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Partnership Specialist (Language), GG-0301-07/09/11/12- Census- EXT- JCDepartment of CommerceU.S. Census BureauOverview
##### Open & closing dates
10/18/2019 to 10/25/2019
##### Service
Excepted
##### Pay scale & grade
GG 07 - 12
##### Salary
$46,827 to $107,986 per year
##### Appointment type
Temporary - This is a Time-Limited Appointment; initial appointment
is not-to-exceed (NTE) 09/26/2020. This appointment may be extended
or terminated at management's discretion.
##### Work schedule
Full-Time - The work schedule for this position is Mixed Tour. With
a Mixed Tour work schedule, an employee may be changed between
full-time, part-time and intermittent work schedules to accommodate
fluctuating workloads and is subject to a signed agreement.LocationFEW vacancies in the following location:-San Diego County, CARelocation expenses reimbursedNoTelework eligibleYes as determined by agency policy- DutiesSummaryThis is a Work at Home (WAH) position. The Duty Station will be the
selectee's home address. In order to be considered, APPLICANTS
MUST RESIDE in one of the following counties:
San Diego County, California
This is a bilingual position. To be considered proficient, you
must be able to speak, read, and write in English and Farsi.Relocation will NOT be paid.Learn more about this agencyResponsibilitiesThe individual selected for this position will:
Plan, develop, and coordinate the partnership agreements to
ensure activities at all levels are carried out, resolve
problems encountered, and determine the need for renegotiation.
Address questions, concerns and issues related to current and
potential partners and stakeholders.
Establish partnership agreements with federal, tribal, state and
local governments, and/or local businesses and community groups
to develop specific strategies to eliminate enumeration barriers
in specific regions in support of the Decennial Census.
Develop presentations, give briefings, conduct meetings and
promote partnerships with various governments, local businesses
and community groups.
Speak Farsi in order to make and answer calls that may come from
the Persian population and organizations that service
the Persian community in the Area Census Office geographical
area.
Present information to audiences that predominately speak Farsi
and translate and develop targeted informational and promotional
materials from Farsi to English, and English to Farsi when
necessary.
Travel Required50% or less - Position requires 25% local travel and 25% overnight
travel.Supervisory statusNoPromotion Potential12
#### Job family (Series)
0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program- RequirementsConditions of Employment
U.S. citizen and must be 18 years or older to be hired.
Suitability/Background Investigation for Federal employment.
Registered for Selective Service if applicable. (www.sss.gov)
A trial period may be required.
This is a Non-Bargaining unit position.
Must be able to speak, read and write in English and Farsi.
Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing
date of this announcement.QualificationsApplicants are responsible for ensuring that the application
submitted clearly indicates that they meet the qualifications listed
below. To be eligible for this position, you must have the
specialized experience, education, or a combination as indicated
below.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.
Selective Factor: This is a bilingual position. Applicants will be
required to self-certify proficiency in Farsi as a condition of
employment. To be considered proficient you must be able to speak,
read, and write in English and Farsi. All applicants must have the
ability to converse and translate fluently from Farsi into English
and from English to Farsi, and accurately reflect the intent and
meaning of the original material.Specialized experience or education sought for these positions
include:GG-0301-07
EXPERIENCE: For the GG-07, you must have one year of specialized
experience equivalent to the grade 05 level in the Federal service.
Experience for this position includes, assisting with planning,
implementing, and evaluating the goals and objectives of nationwide
and regional outreach. Experience explaining non-technical
information or procedures to others at briefings, meetings or
conferences. Experience providing instructions and helping
customers, clients, or members of the public in writing or by
telephone.
OREDUCATION: One full year of graduate level education OR superior
academic achievement. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge,
skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.GG-0301-09
EXPERIENCE: For the GG-09, you must have one year of specialized
experience equivalent to the grade 07 level in the Federal service.
