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Position Title
Supervisory Foreign Affairs Specialist
Agency
National Nuclear Security Administration
Announcement Number
24-MB-12528884-03273-Gov Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 to Monday, September 9, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND:

--you have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more; OR
--you are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?

For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/  

Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy. (limit characters)
3. Were you employed overseas as an appropriated funded employee, AND:

--you complete 52 weeks of creditable overseas service as a family member during the time you accompanied a sponsor officially assigned to an overseas area;
--you received a fully successful or better (or equivalent) performance rating;
--you returned to the United States to resume residence less than 3 years ago?

For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/family-of-overseas-employees/

Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy. (limit characters)
4. Are you a current/former federal employee who meets one of the following Merit Promotion eligibilities:

1. Current career/career-conditional federal employee applying for a PROMOTION or TRANSFER to a position with a higher grade/pay band or higher promotion potential than you previously held on a permanent basis?
2. Former career/career-conditional federal employee with "Status" applying for REINSTATEMENT to a position with a higher grade/pay band or higher promotion potential than you previously held on a permanent basis?

Note: also select "Yes" if applying for a change-to-lower grade (CTLG) to a position with higher promotion potential than you previously held on a permanent basis.

Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy. (limit characters)
5. Are you a SURPLUS or DISPLACED federal employee (e.g., Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP))?

If yes, confirm:

--you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy;
--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;
--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 equivalent.

For more information on eligibility visit:  https://www.usajobs.gov/help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy. (limit characters)
6. Are you a current or former employee of a land management agency (Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; National Park Service; Fish and Wildlife Service; Bureau of Indian Affairs; or Bureau of Reclamation)  AND:

--you worked in a term or temporary job (time-limited) under a competitive appointment;
--you served under 1 or more appointments for a period totaling more than 24 months, without a break in service of 2 or more years;
--you performed at an acceptable level during each period of service; AND
--if you are a former employee, you have been separated no more than 2 years since the most recent date of separation; and
--you did not leave your job due to misconduct or performance?

For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/land-management/

Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy. (limit characters)
7. Are you the spouse of:

--a member of the armed forces serving on active duty;
--a 100 percent disabled service member injured while on active duty; OR
--a service member who was killed while performing active duty (un-remarried widow or widower)?

For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/military-spouses/

Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy. (limit characters)
8. Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past twelve months?

-OR-

Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and are 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 (you must provide supporting documentation?

-OR-

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?

For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/peace-corps/

Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy. (limit characters)
9.
Are you a current/former federal employee who meets one of the following non-competitive eligibilities:

1. Current career/career-conditional federal employee applying for REASSIGNMENT, CHANGE-TO-LOWER GRADE, REPROMOTION, or TRANSFER, and you currently or previously held a position with the same grade/pay band or higher and the same or higher promotion potential on a permanent basis?
2. Former career/career-conditional federal employee with "Status", applying for REINSTATEMENT, and you previously held a position with the same grade/pay band or higher and the same or higher promotion potential on a permanent basis?
3. Current Excepted Service employee at an agency that has a valid INTERCHANGE agreement with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM)?
4. Current or former federal employee with the Foreign Service, Postal Career Service, Postal Rate Commission Employee, Government Accountability Office (GAO), Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts or other federal agency for which you gained eligibility to apply for career/career-conditional positions?

For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=Types-of-Appointments

Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy. (limit characters)
10. Do you have an intellectual disability, severe physical disability, or psychiatric disability that qualifies you for a Schedule A Disability appointment?

For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/individuals-with-disabilities/

Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy. (limit characters)
11. Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND:

--you served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military; OR
--you are entitled to veterans' preference?

Note: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour or claiming "derived preference" you may also meet the eligibility criteria.

