Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program

Summary

This position is limited to Veterans, Gold Star Families, and Active-Duty Spouses desiring to serve as a paid Congressional Aide for two-years in the U.S. House of Representatives Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program. Selected candidates will work directly for a Member of Congress as part of their office staff. Positions are located in Congressional District Offices around the country.

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Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates

02/20/2024 to 08/01/2024

• Salary

$54,000 - $66,000 per year

• Pay scale & grade

HS 4 - 5

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

• Castro Valley, CA 1 vacancy

• Telework eligible

No

• Travel Required

Not required

• This position may require occasional travel.

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

• Appointment type

Temporary -

• Work schedule

Full-time -

• Service

Excepted

• Promotion potential

HS5

• Job family (Series)

0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program

• Supervisory status

No

• Security clearance

Not Required

• Drug test

No

• Announcement number

req2223

• Control number

781073800

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This job is open to

• Veterans

Clarification from the agency

FOR A LISTING OF THE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND HOW TO APPLY, PLEASE VISIT: https://house.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/11/home?c=house&source[0]=USAJobs?c=house&source[1]=USAJobs?c=house&source=USAJobs

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Duties

The 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.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• FOR A LISTING OF THE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND HOW TO APPLY, PLEASE VISIT THE HOW TO APPLY SECTION BELOW.

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.

Please do not contact or submit applications to congressional offices.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

All evaluations will be conducted by Member Offices and will vary based upon the requirements of each Office.

• Benefits

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• 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.

Refer to required documents under the qualification section above.

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: https://house.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/11/home?c=house&source[0]=USAJobs?c=house&source[1]=USAJobs?c=house&source=USAJobs

Agency contact information

Green and Gold CAP

Phone

202-226-1965

Address

CAO

441 2nd St

WASHINGTON, DC 20515

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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.

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

• Reasonable accommodation policy

• Financial suitability

• Selective Service

• New employee probationary period

• Signature and false statements

• Privacy Act

• Social security number request

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Required Documents

Refer to required documents under the qualification section above.

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.

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How to Apply

Qualified candidates, please submit the required documents online by following the instructions in this link: https://house.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/11/home?c=house&source[0]=USAJobs?c=house&source[1]=USAJobs?c=house&source=USAJobs

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Agency contact information

Green and Gold CAP

Phone

202-226-1965

Address

CAO

441 2nd St

WASHINGTON, DC 20515

Learn more about this agency

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.

Read more

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

• Reasonable accommodation policy

• Financial suitability

• Selective Service

• New employee probationary period

• Signature and false statements

• Privacy Act

• Social security number request

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Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates

02/20/2024 to 08/01/2024

• Salary

$54,000 - $66,000 per year

• Pay scale & grade

HS 4 - 5

• Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

• Castro Valley, CA 1 vacancy

• Telework eligible

No

• Travel Required

Not required

• This position may require occasional travel.

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

• Appointment type

Temporary -

• Work schedule

Full-time -

• Service

Excepted

• Promotion potential

HS5

• Job family (Series)

0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program

• Supervisory status

No

• Security clearance

Not Required

• Drug test

No

• Announcement number

req2223

• Control number

781073800

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/781073800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.