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The Congressional Research Service (CRS), Domestic Social Policy Division is accepting applications under its 2024 Graduate Recruit Program for an Analyst in Housing Policy. This position will be filled at the GS-09 or GS-11 level.(see “Duties” below). Applicants selected for this position may be considered for other similar CRS Graduate Recruit Positions.
Learn more about this agency01/16/2024 to 02/16/2024
$68,405 - $107,590 per year
GS 09 - 11
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Yes—Yes, as determined by agency policy
Not required
No
Temporary - Temporary - Position will be filled under the Congressional Research Service Graduate Recruit Program. Full-time, temporary with the expectation of subsequent conversion to permanent.
Full-time - Flexitime.
Excepted
15
No
No
GR-DSP24-09
770874600
Graduate students and Library of Congress employees who meet all the following eligibility requirements: 1 .U.S. Citizenship; 2. Current enrollment in or anticipated graduation from an appropriate, accredited advanced degree program. (Library employees may already possess a graduate degree). At the time of appointment, Library employees must maintain employment status without a break in service; and 3. General education requirements (see “Qualifications Required” below).
About the CRS Graduate Recruit Program:
Initial appointments under the CRS Graduate Recruit Program will be made for a period up to 120 days. Initial appointments are expected to convert to permanent, contingent upon the participant’s successful performance, completion of all degree requirements, and availability of funding. Those students who return to school to complete their advanced degree program may be eligible for a permanent position once they obtain their degree.
About CRS:
CRS works exclusively for the United States Congress, providing policy and legal analysis to committees and Members of both the House and Senate, regardless of party affiliation. As shared staff to congressional committees and Members of Congress, CRS experts assist at every stage of the legislative process—from the early considerations that precede bill drafting, through committee hearings and floor debate, to the oversight of enacted laws and various agency activities.
CRS is well known for analysis that is authoritative, confidential, objective, and nonpartisan. Its highest priority is to ensure that Congress has immediate access to the nation's best thinking on public policy issues of interest to its Members and Committees.
The Congressional Research Service (CRS) is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that ensures the Service is well positioned to anticipate and meet the information and analytical research needs of a 21st-century Congress.
Job Responsibilities:
The Congressional Research Service (CRS), Domestic Social Policy Division (DSP), seeks an Analyst in Housing Policy to work primarily on issues related to housing affordability. This analyst’s subject matter portfolio will include the development of affordable housing, certain flexible federal grant programs administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and issues and programs related to housing on tribal lands. Other topics may be included in the analyst’s research portfolio to address evolving congressional needs. The analyst also will work collaboratively with CRS colleagues, sometimes as part of teams or seminars that address multi-disciplinary and cross-cutting topics such as HUD appropriations and tribal issues.
The Analyst in Housing Policy will provide objective public policy analysis and consultation to congressional committees, Members of Congress, and their staff, in response to and anticipation of their requests. CRS analysts prepare objective, non-partisan, analytical, descriptive, and background reports on public policy issues of national significance, and personally consult with and assist congressional committees, Members of Congress, and their staff on public policy issues throughout the legislative process. Over time, and with mentorship, the Analyst in Housing Policy is expected to develop the skills necessary to provide increasingly sophisticated levels of legislative analysis and consultation with respect to housing policy.
The applicant should be able to demonstrate their proficiency through relevant coursework or experience. Applicants earning an advanced degree in public policy, economics, and/or urban and regional planning, and applicants with experience in housing or community development, are especially encouraged to apply. Strong writing, research, analytical, communication, and presentation skills are essential. Applicants should be able to synthesize complex analyses into easy-to-understand language for a non-technical audience and to be responsive under time pressure. The ability to apply quantitative and qualitative methods and data visualization techniques is valued.
The analyst position carries promotion potential to the GS-15 level.
Library of Congress employees are prohibited from using illegal drugs, including marijuana. The Library is part of the Federal Government and abides by federal law, so regardless of individual state or District of Columbia laws, marijuana use is illegal, considered criminal activity, and can affect your employment at the Library. In addition, past or current drug use and activities (e.g., selling or distributing) may deem you ineligible for employment.