For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/

Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy. (limit characters)
Preferences
1. Do any of your relatives work for the agency to which you are applying? If so, please list any applicable names below. Please enter N/A in the text box, if not Applicable. (Include: father, mother, husband, wife, son, daughter, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, first cousin, nephew, niece, father-in-law, mother-in-law, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister, half brother, and half sister). (limit characters)
2. I understand that the responses in this questionnaire must be fully supported in my online resume. I further understand that my resume must provide detailed descriptions and/or examples of my knowledge and competencies as required in the vacancy announcement, and that my failure to do so may result in my being rated "ineligible" or "not qualified" for this position. (limit characters)
WARNING! Your answers will be verified against information provided in your on-line resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all the questions by addressing experience and education relevant to this position. If you exaggerate or falsify your experience and/or education, you may be removed from employment consideration. You should make a fair and accurate assessment of your qualifications. (limit characters)
3. I have read this Vacancy Announcement thoroughly and understand that supplemental documentation may be required. I further understand that I will not be considered if my supplemental documentation is not received in the Servicing Personnel Office by the closing date of the announcement. (limit characters)
4. I declare under penalty of perjury, that all statements contained in this application and any accompanying documents are true and correct, with full knowledge that all statements made in this application are subject to investigation and that any false or dishonest answer to any question may be grounds for disqualification and loss of consideration. (limit characters)
5. Are you currently serving or have you served under a Political Appointment in the Federal Government within the last five (5) years? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
The following is a self-assessment of your competencies and work experience relative to the Supervisory Foreign Affairs Specialist, NQ-0130-04. You must respond to each of the questions and answer truthfully. Your responses to the questions must be reflective of the experiences claimed in your resume and supporting documents. (limit characters)
1. To meet the Basic Qualifications for the series 0130- Foreign Affairs Specialist, select the option that describes your education and/or experience background:
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2. To meet the basic qualifications requirements at the NQ-04 level (GS-15), select the option that best describes your experience.
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3. In which area do you have experience related to working directly with foreign government counterparts? (Select the best statement)
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
4. What is your level of experience working with foreign governments and counterparts implementing and supporting goals, objectives, agreements, programs, and policy on energy-, science-, and/or nuclear nonproliferation-related matters?
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5. What is your level of experience planning, analyzing, and recommending changes in strategic or long-range programs and policy relative to energy, science, and/or nonproliferation issues? (Select one answer)
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6. Please identify how you have experience preparing concise and clear analyses of energy policies and programs; energy security, fuel diversification, and worldwide energy supplies; nuclear energy, nuclear security, and nuclear nonproliferation; and energy science using multiple sources and types of information, with short notice and suspense.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
7. What is your level of experience reviewing, analyzing, and resolving complex intergovernmental relations issues with an emphasis on energy, energy security and nonproliferation goals, objectives, and policies? (Select one answer)
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8. Please describe your experience to effectively communicate orally, which includes knowing the audience, effective listening, negotiating, and clarifying information, as needed. Check all that apply.
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9. In which of the following subject matter areas have you written clear and concise analysis documents, utilizing multiple sources and types of information, with short notice and compressed deadlines? (Check all that apply)
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
10. What is your level of knowledge and experience in supporting and conducting negotiations with foreign governments and counterparts in the implementation of goals, objectives, agreements and policies of the U.S. Government pertaining to energy or energy related issues? (Select one answer)
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11. Please indicate which of the following you have experience in presenting briefings or negotiating an Agency's position. (Select all that apply)
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12. In which of the following areas do you have professional knowledge or expertise? (Select all that apply)
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13. In which areas do you have experience related to the design and implementation of technical projects, with focus on clean energy-related projects, in foreign countries? (Select all that apply)
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14. What is your level of skill in planning and executing events and visits for high- and working-level delegations?
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15. Describe your skill in leading a team to include your ability to set priorities and goals, manage workload with multiple assignments at various stages of completion and fluctuating priorities, adapting to changing conditions or unexpected obstacles, and handling heavy workloads while working under short/tight deadlines. Select one response.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
16. Select the statement that best describes your experience in supervising and managing subordinates, this includes setting priorities, assigning work, developing performance plans, evaluating performance, initiating and enforcing disciplinary actions, facilitating employee development, and advising, counseling and instructing employees on both technical and administrative matters. (limit characters)
17. Select the statement that best describes your experience facilitating internal agency communication and coordination on time sensitive issues and decisions making with potentially significant political ramifications. (limit characters)
18. What is your experience level communicating budget or financial information in writing to senior executives, management, and staff members? (limit characters)
19.  Select the following regulations you have used in the past to implement foreign affairs related duties. Select all that apply. (limit characters)
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