Summary 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.
This job is open to Clarification from the agency 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.
Duties 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:
- Working as a constituent services representative;
- Helping local constituents resolve issues with federal agencies;
- Serving as liaison to local Veterans Service Organizations;
- Attending local events and meetings on behalf of the Member of Congress; and
- Performing legislative work.
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;
- Veterans promoted to the pay grades of E-6/O-4/W-3 WITHIN 6-MONTHS OF SEPARATION from active duty may be eligible if they meet ALL other requirements.
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:
- A surviving spouse, child/step-child, parent/step-parent, or sibling/step-sibling of a veteran who died:
- In the line of duty while serving in the Armed Forces; or
- from a service-connected disability.
Active-Duty Spouses:
- Must be the spouse of an Active-Duty service member. Active-Duty service members work for the military full-time and are subject to permanent change of station or permanent change of assignment orders upon completion of each tour of duty.
- Those subject to Title X mobilization are not eligible
Requirements Conditions of Employment - Conditions of employment follow U.S. House of Representatives guidelines
Qualifications 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 DocumentsVETERANS 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.
- 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. You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications.
- 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. 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. 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 Qualified candidates, please submit the required documents online by following the instructions in this link. Agency contact information Green & Gold CAP Phone 202-###-#### Address CAO 441 2nd St WASHINGTON, DC 20515 Next steps 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.
- Fair and Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Criminal history inquiries
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Financial suitability
- New employee probationary period
- Privacy Act
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Selective Service
- Signature and false statements
- Social security number request
Required Documents 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.
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 Qualified candidates, please submit the required documents online by following the instructions in this link.
Agency contact information Green & Gold CAP Phone 202-###-#### Address CAO 441 2nd St WASHINGTON, DC 20515
Next steps 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.
Fair & Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Criminal history inquiries
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Financial suitability
- New employee probationary period
- Privacy Act
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Selective Service
- Signature and false statements
- Social security number request