Accounts Payable Specialist (CL)
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Location: Washington, DC 20011
Description:
Accounts Payable Specialist (CL)
Organization
Secretary of the Senate
DepartmentSenate Disbursing Office
SALARY RANGE:
Pay Band 6: $66,765 - $103,488
Pay Band 7: $74,303 - $115,170
FEDERAL RELAY SERVICE:
Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the Federal Relay Service at1-800-877-8339 TTY
TELEWORK:
This position is eligible for a partial remote work schedule after an initialintroductory onsite period.
FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt
DEADLINE FORAPPLICATIONS:
4/7/2025 at 7:00pm EST
JOB DESCRIPTION:
This is a careerladder position in the Disbursing Office under the Secretary of the Senate. Anindividual selected for the career ladder position will be placed into pay band6 and will be on a training plan and provided opportunities for development andincreased responsibility. This is typically for a period of approximatelytwenty-four (24) to thirty-six (36) months.
Upon successfulcompletion of the development and performance goals, the incumbent will be consideredfor promotion to the position of Accounts Payable Specialist II and apromotional increase into pay band 7.
PHASE I - ACCOUNTSPAYABLE SPECIALIST I (CL) - Pay band 6
NATURE OF WORK
This is administrativework, which may at times be demanding and repetitive, involving the examinationand interpretation of large volumes of financial data. Work involves performingaudit-level review of vouchers, invoices, claims, and contracts for the Senate. Work is bound by Title 2 of the U.S. Code; generallyaccepted accounting principles; Secretary of the Senate policies and procedures;the U.S. Senate Handbook; the SenateEthics Manual; and Senate Disbursing Office procedures, practices, andguidelines, but requires independent judgment in setting priorities and handlingtime-sensitive assignments.
ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS
Examine andperform the audit-level review of vouchers, invoices, claims, and/or contractsfor the Senate (including travel and transportation, goods and/or servicesprovided to or by the Senate through contractual obligations) and adjustments,such as certifications (reimbursements), cash advances, and check advances. Approvevouchers in the financial system by electronic signature before sending to the SenateCommittee on Rules and Administration for review and approval.
Review and analyzeaccounting processing codes and object class codes for governmental andcommercial invoice payment transactions to ensure expenditures are charged tothe proper entities.
Receive and respond to queries fromadministrative managers, chief clerks, other Senate staff, and vendorsregarding issues with billings or policies and procedures for expensereimbursement.
Provide Senatestaff with information and assistance with technical issues related to theaccounting documents, records, and procedures. Compile and provide information forreports and statements, answer questions, and provide necessary assistance.
Monitor and trackcash advances for an assigned number of Senate offices to ensure that advancesare paid within regulatory time limits and to initiate collection againstdelinquent accounts. Review daily reports and monthly advanced aging reportsfrom a database; verify data to confirm that an advance is outstanding, andnotify offices and individuals that paychecks will be withheld or other collectionactivity initiated; refer difficult cases to the AP supervisor or manager; and ensurethe appropriate fund is replenished.
Participate in thetesting of new systems applications within the office; initiate registration ofpurchased equipment for all Secretary and Senate offices for inventorypurposes; and proofread reports and provide cross-checking for colleagues oncompleted work to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
Maintain currentknowledge of the Disbursing Office's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and Continuityof Operations (COOP) plan; and participate in periodic exercises and drills.
As part of theSecretary's customer service initiative (known as R.A.T.E.), provide allcustomers with the highest level of customer service.
PHASE II - ACCOUNTSPAYABLE SPECIALIST II - Pay band 7
NATURE OF WORK
This is advancedadministrative work involving the examination and interpretation of largevolumes of financial data required by complex operations. Work involvesperforming audit-level review of vouchers, invoices, claims, and contracts forthe Senate; expert processing of all vouchers (including the less common typesof vouchers); training other staff on processing vouchers and otherdisbursement tasks; and performing final review of vouchers as needed. Work isbound by Title 2 of the U.S. Code; generally accepted accounting principles;Secretary of the Senate policies and procedures; the U.S. Senate Handbook; the SenateEthics Manual; and Senate Disbursing Office procedures, practices, andguidelines, but requires independent judgment in setting priorities andhandling assignments.
ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS
Examine andperform the audit-level review of vouchers, invoices, claims, and/or contractsfor the Senate, including travel and transportation, goods and/or servicesprovided to or by the Senate through contractual obligations; and adjustments,such as certifications (reimbursements), cash advances, and check advances. Approvevouchers by electronic signature before sending to the Senate Committee onRules and Administration for review and approval.
Review and analyzeaccounting-processing codes and object-class codes for governmental andcommercial invoice payment transactions to ensure expenditures are charged tothe proper entities.
Receive and respond to queries fromadministrative managers, chief clerks, other Senate staff, and vendorsregarding issues with billings or policies and procedures for expensereimbursement.
Liaise withSenate staff providing information and assistance with technical issuesrelative to the various accounting documents, records, and procedures. Compileinformation, upon request, for reports and statements, answer questions, andprovide information and necessary assistance.
Monitor and trackcash advances for an assigned number of Senate offices to ensure that advancesare paid within regulatory time limits and to initiate collection againstdelinquent accounts. Review daily reports and monthly advanced-aging reportsfrom a database; verify data to confirm that the advance is still outstandingand notify offices and individuals that paychecks will be withheld or othercollection activity initiated; refer difficult cases to the AP supervisor ormanager; and ensure funds are replenished to appropriate fund.
Participate in thetesting of new systems applications within the Disbursing Office; initiateregistration of purchased equipment for all Secretary and Senate offices forinventory purposes; and process manual payments, and proofread reports toensure accuracy
Provide training and maintain trainingmaterials for accurate processing of all types of vouchers, including thefollowing:
National Security Working Group
Senate Child Care Center
Workers' Compensation
Select Committee on Ethics Part-Time Service Designee
Representation of Foreign Dignitaries
Foreign Travel Advances/Vouchers
Death Gratuity
Perform finalreview of vouchers as needed or requested.
Run internal batchjobs to sort and certify payments for disbursement as check, electronicpayment, Payroll items, and any related processes to include voucher holds, andadjustment vouchers
Print and mailpaper checks and transmit electronic payments via the Automated Clearing House(ACH) and reversal transactions via Pay.gov.
Serve as primarycontact for inquiries from administrative managers and vendors regarding checkpayment information and status via Treasury's Check Information System (TCIS). Placestop payments in TCIS and create stop-payment documentation, vouchers, andcheck reissues in the financial system.
Train and monitorselected Accounts Payable staff to participate in the District State StaffInstitute provided by the Congressional Research Service and the FinancialManagement Information System (FMIS) Fundamentals class.
Maintain thefollowing files on a daily basis: paycycle reports, check and ACH registers andstop-payment requests.
Maintain currentknowledge of the Disbursing Office's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and Continuityof Operations (COOP) plan; participate in periodic exercises and drills.
As part of theSecretary's customer service initiative (known as R.A.T.E.), provide allcustomers with the highest level of customer service.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to everyday risks and discomforts, and requires the use of normal safety precautions. Work requires frequent walking, standing, bending, and carrying items up to 25 pounds, as well as regular use of typical office equipment, software programs, and methods of communication such as a computer, email, telephone, and photocopier. Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required for the performance of duties. Work also requires physical presence in the office, except as otherwise required by the Office of the Secretary.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Work requires an associate's degree from an accredited institution (bachelor's degree preferred), with one to three years of accounts payable experience and the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Knowledge of accounting systems and related policies and procedures, as well as applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Knowledge of the Senate's accounting systems and pertinent legislation a plus.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices, double-entry bookkeeping, cash management principles, cash advance and aging report procedures, and the process of obtaining payment of delinquent advances.
Basic knowledge of the Senate as an institution preferred, with a desire and willingness to learn more about the legislative process, as well as the history and operation of the Senate.
Knowledge of the flow and processing cycles of financial information. Knowledge of the Senate payroll and accounting cycles a plus.
Knowledge of accounting procedures and techniques applicable to disbursements and appropriation.
Knowledge of accrual accounting, budget object classes, data entry procedures, financial management system programs, and automated accounting systems
Ability to use computers and relevant computer software programs. Demonstrated keyboarding ability.
