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Library Of Congress

Analyst in Income Security (Social Security), GS-0101-13

Announcement Number:	090214	Application Deadline:	11/09/2009
Locations:	Washington, Dist of Columbia	Open Date:	09/23/2009
Salary Range:	Min: 86927.0 - Max: 113007.0	Location Notes:
Pay Schedule:	Annual	Who May Apply:	US Citizens
Time Limit:	Permanent - No time limit	Promotion Potential:	15
Number of Vacancies:	1	Work Schedule:	Full Time

Agency Marketing Statement:

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The Congressional Research Service (CRS), Domestic Social Policy Division is seeking an Analyst in Income Security (Social Security) to work on issues related to programs for providing income security for the aged, disabled, and unemployed (e.g., Social Security retirement and disability benefits, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits.) The analyst will provide objective public policy analysis and consultation to congressional committees, Members, and staff, including preparing objective, non-partisan, analytical studies and descriptive and background reports on public policy issues of national significance; providing personal consultation and assistance to congressional committees, Members, and staff on public policy issues throughout the legislative process; and participating in multi-disciplinary team research projects and seminars. The employee is also expected to develop over time the skills necessary to provide legislative analysis and consultation to congressional committees, Members, and staff at increasingly sophisticated levels.

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 nearly 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, within the Library of Congress, is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. As such, all positions are in the excepted service.

Salary Range: GS-13: $86,927 - $113,007.

The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustment for the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

Number of Vacancies: One.

This is a permanent, non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.

The tour of duty for this position is full-time.

The position description number for this position is 4748-DSP9.

The incumbent of this position may elect to work a compflex or flexitime work schedule.

RELOCATION EXPENSES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED FOR THE PERSON(S) SELECTED UNDER THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT.

The Library reserves the right to fill a lesser or greater number of vacancies indicated during the life of this vacancy announcement.

Appointment/retention is subject to a favorable evaluation of an appropriate personnel security/suitability investigation.

Applicants who are referred for interview will be required to submit a completed OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment.

Initial appointments, permanent or indefinite, to the Library of Congress require completion of a one-year probationary period.

This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify this agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodations will be made on a case-by-case basis.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES MAY BE CONSIDERED UNDER SPECIAL HIRING PROCEDURES AND MUST SUBMIT AN APPROPRIATE CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY WHEN APPLYING. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT THE DISABILITY PROGRAM COORDINATOR AT (202) 707-0698 (VOICE) OR (202) 707-0117 (TTY) OR EMAIL spp@loc.gov.

HOW TO APPLY: To be considered for this vacancy, applicants may apply online at www.loc.gov or submit a completed applicant job kit. Applicants must submit a complete application that is received by the closing date of this announcement. Online applicants must complete all mandatory sections of the online application form. In order to use the online application system, applicants must use a computer that is equipped with either Netscape 4.7 or Internet Explorer 5.0, or higher. Attempting to complete the online application with an incompatible browser could result in the inability to submit a complete application. Job kit applicants must submit a completed application using the job kit scannable form AND an OF-612 or a Federal Style resume. A facsimile of the scannable form cannot be accepted nor will hard copy applications be accepted without a completed scannable form. You can request a copy of the job kit, which includes the scannable form, by contacting the Library of Congress Human Resources Customer Service Center at the address below. If you experience technical difficulties with the online system or need any additional information, please contact a Human Resources Assistant at the number listed below or at jobhelp@loc.gov.

The Library of Congress
Human Resources
Customer Service Center
101 Independence Avenue, SE, LM-107
Washington, D.C. 20540-2700
(202) 707-5627

Please be advised that due to security concerns on Capitol Hill, mail delivery from the United States Postal Service is experiencing significant delays. As a result, you are strongly encouraged to apply online. If you choose to submit a hard-copy application, we recommend that you send it via Fed-Ex or United Parcel Service (UPS) and that you allow at least 72 hours for delivery, even for overnight packages. You also have the option of hand delivery of your application, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., to the Library of Congress Human Resources Customer Service Center.

For those candidates referred for interview the following documentation will be required at the time of interview:

For current or former military personnel: a copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member Copy 4) if applicable;

For current or former Federal employees: a copy of your most recent SF-50 noting your current position, grade level, duty location, and salary level;

For applicants qualifying for a position based on any educational requirements listed in the vacancy announcement: a legible copy of your college transcripts.

EVALUATION OF CANDIDATES

The Library of Congress evaluates applicants through an applicant questionnaire and a structured interview. Applicants may also be screened for some jobs through licensing, certification, and/or education requirements, a narrative/application review, and/or a preliminary telephone interview. The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) that are marked with a double asterisk (**) in the vacancy announcement and the applicant questionnaire are considered the most critical for a position. To be considered for final selection, applicants must demonstrate fully acceptable experience in these designated KSAs in the narrative/application review, preliminary telephone and/or full structured interview. The various assessment tools listed above are designed to verify or explore applicants¿ experience, knowledge, and training directly related to the job in order to identify the best qualified applicants for selection.

THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WOMEN, MINORITIES AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES WHO MEET ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

For any additional information, please contact a Human Resources Assistant at the number listed below.
The Congressional Research Service (CRS), Domestic Social Policy Division is seeking an Analyst in Income Security (Social Security) to work on issues related to programs for providing income security for the aged, disabled, and unemployed (e.g., Social Security retirement and disability benefits, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits.) The analyst will provide objective public policy analysis and consultation to congressional committees, Members, and staff, including preparing objective, non-partisan, analytical studies and descriptive and background reports on public policy issues of national significance; providing personal consultation and assistance to congressional committees, Members, and staff on public policy issues throughout the legislative process; and participating in multi-disciplinary team research projects and seminars. The employee is also expected to develop over time the skills necessary to provide legislative analysis and consultation to congressional committees, Members, and staff at increasingly sophisticated levels. 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 nearly 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, within the Library of Congress, is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. As such, all positions are in the excepted service. Salary Range: GS-13: $86,927 - $113,007. The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustment for the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Number of Vacancies: One. This is a permanent, non-supervisory, bargaining unit position. The tour of duty for this position is full-time. The position description number for this position is 4748-DSP9. The incumbent of this position may elect to work a compflex or flexitime work schedule. RELOCATION EXPENSES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED FOR THE PERSON(S) SELECTED UNDER THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT. The Library reserves the right to fill a lesser or greater number of vacancies indicated during the life of this vacancy announcement. Appointment/retention is subject to a favorable evaluation of an appropriate personnel security/suitability investigation. Applicants who are referred for interview will be required to submit a completed OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment. Initial appointments, permanent or indefinite, to the Library of Congress require completion of a one-year probationary period. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify this agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodations will be made on a case-by-case basis. APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES MAY BE CONSIDERED UNDER SPECIAL HIRING PROCEDURES AND MUST SUBMIT AN APPROPRIATE CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY WHEN APPLYING. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT THE DISABILITY PROGRAM COORDINATOR AT (202) 707-0698 (VOICE) OR (202) 707-0117 (TTY) OR EMAIL spp@loc.gov. HOW TO APPLY: To be considered for this vacancy, applicants may apply online at www.loc.gov or submit a completed applicant job kit. Applicants must submit a complete application that is received by the closing date of this announcement. Online applicants must complete all mandatory sections of the online application form. In order to use the online application system, applicants must use a computer that is equipped with either Netscape 4.7 or Internet Explorer 5.0, or higher. Attempting to complete the online application with an incompatible browser could result in the inability to submit a complete application. Job kit applicants must submit a completed application using the job kit scannable form AND an OF-612 or a Federal Style resume. A facsimile of the scannable form cannot be accepted nor will hard copy applications be accepted without a completed scannable form. You can request a copy of the job kit, which includes the scannable form, by contacting the Library of Congress Human Resources Customer Service Center at the address below. If you experience technical difficulties with the online system or need any additional information, please contact a Human Resources Assistant at the number listed below or at jobhelp@loc.gov. The Library of Congress Human Resources Customer Service Center 101 Independence Avenue, SE, LM-107 Washington, D.C. 20540-2700 (202) 707-5627 Please be advised that due to security concerns on Capitol Hill, mail delivery from the United States Postal Service is experiencing significant delays. As a result, you are strongly encouraged to apply online. If you choose to submit a hard-copy application, we recommend that you send it via Fed-Ex or United Parcel Service (UPS) and that you allow at least 72 hours for delivery, even for overnight packages. You also have the option of hand delivery of your application, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., to the Library of Congress Human Resources Customer Service Center. For those candidates referred for interview the following documentation will be required at the time of interview: For current or former military personnel: a copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member Copy 4) if applicable; For current or former Federal employees: a copy of your most recent SF-50 noting your current position, grade level, duty location, and salary level; For applicants qualifying for a position based on any educational requirements listed in the vacancy announcement: a legible copy of your college transcripts. EVALUATION OF CANDIDATES The Library of Congress evaluates applicants through an applicant questionnaire and a structured interview. Applicants may also be screened for some jobs through licensing, certification, and/or education requirements, a narrative/application review, and/or a preliminary telephone interview. The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) that are marked with a double asterisk (**) in the vacancy announcement and the applicant questionnaire are considered the most critical for a position. To be considered for final selection, applicants must demonstrate fully acceptable experience in these designated KSAs in the narrative/application review, preliminary telephone and/or full structured interview. The various assessment tools listed above are designed to verify or explore applicants¿ experience, knowledge, and training directly related to the job in order to identify the best qualified applicants for selection. THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WOMEN, MINORITIES AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES WHO MEET ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. For any additional information, please contact a Human Resources Assistant at the number listed below.

Duties:

Prepares a variety of descriptive and background reports, memoranda, and written materials on subjects or public policy issues within the employee's area of professional knowledge.
Prepares a variety of descriptive and background reports, memoranda, and written materials on subjects or public policy issues within the employee's area of professional knowledge.
Prepares a variety of analytical reports, memoranda, and written materials on public policy issues within the employee's area of professional knowledge to support congressional decision-making.
Prepares a variety of analytical reports, memoranda, and written materials on public policy issues within the employee's area of professional knowledge to support congressional decision-making.
Participates in planning, organizing, and coordinating group research efforts.
Participates in planning, organizing, and coordinating group research efforts.
Through personal consultation, assists committees, Members, and staff with consideration of legislative issues by providing information and analysis, and applying professional subject-area knowledge.
Through personal consultation, assists committees, Members, and staff with consideration of legislative issues by providing information and analysis, and applying professional subject-area knowledge.
Participates in CRS seminars, workshops, and/or outreach programs for committees, Members, and staff.
Participates in CRS seminars, workshops, and/or outreach programs for committees, Members, and staff.
Locates and provides information requested by Members and committees of Congress or their staff.
Locates and provides information requested by Members and committees of Congress or their staff.