Legislative Branch
House of Representatives
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Summary
This position is limited to eligible Veterans and Gold Star Family Members 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
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Open & closing dates
01/24/2024 to 01/25/2024
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Salary
$51,000 - $63,000 per year
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Pay scale & grade
HS 4 - 5
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
- Claremore, OK 1 vacancy
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Telework eligible
No
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Travel Required
Not required - This position may require occasional travel.
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Term -
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Work schedule
Full-time -
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Service
Excepted
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Promotion potential
HS5
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Job family (Series)
0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program
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Supervisory status
No
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Security clearance
Not Required
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Drug test
No
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Announcement number
req2079
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Control number
754972100
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This job is open to
- Veterans
Clarification from the agency
FOR A LISTING OF THE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND HOW TO APPLY, PLEASE VISIT: https://house.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/11/home?c=house&source[0]=USAJobs?c=house&source[1]=USAJobs?c=house&source=USAJobs
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Duties
The Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program was established to create employment opportunities for Veterans and Gold Star Family Members within the U.S. House of Representatives. These two-year positions provide Veterans and Gold Star Family Members with the experience and exposure necessary to broaden their career opportunities. Positions are available in Congressional Member District Offices around the country.
Duties will vary depending upon the specific requirements for each Member 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 MEMBER OFFICE WILL BE DISCUSSED DURING THE INTERVIEW PROCESS.
IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE YOU MUST BE A VETERAN OR GOLD STAR FAMILY MEMBER AND MEET ALL THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS.NO WAIVERS WILL BE GRANTED:
Veterans:
- Honorably discharged;
- Released from active duty within the last six years;
- 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.
- Veterans who are in receipt of a 20-year or Temporary Early Retirement (TERA) retirement are not eligible for the program.
Gold Star Families:
- A surviving child (including a stepchild), spouse, parent or sibling of:
- A person who dies in the line of duty while serving as a member of the Armed Forces (including the reserve components and the National Guard), regardless of the duty status of the member while serving, unless such death was as a result of the willful misconduct of the member; OR
- A family member of veteran with an Honorable Discharge who died of a service connected disability (as defined in section 101 of title 38, United States Code) during the four-year period beginning on the date of the last discharge or release of the veteran from the Armed Forces.
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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
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. Some college level classes preferred but not required.Effective verbal and written communication skills are necessary.
Please do not contact or submit applications to congressional offices.
Required Documents
Veterans:
- Resume
- DD-214 member copy 4
Gold Star:
- Resume
- 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 (“page 2”, DD 1172 or equivalent) to the veteran; OR
Proof of relationship (obituary, birth certificate, etc…) to the veteran.
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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.
All evaluations will be conducted by Member Offices and will vary based upon the requirements of each Office.
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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.
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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.
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Qualified candidates, please submit the required documents online by following the instructions in this link: https://house.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/11/home?c=house&source[0]=USAJobs?c=house&source[1]=USAJobs?c=house&source=USAJobs
Agency contact information
Green and Gold Congressional Aide Program
Phone
202-226-1965
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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.
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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: https://house.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/11/home?c=house&source[0]=USAJobs?c=house&source[1]=USAJobs?c=house&source=USAJobs
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Agency contact information
Green and Gold Congressional Aide Program
Phone
202-226-1965
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
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/754972100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