Experience for this position includes, assisting with planning,
implementing, and evaluating the goals and objectives of nationwide
and regional outreach. Experience assisting with communication
principles, methods, and techniques for the development of campaigns
and experience assisting with editing and explaining technical
material for targeted audience. Experience interacting and dealing
with the public, including media, state, and local government
officials, community, businesses, and organization program officers.OREDUCATION: Master's or equivalent graduate degree OR Two full
years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to
such a degree OR LL.B. OR J.D., if related. Such education must
demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the
work.GG-0301-11
EXPERIENCE: For the GG-11, you must have one year of specialized
experience equivalent to the grade 09 level in the Federal service.
Experience for this position includes, planning, implementing, and
evaluating the goals and objectives of nationwide and regional
outreach. Experience applying analytical techniques and
interpersonal relations when dealing with targeted audience, the
public, media, state and local government officials, communities and
businesses. Experience analyzing the views and opinions from
organizations and developing recommendations for stimulating
interest in activities. Experience developing communication
material, principles, and techniques for the development of
campaigns. Experience explaining in-depth technical material for
targeted audience.OREDUCATION: PH.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR three full
years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to
such a degree OR LL.M., if related. Such education must demonstrate
the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.GG-0301-12
EXPERIENCE: For the GG-12, you must have one year of specialized
experience equivalent to the grade 11 level in the Federal service.
Experience for this position includes, planning, implementing, and
evaluating the goals and objectives of nationwide and regional
outreach. Experience conducting public affairs programs involving
public information community relations activities and seeking
cooperation. Experience developing and explaining in-depth
technical material for a targeted audience. Experience and the
ability to present information, program objectives and activities to
internal and external groups, inclusive of the public, media, state,
and local government officials, community businesses, and
organization program officers.OREDUCATION:No substitution of education for experience is
permitted.EducationAdditional informationThe following links provide information on various hiring
authorities that may enable you to apply through merit assignment
procedures, or be eligible for a non-competitive appointment. VRA
30% or more Disabled Veteran
Persons with Disabilities The Department of Commerce provides reasonable accommodations to
applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation
for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify
the Human Resources Office at 301-763-4060. The decision on granting
reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the
qualifications above.Your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation will
be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for
the position. If you meet the minimum qualifications stated in the
job opportunity announcement, we will compare your resume, optional
cover letter and supporting documentation to your responses on the
scored occupational questionnaire (True/False, Yes/No, Multiple
Choice questions) and place you in one of three pre-defined
categories. These categories are "gold," "silver," and "bronze."
Your resume and/or optional cover letter must support your responses
to the scored occupational questionnaire, or your score may be
lowered. Candidates placed in the "gold" category will be identified
for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an
interview.How you will be evaluated for preference eligibility: Within each
category, those entitled to veterans' preference will be listed at
the top of the pre-defined category for which they are placed.
Preference eligibles with a service-connected disability of 10% or
more will be listed at the top of the highest quality category
(gold). The scored occupational questionnaire will evaluate you on
the following competencies; please do not provide a separate written
response.The following competencies are desirable at the full performance
level of this position (FPL 12):
Ability to manage partnership agreements, resolve problems, and
address questions and/or concerns.
Knowledge of Federal, tribal, state and local governments'
and/or local business and community groups' organizational
structures and functions.
Skills in negotiating, with sometimes reluctant, Federal,
tribal, state and local governments and/or local businesses and
community groups in order to receive their support in the
Decennial Census through partnerships.
Knowledge of presentation methods and techniques such as use of
Microsoft PowerPoint.
Knowledge of basic technology skills and use of a laptop or
tablet.
Knowledge of Farsi language to speak, read, and write fluently.
For more information on category rating, please go to: Category
RatingWe recommend that you preview the online questions for this
announcement before you start the application process.To preview questions please click here.Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearanceOtherDrug test requiredNo- Required DocumentsA complete application consists of the following:
Resume showing relevant experience; cover letter optional.
Your resume should list your educational and work experience
including the dates (mm/dd/yy) of each employment along with the
number of hours worked per week. For work in the Federal
service, please include the grade level for the position(s).
Your resume may be used to validate your responses to the scored
occupational questionnaire. Your resume should also indicate
your citizenship and, if you are registered with the Selective
Service System, if you are a male born after 12/31/59.
Your medical documentation should distinguish between
disabilities that are temporary or transient versus
disabilities, which are chronic, permanent, on-going, or
unresolved with no end in sight.
