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Green & Gold Congressional Aide

House of Representatives, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, us, 15289


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

VeteransClarification 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

TheGreen & Gold Congressional Aide Program (G&G CAP) was established to createemployment opportunities for Veterans, Gold Star families, and Active-Duty spouseswithin the U.S. House of Representatives. These positions provide Aides with the experience and exposurenecessary to broaden their career opportunities. G&G CAP Aides may beassigned to Members, Committees, or House Officers and will serve inWashington, DC or Member district offices across the country. These aretwo-year, paid, full-time employment opportunities.

Duties will vary depending upon the specific requirements for each office. Saidduties may include but are not limited to:

Working as a constituent servicesrepresentative;Helping local constituents resolve issues with federalagencies;Serving as liaison to local Veterans Service Organizations;Attendinglocal events and meetings on behalf of the Member of Congress; andPerforminglegislative work.SPECIFICDUTIES 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. NOWAIVERS WILL BE GRANTED:

Veterans:

1.Honorablydischarged;

2.Released fromactive duty within the last six years;

3.Pay grades ator below E-5/O-3/W-2;

Veterans promotedto the pay grades of E-6/O-4/W-3 WITHIN 6-MONTHS OF SEPARATION from activeduty 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; orfrom 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 guidelinesQualifications

Additional RequirementsDetailoriented; excellent organization skills; strong computer skills; ability tocomplete projects within timelines and under minimal supervision. Ability towork well under pressure and maintain a professional and courteous workdisposition; ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment inhandling sensitive information; ability to manage multiple taskssimultaneously. High School Diploma required.Effective verbal and written communicationskills are necessary.

Please do not contact or submit applications to congressional offices.

Required Documents

Veterans:ResumeDD-214-Member copy 4

Gold Star:ResumeFor members who died on active duty: DD 1300 or DD 2064 accompanied by a Line of Duty Determination; ORFor members who died of service-connected disability: Last DD 214 issued to the veteran and VA eligibility letter.Proof of dependency ("page 2", DD 1172 or equivalent) to the veteran; ORProof of relationship (obituary, birth certificate, etc...) to the veteran.

Active-Duty Spouses:ResumeCopy of front and back of Dependent ID card

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.Resume2.DD-214 member copy 4Gold Star family:1.Resume2.Veterans who died on active duty: DD 1300 or DD 2064 accompanied by a Line of Duty Determination; ORVeterans 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; ORProof of relationship (obituary, birth certificate, etc...) with the veteran.Active-Duty Spouses1.Resume2.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 fromschools 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

202-226-1965

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 inquiriesEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO) PolicyFinancial suitabilityNew employee probationary periodPrivacy ActReasonable accommodation policySelective ServiceSignature and false statementsSocial security number request

Required Documents

Veteran:1.Resume2.DD-214 member copy 4Gold Star family:1.Resume2.Veterans who died on active duty: DD 1300 or DD 2064 accompanied by a Line of Duty Determination; ORVeterans 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; ORProof of relationship (obituary, birth certificate, etc...) with the veteran.Active-Duty Spouses1.Resume2.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 fromschools 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

202-226-1965

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 inquiriesEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO) PolicyFinancial suitabilityNew employee probationary periodPrivacy ActReasonable accommodation policySelective ServiceSignature and false statementsSocial security number request