Ability to deal with others using tact and diplomacy at all levels of the Senate community.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
None.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS for Phase II
PHYSICAL DEMANDSAND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is performedin an office environment with everyday risks and discomforts, and requires theuse of normal safety precautions. Work requires frequent walking, standing,bending, and carrying items up to 25 pounds, as well as regular use of typicaloffice equipment, software programs, and methods of communication such as acomputer, email, telephone, and photocopier. Regular, predictable, and punctualattendance is required for the performance of duties. Work also requiresphysical presence in the office, except as otherwise required by the Office ofthe Secretary.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Work requires an associate'sdegree from an accredited institution (bachelor's degree preferred), with four toseven years of accounts payable experience (four to five years of DisbursingOffice accounts payable experience preferred), and the following knowledge,skills, and abilities:
Knowledge ofaccounting systems, applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and DisbursingOffice policies and procedures. Knowledge of the Senate's accounting systemsand pertinent legislation.
Knowledge ofgenerally accepted accounting principles and practices, double-entrybookkeeping, cash management principles, aged cash advance procedures, and theprocess of obtaining payment of delinquent advances.
Experience withPeopleSoft Financial and Supply Chain Management System (FSCM) and the SenateFinancial Information System (FMIS).
Knowledge of theSenate as an institution, with a desire and willingness to learn more about thelegislative process, as well as the history and operation of the Senate.
Knowledge of theflow and processing cycles of financial information. Knowledge of the Senatecycles,
Knowledge ofdisbursements and appropriation accounting procedures and techniques.
Knowledge ofaccrual accounting, budget object classes, data entry procedures, financialmanagement system programs, automated accounting systems including standardAutomatic Data Processing (ADP) concepts, and familiarity with databasemanagement.
Ability to trainand monitor other staff on targeted tasks as directed by the Accounts PayableSupervisor.
Ability to use a computerand relevant computer software programs.
Demonstratedkeyboarding ability.
Ability to dealwith others at all levels of the Senate community using tact and diplomacy.
Ability to communicateeffectively, both orally and in writing.
LICENSES,CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
None.
Veteran'sPreference:
Hiring for this position will be governed by the Veterans EmploymentOpportunity Act of 1998 ("VEOA"), as made applicable by the CongressionalAccountability Act of 1995. Pursuant to the VEOA, qualified applicants who arenot current employees of the Office of the Secretary of the Senate and who aredisabled or who have served on active duty in the Armed Forces during certainspecified time periods or in certain military designated campaigns ("veterans")may be eligible to receive a preference over non-veterans in hiring decisions.Family members of veterans may also be eligible to receive a veterans'preference if the veteran cannot claim his or her veterans' preference.
To be eligible for a veterans' preference, applicants must meet all of therequirements set forth in the VEOA and applicable regulations. Thoseeligibility requirements are summarized in the Application for Veterans'Preference, which may be obtained by visiting: https://www.senate.gov/employment/resources/pdf/SOS_VeteransPreference.pdf
If claiming a veterans' preference, an applicant must indicate that he/she ispreference eligible on the application or resume and must submit a completedcopy of the Application for Veterans' Preference along with the supportingdocumentation specified on that form. If the Office of the Secretary of theSenate does not receive the Application for Veterans' Preference and supportingdocumentation by the closing date, the applicant's claim for a veterans'preference may be denied.
Applicants may obtain a copy of the Office's Veterans' Preference inAppointments policy by submitting a written request to resumes@sec.senate.gov.
Individuals who are entitled to a veterans' preference are invited toself-identify voluntarily. This information is intended solely for use inconnection with the Office of the Secretary of the Senate's obligations andefforts to provide veterans' preference to preference-eligible applicants inaccordance with the VEOA. An applicant's status as a disabled veteran and anyinformation regarding an applicant's disability, including the applicant'smedical condition and history, will be kept confidential and will be collected,maintained and used in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of1990, as made applicable by section 102(a)(3) of the CAA, 2 U.S.C. 1302(a)(3).An applicant who declines to self-identify as a disabled veteran and/or toprovide information and documentation regarding his/her disabled veteran'sstatus will not be subjected to an adverse employment action, but theindividual may be ruled ineligible for a veterans' preference.
