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Summary
This position is located in the Office of Congressional Relations (OCR), Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The incumbent serves as a liaison on congressional relations and legislative issues relating to Federal consumer protection and antitrust issues. The Office of Congressional Relations works closely with members of Congress and their personal and committee staff.
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Overview
- Job canceled
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Open & closing dates
03/21/2022 to 04/01/2022
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Salary
$61,947 - $97,430 per year
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Pay scale & grade
GS 9 - 11
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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Travel Required
Not required
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-time
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Service
Competitive
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Promotion potential
12
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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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Position sensitivity and risk
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Trust determination process
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Announcement number
DE-11429007-22-OCR
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Control number
644196600
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This job is open to
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The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
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Veterans
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Individuals with disabilities
Clarification from the agency
All U.S. Citizens
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Duties
The incumbent is responsible for helping to coordinate with Congressional offices to stay apprised of issues important to Congress and share information about FTC actions, and help Members use FTC resources to solicit information from and convey information to their constituents. The incumbent answers questions from congressional staff about all aspects of the FTC, provides support for OCR's legislative work, and assists with administrative tasks.
Based on knowledge of Congress and the FTC and working closely with agency staff, works with congressional staff in Members' offices and relevant committees to stay apprised of issues important to them and share information about FTC actions affecting them. Stays abreast of all aspects of the FTC's work and informs Hill offices of agency actions, and of available resources including consumer and business education, and encourages Hill offices to use and share FTC resources with their constituents. Helps Members plan public events in connection with the FTC's work. Answers questions, both oral and written, from congressional staff on a broad range of topics, or directs them to appropriate resources. Supports the legislative work in OCR by performing a range of activities, including summarizing congressional hearings for senior staff, compiling information about Members and issues, and researching and tracking legislation affecting the agency and its mission. Also assists in administrative tasks, which may include maintaining OCR's files, preparing OCR's budget, and tracking and sending correspondence to Congress.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. citizenship requirement must be met by the closing date of this vacancy.
- Position is subject to a background investigation.
- Males born after December 31, 1959 must register with Selective Service.
- You may serve a one-year probationary period under this appointment.
- R?sum? and supporting documents (See How To Apply).
- Due to COVID-19, the FTC is currently in a maximum telework posture through July 31, 2022. In addition, the agency is currently exploring the possibility of having a remote workforce for current and future employees beyond August 2022.
- If selected, you will be permitted to temporarily telework from a location outside the local commuting area.
- Once employees are permitted to return to the office, you may be required to report to the duty station listed on this announcement within 60 days. At that time, you will be eligible to request telework in accordance with the FTC's telework policy.
Qualifications
To qualify for a Congressional Liaison Specialist at the GS-09 level, you must meet the following requirements:
You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, that may be demonstrated by experience working on congressional relations, and responding to questions, both verbal and written, from Members' offices and committees; knowledge of consumer protection and antitrust laws, and the Committees and Members of Congress engaged in these issues; knowledge of sources of information about Members and legislation and have researched and written summaries of these for use by senior members of an organization; experience quickly producing summaries of congressional hearings for circulation to an organization's senior staff and be able to capture the most relevant information and present it clearly; ability to identify appropriate information from the organization to send to particular Members, and suggest ways the Members can share the information to their constituents; knowledge of various software applications and conferencing platforms; ability to work with a wide range of people across an organization to coordinate activities and ensure deadlines are met; experience proofreading, formatting, and addressing final versions of correspondence; and experience maintaining an office's electronic files.
To qualify for a Congressional Liaison Specialist at the GS-11 level, you must meet the following requirements:
You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, that may be demonstrated by producing oral and written communications to advise and consult with management within and outside the agency and in Congress; experience presenting and defending findings and recommendations; knowledge of the jurisdiction of Congressional committees, the interrelationships that exist between groups and individuals in the Congress, and the protocols involved; knowledge of congressional liaison principles, methods, practices and techniques in order to apply various approaches to congressional problems; gathering information, identifying and analyzing issues, and developing recommendations that have an impact on the management of congressional relations and legislative issues; experience summarizing congressional hearings for senior staff, preparing biographical information on Members; planning and conducting outreach to congressional offices to help them with public events to share consumer education information with their constituents; assisting with negotiating acceptable agreements to resolve conflicts and disputes involving Congressional affairs matters; and making recommendations to program officials and offices, which requires staying apprised of all aspects of key issues to answer questions, written and oral, from Congressional staff or direct the staff to the appropriate resource.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, that may be demonstrated by experience working on congressional relations, and responding to questions, both verbal and written, from Members' offices and committees; knowledge of consumer protection and antitrust laws, and the Committees and Members of Congress engaged in these issues; knowledge of sources of information about Members and legislation and have researched and written summaries of these for use by senior members of an organization; experience quickly producing summaries of congressional hearings for circulation to an organization's senior staff and be able to capture the most relevant information and present it clearly; ability to identify appropriate information from the organization to send to particular Members, and suggest ways the Members can share the information to their constituents; knowledge of various software applications and conferencing platforms; ability to work with a wide range of people across an organization to coordinate activities and ensure deadlines are met; experience proofreading, formatting, and addressing final versions of correspondence; and experience maintaining an office's electronic files.
