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Summary This position is located in the Congressional Relations Office, Office of the Chief of Staff, Office of the Librarian. The position description number for this position is 338425. The salary range reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C. Metro area. The incumbent of this position will work a flextime work schedule. This is a non-supervisory, non-bargaining unit position. Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement. Responsibilities Assignments involve handling Legislative research problems, questions, or situations within assigned jurisdictions. Performs legal and/or policy research at various levels of complexity, including that involving the use of on-line sources of information as well as other available sources. Coordinates legislative proposals in consultation with the Congressional Relations Office (CRO) Director, Office of General Counsel, Financial Services Directorate, and representatives of other service units as appropriate. Performs analysis on various Legislative topics. Performs thorough legal and/or policy analyses and prepares analytical documents with complex variables within legislation which may significantly affect the Library of Congress. Independently prepares written analyses or other analytical documents with complex variables within the Legislative areas relating to the development, interpretation, or implementation of sensitive public policies of national or international significance to the Library of Congress. These analyses may review unresolved issues; synthesize and simplify complicated problems; define, describe, and compare alternatives; assess political and institutional constraints; summarize study results; and present findings effectively and cogently to aid Members and committees of Congress in examining issues before them relating to the Library. Provides written preparation for congressional hearings, including: identification and notification of appropriate Library witnesses; identification of strategy and key messages to highlight in hearing testimony in conjunction with witnesses; work with appropriate service units on draft testimony; establishment of timelines to meet committee testimony deadlines; preparation of briefing books; finalization and delivery of hearing testimony to the committee; consultation with committee staff on hearing matters; preparation of potential questions and answers with witnesses; scheduling consultation meetings with Library personnel before hearings; and managing hearing rehearsals with Library officials. Works with the CRO Director and other senior staff to plan, schedule and carry out high-level legislative and policy assignments and tasks. Under guidance of the CRO Director, develops and maintains relationships with various Library officials, Members of Congress, congressional committees, and other Federal agencies. Performs a variety of duties and responsibilities related to various program initiatives, special projects and special events, involving legislative and policy issues that contain complex elements which may impact the development and maintenance of the Library's relationships with Congressional members, committees, donors, scholars and various other stakeholders. Works with other Congressional Relations Office staff to develop and recommend strategies to engage Congress to further the Library's mission. Requirements Conditions of Employment Conditions of Employment Library of Congress employees are prohibited from using illegal drugs, including marijuana. The Library is part of the Federal Government and abides by federal law, so regardless of individual state or District of Columbia laws, marijuana use is illegal, considered criminal activity, and can affect your employment at the Library. In addition, past or current drug use and activities (e.g., selling or distributing) may deem you ineligible for employment. Qualifications Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision. Ability to conduct legislative and congressional legal research and analysis.** Ability to provide liaison and coordination activities.** Ability to communicate in writing.** Ability to present information orally.** Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing. Education Additional Information Although it is the Library's policy to afford the maximum pay benefit to employees when setting rates of pay, a new appointee who has had no previous Federal service will generally be paid at step one of the grade. The Library of Congress is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must submit a complete application package that is received by the closing date of this announcement. Appointment/retention is subject to a favorable evaluation of an appropriate personnel security/suitability investigation. For more information, please see: Vetting Process This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please email [email protected]. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Applicants with disabilities may be considered under special hiring procedures and must submit an appropriate certificate of eligibility when applying for this position. The proof or disability/certification may be issued by the State Vocational Rehabilitation Office, Disability Services or Career Services office of the applicant’s college or university, or the Department of Veterans Affairs. The letter must verify that the applicant has a severe disability and must be dated within three years of the date of the application. Certification from health care providers are not accepted. For more information contact the Library's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at 202-707-6024 or email [email protected]. FAILURE TO SUBMIT YOUR CERTIFICATION WILL CAUSE YOUR APPLICATION TO NOT BE CONSIDERED UNDER THE SELECTIVE PLACEMENT PROGRAM. The Library of Congress is the national library of the United States and is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. As such, all positions are in the excepted service. The Library reserves the right to fill a lesser or greater number of vacancies indicated during the life of this vacancy announcement. Initial permanent appointments to the Library of Congress require completion of a one-year probationary period. Probationary periods served at other Federal agencies do not count toward this requirement. The Library of Congress may offer repayment for all or part of federally insured student loans. However, not all service units within the Library of Congress participates in the repayment of federally insured student loans. Therefore, determination to repay a federally insured student loan is subject to approval by the appropriate service unit. A “Not to Exceed" (NTE) status is used to identify an appointment with a specific ending date. However, the Library has the right to separate a NTE employee at any time due to either performance issues or budget constraints. Are you a veteran? Please indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming in your application materials and/or applicant profile and provide the appropriate supporting documentation to validate your claim. Those applying for 5-point preference must submit Member Copy 4 of your DD 214. Those applying for 10-point preference must fill out an SF-15 (click here for the form) and provide the required documentation listed on the back of the form. If required supporting documentation is not attached, Veterans' Preference will not be considered in the application process.