West Florida News

SARASOTA, FL — U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) announced his office is seeking veterans, Gold Star Families, and active-duty spouses for a two-year paid position in his Sarasota District Office as part of the Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program. The individual will work with military and veteran constituents to handle veterans-related casework and act as a facilitator between constituents and federal, state, and local agencies.

“I represent one of the largest veteran populations in the country. Providing top-notch constituent services to my fellow veterans is one of my office’s most important priorities,” said Rep. Steube. “That’s why I’m pleased to offer a new opportunity for a Veteran, Gold Star family member, or Active-Duty Spouse to join my office staff in Sarasota for a two-year paid position. This individual will understand the service and sacrifice associated with our military communities and will be instrumental in providing excellent constituent service to FL-17’s veterans.”

The Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program was established by the House of Representatives to provide employment opportunities for veterans, Gold Star Families, and active-duty spouses within member offices. The program is limited to those who meet all of the requirements.

Interested individuals can view the application at https://house.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/11/home/requisition/2330?c=house&source[0]=USAJobs?c=house&source[1]=USAJobs?c=house&source[2]=USAJobs or visit https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search “Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program” for more information on how to apply.

REQUIREMENTS:

Veterans: To qualify, veterans must meet all the following requirements: honorably discharged; released from active duty within the last six years; pay grades at or below E-5, O-3, or W-2. Veterans promoted to pay grades E-6, O-4, or W-3 within six months of separation from active duty are eligible if they meet all other eligibility requirements. Veterans who are in receipt of a 20-year or Temporary Early Retirement Authorization (TERA) retirement are not eligible for the program.

Gold Star Families: A surviving child (including stepchild), spouse, parent or sibling of: a person who dies in the line of duty while serving as a member of the Armed Forces (including reserve components and National Guard), regardless of duty status unless such death was due to willful misconduct; OR a family member of a veteran with an Honorable Discharge who died from a service-connected disability during the four-year period beginning on their last discharge or release from Armed Forces.

Active-Duty Spouses: Must be married to an active-duty service member who works full-time for the military and is subject to permanent change-of-station orders upon completion of each tour of duty. Those subject to Title X mobilization are not eligible.