- Position Title
- International Relations Specialist
- Agency
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Announcement Number
- NESDIS IIA-23-11758803-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, March 7, 2023 to Wednesday, March 22, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current Department of Commerce employee who meets the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)? If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
- This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- You have a current performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
- You have not yet been separated.
3.
Are you a current or former employee of a Federal agency (other than the Department of Commerce) who meets the definition of displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)? If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
- This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you were separated; and
- This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you were separated; and
- This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you were separated; and
- Your last performance rating of record was at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
- You were separated from your position of record less than one year ago.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this position with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application. Please ensure that your resume clearly identifies job title(s) (including job series and grade, if federal employee); duties description; education; starting and ending dates (month and year); and hours worked per week as stated in the vacancy announcement.
1.
I meet the individual Occupational Requirement for the 0131, International Relations Series, because I have:
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
2.
ZA-2: Do you have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower pay band (ZA-1) or GS-05 grade level in the federal service OR 1 year of graduate-level education or superior academic achievement OR an equivalent combination of education and experience? See the "Qualifications" section for the definition of specialized experience.
3.
ZA-3: Do you have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower pay band (ZA-2) or GS-09 grade level in the federal service OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related OR an equivalent combination of education and experience? See the "Qualifications" section for the definition of specialized experience.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Which of the following answers best describe your experience establishing and maintaining effective relationships with key international and interagency stakeholders and government officials?
5.
Do you have experience assisting to develop and negotiate agreements with foreign governments or intergovernmental organizations?
6.
Do you have experience monitoring and coordinating international activities?
7.
Describe your experience researching and staying current on international and/or intergovernmental policies and programs.
8.
Do you have experience participating in planning, arranging, and coordinating international and/or intergovernmental meetings or conferences?
9.
Please describe your level of experience preparing clear and concise briefing memos, talking points, and background to assist in preparing senior officials for international or intergovernmental meetings.
10.
Select the statement that best describes your experience working within and across multiple organizations, with different priorities, to achieve overall mission success.
11.
Do you have experience developing foreign policy position papers for the review and approval by higher level management?
12.
Select the response(s) that reflect your experience working with persons representing diverse backgrounds and interests as a team member to accomplish work-related issues:
13.
In which of the following areas do you have professional knowledge or expertise? (Select all that apply)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
14.
Do you have experience analyzing national, international and/or intergovernmental science and technology policies?
15.
Which of the following BEST describes your background regarding policies and procedures governing national and international protocol?
16.
Do you have knowledge about the interagency process and participating in the negotiation of international agreements?
17.
I certify, to the best of my knowledge, that all the information in my application is true, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education. I understand that providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds for not hiring me or for firing me after I begin work. I also certify that I have read the entire vacancy announcement; that I have reviewed my answers to the eligibility questions for accuracy; and that I understand what supporting documentation, if any, is required for submission and when it's due.
18.
Please take this opportunity to review your resume to ensure you have included the number of work hours per week for each job or position that you have held. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you:
*Have reviewed your resume for inclusion of work hours, and
*Verify that you have included a resume containing work hours per week for each job or position held.
*Have reviewed your resume for inclusion of work hours, and
*Verify that you have included a resume containing work hours per week for each job or position held.