- Position Title
- International Relations Specialist
- Agency
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Announcement Number
- NESDIS-IIA-24-12459722-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, July 5, 2024 to Thursday, July 18, 2024
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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.
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position.
1.
I meet the Individual Occupational Requirement for the 0131, International Relations Series because I have:
2.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an International Relations Specialist at the ZA-4 pay band or equivalent grade level (GS-13) in the Federal service.
3.
From the answer choices provided, please select the one that most closely resembles your experience representing interests in science and technology cooperation with foreign government agencies.
4.
Do you have experience in initiating, coordinating and assimilating scientific, economic and political information for use in developing negotiation strategies for international agreements?
5.
Do you have experience in negotiating international agreements and/or partnerships with foreign government agencies?
6.
Do you have experience developing and coordinating international and inter-agency activities and/or plans to implement earth observing science and technology partnerships?
7.
Do you have experience representing an agency/organization on contentious and complex issues in the realm of international science and technology cooperation and/or foreign policy?
8.
Do you have experience providing policy guidance pertaining to environmental satellites and data to governments and/or other organizations?
9.
Do you have experience planning, developing, and implementing bilateral or multilateral cooperative activities?
10.
Do you have experience related to planning, managing and coordinating international and/or intergovernmental meetings?
11.
From the list, please select the tasks that you have been responsible for when working in a team environment. (Check all that apply)
12.
Do you have experience in analyzing complex information to develop clear, concise and persuasive reports, position papers, presentations, and other communications related to international scientific and technology issues?
13.
Do you have experience developing foreign policy position papers for the review and approval by higher level management?
14.
Do you have experience analyzing or preparing international policies/plans related to environmental satellites and data which involve partnerships or cooperation with foreign governments or multilateral organizations?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
15.
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.