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Position Title
Foreign Service Executive Officer
Agency
U.S. Agency for International Development
Announcement Number
Backstop-03 Admin Mgmt Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, October 13, 2022 to Wednesday, November 30, 2022
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. This position has an age requirement. Enter or select your date of birth. (limit characters)
2. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.

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4. Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for a Schedule A Disability appointment?

For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.

To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
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Where Did You Hear About Us?

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Career Appointments in the Foreign Service are covered by the Foreign Service Act of 1980, as amended, which requires an applicant to be 18 years old at time of application and which directs mandatory retirement at age 65. Given this mandatory retirement age and the fact that five years must  be allowed to achieve tenure in the agency, there is an upper age limit of 60 at time of appointment to the Foreign Service (65 for veterans).

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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
2.

Are you between the ages of 18 - 59 or (18-64, if you are a veteran)?

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3. What is your date of birth? (DD/MM/YYYY) (limit 10 characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
4.

Work as a foreign service officer is primarily overseas to include countries undergoing hardship and conflict. You can find the countries where USAID operates here (https://www.usaid.gov/where-we-work). Are you available to work in any country where USAID has a physical presence?

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Select the highest level of education you have completed in a relevant field of study.

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6.

Overseas and diverse working environments include serving or working in an overseas context or in an economically disadvantaged domestic community (such as an inner city or Indian reservation) Select the statement that best describes your education and relevant work experience.

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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
7. Are you qualifying for this position based on foreign education, if yes, ensure you upload the required certification? (limit characters)
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The qualifications for this position include relevant experience working overseas and/or in a diverse U.S. working environment which includes serving or working in an overseas context or in an economically disadvantaged domestic community (such as an inner city or Indian reservation) for the minimum number of years required, performing work directly related to the advertised Foreign Service Officer position, in which you experienced new cultures, learned foreign languages, encountered different cultures and practices, and/or coordinated and engaged with external partners and local counterparts.

Please provide the following details for each work period you have had overseas or in a diverse US working environment that is relevant to this position: Country, Job Title, Organization/ Company, Start Month/Year, and End Month/Year. (For example: "Sudan, Program Manager for Child Survival, World Health Organization, June 2007 to February 2009")

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A complete application for this position requires the submission of five (5) professional references. Professional references are individuals who have supervised or worked with you in the positions you have listed as relevant work experience (we will inform you prior to checking references). These references MUST include at least 3 supervisors. Please enter the contact information for your five (5) references in the following fields.

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Enter the name, reference type, email address and phone number for your 1st reference below:

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10.

Enter the name, reference type, email address and phone number for your 2nd reference below:

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11.

Enter the name, reference type, email address and phone number for your 3rd reference below:

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12. Enter the name, reference type, email address and phone number for your 4th reference below: (limit 250 characters)
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Enter the name, reference type, email address and phone number for your 5th reference below:

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14. Which best describes your communication skills through experiences such as technical presentations, public speaking, or serving as a spokesperson? (limit characters)
15. Choose the statements that describe how you have applied oral communication skills in a professional setting on a regular and recurring basis. (limit characters)
16. I have notified others (orally) of decisions, problems, or further actions needed that related to related to management controls or organizational policies and rules. (limit characters)
17. As it relates to #16, indicate where this information can be verified on your resume (i.e., during which employment opportunity / time period did you gain this experience). DO NOT paste your resume here. (limit 500 characters)
18. Select which statements best describe your experience in completing reports, evaluations, program analysis, and/or written correspondence. (limit characters)
19. Which statements describe your writing experience? (limit characters)
20. Select the responses that describe your experience drafting written documents. (limit characters)
21. As it relates to #20, indicate where this information can be verified on your resume (i.e., during which employment opportunity / time period did you gain this experience). DO NOT paste your resume here. (limit 500 characters)
22. Identify the activities related to teamwork that you have applied on a regular and recurring basis with positive outcomes. Please select all that apply. (limit characters)
23. From the following list of interpersonal activities, identify those that you have routinely performed? Please select all that apply. (limit characters)
24. Identify all of the following types of teams on which you have participated. Please select all that apply. (limit characters)
25. As it relates to #24, indicate where this information can be verified on your resume (i.e., during which employment opportunity / time period did you gain this experience). DO NOT paste your resume here. (limit 500 characters)
26. I have a comprehensive working knowledge of human resources systems and policies. (limit characters)
27. From the list below, please indicate each human resources area in which you have professional experience. Please select all that apply. (limit characters)
28. Choose the statements that best describe your experience researching human resources issues. Please select all that apply. (limit characters)
29. As it relates to #28, indicate where this information can be verified on your resume (i.e., during which employment opportunity / time period did you gain this experience). DO NOT paste your resume here. (limit characters)
30. Do you have professional experience analyzing management processes and developing recommendations for improvement? (limit characters)
31. Choose the statements that best describe your professional experience. Please select all that apply. (limit characters)
32. I have developed and monitored processes, and managed and organized resources to achieve desired results. (limit characters)
33. Do you have experience developing and implementing administrative policies and procedures for an organization? (limit characters)
34. As it relates to #33, indicate where this information can be verified on your resume (i.e., during which employment opportunity / time period did you gain this experience). DO NOT paste your resume here. (limit characters)
35. Have you served in a supervisory role managing 1 or more people? (limit characters)
36. Which response best reflects your highest level of experience working cooperatively and collaboratively with others in a work, academic or volunteer setting? (limit characters)
37. Which statement describes your leadership or supervisory experience? (limit characters)
38. As a supervisor have you: Please select all that apply. (limit characters)
39. As relates to #38, indicate where this information can be verified on your resume (i.e., during which employment opportunity / time period did you gain this experience). DO NOT paste your resume here. (limit 500 characters)
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