What are the responsibilities and job description for the Congressional Liaison Specialist position at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers?
Summary About the Position : Serves as a Senior Policy Advisor in the Programs and Project Management Division and supports the Honolulu District Civil Works water resources program. Responsible for establishing and maintaining a highly effective and personal dialogue with Congressional members, Governors, Mayors, local sponsors (partners), state and federal agencies, Native Hawaiian Organizations and interested stakeholder communities in the Pacific. Responsibilities Serves as a conduit to exchanges of unbiased information between all parties involved in the planning and management of water resources efforts and the district command. Assesses the probable impacts of alternative program proposals on the Civil Works Strategic Plan, responding to higher headquarters and Congressional Committee requests for program analysis. Identifies, defines, and directs comprehensive policy studies that serve to define the impact of enacted and emerging legislation, Executive Orders, and Administrative policies on District USACE Civil Works programs and projects. The incumbent has responsibility pertaining to any or all phases of the strategic alignment of identified water resource programs and projects. Serves as Program Manager / Project Manager responsible for the overall management, control, coordination, and execution of assigned projects. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply : Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement Domestic Defense Industrial Base / Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience : One year of specialized experience which includes : Assesses the probable impacts of alternative program proposals on the Civil Works Strategic Plan, responding to higher headquarters and Congressional Committee requests for program analysis; Identifies, defines, and directs comprehensive policy studies that serve to define the impact of enacted and emerging legislation, Executive Orders, and administrative policies on District USACE Civil Works programs and projects. (GS-12) You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas : Oral Communication Planning and Evaluating Project Management Technical Competence Time in Grade Requirement : Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12). Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial / probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) 18 Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit for more information. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations. Incentives may be offered for highly qualified candidates.
