This position is located within the Office of the Secretary. The U.S. Department of Education's International Affairs Office (IAO) advises the U.S. Secretary of Education and other senior officers on international issues and initiatives that may affect U.S. education or Department policies and programs. 

Duties

APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 50 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 50th application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first.  

Requirements

• Relocation will not be paid.
• Males 18 and over must be registered with the Selective Service.
• You may be subject to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Background Investigation is required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification Requirements You may meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-13, if you possess the specialize experience. Specialized Experience for the GS-13 One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-12 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments: 1. Experience providing advice and consultation on international relations and foreign policy. 2. Experience independently researching Federal, State and education policies, relating to international programs. 3. Experience advising high-ranking officials such as organizational leaders and federal government executives. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement). 1. Knowledge of international relations and foreign policy program objectives and requirements sufficient to resolve controversial disputes, address problems not susceptible to resolution by existing methods, and develop alternative approaches. 2. Knowledge of foreign policy and international security issues.  3. Skills in oral and written communications in order to respond to inquiries, advise and consult with customers, present recommendations, and prepare reports, newsletters and other documents for external stakeholders. 4. Ability to plan and organize efforts to gain acceptance and implement policy and program changes involving substantial impact on and commitment of agency resources, or extensive changes to existing procedures and methods.

Education

No Education Requirement.

Contacts

• Address EDUCATION-OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY 400 Maryland Ave. S.W. Attn: Human Resources Services Washington, District of Columbia 20202 United States
• Name: La Shawn Charles
• Phone: 202-288-5690
• Email: [email protected]