Veterans' Preference Documentation: Please indicate on your
resume the type of veterans' preference you are claiming and
provide the appropriate supporting documentation (DD-214, Member
4 copy, stating disposition of discharge or character of
service; Veteran’s Administration letter, SF-15, etc.) to
validate your claim. For more information regarding eligibility
requirements, please go to Fedshirevets
Education Documentation: If this position requires proof of
higher education or you are substituting education for
experience, you must submit an unofficial transcript or a list
of courses that includes the following information: name of
accredited institution, grades earned, completion dates, and
quarter and semester hours earned. This also includes Census
Bureau employees. Education completed in foreign colleges or
universities may be used to meet the requirements. Please refer
to OPM Education Definitions for more information.
You are not required to submit official documents at this time;
copies are sufficient. Education must demonstrate the knowledge,
skills, and abilities necessaryNOTE: You will not be considered if you fail to provide all
required, applicable documents.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification
requirements: You MUST submit a copy of your transcript, if you
want to substitute your education for experience. If you claim
qualifications based on education and do not submit a transcript,
your education will not be used in making a qualification
determination and you may be found "not qualified."Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be
credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the
attendance and/or degrees from the Department of Education's website
DOE.Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Qualifying education
from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be
evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges
and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign
countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts to
an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of
course work and degree. A listing of these accredited organizations
can be found on the Department of Education's website DOE. You must
provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the
equivalency evaluation with a course-by-course listing along with
your application. Failure to provide such documentation when
requested will result in lost consideration.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this
vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may
affect the overall rating.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be
credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the
attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting
institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this
vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may
affect the overall rating.- BenefitsA career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a
comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your
family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to
make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal
benefits.Census Bureau offers a comprehensive benefits package. Explore the
benefits offered to most Federal employees
at https://www.usa.gov/benefits-for-federal-employees.Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold
and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific
benefits offered.- How to ApplyYour complete application, including required documents, must be
received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this
announcement.To apply on-line, you must complete and submit an application by
accessing the USAJOBS website at http://www.usajobs.gov/. To begin,
click the "Apply" button and follow the prompts to register into
your USAJOBS account, answer the questions, and submit all required
documents. (After registering in your USAJOBS account and clicking
"Submit," you will automatically transition to the Department of
Commerce's specific site where you will complete your application.
You must click "Submit" at the end of the application process to
send your application for consideration.)To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account
at http://www.usajobs.gov/ and click on "Applications." Click on the
position title, and then select "Update Application."If you have problems completing your online application, including
problems submitting your supporting documents, please contact the
Help Desk by email at mgshelp@monster.com or by phone at
866.656.6831. The help desk is available Monday—Friday, 7:00 a.m. to
7:00 p.m. ET.Agency contact informationJacquelyn CorpronPhone213-314-6300Fax202-707-9398EmailJacquelyn.a.corpron@2020census.govAddressBUREAU OF THE CENSUS
Los Angeles Regional Census Center
Los Angeles, California 90013
United StatesLearn more about this agencyNext stepsYou will be notified of your application status through USAJOBS at
four points during the hiring process, as applicable. You can check
the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website at
http://usajobs.gov/ and clicking on "Applications." The status will
be visible next to the corresponding positions. The four points of
notification are:
Application Received or Application Incomplete;
Minimum Qualification Requirement Met or Minimum Qualification
Requirement Not Met;
Referred or Not Referred; and
Selected or Not Selected
By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of
the information contained in your application. If you make a false
statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you
may be terminated after you begin work; or, you may be fined or
jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a
suitability/security background investigation.You will be required to submit official documentation prior to
appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on
your application (i.e., degree, veterans' preference, disability,
etc.).- Fair & TransparentThe Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.Equal Employment Opportunity PolicyThe United States Government does not discriminate in employment on
the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and
gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual
orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age,
membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental
status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
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with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable
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of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the
hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable
accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work
environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an
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or receive equal access to job benefits.Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide
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An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an
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An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform
the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.
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equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and
office-sponsored events.
You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to
apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/548764200. Only resumes
submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed
at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
