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Position Title
International Relations Specialist
Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Announcement Number
UNSEC OSC-23-12134145-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, September 22, 2023 to Friday, October 6, 2023
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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. 
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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.    
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Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position. (limit characters)
1. I meet the Individual Occupational Requirement for the 0131, International Relations Series because I have:
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2. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an International Relations Specialist at the ZA-0131-4 pay band or equivalent grade level (GS-13) in the Federal service.
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3. Which response describes your experience coordinating improvements on space traffic coordination and promote regulatory frameworks?
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4. Which response describes your experience facilitating access to overseas markets to increase competitiveness of U.S. commercial space goods and services?
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5. Which response describes your experience representing an organization in interagency committees to support the development of U.S. relations on an international level?
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6. Which response describes your experience using foreign policy knowledge to prepare reports, briefing memos, or position papers?
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7. Which response describes your experience providing guidance to senior managers prior to meetings with international and interagency partners?
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8. Which response describes your experience initiating, planning, or presenting proposals agreements and treaties to support negotiations with foreign entities?
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9. Which response describes your experience monitoring interagency activities involving satellites and data policies?
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10. Which response describes your experience providing recommendations on international policies and programs to senior leadership?
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
11. 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. (limit characters)