Legislative Information Specialist

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Legislative Information Specialist

Open and Close Dates: 12/07/2021 to 12/28/2021

Salary: $60,129 - $78,167 per year

Number of vacancies: 2

The Congressional Research Service (CRS), Office of Legislative Information Services, seeks a Legislative Information Specialist. This position is under the Legislative Analysis Services Section (LASS), which provides data enhancements to Congress.gov, the authoritative legislative database consulted widely by lawmakers, policymakers, academics, and members of the public who are seeking accurate, objective information on both new and amended federal legislation.

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 over 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.

Legislative Information Specialist duties include:

Performs a variety of tasks, often on a rotational basis, related to both legislative information and congressional client information. The incumbent identifies points in the congressional proceedings where legislative action has occurred; evaluates the nature and technical meaning of legislative measures; monitors a variety of print and electronic quality control reports; identifies and diagnoses problems occurring in web-based legislative data; and assists in the development of special products and projects for the United States Congress and CRS. The incumbent also researches, identifies, enters, updates, organizes, and maintains data, and performs quality control rotational duties.

The selectee examines the Congressional Record and other complex legislative documents to determine the status and results of congressional proceedings (e.g., floor statements, hearings, votes, amendments, etc.). Identifies points in congressional proceedings where legislative action has occurred. Locates the full text of legislative measures and identifies the multiple stages within the legislative process. Verifies key elements (e.g., bill number, title, date of introduction, sponsor(s), co-sponsor(s), committee(s) of jurisdiction, etc.) of legislative measures.

Coordinates and consults with congressional staff, CRS colleagues, and Library of Congress staff to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and authenticity of legislative information and authority records. Assists in the identification and resolution of legislative data and administrative issues by working cooperatively with congressional staff and colleagues.

This position is not eligible for permanent remote telework.

CRS is fully committed to workforce diversity. Interested applicants must apply online at USAJOBS: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/625607200

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