Green & Gold Congressional Aide

House of Representatives•San Rafael, CA

About The Position

The Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program provides Veterans, Gold Star family members, and Active-Duty spouses with a two-year, paid, full-time Congressional Fellowship with the U.S. House of Representatives. Selected Fellows work directly for a Member of Congress or another House officer as part of an office team. Aides may be assigned to Members, Committees, or House Officers and serve in Washington, DC, or in Member district offices across the country. Duties vary by office and may include constituent services, helping constituents resolve issues with federal agencies, serving as a liaison to local Veterans Service Organizations, attending events and meetings on behalf of a Member of Congress, and performing legislative work. Specific office duties are discussed during the interview process. Applicants must be Veterans, Gold Star family members, or spouses of Active-Duty service members, and must meet the program’s eligibility requirements. Veterans must have been honorably discharged, released from active duty within the past six years, and generally have held pay grades at or below E-5/O-3/W-2; certain Veterans promoted to E-6/O-4/W-3 within six months of separation may qualify if they meet all other requirements. Veterans receiving a 20-year or TERA retirement are ineligible. Eligible Gold Star family members are surviving spouses, children or stepchildren, parents or stepparents, or siblings or stepsiblings of Veterans who died in the line of duty or from a service-connected disability. Active-Duty spouses must be married to a full-time Active-Duty service member subject to permanent change-of-station or permanent-change-of-assignment orders after each tour; spouses of service members subject to Title X mobilization are ineligible. Candidates should be committed to improving federal government efficiency, passionate about the ideals of the American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution. Conditions of employment follow U.S. House of Representatives guidelines. A career with the U.S. government includes a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on the position and eligibility.

Requirements

Must be a Veteran, Gold Star family member, or spouse of an Active-Duty service member, and meet the applicable program eligibility requirements.
Veterans must be honorably discharged and released from active duty within the last six years.
Veterans must generally have pay grades at or below E-5/O-3/W-2. Veterans promoted to E-6/O-4/W-3 within six months of separation may be eligible if all other requirements are met.
Veterans receiving a 20-year or Temporary Early Retirement Authority (TERA) retirement are not eligible.
Gold Star family applicants must be a surviving spouse, child/step-child, parent/step-parent, or sibling/step-sibling of a Veteran who died in the line of duty or from a service-connected disability.
Active-Duty spouse applicants must be spouses of Active-Duty service members; spouses of members subject to Title X mobilization are ineligible.
Detail-oriented with excellent organization skills.
Strong computer skills.
Ability to complete projects within timelines and under minimal supervision.
Ability to work well under pressure and maintain a professional and courteous disposition.
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment when handling sensitive information.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
High school diploma required.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Veterans must submit a resume and DD-214 (Member Copy 4).
Gold Star applicants must submit a resume and the required military death or service-connected disability documentation, plus proof of dependency or relationship to the Veteran.
Active-Duty spouses must submit a resume and copies of the front and back of their Dependent ID card.