Wyoming Staffing
Green & Gold Congressional Aide
Wyoming Staffing, Washington, District Of Columbia, United States, 20599
Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program
This position is limited to veterans, gold star family members, and active-duty spouses desiring to serve a two-year paid congressional fellowship as part of the house of representatives. Selected fellows will work directly for a member of congress or other house officer as part of an office team. Responsibilities 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: honorably discharged; released from active duty within the last six years; 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. 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 Requirements conditions of employment 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. Required documents veterans must submit a resume and dd-214 (member copy 4) gold star applicants require a resume and one of the following: for members who died on active duty: dd-1300 or dd-2064, accompanied by a line of duty determination; or for members who died of service-connected disability: last dd-214 issued to the veteran, and va eligibility letter. Proof of dependency on the veteran: dd-1172 (page 2); or proof of relationship (obituary, birth certificate, etc) to the veteran. Active-duty spouses must submit a resume and a copy of the front and back of dependent id card
This position is limited to veterans, gold star family members, and active-duty spouses desiring to serve a two-year paid congressional fellowship as part of the house of representatives. Selected fellows will work directly for a member of congress or other house officer as part of an office team. Responsibilities 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: honorably discharged; released from active duty within the last six years; 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. 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 Requirements conditions of employment 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. Required documents veterans must submit a resume and dd-214 (member copy 4) gold star applicants require a resume and one of the following: for members who died on active duty: dd-1300 or dd-2064, accompanied by a line of duty determination; or for members who died of service-connected disability: last dd-214 issued to the veteran, and va eligibility letter. Proof of dependency on the veteran: dd-1172 (page 2); or proof of relationship (obituary, birth certificate, etc) to the veteran. Active-duty spouses must submit a resume and a copy of the front and back of dependent id card