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Position Title
Senior Program Advisor (Vice President of CTEP)
Agency
Export-Import Bank of the United States
Announcement Number
M24-CH-12489855-CTEP Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, August 30, 2024 to Friday, September 20, 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. Certain Military Spouses:  I am a 1) spouse of an active-duty member of the armed forces; 2) spouse of service members who incurred a 100% disability because of the service member's active duty service, and/or 3) spouse of service members killed while on active duty. Individuals must submit a copy of their spouse's Department of Defense (DD) Form 214 and a copy of documentation from either the Department of Veteran's Affairs or the Department of Defense indicating the service member has a disability rating of 100% due to a service-connected disability. Spouses must also submit documentation verifying marriage to the service member. (limit characters)
3. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP):   I am a current or former Export Import Bank of the United States employee displaced from a position in the same local commuting area of the vacancy. I have a current (or last) performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent. Applicants eligible under CTAP are provided priority selection for vacancies within the local commuting area for which they apply and are well qualified. NOTE: If you indicate "yes" for this statement, you must submit copies of the appropriate documentation, such as a reduction in force (RIF) separation notice, a SF50 reflecting your RIF separation, or a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another commuting area. You must also submit documentation to reflect your current (or last) performance rating of record. (limit characters)
4. Export Import Bank of the United States Employee:  I am a current Export-Import Bank Employee (Current Competitive Service, Career/Career-Conditional Employees).
 
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5. Foreign Overseas Employee or Eligible Family Member of Former Overseas Employees:  I am currently overseas with a family member, and moving back to the United States and meet all of the following:
  • I am living overseas with a family member, who is officially assigned to an overseas duty station.
  • I am the family member's spouse, domestic partner or unmarried child younger than 23.
  • I have worked at least 52 weeks in an appropriated fund position, under a local hire appointment.
  • I have received a successful or equivalent performance rating during my time on the job.
Individuals must submit a copy of the Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders; Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) for your family member; copy of spouse's Department of Defense (DD-214) Form; and documentation verifying marriage, domestic partnership or child of the family member.
 
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6. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP):  I am a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency (e.g., IRS, VA, Dept of Labor, etc.) in the same local commuting area of the vacancy. I have a current (or last) performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent. Applicants eligible under ICTAP are provided priority selection for vacancies within the local commuting area for which they apply and are well qualified. NOTE: If you indicate "yes" for this statement, you must submit copies of the appropriate documentation, such as a reduction in force (RIF) separation notice, a SF50 reflecting your RIF separation, or a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another commuting area. You must also submit documentation to reflect your current (or last) performance rating of record. (limit characters)
7. National Services:  

Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past twelve months?

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Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position?

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Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years?

If yes, submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility.

If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.

If you have served in a qualifying National Service organizations such as the PeaceCorps or AmeriCorps / VISTA, you may also qualify for this eligibility if you've met the service length requirements.

Please review eligibility and verification requirements on USAJOBS before claiming this eligibility: Information for National Service Corps.
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8. People with Disabilities:  I have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. NOTE: If you indicate "yes" for this question, you MUST submit a certification statement from a state Vocational Rehabilitation Service (state or private), Department of Veterans Affairs, a licensed medical professional (e.g., a Physician or other medical professional duly certified by a State, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory, to practice medicine); or any Federal agency, State agency or agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits along with your application/resume package. (limit characters)
9. Reinstatement:  I was formerly employed as a federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment, but I am not a current permanent federal employee. (NOTE: If you indicate "yes" for this question, you MUST submit a copy of your most recent competitive career/career conditional separation SF50 AND you must submit a copy of an SF50 that reflects your highest grade held on a permanent basis). (limit characters)
10. Current Permanent Career or Career Conditional Federal Employee with Competitive Status:  I am currently employed as a permanent career or career-conditional (Dept of Labor, VA, etc.,) employee in the competitive service. (NOTE: If you indicate "yes" for this question, you MUST submit a copy of your most recent career/career-conditional SF50 AND you must submit a copy of an SF50 that reflects your highest grade held on a permanent basis). (limit characters)
11. Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA):  I am a veteran who served substantially 3 or more years of continuous active duty in the military OR I am a preference eligible; AND my discharge was performed under honorable conditions. NOTE: If you indicate "yes" for this question, you must submit copies of DD-214s and proof of any preference eligibility along with your application/resume package. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Your resume and other supporting documents must support the responses you select (Failure to provide a response below may result in further lack of consideration for this announcement). (limit characters)
1. Do you have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service or other equivalent pay system that has equipped you to perform the major duties of this position?

 This specialized experience includes:
- Experience in formulation and/or coordination of national and international security policies
- Experience with International Government Affairs
- Experience with international trade, international business, and/or market access issues for U.S. exporters
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2. Please indicate which position(s) on your resume supports the specialized experience above (include title, organization, dates of experience (month/year to month/year) and sentence(s) that reflect the specialized experience.
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3. Please detail your experience in leading teams, specifically highlighting key responsibilities and achievements? (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
4. Select the answer that BEST describes your ability to apply task management techniques. These techniques include but are not limited to: identifying tasks that need to be accomplished, preparing timelines with milestones, identifying the appropriate experts with whom to collaborate, and drafting and coordinating timely papers to support senior department officials.
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5. Select the answer that BEST describes your highest-level establishing and maintaining strategic relationships, working with, influencing, coordinating with interagency ties and coordinate whole-of government efforts with particular focus on integration and opportunity development? (limit characters)
6. Select the answer that BEST describes your background providing advice, guidance, and/or consultation to officials with regard to the interpretation and application of analyses regarding U.S. foreign policy and/or Chinese state-backed entities competing against U.S. companies, including in transformational export sectors? (limit characters)
7. Select the answer that BEST describes your experience involving international trade, international business, and/or market access issues for U.S. exporters? (limit characters)
8. Select the answer that BEST describes your background in the realm of International Government Affairs? (limit characters)
9. Select the answer that BEST describes your background in formulation and coordination of national and international security policies? (limit characters)
10. Select one choice that BEST describes your level of experience facilitating communication and/or coordination between Agencies and/or Members of Congress and their staffs:
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11. Select the answer that BEST describes your background in the analysis and evaluation of information derived from a variety of sources? (limit characters)
12. Select the answer that BEST describes your background in preparing analyses/assessments. (limit characters)
13. Select the answer that BEST describes your highest level of work experience in planning and coordination? (limit characters)
14. Select the answer that BEST describes your highest level of work experience at preparing written briefing materials for senior officials on policy and multilateral issues? (limit characters)
15. Select the answer that BEST describes your highest level of experience in communicating persuasively? (limit characters)
16. Choose the statement that best describes your writing skills as demonstrated in the preparation of reports and other correspondence and excellent oral communication skills as demonstrated in experience negotiating and consulting with senior officials. (limit characters)
17. Select the answer that BEST describes your highest level of experience in interacting with various groups and individuals. (limit characters)
18. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and all supporting materials, including my resume, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled; I may be denied an appointment; or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that I will not be considered for employment if I do not respond "Yes" to this certification item.
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