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Summary This position is located in the U.S. Department of State (DoS), Bureau of International Organization Affairs (IO), Office of Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs (HRH), Human Rights Unit. This serves as public notice for the use of OPM\'s Direct Hire Authority. Applicants who meet the qualification requirements will be forwarded to the selecting official for consideration. We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. Responsibilities Serves as an advisor on communications and dealings with the United Nations (UN) Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), as well as other UN human rights-related entities of the UN. Provides support and assistance to develop policies, strategies for U.S. engagement with the UN missions, with a focus on the UN Human Rights Council, UN General Assembly, and UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). Drafts, coordinates, and distributes policy statements, briefing materials, engagement strategies, and other documents defining U.S. policy on human rights issues. Represents the Department of State in briefings and meetings. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. If you are qualifying based on education OR if there are mandatory education requirements listed below, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcript with your application. NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement. Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F. Applicants must have the required experience or education as described below and meet any selective factors, when specified. BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Have a bachelor\'s or graduate degree from an accredited college or university in international law, international relations, political science, economics, history, sociology, geography, social or cultural anthropology, law, statistics, or in the humanities; OR Have a bachelor\'s or graduate degree from an accredited college or university that included a combination of courses, with 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 Have 12 semester hours in one of the above disciplines and 12 semester hours in statistics / quantitative methods. OR Have a combination of education and experience where your coursework was equivalent to a major, or a combination of related courses totaling at least 24 semester hours, (as shown above), PLUS appropriate relevant experience OR additional education. OR Have completed at least 4 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. (NOTE: qualifying work experience may have been gained through residence, study, teaching, business or commercial activities, military service, newspaper work, military or civil government activities, missionary or international relief work, or other experience in foreign countries.) Note: If you are qualifying based on education, you MUST submit transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you WILL lose consideration for this position. IN ADDITION to the basic requirements, this position requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience working with United Nations (UN) affiliated and non-UN organizations e.g., Congress, foreign governments, other United States Government (USG) agencies. Experience assisting with the development of policies related to human rights issues. Note: If you are qualifying based on education, you MUST submit transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you WILL lose consideration for this position. Education See the qualifications section of this vacancy announcement for education requirements. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For a list of accredited organizations recognized as specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials, visit: www.naces.org/members.php. Additional Information · For reasonable accommodation at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at (202) 663-3474 or OAA@state.gov. · If eligible, telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval. · Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to similar positions in any Bureau/Office listed on this announcement for approximately 240 days. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.
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Summary The Colin Powell Leadership Program is seeking highly motivated applicants from a variety of backgrounds who possess the potential and aspiration to become future Civil Service leaders at the U.S. Department of State. We are looking for candidates with demonstrated leadership potential as well as excellence in academic, cross-cultural, and communication skills. This vacancy announcement will be open from 10/28-11/3/2024, or when 300 applications have been received, whichever comes first. Responsibilities The Colin Powell Leadership Program is a one-year competitive service program. The incumbent receives work assignments and will complete specified career-related training and developmental assignments designed to provide productive work experience and to provide leader experience applicable to a future career in federal service. GS-07: Essential duties of this position may include: Gathers and reviews information and data submitted from a wide variety of sources. Contributes to the development of potential approaches to issues and participates in drafting policy options for presentation to Department and USG policymaking officials and staff, other bureau working level contacts and the Office Director. Working with other teammates and senior officers, the incumbent interprets the significance of events or developments in the assigned geographical region to U.S. policy and programmatic goals. Contributes to development of recommendations based on analyses, and assists in planning and implementing new policies, regulations, or legislation. Prepares informational reports, briefing materials, correspondence, and other documents related to the office served. Responds to tasking requests, prepares memoranda and other necessary documents to support the Office and Bureau leadership in meetings related to assigned geographical/thematic areas. Participates in reevaluating office activities for relevance and effectiveness in light of changing priorities, resources, and strategic objectives. Other duties as assigned. GS-09: Essential duties of this position may include: Gathering and reviewing information and data submitted from a wide variety of sources. Contributes to the development of potential approaches to issues and participates in drafting policy options for presentation to Department and USG policymaking officials and staff, other bureau working level contacts and the Office Director. Contributes to clearing analytical products with relevant Departmental and other organizations, and modification of drafts as necessary and appropriate. Working with other teammates and senior officers, the incumbent interprets the significance of events or developments in the assigned geographical region to U.S. policy and programmatic goals. Contributes to development of recommendations based on analyses, and assists in planning and implementing new policies, regulations, or legislation. Assesses impacts of options and alternatives, anticipates potential policy problems, judges authoritativeness of facts and information, and ensures that policy recommendations are consistent with USG and Departmental objectives. Prepares informational reports, briefing materials, correspondence, and other documents related to the office served. Participates in intra and interagency meetings and discussions on issues relevant to the Office. Other duties as assigned. GS-11: Essential duties of this position may include: Gathers and reviews information and data submitted from a wide variety of sources. Contributes to the development of potential approaches to issues and participates in drafting policy options on controversial or politically sensitive issues for presentation to Department and USG policymaking officials and staff, other agency working level contacts and the Office Director. Contributes to clearing analytical products with relevant Departmental and other organizations, and modification of drafts as necessary and appropriate. Interprets the significance of events or developments in the assigned geographical region to U.S. policy and programmatic goals. Contributes to development of recommendations based on analyses, and assists in planning and implementing new policies, regulations, or legislation. Assesses impacts of options and alternatives, anticipates potential policy problems, assesses their impact and Congressional reaction, and ensures that policy recommendations are consistent with USG and Departmental objectives. Prepares analytical reports, briefing materials, decision memoranda, correspondence, and other documents related to the office served. Recommends priorities for the office and Bureau’s strategic planning and program planning processes, based on in depth awareness of trends, opportunities, and the work of foreign affairs organizations. Advises office leadership on draft operation plans, notices of funding opportunities, requests for statements of interest/requests for proposals for office programs. Responds to tasking requests, prepares memoranda and other necessary documents to support the Office and Bureau leadership in meetings related to assigned geographical/thematic areas. Represents the office in intra and interagency meetings and discussions on issues relevant to the Office. Other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements, including education and any selective placement factors described below by the closing date of this announcement. