records and policy issues; compiling backgrounders on Members of Congress Managing USCIRF's Congressional Calendar;
- Overseeing Congressional Affairs Interns;
- Editing USCIRF publications (policy papers, fact sheets, feature articles, special reports, etc.);
- Ensuring timely compiling of reports to CA&C Director, Executive Director, and Commissioners (Monthly Activities Reports, Commission Meeting Materials);
- Work closely with policy staff on congressional affairs related tasks; and
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Congressional Affairs and Communications.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Key Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship.
- Resume and supporting documents (see How to Apply).
- Satisfactory completion of a background investigation.
- Completion of a probationary period.
- Selectee must be able to meet and maintain suitability and security requirements.
Qualifications
- A minimum of a Bachelor's degree, along with at least four (4) years of substantive experience in relevant areas that demonstrate commensurate experience;
- Experience working with or in Congressional offices on international relations or foreign policy;
- Extensive understanding of the legislative process and experience in analyzing and summarizing legislation;
- Knowledge of international relations and foreign policy, with a primary focus on religious freedom or human rights;
- Ability to perform legal analysis and summarize the analysis;
- Experience in organizing and doing briefings, consultations, and other presentations;
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced setting and meeting deadlines;
- Ability to synthesize information from various sources;
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills;
- Exercise sound judgment and critical thinking;
- Attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and collegial demeanor; and
- Proven experience using Microsoft Office applications such as Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Education
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree.
Additional information
USCIRF offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, ten Federal holidays, retirement, life insurance, and medical benefits. Please visit https://www.opm.gov/ for more information on benefits.
Selective Service. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify at the time of appointment that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service law.
Reasonable Accommodation. USCIRF provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact USCIRF at (202) 523-3240. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Equal Employment Opportunity. The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), 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.
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
This job is excepted from the competitive civil service. Applicants will be evaluated and deemed either eligible or ineligible based on the (1) completeness of the submission of the required materials, (2) relevance and quality of experience and education, and (3) desired qualifications described above.
Pursuant to section 204(c) of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998, as amended, USCIRF staff members are hired "on the basis of professional and nonpartisan qualifications."
Benefits
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Note: Failure to submit a resume or supporting documentation may result in elimination for further consideration.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Resume
2. A complete Assessment Questionnaire
3. Other supporting documents:
- Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable
- College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education, if applicable
- Any other supporting documentation required for verification as described in the announcement.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
How to Apply
To apply, candidates must email to jobs@uscirf.gov the following, in PDF format:
- cover letter;
- resume;
- three references; and
- writing sample (no more than five pages).
Applications will remain on file for an extended amount of time. As vacancies become available selecting officials will choose from this pool of available applicants.
USCIRF will accept applications on a rolling basis until the closing period of the announcement.
If you do not meet the key requirements and/or basic qualifications or you fail to submit all required application materials, your application will not be considered.
No calls please
Agency contact information
Henry Young
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US Commission on International Religious Freedom
732 N Capitol Street NW
Suite A714
Washington, DC 20401
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Next steps
Applications will be held in strict confidence. After submitting your application for this position, you will receive an e-mail confirming receipt of your application materials. USCIRF will contact you if we wish to schedule an interview or if we require additional information or references. Please email all questions about the position to jobs@uscirf.gov
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The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Required Documents
Note: Failure to submit a resume or supporting documentation may result in elimination for further consideration.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Resume
2. A complete Assessment Questionnaire
3. Other supporting documents:
- Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable
- College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education, if applicable
- Any other supporting documentation required for verification as described in the announcement.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
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Applications will remain on file for an extended amount of time. As vacancies become available selecting officials will choose from this pool of available applicants.
USCIRF will accept applications on a rolling basis until the closing period of the announcement.
If you do not meet the key requirements and/or basic qualifications or you fail to submit all required application materials, your application will not be considered.
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How to Apply
To apply, candidates must email to jobs@uscirf.gov the following, in PDF format:
- cover letter;
- resume;
- three references; and
- writing sample (no more than five pages).
Applications will remain on file for an extended amount of time. As vacancies become available selecting officials will choose from this pool of available applicants.
USCIRF will accept applications on a rolling basis until the closing period of the announcement.
If you do not meet the key requirements and/or basic qualifications or you fail to submit all required application materials, your application will not be considered.
No calls please
Agency contact information
Henry Young
- Address
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US Commission on International Religious Freedom
732 N Capitol Street NW
Suite A714
Washington, DC 20401
US
Next steps
Applications will be held in strict confidence. After submitting your application for this position, you will receive an e-mail confirming receipt of your application materials. USCIRF will contact you if we wish to schedule an interview or if we require additional information or references. Please email all questions about the position to jobs@uscirf.gov
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) is a bipartisan independent federal commission that monitors and seeks to advance the internationally recognized freedom of thought, conscience, religion, or belief and related human rights.
Created by the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998, USCIRF is an independent, bipartisan U.S. legislative branch agency which monitors the universal right to the freedom of religion or belief, using international standards to do so, and makes policy recommendations to the President, Secretary of State, and Congress. USCIRF's activities include: engaging with Administration officials, members of Congress, think tanks, and policy experts; disseminating information to the public and policymakers through op-eds, press releases, policy briefs, and reports; participating in Congressional hearings; convening public hearings and expert briefings; engaging in overseas visits and inquiries; and participating in multilateral fora. More information about USCIRF is available at https://www.uscirf.gov/
Agency contact information
Henry Young
- Address
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US Commission on International Religious Freedom
732 N Capitol Street NW
Suite A714
Washington, DC 20401
US