Government Relations Representative

The United States Postal Service is recruiting for a Government Relations Representative EAS- 23 to work in Washington, DC. This position is a permanent and full-time with federal benefits. Please see below the position description.

Location

475 L’Enfant Plaza SW

Washington, DC 20260

Position Information

TITLE: GOVERNMENT RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVE

GRADE: EAS - 23

FLSA DESIGNATION: Exempt

OCCUPATION CODE: 0301-5354

NON-SCHEDULED DAYS: Saturday/Sunday

HOURS: 08:00 A.M. to 05:00 P.M.

SALARY RANGE: 80,300.00 - 98,650.00 USD Annually

BENEFIT INFORMATION: The salary will be based on previous experience, salary history, and current postal pay policies.

Functional Purpose

Represents the Postal Service to members of the U.S. Congress, maintaining continuous liaison on matters of mutual interests, educating members of Congress on Postal Service issues and policies, and assisting in the formulation and execution of legislative strategies and programs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Represents the Postal Service to members of the U.S. Congress and their staff.

2. Establishes and maintains regular and continuous liaison, educational and advocacy efforts with elected officials, including significant personal contact with members and staff on Capitol Hill.

3. Responds to written and verbal inquiries and requests for information or coordinates responses by the appropriate Postal Service officials on more complex issues.

4. Reviews and prepares written inquiries and provides guidance to support staff in preparation of responses; reviews responses regarding significant issues for appropriateness.

5. Works closely with Headquarters and field managers on matters of concern to elected officials.

6. Monitors and evaluates positions taken by elected officials on matters of postal interest, and provides feedback to postal management.

7. Informs managers with respect to particular concerns and interests of Congressional representatives.

8. Assists in the development of legislative programs and strategies.

SUPERVISION

Manager, Government Liaison

The United States Postal Service has the following excellent and challenging employment opportunity for highly motivated and innovative individuals. Successful candidates must demonstrate through a combination of education, training, and experience the following requirements:

Requirements

1. Ability to conduct research at a sufficient level to acquire knowledge of the Postal Service management structure, function, and the Congressional legislative process.

2. Ability to represent the Postal Service and its positions, in person, in writing, and by telephone, to members of Congress and their staffs on an ongoing basis.

3. Ability to analyze highly complex and critical issues to determine core issues and information needed to respond.

4. Ability to evaluate and report to management the positions taken by elected officials and government agencies on matters of interest to the organization.

5. Ability to work as part of a coordinated effort to present a consistent and uniform message to elected officials.

6. Ability to communicate orally and in writing sufficient to accurately convey complex facts and ideas, including the ability to provide guidance and direction on the preparation of responses to written inquiries.

**Reimbursement of relocation expenses will NOT be authorized**

**This position requires an MBI clearance. This process can take up to 6 weeks from the date the offer letter is returned**

Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening to meet the U.S. Postal Service's requirement to be drug free. Applicants must also be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident alien status.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m., Central Time, of the posting's closing date. Applicants claiming veterans' preference must attach a copy of member copy 4 (only) of Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) or other proof of eligibility if claiming 10-point veterans' preference. The United States Postal Service (USPS) is an equal opportunity employer. The USPS provides reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, interview, and/or selection process, please make your request to the examiner, selecting official or local manager of Human Resources. This request can also be made by someone on your behalf. Explain the nature of your limitations and the accommodation needed. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

SPECIAL NOTE: Current career Postal Service employees are ineligible to apply to this posting.