Legislative Research Assistant (Temporary Position)
The Library of Congress is accepting applications for a Legislative Research Assistant (Temporary Position), GS-07, until February 27, 2023.
The Congressional Research Service (CRS) Office of Legislative Information Services (LIS) is seeking a Legislative Research Assistant. LIS is the organization within CRS and the Library of Congress that is mandated to produce legislative information for the United States Congress.
Responsibilities:
The Legislative Research Assistants may independently or in consultation with a legislative analyst prepare "markup" documents for use by legislative analysts and reviewers; these documents provide context for the amendment(s) to existing law(s) and illustrate the changes (additions, deletions, and/or revisions) to law. The Legislative Research Assistants may also identify, enter, and verify legislative data to include subject areas, policy area terms, and bill relationships. In addition, the Legislative Research Assistants may perform quality control tasks and other tasks to facilitate bill summary workflow from assignment to publication. The Legislative Research Assistants are expected to respond to LIS's shifting needs and priorities, as directed.
The selectees for this temporary position will serve as Legislative Research Assistants in the Legislative Analysis Services Section within LIS. The information produced by this division is considered to be authoritative for federal legislation. It is consulted widely by lawmakers, policymakers, academics, and members of the public who are seeking accurate, objective information on both new and amended federal legislation.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Expected:
- Ability to interpret legislative text and information
- Ability to attend to detail
- Ability to utilize computer/information technology
- Ability to interact collaboratively with others
- Ability to adapt
- Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing
Minimum Qualifications:
The position requires a bachelor's degree related to the subject matter of the position or equivalent experience OR, a combination of education and experience. In addition, applicants must also possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower level in the federal service (or at a comparable level of difficulty outside the federal service) and/or one full year of graduate level education.
Anticipated Start Date: Early March 2023.
Location: Washington, DC
If you are interested in being considered, please submit an e-mail to Jennifer Ellick, jellick@crs.loc.gov, with a cover letter and a resume that includes the start and end dates and number of hours per week for each work experience.
Interviews may be held.
RELOCATION EXPENSES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED FOR THIS POSITION.
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