Organization
Secretary of the Senate
DepartmentSenate Disbursing Office
SALARY RANGE:
Pay Band 6: $66,765 - $103,488
Pay Band 7: $74,303 - $115,170
FEDERAL RELAY SERVICE:
Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the Federal Relay Service at1-800-877-8339 TTY
TELEWORK:
This position is eligible for a partial remote work schedule after an initialintroductory onsite period.
FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt
DEADLINE FORAPPLICATIONS:
4/7/2025 at 7:00pm EST
JOB DESCRIPTION:
This is a careerladder position in the Disbursing Office under the Secretary of the Senate. Anindividual selected for the career ladder position will be placed into pay band6 and will be on a training plan and provided opportunities for development andincreased responsibility. This is typically for a period of approximatelytwenty-four (24) to thirty-six (36) months.
Upon successfulcompletion of the development and performance goals, the incumbent will be consideredfor promotion to the position of Accounts Payable Specialist II and apromotional increase into pay band 7.
PHASE I - ACCOUNTSPAYABLE SPECIALIST I (CL) - Pay band 6
NATURE OF WORK
This is administrativework, which may at times be demanding and repetitive, involving the examinationand interpretation of large volumes of financial data. Work involves performingaudit-level review of vouchers, invoices, claims, and contracts for the Senate. Work is bound by Title 2 of the U.S. Code; generallyaccepted accounting principles; Secretary of the Senate policies and procedures;the U.S. Senate Handbook; the SenateEthics Manual; and Senate Disbursing Office procedures, practices, andguidelines, but requires independent judgment in setting priorities and handlingtime-sensitive assignments.
ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS
Examine andperform the audit-level review of vouchers, invoices, claims, and/or contractsfor the Senate (including travel and transportation, goods and/or servicesprovided to or by the Senate through contractual obligations) and adjustments,such as certifications (reimbursements), cash advances, and check advances. Approvevouchers in the financial system by electronic signature before sending to the SenateCommittee on Rules and Administration for review and approval.
Review and analyzeaccounting processing codes and object class codes for governmental andcommercial invoice payment transactions to ensure expenditures are charged tothe proper entities.
Receive and respond to queries fromadministrative managers, chief clerks, other Senate staff, and vendorsregarding issues with billings or policies and procedures for expensereimbursement.
Provide Senatestaff with information and assistance with technical issues related to theaccounting documents, records, and procedures. Compile and provide information forreports and statements, answer questions, and provide necessary assistance.
Monitor and trackcash advances for an assigned number of Senate offices to ensure that advancesare paid within regulatory time limits and to initiate collection againstdelinquent accounts. Review daily reports and monthly advanced aging reportsfrom a database; verify data to confirm that an advance is outstanding, andnotify offices and individuals that paychecks will be withheld or other collectionactivity initiated; refer difficult cases to the AP supervisor or manager; and ensurethe appropriate fund is replenished.
Participate in thetesting of new systems applications within the office; initiate registration ofpurchased equipment for all Secretary and Senate offices for inventorypurposes; and proofread reports and provide cross-checking for colleagues oncompleted work to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
Maintain currentknowledge of the Disbursing Office's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and Continuityof Operations (COOP) plan; and participate in periodic exercises and drills.
As part of theSecretary's customer service initiative (known as R.A.T.E.), provide allcustomers with the highest level of customer service.
PHASE II - ACCOUNTSPAYABLE SPECIALIST II - Pay band 7
NATURE OF WORK
This is advancedadministrative work involving the examination and interpretation of largevolumes of financial data required by complex operations. Work involvesperforming audit-level review of vouchers, invoices, claims, and contracts forthe Senate; expert processing of all vouchers (including the less common typesof vouchers); training other staff on processing vouchers and otherdisbursement tasks; and performing final review of vouchers as needed. Work isbound by Title 2 of the U.S. Code; generally accepted accounting principles;Secretary of the Senate policies and procedures; the U.S. Senate Handbook; the SenateEthics Manual; and Senate Disbursing Office procedures, practices, andguidelines, but requires independent judgment in setting priorities andhandling assignments.
ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS
Examine andperform the audit-level review of vouchers, invoices, claims, and/or contractsfor the Senate, including travel and transportation, goods and/or servicesprovided to or by the Senate through contractual obligations; and adjustments,such as certifications (reimbursements), cash advances, and check advances. Approvevouchers by electronic signature before sending to the Senate Committee onRules and Administration for review and approval.
Review and analyzeaccounting-processing codes and object-class codes for governmental andcommercial invoice payment transactions to ensure expenditures are charged tothe proper entities.
Receive and respond to queries fromadministrative managers, chief clerks, other Senate staff, and vendorsregarding issues with billings or policies and procedures for expensereimbursement.
Liaise withSenate staff providing information and assistance with technical issuesrelative to the various accounting documents, records, and procedures. Compileinformation, upon request, for reports and statements, answer questions, andprovide information and necessary assistance.
Monitor and trackcash advances for an assigned number of Senate offices to ensure that advancesare paid within regulatory time limits and to initiate collection againstdelinquent accounts. Review daily reports and monthly advanced-aging reportsfrom a database; verify data to confirm that the advance is still outstandingand notify offices and individuals that paychecks will be withheld or othercollection activity initiated; refer difficult cases to the AP supervisor ormanager; and ensure funds are replenished to appropriate fund.
Participate in thetesting of new systems applications within the Disbursing Office; initiateregistration of purchased equipment for all Secretary and Senate offices forinventory purposes; and process manual payments, and proofread reports toensure accuracy
Provide training and maintain trainingmaterials for accurate processing of all types of vouchers, including thefollowing:
National Security Working Group
Senate Child Care Center
Workers' Compensation
Select Committee on Ethics Part-Time Service Designee
Representation of Foreign Dignitaries
Foreign Travel Advances/Vouchers
Death Gratuity
Perform finalreview of vouchers as needed or requested.
Run internal batchjobs to sort and certify payments for disbursement as check, electronicpayment, Payroll items, and any related processes to include voucher holds, andadjustment vouchers
Print and mailpaper checks and transmit electronic payments via the Automated Clearing House(ACH) and reversal transactions via Pay.gov.
Serve as primarycontact for inquiries from administrative managers and vendors regarding checkpayment information and status via Treasury's Check Information System (TCIS). Placestop payments in TCIS and create stop-payment documentation, vouchers, andcheck reissues in the financial system.
Train and monitorselected Accounts Payable staff to participate in the District State StaffInstitute provided by the Congressional Research Service and the FinancialManagement Information System (FMIS) Fundamentals class.
Maintain thefollowing files on a daily basis: paycycle reports, check and ACH registers andstop-payment requests.
Maintain currentknowledge of the Disbursing Office's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and Continuityof Operations (COOP) plan; participate in periodic exercises and drills.
As part of theSecretary's customer service initiative (known as R.A.T.E.), provide allcustomers with the highest level of customer service.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to everyday risks and discomforts, and requires the use of normal safety precautions. Work requires frequent walking, standing, bending, and carrying items up to 25 pounds, as well as regular use of typical office equipment, software programs, and methods of communication such as a computer, email, telephone, and photocopier. Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required for the performance of duties. Work also requires physical presence in the office, except as otherwise required by the Office of the Secretary.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Work requires an associate's degree from an accredited institution (bachelor's degree preferred), with one to three years of accounts payable experience and the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Knowledge of accounting systems and related policies and procedures, as well as applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Knowledge of the Senate's accounting systems and pertinent legislation a plus.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices, double-entry bookkeeping, cash management principles, cash advance and aging report procedures, and the process of obtaining payment of delinquent advances.
Basic knowledge of the Senate as an institution preferred, with a desire and willingness to learn more about the legislative process, as well as the history and operation of the Senate.
Knowledge of the flow and processing cycles of financial information. Knowledge of the Senate payroll and accounting cycles a plus.
Knowledge of accounting procedures and techniques applicable to disbursements and appropriation.
Knowledge of accrual accounting, budget object classes, data entry procedures, financial management system programs, and automated accounting systems
Ability to use computers and relevant computer software programs. Demonstrated keyboarding ability.
