Duties

This position is located within the Office of the Chief of Police, in the United States Capitol Police (USCP or Department). The primary mission of the USCP is to protect life and property; prevent, detect and investigate criminal acts; and enforce traffic regulations throughout a large complex of congressional buildings, parks, and thoroughfares. The incumbent serves as the principal source of expertise in the USCP to whom the Chief of Police and senior staff look to for advice and counsel on the full range of legislative and regulatory matters. The Director assists the Department in balancing the needs of a wide range of stakeholders, including congressional leadership, oversight and appropriations committees, individual Members of Congress, and congressional staff.

The incumbent develops integrated strategies to advance the legislative priorities and objectives of the USCP. As a technical authority on legislative affairs, effectively and efficiently communicates with the U.S. Congress to promote and achieve successful legislative and fiscal support for USCP programs. Provides executive leadership in directing the overall development of USCP legislation. Establishes positive interactive relationships with Members of Congress and their staffs.

Analyzes proposed legislation and provides advice, analysis, and recommendations to the Chief of Police and his or her senior management. Represent the Chief of Police, as appropriate, in meetings with other Legislative branch organizations and Congress on USCP related matters. Advises the Chief of Police on legislative strategies to ensure the USCP's mission requirements are adequately represented and articulated.
Coordinates and manages responses of USCP organizational elements to legislative inquiries and mandates. Ensures the centralized coordination and tracking of congressional correspondence/reports required by legislation or congressional committees to ensure timely delivery.

Establishes and coordinates policies, guidelines and procedures for all USCP legislative activities, including preparation of witnesses for Congressional hearings, coordination/tracking of congressional activities and establishment of USCP positions on a wide range of congressional actions.

Directs the overall congressional liaison activities between USCP and appropriate congressional staff in accordance with the USCP legislative agenda. Prepares briefing materials, testimony and other documents for USCP officials before appearing before Congress. Serves as the main point of contact for congressional oversight staff, congressional leaders and Members to convey all Department information regarding its operations, policies, and positions. Serves as principal USCP liaison to Members of Congress, their staffs, and staffs of relevant committees to promote the USCP strategic plan, accomplishments, activities and agendas.

As appropriate, articulates with confidence and clarity the vision of the Chief of Police on the importance of USCP programs. Interfaces with appropriate congressional liaison staffs as required, preparing and coordinating responses to congressional requirements regarding USCP-related matters and programs. Represents USCP interests and priorities in briefings to congressional staff in coordination to ensure that USCP justifications for programs are supported with sufficient detail to respond to committee questions and concerns.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

You must be a U.S. Citizen. Successful completion of a Background Investigation is required. Must complete a one-year probationary period. Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance. Minimum five (5) years prior Capitol Hill Experience.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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• Required Documents

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  The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement: The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement: 1. Your Resume: Resumes should include full description of job duties as well as dates (mm/yr.) of employment. 2. A detailed cover letter outlining your expertise in the field of legislative affairs as well as how you will apply those skills to the USCP, 3. Other supporting documents: - Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable. - College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education, or other documentation to prove possession of the basic requirements for this position.

  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

  Navigate to the following url to apply to this job: USCP Careers 1. Follow the prompts to upload your resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. 2. Click the Submit Application button to submit your application package. 3. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date. 4. To verify that your application is complete, log into your account, select the job posting for this position. The page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and any correspondence the Department has sent related to this application. 5. Failure to provide all required documents and information requested by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application not being considered. The complete application package must be submitted by 7:59 PM (ET) on the closing date to receive consideration.

  Agency contact information

  Email

  YETRETA.LOMAX@USCP.GOV

  Address

  Office of the Chief of Police
  119 D Street NE
  Washington, DC 20510

  Next steps

  After a review of your application materials is made, you will be notified of your eligibility status. If you are referred to the hiring official, you will receive further notification. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.

• 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