Who may be considered
Graduate students and Library of Congress employees who meet all of the following eligibility requirements:
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GS-09 Grade Level |
GS-11 Grade Level |
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Two years of progressively higher level appropriate graduate education leading to a master's degree, OR Master's or equivalent graduate degree, OR One year of specialized experience at the GS-07 grade level in the federal service or at a comparable level of difficulty outside the federal service. |
Three years of progressively higher appropriate graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree, OR A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, OR One year of specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level in the federal service or at a comparable level of difficulty outside the federal service. |
ADDITIONAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
or
Combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.
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Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.
Transcripts (official or unofficial) of all completed graduate courses or a self-prepared course list showing grades and the number of credits received must be attached to your online application. Graduate transcripts/course list are mandatory; undergraduate transcripts are optional.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS
The critical knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs), gained through education, experience, and/or training, needed to successfully perform the duties of the position:
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GS-09 Grade Level |
GS-11 Grade Level |
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Knowledge of federal housing policy and related issues and programs** To provide objective background information and limited public policy analysis on housing policy issues for Members, committees, and staff of the U.S. Congress. |
Knowledge of federal housing policy and related issues**To provide objective, in-depth public policy analysis and background information on housing policy, including issues related to housing information for Members, committees, and staff of the U.S. Congress. |
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Ability to design and utilize research and analytical methods and techniques** To assemble, analyze, and interpret information to identify and evaluate public policy issues and options. |
Ability to design and utilize research and analytical methods and techniques** To research, analyze, and synthesize complex information and evaluate implications of various policy alternatives. |
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Ability to write on issues related to housing policy** To write descriptive and background reports, memoranda, and other documents with limited analysis for Congress. |
Ability to write on issues related to housing policy ** To write analytical and descriptive reports, memoranda, and other products supported by appropriate background research for Congress. |
The Congressional Research Service, within the Library of Congress, is part of the Legislative Branch of the federal government. As such, all positions are in the excepted service.
The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustment for the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.
The appointment tenure for this position is full-time temporary with the expectation of subsequent conversion to permanent; flexible work schedules may be available.
The position description numbers for this vacancy announcement are 004745 - GS-09 and 004746 - GS-11.
Relocation expenses are not authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.
The Library reserves the right to fill a lesser or greater number of vacancies indicated during the life of this vacancy announcement.
Appointment/retention is subject to a favorable evaluation of an appropriate personnel security/suitability investigation.
Those Graduate Recruit Program participants who are converted from a temporary appointment to a permanent position, and who have not yet completed the one-year probationary period, which is required of all new Library employees, will be required to do so. Time served in the temporary appointment will not count toward the completion of this one-year probationary period requirement.
CRS staff not placed in a permanent position under the Graduate Recruit Program will return to the position occupied before entering the program or a position of similar grade and duties without loss of federal service tenure or seniority. Before applying, other Library of Congress employees should consult their supervisor or service unit management regarding the status of their position should they be selected for the program but not placed in a permanent position.
A “Not to Exceed” (NTE) status identifies an appointment with a specific ending date. However, the Library has the right to separate a NTE employee at any time due to either performance issues or budget constraints.
This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify Carmen Reese at CRSGraduateRecruit@crs.loc.gov or (202) 707-6275. The decision on granting reasonable accommodations will be made on a case-by-case basis.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
A complete applicant package will require applicants to: 1) provide responses to a vacancy questionnaire 2) submit a resume and 3) attach transcripts (official or unofficial) of all completed graduate courses or a self-prepared course list showing grades and the number of credits received.
