National Treasury Employees Union

 

Legislative Representative

Based in Washington, DC

 

Base Salary: $149,647 to $199,499. Actual salary will be determined based on skills and experience.
Bargaining/Non-Bargaining: Bargaining 
Management/Non-Management: Non-Management
Location: Washington, DC

The National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU) is the nation’s largest independent union of federal employees, representing employees in 38 federal agencies and departments. NTEU is the voice of the federal workforce on Capitol Hill, in the courts, at bargaining tables, and in the media. We fight for fair pay and benefits, improved working conditions, and other issues that affect the working lives of federal employees.

There is a vacancy in the Headquarters Office in Washington, DC for a Legislative Representative. The Legislative Representative lobbies for legislation that protects worker rights and benefits the labor force, as educates members about their rights, changes in labor laws, and strategies for effective communication with management. In doing so, the Legislative Representative assists NTEU in continuing to fulfill its mission:

To organize federal employees to work together to ensure that every federal employee is treated with dignity and respect

NTEU places a high value on diversity of experiences and perspectives and encourages applications from all qualified individuals from all ethnic and racial backgrounds, veterans, LBGTQ+ individuals, and persons with disabilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. Other duties may be assigned.

• Analyze legislation and recommend legislative strategies and creative legislative solutions to address issues impacting NTEU members
• Write Congressional testimony, letters and memos
• Represent NTEU in meetings with Senators, Representatives and their staff
• Provide information to NTEU members on legislative issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; graduate/law degree preferred.
• At least five years of legislative experience from working on Capitol Hill or lobbying Congress
• Thorough knowledge of the legislative process
• Strong understanding of the civil service and labor issues.
• Some travel is required, as well as attendance at events outside of regularly scheduled work hours

Personal Qualities of Top Candidates

• Equity: Prioritizing fairness in employment practices, working conditions, and treatment; advocating for equitable opportunities and diversity in all forms; and demanding respect and dignity for all federal employees.
• Safety and Health: Ensuring workplaces provide safe and healthy spaces for all federal workers.
• Community: Fostering a sense of community and solidarity through expression of common interests, mutual support, and united effort toward achievement of goals.
• Commitment and Responsibility: Focusing on understanding federal workers’ needs and obstacles; taking responsibility for members’ welfare; and being passionate about advocating fiercely for workers’ rights and well-being.
• Honesty and Integrity: Exemplifying professional, transparent, and ethical conduct in all dealings, at all times.
• Leadership: Employing decisive decision-making; motivating, coaching, empowering, and encouraging staff; showing empathy and humility; and challenging others to excel despite obstacles and demands.
• Problem-Solving: Approaching work by embracing creativity; seeing challenges as opportunities; and taking initiative to explore issues and find innovative solutions.
• Teamwork: Increasing the effectiveness of teams through collaboration, constant learning, and supporting others; and being committed to learning from others.
• Dependability: Consistently delivering with high quality under tight deadlines; successfully managing work using strong organizational skills; and exemplifying ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Emotional intelligence: Having high emotional intelligence which translates into strong collaborations and relationships with members, national and local chapter leaders, and NTEU staff.
• Communication: Communicating clearly and compellingly with diverse stakeholders in both oral and written forms; and anticipating and responding to customer needs in a courteous manner.

How to Apply
Qualified individuals should submit a résumé and writing sample (no longer than 10 pages) to:

Kata Sybenga
Legislative and Political Director
National Treasury Employees Union
800 K Street NW
Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20001
kata.sybenga@nteu.org