To qualify for a Congressional Liaison Specialist at the GS-11 level, you must meet the following requirements:
You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, that may be demonstrated by producing oral and written communications to advise and consult with management within and outside the agency and in Congress; experience presenting and defending findings and recommendations; knowledge of the jurisdiction of Congressional committees, the interrelationships that exist between groups and individuals in the Congress, and the protocols involved; knowledge of congressional liaison principles, methods, practices and techniques in order to apply various approaches to congressional problems; gathering information, identifying and analyzing issues, and developing recommendations that have an impact on the management of congressional relations and legislative issues; experience summarizing congressional hearings for senior staff, preparing biographical information on Members; planning and conducting outreach to congressional offices to help them with public events to share consumer education information with their constituents; assisting with negotiating acceptable agreements to resolve conflicts and disputes involving Congressional affairs matters; and making recommendations to program officials and offices, which requires staying apprised of all aspects of key issues to answer questions, written and oral, from Congressional staff or direct the staff to the appropriate resource.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
There is no education substitute at this level.
Additional information
If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and are claiming 5-points veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form. For more information on veterans' preference visit: VETERANS GUIDE
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see SELECTIVE SERVICE).
Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 87 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: CAREER TRANSITION.
To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to E.O. 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your résumé and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your résumé and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your résumé 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 when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
All qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category.
Best-Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate high proficiency in all of the critical competencies.
Well-Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrates acceptable proficiency in all of the critical competencies.
Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate basic proficiency in most of the critical competencies.
Veterans: Qualified veterans who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10% are listed in the best-qualified category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level, or higher. Other 10-point preference eligibles and veterans with 5-point preference who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements are placed above non-preference eligibles within the category in which they qualify. View information on veterans' preference.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete application package which includes:
1. Your résumé showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents:
- Cover Letter, optional
- College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education
- Most recent SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" showing you are/were in the competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held (if applying as a status candidate with current or former Federal Service) (required)
- Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
- DD-214, SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty from Veterans for consideration under Veteran hiring authorities
- Noncompetitive appointment authority documentation, if applicable
- Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program Documentation, if applicable (e.g. Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.)
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 for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
- To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
- Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
- You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Agency contact information
Dominique Hardy
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Federal Trade Commission
600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Suite H-723
Washington, DC 20580
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
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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
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete application package which includes:
1. Your résumé showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents:
- Cover Letter, optional
- College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education
- Most recent SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" showing you are/were in the competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held (if applying as a status candidate with current or former Federal Service) (required)
- Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
- DD-214, SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty from Veterans for consideration under Veteran hiring authorities
- Noncompetitive appointment authority documentation, if applicable
- Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program Documentation, if applicable (e.g. Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.)
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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How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
- To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
- Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
- You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Agency contact information
Dominique Hardy
- Address
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Federal Trade Commission
600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Suite H-723
Washington, DC 20580
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Federal Trade Commission
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is a bipartisan federal agency with a unique dual mission to protect consumers and promote competition. For one hundred years, our collegial and consensus-driven agency has championed the interests of American consumers. We challenge anti-competitive mergers and business practices, and ensure that the market works according to consumer preferences. If you would like to become a part of an innovative, dynamic, team dedicated to advancing consumer interests while encouraging innovation and competition in our dynamic economy, then consider joining the FTC team! To learn more information about the FTC please visit https://www.ftc.gov/about-ftc.
Agency contact information
Dominique Hardy
- Address
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Federal Trade Commission
600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Suite H-723
Washington, DC 20580
US