See below for important information regarding this job.Qualifications:To qualify for a Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs, your resume and supporting documentation must support:
A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-15 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:
- Advises on legislative strategies to ensure the Agency's requirements are adequately represented and articulated.
- Expertise in detailed technical aspects of congressional and budget activities to provide direction of staff efforts in legislative activities.
- Establish and maintain standard operating procedures and historical files related to Agency's congressional and Legislative Affairs programs and ensure continuity of service.
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:
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.