This position is a International Program Specialist, GS- 0301-12/13 working in Falls Church, Virginia for the R9-Division of International Conservation. This position is also open to the public under announcement R9-24-12256236-AMS-DE. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Resume (See "Required Documents"). Failure to provide ALL required information on your resume will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all information is provided on resume.
• Eligibility and Supporting documents - You will ONLY be considered for the eligibilities that you select "yes" to AND submit the required supporting documentation, as listed in the Required Documents section.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
• Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation.
• Driver’s License: Selectees MAY be required to possess and maintain a valid State driver's license at all times during their tenure.
• Probationary Period: Selectees may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for the Selective Service. To verify registration visit SSS.gov.

Qualifications

Only experience and education obtained by 01/25/2024 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess the Minimum Qualification. Minimum Qualification [GS-12] To qualify for the GS-12, you must have one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience must include: experience working in wildlife conservation domestically or internationally; experience in international relations, such as familiarity with international conservation treaties and agreements, foreign governments or political systems, policy analysis, relationship building with international partners, or diplomacy; strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to deliver presentations and write documents tailored to target audiences; and experience in project management, such as planning and organizing resources to achieve a specific goal, overseeing project components, and project monitoring and evaluation. Minimum Qualification [GS-13] To qualify for the GS-13, you must have one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience must include: substantial experience working in international wildlife conservation, such as in Asia; significant experience working in international relations, including implementation of international conservation treaties and agreements, policy analysis and development, building bilateral, multilateral, and stakeholder partnerships, knowledge of foreign governments or political systems, skill with negotiations and diplomacy; knowledge of and/or experience with working dogs (K9 units) and/or veterinary medicine or science; outstanding verbal and written communication skills, including ability to represent the agency overseas and communicate complex topics; and substantial project management experience, such as leading a project through its entire life cycle, overseeing or coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to achieve project goals, and project monitoring and evaluation. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Time In Grade Requirement: Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the JOA. Specifically, i. Area of Consideration. ii. Time-in-grade (TIG) requirements as specified in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. iii. Time after competitive appointment as specified in 5 CFR 330.502. iv. Qualification requirements outlined in OPM's Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions or for Federal Wage System (FWS), wage grade positions, applicants are evaluated using the OPM Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations and the job element examining method Your SF-50 will be used to confirm you meet all requirements

Education

Not applicable.

Contacts

• Address Division of Human Resources Division of Human Resources 5275 Leesburg Pike, MS-BPHC Falls Church, VA 22041 US
• Name: Human Resources Staffing Division
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]