This position is in the Office of International Programs (OIP), International Cooperation Assistance Branch. The supervisor is Eric Stahl. Selectee is NOT subject to Office of Government Ethics Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements and is NOT subject to security ownership restriction reporting requirements. This position is in the Bargaining Unit with the National Treasury Union, Chapter 208.

Duties

The successful candidate will coordinate, implement, and plan technical, policy, logistical and administrative activities for assigned countries in support of NRC international nuclear safety and security cooperation and capacity building activities. The International Relations Specialist will recommend policies and procedures regarding specific program activities and collaborate with other NRC offices and U.S. Government agencies to enhance international nuclear safety and security consistent with the NRC's mission and U.S. national security and foreign policy objectives. Duties include but not limited to:

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• This is a Drug Testing position.
• Background investigation leading to a security clearance is required.
• Subject to random drug testing during employment.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.  SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as:    GG-12: Specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS/GG-11) is defined as experience in international relations policies and procedures related to international nuclear safety and security cooperation and assistance activities, nuclear nonproliferation, or global nuclear energy policies.  Specifically, this work demonstrates experience identifying technical and policy requirements and developing strategies to achieve program objectives and working to complete assigned projects; however, assignments that are new or unusually difficult or complex are discussed with senior staff or managers for guidance. GG-13: Specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS/GG-12) is defined as experience in international relations policies and procedures related to international nuclear safety and security cooperation and assistance activities, nuclear nonproliferation, or global nuclear energy policies.  Specifically, this work demonstrates experience independently identifying technical and policy requirements and developing strategies to achieve program objectives and working independently to complete assigned projects including those that are unusually difficult or complex. A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate should be addressed in your resume and may also be addressed in the vacancy question provided for your supplemental response. Brief (e.g., one page) resumes are discouraged, as they may place you at a disadvantage during the hiring process due to insufficient information. The IDEAL CANDIDATE will be able to demonstrate the following: 1. Knowledge of U.S. nuclear energy policies and international nuclear safety and security cooperation and assistance activities, including capacity building programs. (In your resume: Describe work experience, training, or other activities that indicate your understanding of U.S. nuclear energy policy and associated foreign policy and international nuclear safety and security, including information on your level of familiarity with international organizations, pertinent treaties and capacity building programs.) 2. Knowledge of international relations principles and policies sufficient to establish effective working relationships for the purpose of exchanging information on technical or policy subjects, soliciting and summarizing comments, and reconciling or clarifying differing views and opinions using tact and diplomacy. (In your resume: Describe your education, training and professional experience as they apply to international relations principles and policies. Please include any experience interacting with international counterparts, advising U.S. Government officials, or technical specialists to develop, presenting/receiving, leading meetings, clarifying or reconciling technical or policy views. Provide examples of how you resolved issues and achieved group consensus.) 3. Demonstrated skill communicating technical or policy information, ideas and advice, in a clear, concise and logical manner, both orally and in writing using tact and diplomacy. (In your resume: Describe the reports, briefing papers, correspondence, presentations, speeches, or similar activities that demonstrate your capability to communicate technical or policy information using tact and diplomacy.  Describe experience, education, and training which demonstrates your oral communication skills including your ability to lead policy or technical discussions. Be specific as to the audience, indicating the level of U.S. Government and international counterparts. Describe the challenges, impacts, and importance of your communication accomplishments.)  4. Ability to coordinate and manage international projects. (In your resume: Describe experience, training, and education that demonstrate your ability to manage international projects, including establishing priorities, meeting deadlines and milestones, managing project budget and resources, and coordinating activities with a variety of international and U.S. Government stakeholders. Describe the scope and complexity of the project(s) and identify the stakeholders you worked with and your specific role and responsibility. Describe how you identified and resolved project challenges and overcame problems.)

Education

International Relations Series (GG-0131) Basic Requirements

1. Degree: major or equivalent, or a combination of courses totaling at least 24 semester hours in international law and international relations, political science, economics, history, sociology, geography, social or cultural anthropology, law, statistics, or in the humanities; or 12 semester hours in one of the above disciplines and 12 semester hours in statistics/quantitative methods.

OR

2. Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major, or a combination of related courses totaling at least 24 semester hours, in one or more of the social sciences, or in the humanities, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

OR

3. Experience: four years of appropriate experience in one or more of the fields listed above in work associated with international organizations, problems, or other aspects of foreign affairs. To qualify for positions at grades GS-12 and above on the basis of experience, this experience must have included either (a) responsibility for the direction and coordination of research, analysis, or other professional work in one or more of the fields listed in A above, or (b) specialized professional work involving a high level of difficulty and responsibility in one or more of these fields.

You must include an unofficial or official copy of your college and/or university transcripts with your application. Education must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of credibility of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. If you have multiple degrees (e.g., BS, MS, PhD) please submit transcripts for each degree.

Contacts

• Address NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION US Nuclear Regulatory Commission Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer Attn: Natasha Thomas (HROP) Washington, District of Columbia 20555 United States
• Name: Natasha Thomas
• Phone: 301-415-7000
• Email: [email protected]