Ability to deal with others using tact and diplomacy at all levels of the Senate community.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
None.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS for Phase II
PHYSICAL DEMANDSAND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is performedin an office environment with everyday risks and discomforts, and requires theuse of normal safety precautions. Work requires frequent walking, standing,bending, and carrying items up to 25 pounds, as well as regular use of typicaloffice equipment, software programs, and methods of communication such as acomputer, email, telephone, and photocopier. Regular, predictable, and punctualattendance is required for the performance of duties. Work also requiresphysical presence in the office, except as otherwise required by the Office ofthe Secretary.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Work requires an associate'sdegree from an accredited institution (bachelor's degree preferred), with four toseven years of accounts payable experience (four to five years of DisbursingOffice accounts payable experience preferred), and the following knowledge,skills, and abilities:
Knowledge ofaccounting systems, applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and DisbursingOffice policies and procedures. Knowledge of the Senate's accounting systemsand pertinent legislation.
Knowledge ofgenerally accepted accounting principles and practices, double-entrybookkeeping, cash management principles, aged cash advance procedures, and theprocess of obtaining payment of delinquent advances.
Experience withPeopleSoft Financial and Supply Chain Management System (FSCM) and the SenateFinancial Information System (FMIS).
Knowledge of theSenate as an institution, with a desire and willingness to learn more about thelegislative process, as well as the history and operation of the Senate.
Knowledge of theflow and processing cycles of financial information. Knowledge of the Senatecycles,
Knowledge ofdisbursements and appropriation accounting procedures and techniques.
Knowledge ofaccrual accounting, budget object classes, data entry procedures, financialmanagement system programs, automated accounting systems including standardAutomatic Data Processing (ADP) concepts, and familiarity with databasemanagement.
Ability to trainand monitor other staff on targeted tasks as directed by the Accounts PayableSupervisor.
Ability to use a computerand relevant computer software programs.
Demonstratedkeyboarding ability.
Ability to dealwith others at all levels of the Senate community using tact and diplomacy.
Ability to communicateeffectively, both orally and in writing.
LICENSES,CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
None.
Veteran'sPreference:
Hiring for this position will be governed by the Veterans EmploymentOpportunity Act of 1998 ("VEOA"), as made applicable by the CongressionalAccountability Act of 1995. Pursuant to the VEOA, qualified applicants who arenot current employees of the Office of the Secretary of the Senate and who aredisabled or who have served on active duty in the Armed Forces during certainspecified time periods or in certain military designated campaigns ("veterans")may be eligible to receive a preference over non-veterans in hiring decisions.Family members of veterans may also be eligible to receive a veterans'preference if the veteran cannot claim his or her veterans' preference.
To be eligible for a veterans' preference, applicants must meet all of therequirements set forth in the VEOA and applicable regulations. Thoseeligibility requirements are summarized in the Application for Veterans'Preference, which may be obtained by visiting: https://www.senate.gov/employment/resources/pdf/SOS_VeteransPreference.pdf
If claiming a veterans' preference, an applicant must indicate that he/she ispreference eligible on the application or resume and must submit a completedcopy of the Application for Veterans' Preference along with the supportingdocumentation specified on that form. If the Office of the Secretary of theSenate does not receive the Application for Veterans' Preference and supportingdocumentation by the closing date, the applicant's claim for a veterans'preference may be denied.
Applicants may obtain a copy of the Office's Veterans' Preference inAppointments policy by submitting a written request to resumes@sec.senate.gov.
Individuals who are entitled to a veterans' preference are invited toself-identify voluntarily. This information is intended solely for use inconnection with the Office of the Secretary of the Senate's obligations andefforts to provide veterans' preference to preference-eligible applicants inaccordance with the VEOA. An applicant's status as a disabled veteran and anyinformation regarding an applicant's disability, including the applicant'smedical condition and history, will be kept confidential and will be collected,maintained and used in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of1990, as made applicable by section 102(a)(3) of the CAA, 2 U.S.C. 1302(a)(3).An applicant who declines to self-identify as a disabled veteran and/or toprovide information and documentation regarding his/her disabled veteran'sstatus will not be subjected to an adverse employment action, but theindividual may be ruled ineligible for a veterans' preference.