JOB TITLE: International Relations Specialist
FEDERAL GRADE: This position is open for ZA-2 and ZA-3 under the Commerce Alternative Pay System (CAPS), which is equivalent to a General Schedule (GS) 7/9 and GS-11/12.
Job Announcement #NESDIS IIA-23-11758803-DE (DE – U.S. Citizens/Nationals; and/or Federal Employees who meet the definition of a ‘surplus’ or ‘displaced’ employee):
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/710977700
Job Announcement #NESDIS IIA-23-11758815-ST (MAP – Current or former competitive service federal employees, individuals with disabilities, Federal Employees who meet the definition of a ‘surplus’ or ‘displaced’ employee, military spouses, Peace Corps and AmeriCorps Vista, Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed here but defined in the federal hiring authorities, Veterans)
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/710977800
AGENCY: U.S. Department of Commerce/National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Environmental Satellite, Data & Information Service (NESDIS) International & Interagency Affairs Division (IIAD)
LOCATION: Silver Spring, Maryland
WORK SCHEDULE: Full-time
SALARY: $53,105 – $126,133 per year
CONTACT FOR THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: monet.davis-kelsey@noaa.gov
DUTIES: As an International Relations Specialist, you will perform the following duties:
- Serve as a focal point for assigned countries, regions and/or organizations in coordination with the Division Director, Deputy Director and any team leads as appropriate, including negotiating and monitoring international and/or interagency agreements.
- Analyze and provide advice on implications for NESDIS partnerships, programs and goals of changes in partners’ Earth observation policies and resources.
- Support NESDIS participation in NOAA and U.S. government international and/or intergovernmental science and technology efforts. Coordinate and consult with officials of other agencies and across NOAA to refine objectives, develop strategies, and coordinate negotiating tactics.
- Coordinate across NOAA and with other agencies, to prepare briefing materials and presentations for senior leadership, advise on protocol, and ensure timely preparation of reports.
Note: The duties described are at the full performance level of the ZA-3 grade level, and the duties at the ZA-2 grade level are developmental leading to the ZA-3 level.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS: This position has a positive Education Requirement in addition to at least one year of Specialized Experience OR substitution of education for experience OR combination (if applicable) in order to be found minimally qualified. Transcripts must be submitted with your application package. You MUST meet the following requirements:
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Please see the vacancy announcements listed above for the full details on specialized experience and education required to qualify at the ZA-2 and the ZA-3 levels.
ZA-2 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements in the vacancy announcements linked above, applicants must also possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the ZA-1 or GS-05 in the Federal service. Specialized Experience will must include ALL of the following:
- Working with international partners;
- Researching international policy;
- Supporting planning international meetings; and
- Writing clear and concise reports.
OR you may substitute education and/or a combination of education and experience as described in the vacancy announcement.
ZA-3 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements listed in the vacancy announcements linked above, applicants must also possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the ZA-2 or GS-09 in the Federal service. Specialized Experience will must include ALL of the following:
- Assisting in development and implementation of international partnerships, including supporting negotiations, coordinating and tracking contributions, and drafting reports;
- Monitoring international policies;
- Supporting planning for international meetings including foreign visits and travel; and
- Assisting in the development of policy positions and briefing materials.
OR you may substitute education and/or a combination of education and experience as described in the vacancy announcement.
As part of the online application process, you will need to respond to a series of questions designed to assess your possession of the following knowledge skills, abilities and/or competencies:
- Influencing/Negotiating
- External Awareness
- Decision Support
- Manages and Organizes Information
How to Apply
Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. You must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at https://www.usajobs.gov/ or via the links provided above.
