Location: Portland,ME, USA
Summary
This position is limited to Veterans, Gold Star Families, and Active-Duty Spouses desiring to serve as a paid Congressional Aide for two-years in the U.S. House of Representatives Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program. Selected candidates will work directly for a Member of Congress as part of their office staff. Positions are located in Congressional District Offices around the country.
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Overview
* Accepting applications
* Open & closing dates
03/12/2024 to 08/30/2024
* Salary
$54,000 - $66,000 per year
* Pay scale & grade
HS 4 - 5
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
* Portland, ME 1 vacancy
* Telework eligible
No
* Travel Required
Not required - This position may require occasional travel.
* Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
* Appointment type
Temporary -
* Work schedule
Full-time -
* Service
Excepted
* Promotion potential
HS5
* Job family (Series)
0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program
* Supervisory status
No
* Security clearance
Not Required
* Drug test
No
* Announcement number
req2258
* Control number
781075000
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This job is open to
* Veterans
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FOR A LISTING OF THE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND HOW TO APPLY, PLEASE VISIT:
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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.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
* FOR A LISTING OF THE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND HOW TO APPLY, PLEASE VISIT THE HOW TO APPLY SECTION BELOW.
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.
Please do not contact or submit applications to congressional offices.
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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.
All evaluations will be conducted by Member Offices and will vary based upon the requirements of each Office.
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* 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.
Refer to required documents under the qualification section above.
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 and Gold CAP
Phone
202-###-####
Address
CAO
441 2nd St
WASHINGTON, DC 20515
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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.
* Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
* Reasonable accommodation policy
* Financial suitability
* Selective Service
* New employee probationary period
* Signature and false statements
* Privacy Act
* Social security number request
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Required Documents
Refer to required documents under the qualification section above.
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
Qualified candidates, please submit the required documents online by following the instructions in this link:
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Agency contact information
Green and Gold CAP
Phone
202-###-####
Address
CAO
441 2nd St
WASHINGTON, DC 20515
Learn more about this agency
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.
Read more
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
* Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
* Reasonable accommodation policy
* Financial suitability
* Selective Service
* New employee probationary period
* Signature and false statements
* Privacy Act
* Social security number request
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Overview
* Accepting applications
* Open & closing dates
03/12/2024 to 08/30/2024
* Salary
$54,000 - $66,000 per year
* Pay scale & grade
HS 4 - 5
* Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
* Portland, ME 1 vacancy
* Telework eligible
No
* Travel Required
Not required - This position may require occasional travel.
* Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
* Appointment type
Temporary -
* Work schedule
Full-time -
* Service
Excepted
* Promotion potential
HS5
* Job family (Series)
0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program
* Supervisory status
No
* Security clearance
Not Required
* Drug test
No
* Announcement number
req2258
* Control number
781075000
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/781075000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.