This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/744710700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This position is located in the Railroad Retirement Board's Office of Legislative Affairs. The incumbent will be responsible for a wide variety of administrative and technical support work for the Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA).
This job announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies.
This is a bargaining unit position. This position is represented by the Council of AFGE Locals in the Board.
08/22/2023 to 09/06/2023
$112,015 - $172,075 per year
GS 13 - 14
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
14
No
No
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As a Legislative Affairs Officer, you will:
Minimum Qualifications for GS-13 level:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service.***THERE IS NO EDUCATION SUBSTITUTION FOR THIS POSITION.***
INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP):
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Category rating procedures will be used to rank eligible candidates. The rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire, and is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the competencies required for this position. Thus, your application should contain information about specific work performed that relates to this position. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. You may view the questionnaire here:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12087470
The Category Rating Process does not add veterans' preference points or apply the "rule of three" but protects the rights of Veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category. Veterans' preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent will be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-09 level or higher).
Qualified candidates will be assigned to the following categories: Best Qualified, Qualified, and Minimally Qualified. Within each quality category, veterans' preference eligibles will receive selection priority over non-veterans.
Applicants will be rated on the following competencies:
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows:
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your rating and possible referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.
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/744710700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) is an independent Federal agency established nearly 90 years ago under President Roosevelt's New Deal legislation. Created separate from (but similar to) the social security program for America's workforce, the RRB administers retirement, survivor, unemployment, and sickness benefits for railroad retirees, workers, and their families.
We are the only Federal agency headquartered in downtown Chicago, with 53 field offices nationwide. Our dedicated staff works across a variety of career fields, including information technology, benefit program operations, accounting, finance, procurement, and law. Whatever the job title, every position within the RRB contributes to our proud tradition of excellent customer service -- a hallmark of the RRB since its inception in 1935.
Whether you are just starting out or are an experienced professional seeking a career change, consider joining the RRB for challenging work that is truly meaningful.