DIRECTOR OF LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
Company: US Capitol Police
Location: Washington
Posted on: September 29, 2024
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Job Description:
Summary The United States Capitol Police (USCP) safeguards the
Congress, Members of Congress, employees, visitors, and
Congressional buildings and grounds from crime, disruption, and
terrorism. We protect and secure Congress so it can fulfill its
constitutional and legislative responsibilities in a safe, secure
and open environment. Responsibilities 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. Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the
education and/or experience requirements described below.
Qualifying experience for this position includes five years of
specialized experience at least equivalent to the CP-12 (GS-14)
level. Specialized experience includes: Researching and analyzing
legislation to create proposals for initiatives. Handling the most
complex and sensitive congressional issues and provide technical
guidance to staff. Assisting with department and/or staff offices
concerning matters within the area of program and legislative
responsibility. Designing and maintaining databases and
repositories, such as websites, directories, SharePoint sites, and
other methods to organize and store information related to
legislative policy and strategy work. All eligibility requirements
must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
(Information on Qualification & Education are located at the
following link:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/)
Education There is no education substitution for experience in this
series and/or grade but a B.A. or B.S. is preferred. Additional
Information Additional Conditions of Employment with USCP: As per
the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA) and the Fair Chance to
Compete for Jobs Act of 2019, criminal history information will
only be collected following a qualifications review and after a
tentative offer of employment has been made. A criminal history
does not automatically exclude an applicant from employment with
the USCP. Criminal History Check -- Must successfully pass a
comprehensive criminal history check of the past 10 years if
offered employment. A criminal history check will be performed on
applicants who accept an offer of employment. Credit Check -- Must
successfully pass a credit check. Applicants must not be in default
or delinquent on any Federal guaranteed student loans. Applicants
must demonstrate a competent financial history. Financial
delinquency including collection accounts, liens, repossessions, or
garnishments may be a basis for disqualification. Selective Service
Registration -- Male applicants must provide verification of
registration with the Selective Service System or must verify
exemption from the Selective Service System registration because of
age or military status. Female applicants are exempt from Selective
Service System registration.
https://www.sss.gov/Registration/check-a-Registration/Verification-Form
Fingerprint Check -- Applicants' fingerprints will be submitted to
the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for a check of the
criminal history record. Background Investigation -- Must
successfully complete all components of the USCP full field
background investigation. There are few automatic grounds for
rejection in the USCP background investigation process. Issues of
misconduct, such as illegal drug use, arrests, or convictions may
not be automatically disqualifying. However, deliberate
misstatements, omissions, or intentionally withholding required
information at any phase of the hiring process will result in a
candidate's disqualification regardless of the nature or reason for
the misstatement or omission. The primary reason candidates fail a
background investigation is due to deliberately withholding or
omitting material facts. Providing false and/or misleading
information may be grounds for removal from the application and
selection process.
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