DIRECTOR OF CONGRESSIONAL AFFAIRS DIVISION

You must meet the qualification (experience and/or education) requirements by the closing date of this announcement. To view the eligibility and qualification requirements of a/n DIRECTOR OF CONGRESSIONAL AFFAIRS DIVISION, GS-0301, please visit: 0301, Congressional Affairs Specialist. You must have one full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 level.

Specialized experience is defined as experience planning and directing congressional and legislative affairs related to technical energy matters and regulated entities. Experience must include: Advising senior leadership on legislative matters and congressional priorities Serving as a primary liaison to Members of Congress, congressional staff, and key stakeholders, coordinating engagement activities and responding to inquiries; and Leading professional staff and managing priorities and performance.

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including any volunteer experience.

Please do not cut and paste the "Duties" section, specialized experience statement, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

As a DIRECTOR OF CONGRESSIONAL AFFAIRS DIVISION some of your typical work assignments include: Planning, designing, executing, and directing the Division's liaison programs to ensure effective and harmonious relationships are developed and maintained with the Congress, federal, state, and local governments, including national and regional associations and coalitions of government officials, consumer and public interest groups, trade associations, regulated industries, and the general public.

Serving as principal adviser to the Commission with respect to the congressional legislative and budget processes. Working closely with the Director of External Affairs to develop and implement Commission policies and procedures governing relations with Congress. Regularly meeting with Members of Congress, their staff, and the staffs of pertinent congressional committees and speaks authoritatively on all Commission policies and activities.

Analyzing the budget process each year to develop logical strategies to secure favorable consideration by Congress. Accompanying the FERC Chairman and senior staff to congressional hearings to provide information on the special interests and concerns of Members present.

Conducting substantive policy studies and program evaluations; formulating, developing, and implementing program goals, program emphasis, operating guidelines, and recommendations for changes in program strategies that may have a fundamental impact on the Commission's congressional and intergovernmental programs.

Exercising full administrative and management responsibilities for the Congressional Affairs Division including planning work to be accomplished by subordinates, setting and adjusting short-term priorities and preparing schedules for completion of work; assigning work to subordinates; evaluating work performance of subordinates; giving advice, counseling, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters; hearing and resolving complaints from employees, referring group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher level manager; identifying developmental and training needs of employees, etc.