Public Affairs Specialist

Public Affairs Specialist takes lead responsibility for ensuring logistical and administrative support necessary to deliver programs, seminars, and events for Members, committees, and staff of the U.S. Congress. The position also assists the office head with major programs and services related to congressional client education and outreach. The Congressional Programs and Communications Office (CPC) in the Office of the Director (DIR) of the Congressional Research Service (CRS) coordinates a variety of programs, seminars, and events (including broadcast, Web-based, and other technologies) for Members, committees, and staff of the U.S. Congress. CPC Office activities include: 1) coordinating regularly-scheduled training programs in legislative processes and procedures; 2) supporting programs and seminars on the federal budget, federal law, and public policy issues; 3) coordinating policy programs for new Members of Congress and orientation to CRS services for permanent congressional staff and for congressional interns; 4) coordinating other events for the U.S. Congress and for CRS managers and staff; and 5) providing information to congressional clients about CRS programs, products, and services.

CRS works exclusively for the United States Congress, providing policy and legal analysis to committees and Members of both the House and Senate, regardless of party affiliation. As a legislative branch agency within the Library of Congress, CRS has been a valued and respected resource on Capitol Hill for more than a century.

CRS is well known for analysis that is authoritative, confidential, objective and nonpartisan. Its highest priority is to ensure that Congress has immediate access to the nation's best thinking on public policy issues of interest to its Members and Committees.

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that ensures the Service is well positioned to anticipate and meet the information and analytical research needs of a 21st-century Congress.

The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.

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 Apply the Basic Principles, Concepts, and Methodologies of Events Planning.
Ability to Perform Client Services and Outreach Activities.
Ability to Present Information Orally.
Ability to Interact Collaboratively with Others.
Ability to Plan and Organize
Ability to Solve Problems and Make Decisions

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. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities who meet eligibility requirements are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants must submit a complete application package that is received by the closing date of this announcement.