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Position Title
International Program Specialist
Agency
Office of the Secretary
Announcement Number
OS- OGC-DE-24-12479781 Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, July 22, 2024 to Monday, July 29, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you an active duty service member?  You must submit a statement of discharge/certification of release or an official written document from the armed forces that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions no later than 120 days from the date the announcement closes. Enlisted Record Briefs and military identification do NOT qualify as official documentation. If the appropriate information is not submitted to confirm the discharge status, dates of service, etc., you will not be considered for this job opportunity under Veteran Preference procedures. To gain access to your DD-214 online please visit http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records (limit characters)
3. 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. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than 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 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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5. If you are a Federal civilian employee, under what type of appointment are you currently serving?

Note: If you are unsure of your appointment type, refer to your most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50), ask your servicing human resources office, or contact the human resources representative listed in the vacancy announcement.
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6. If you answered "Other" to the previous "Federal Civilian Appointment Type" question , please enter your current appointment type. Otherwise, enter "Not Applicable" if this does not apply to you. (limit characters)
7. If you are a current Federal civilian employee, by what agency/office or Department of Commerce bureau are you employed? (limit characters)
8. If you answered "Other" to the "Federal Civilian Agency Employment" question, please enter the agency and organization. Otherwise enter 'Not Applicable' if this does not apply to you. (limit characters)
9. If you are eligible for reinstatement based on prior Federal service and you are NOT currently serving in the competitive service as a permanent career or career-conditional Federal civilian employee, please indicate the beginning and ending dates of your prior Federal civilian employment. If you are not eligible for reinstatement please enter NA. Note: Use the format From MM-YYYY to MM-YYYY. (limit characters)
10. If you are eligible for appointment under an Interchange agreement or similar authority, please identify the organization in which you work(ed). Enter 'Not Applicable' if this does not apply to you. (limit characters)
11. If you are, or ever were, a Federal civilian employee, please indicate the pay plan of the highest grade level or pay band you held on a permanent basis. Enter 'Not Applicable' if this does not apply to you.

Note: You can locate your pay plan in Block #16 on your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50).
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12. If you are, or ever were, a Federal civilian employee, please indicate the highest grade level (or equivalent) you held on a permanent basis. (limit characters)
13. What is your grade level? Enter 'Not Applicable' if this does not apply to you.

Note: You can locate your grade level (or equivalent) in Block #18 on your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50).
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14. If you are, or ever were, a Federal civilian employee, please indicate the beginning and ending dates of the highest grade level (or equivalent) that you held. Enter 'Not Applicable' if this does not apply to you. (limit characters)
15. If you are, or ever were, a Federal civilian career or career in the competitive service, what is the highest full performance level (promotion potential) of the position you held on a permanent basis?

Note: Your highest full performance level should be shown in the "Remarks" section of you Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) that documents your initial placement into that position.
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16. Does the Department of Commerce employ any member of your family? (limit characters)
17. If you are a male at least 18 years of age, born after December 31, 1959, have you registered with the Selective Service system? (limit characters)
18. Are you a retiree receiving a Federal annuity?

Note: If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon employment.
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19. Have you accepted a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) from a Federal agency within the past 5 years? (limit characters)
Preferences
1. Have you held a political appointment within the previous 5-year period? (limit characters)
2. I authorize the sharing of my application for other similar positions. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Resume Reminder - Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
  • Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
  • Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
  • Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
  • Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.
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Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experience with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
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Assessment Questionnaire
Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based upon your current level of experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of an International Program Specialist. Note: Evidence of experience must be supported by detailed documentation of duties performed in positions held. Please provide such documentation on your application or resume. Also, please provide work experience information such as hours per week and starting/ending dates of employment (month and year format) to establish the timeframe of your experience.
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1. Choose the answer that best describes your experience and/or education. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
2. Selective Placement Factor:  Do you read, write, and speak fluently in Albania, Armenian, Azerbaijani, Bosnian-Serbo-Croatian (BSC), Georgian, or Russian? (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Serve as a liaison to business leaders, judges, diplomats, and/or government officials.
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4. Assist in the preparation and implementation of trainings, workshops, and/or consultations.
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5. Maintain regular communication with program stakeholders.
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6. Research and analyze the socioeconomic and political developments in foreign countries.
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7. Prepare and deliver presentations on socioeconomic or political developments in foreign countries.
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8. Experience implementing international technical assistance programs?
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9. Assist in the review of federal regulations or organizational policies to ensure organizational compliance.
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10. Assist in the development and maintenance of a program budget, verify and ensure program expenditures follow funding source regulations, and compile financial data for various reporting purposes. (limit characters)
11. Develop and track monitoring and evaluation strategies and materials for impact measurement.
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12. Do you have experience tracking financial records in currencies other than U.S. dollars?
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13. Provide logistical support through the completion of procurement requests.
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14. Provide support to a technical assistance program related to legal or economic reform.
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15. Collect data and assist in the reporting of programmatic indicators.
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16. Update a program's website, social media, or contribute to other publications on behalf of the organization (such as periodic financial or programmatic reports).
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
17. Please certify that you have accurately and truthfully represented your level of work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and/or education when completing this questionnaire as your responses, resume and supporting documents will be reviewed for accuracy and completeness as appropriate. Deliberate attempts to falsify information are grounds for non-selection and for termination. Failure to agree to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position.
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