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This position is limited to Veterans, Gold Star family members and Active-duty spouses desiring to serve a two-year paid Congressional Fellowship as part of the House of Representatives. Selected Fellows will work directly for a Member of Congress or other House officer as part of an office team.
Learn more about this agency09/09/2024 to 12/31/2024
$54,000 - $66,000 per year
HS HS3 - HS5
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Not required - Occasional travel - This position may require occasional travel.
No
Temporary
Full-time
Excepted
HS5
No
No
req2448
808604000
Clarification from the agency Applicants will have to meet specific requirements for the type of family member they are in relation to a veteran or service member. Hiring path follows standard application and interview process.
The
Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program (G&G CAP) was established to create
employment opportunities for Veterans, Gold Star families, and Active-Duty spouses
within the U.S. House of Representatives. These positions provide Aides with the experience and exposure
necessary to broaden their career opportunities. G&G CAP Aides may be
assigned to Members, Committees, or House Officers and will serve in
Washington, DC or Member district offices across the country. These are
two-year, paid, full-time employment opportunities.
Duties will vary depending upon the specific requirements for each office. Said
duties may include but are not limited to:
SPECIFIC
DUTIES FOR EACH OFFICE WILL BE DISCUSSED DURING THE INTERVIEW PROCESS.
IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE YOU MUST BE A VETERAN, GOLD STAR FAMILY MEMBER,
OR ACTIVE-DUTY SPOUSE AND MEET ALL THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS. NO
WAIVERS WILL BE GRANTED:
Veterans:
1. Honorably discharged;
2. Released from active duty within the last six years;
3. Pay grades at or below E-5/O-3/W-2;
4. Veterans who are in receipt of a 20-year or Temporary Early Retirement Authority (TERA) retirement are not eligible for the program.
Gold Star Families:
Active-Duty Spouses:
Additional Requirements
Detail
oriented; excellent organization skills; strong computer skills; ability to
complete projects within timelines and under minimal supervision. Ability to
work well under pressure and maintain a professional and courteous work
disposition; ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in
handling sensitive information; ability to manage multiple tasks
simultaneously. High School Diploma required. Effective verbal and written communication
skills are necessary.
Required Documents
VETERANS must submit a Resume and DD-214 (Member COPY 4)
GOLD STAR applicants require a Resume and one of the following:
**For members who died on active duty: DD-1300 or DD-2064, accompanied by a Line of Duty Determination; OR
**For members who died of service-connected disability: Last DD-214 issued to the veteran, and VA eligibility letter.
**Proof of dependency on the Veteran: DD-1172 (PAGE 2); OR
**Proof of relationship (obituary, birth certificate, etc…) to the Veteran.
ACTIVE-DUTY SPOUSES must submit a Resume and a copy of the FRONT and BACK of Dependent ID card
Please do not contact or submit applications to congressional offices.
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.
Veteran: 1. Resume 2. DD-214 member copy 4 Gold Star family: 1. Resume 2. Veterans who died on active duty: DD 1300 or DD 2064 accompanied by a Line of Duty Determination; OR Veterans who died of service-connected disability: Last DD 214 issued to the veteran and VA eligibility letter. 3. Proof of dependency (DD 1172 or equivalent) to the veteran; OR Proof of relationship (obituary, birth certificate, etc…) with the veteran. Active-Duty Spouses 1. Resume 2. DD-1172 (dependent ID card) front and back.
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.
Qualified candidates, please submit the required documents online by following the instructions in this link.
Candidates will receive an email notification once their application has been received and processed. Candidates will be contacted directly by member offices if selected 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/808604000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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