What are the responsibilities and job description for the Green & Gold Congressional Aide position at House of Representatives?

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

Veterans

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

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 Documents VETERANS 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

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

202-226-1965

Address

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.

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