Completed application packages will be forwarded to a panel of CRS staff that will first assess applicants against basic eligibility and general education requirements of the position. An evaluation panel will then assess the degree to which candidates meet the critical knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) required to perform the duties of the position and offer the better qualified candidates an opportunity for an interview in person, by telephone, or by other telecommunications means. In addition to the critical KSAs listed above, the following competencies will also be addressed during the interview:
A complete applicant package will require applicants to provide responses to a vacancy questionnaire, which includes mandatory submission of a Candidate Statement of Interest.
It is recommended that you review your application to ensure it contains the following items:
• Resume (uploaded through USAJobs.gov)
• Completed vacancy questionnaire
• Graduate transcripts (official or unofficial) of all completed graduate courses or a self-prepared course list (attachment to application). Graduate transcripts/course list are mandatory; undergraduate transcripts are optional.
Incomplete applications will not be referred to interview officials and will be disqualified from further consideration.
Applicants with disabilities may be considered under special hiring procedures and must submit an appropriate certificate of eligibility when applying for this position. The proof or disability/certification may be issued by the State Vocational Rehabilitation Office, Disability Services or Career Services office of the applicant’s college or university, or the Department of Veterans Affairs. The letter must verify that the applicant has a severe disability and must be dated within three years of the date of the application. The program does not accept certification from health care providers. For more information contact the Library's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Programs at 202-707-6024 or email spp@loc.gov. FAILURE TO SUBMIT YOUR CERTIFICATION WILL CAUSE YOUR APPLICATION TO NOT BE CONSIDERED UNDER THE SELECTIVE PLACEMENT PROGRAM.
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION:
Carmen Reese
CRSGraduateRecruit@crs.loc.gov
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.
You are required to apply online. We are unable to accept mailed, faxed, or emailed documents. You must complete the entire application process, including submission of all documents BEFORE this announcement closes.
Carefully follow all instructions to ensure you are considered for the position.
Step 1: Review this Job Announcement. We recommend you review the "Qualifications Required" section of the announcement to determine whether your education and experience align with the position requirements.
Step 2: Click on the “APPLY ONLINE” button to the right of this announcement. Log into your USAJOBS account or create an account if you do not already have one (the Library of Congress will NOT be able to access your Social Security information).
Step 3: Follow USAJobs' instructions to submit your resume. Your resume should include the following information:
-- Work experience (paid and unpaid, including start and end dates and hours worked per week)
-- Education
Step 4: You will be redirected to the Hiring Management website to complete the application process. If this is your first time in Hiring Management, you will be asked to answer questions related to your eligibility for Federal employment.
Step 5: Provide responses to the vacancy announcement questions (you can preview these questions by clicking the link under "How You Will Be Evaluated" above).
Step 6: Attach transcripts (official or unofficial) of all completed graduate courses or a self-prepared course list showing grades and the number of credits received. Graduate transcripts/course lists are mandatory; undergraduate transcripts are optional.
Hiring Management offers two options that will electronically attach your documentation to your online application once you finish answering the questions in the job announcement.
(1) You may select a document that you have already uploaded to USAJOBS for a previous announcement.
(2) You may electronically upload a document directly from your computer to your application. Be certain to review your complete application for confirmation of the document uploaded and click on "Finished" to be returned to USAJOBS.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you have multiple documents of the same kind, (e.g. two undergraduate transcripts from different schools), be sure they are all in the same file on your computer or in your USAJOBS profile before uploading them. If you try uploading them individually, only the last one sent will be visible in our system. If you have any questions about this information, please contact the person on this announcement BEFORE the closing date.
Step 7: Click on "Finish" to submit your application. Your complete online application and any required supplemental documentation must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of the announcement. You may check the status of your application for this position through your Hiring Management or MY USAJOBS account.
If you have questions or experience technical difficulty, you MUST CONTACT Carmen Reese at CRSGraduateRecruit@crs.loc.gov or (202) 707-6275 no later than 4:30 p.m. ET of the closing date.
Please review our evaluation process under Evaluation. You may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging onto the USAJOBS "My USAJOBS" tab and clicking on "My Applications." You will receive final notification via e-mail when the vacancy has been filled.
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/770874600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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