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order to be credited towards qualifications. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click on the link for a list of accredited organizations recognized as specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials. Applicants applying for the GS-07 grade level must meet the following requirements: Completion of a four-year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major (or equivalent) 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. A cumulative GPA of 3.2 out of 4.0 is required. This education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities to do the work of the position to be filled. Note: All applicants WILL BE required to submit transcripts as verification of educational requirement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you may lose consideration for this position. Applicants applying for the GS-09 grade level must meet the following requirements: Completion of a four-year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major (or equivalent) 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. A cumulative GPA of 3.2 out of 4.0 is required. Additionally, two years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master’s degree or equivalent graduate degree is required. This education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities to do the work of the position to be filled. If only one year of graduate level education leading to a master’s degree or equivalent has been completed, specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level will be considered. Note: All applicants WILL BE required to submit transcripts as verification of educational requirement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you may lose consideration for this position. Applicants applying for the GS-11 grade level must meet the following requirements: Completion of a four-year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major (or equivalent) 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. A cumulative GPA of 3.2 out of 4.0 is required. Additionally, three years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or equivalent doctoral degree is required. This education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities to do the work of the position to be filled. If only two years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master’s degree or equivalent graduate degree has been completed, specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level will be considered. Note: All applicants WILL BE required to submit transcripts as verification of educational requirement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you may lose consideration for this position. These positions will be across the Department. Some of the potential placements may be with, but are not limited to, the following bureaus: Bureau of Administration Bureau of Comptroller and Global Financial Services Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs International Organizations Bureau of Economic Business Affairs Global Talent Management Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons Education 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. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence at the time of application. Late submissions of proof of accreditation will not be accepted. Click on the link for a list of accredited organizations recognized as specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials. Candidates must meet the DOS qualification standards applicable to the position being filled. All applicants must meet the qualifications by the closing date of this announcement. A cumulative GPA of 3.2 out of 4.0 is required for consideration for the Colin Powell Leadership Program Fellowship appointment. At the successful conclusion of the program, fellows may be eligible for non-competitive reassignment to a Federal career or career-conditional position in the competitive service. Reassignments are not guaranteed. To be eligible for conversion, the candidate must meet the OPM qualification standards for the position to which the fellow may be converted. Additional Information SELECTIVE SERVICE - If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify prior to appointment that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service law. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION - This agency 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 Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at (202) 663-3474 or OAA@state.gov. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The 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. You are encouraged to read the entire announcement before you submit your application package. Your application may not get full consideration if you do not follow the instructions as outlined. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER - Your Social Security Number is requested under the authority of Executive Order 9397 to uniquely identify your records from those of other applicants who may have the same name. As allowed by law or Presidential directive, your Social Security Number is used to seek information about you from employers, schools, banks, and others who may know you. EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION PROGRAM (E-Verify) – U.S. law requires organizations to employ only individuals who may legally work in the United States - either U.S. citizens, or foreign citizens who have the necessary authorization. This agency utilizes E-Verify to compare information from the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) records to confirm employment eligibility. If the employee’s information does not match DHS and/or SSA records, the employee is given an opportunity to resolve the problem. If eligibility cannot be verified, employment will be terminated.
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Summary We are hiring many experienced Civil Service Foreign Affairs Officers (FAOs) across the Department in various regional and functional Bureaus. This serves as public notice for the use of an Agency-specific Direct Hire Authority. Applicants will be forwarded to the selecting official for consideration. We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. See \"Additional Information\" section for September 15, 2024 HBCU career fair information. Responsibilities We are seeking diverse candidates from across America with educational and/or work experience in international affairs, national and international security, STEM policy, cybersecurity, energy security, humanities, democracy promotion, human rights, conflict resolution, counterterrorism, political-military affairs, arms control, nonproliferation, strategic communications, Congressional relations, and more. Regional expertise in Latin America and the Caribbean, the Middle East and North Africa, Europe and Eurasia, South and Central Asia, the Indo-Pacific, and Sub-Saharan Africa is highly desired as well. Typical duties will include: Assisting with managing issue areas pertinent to such geographic areas (e.g., political affairs; arms control and international security, human rights, rule of law and anti-corruption and environment; and public diplomacy and public affairs) maintaining currency on legislative and policy developments affecting the USG’s stance and reactions. Assisting posts in area of assignment with issues needing resolution from a country’s mission to the U.S. Drafts, clears, and issues policy and procedures implementation guidance for use by posts and/or bureaus. Interpreting the significance of events or developments to U.S. foreign policy related to security and political issues, political-military affairs, human rights economic, trade, innovation policy, assessing them against in-depth knowledge of the assigned geographic area that includes its language, history, and culture. Participating in meetings with agencies of foreign governments and multilateral organizations to contribute detailed technical analyses and assessments of complex issues and alternatives to decision makers. Assisting drafting and clearing messaging points and background material and analysis for use by State Department officials. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. If you are qualifying based on education OR if there are mandatory education requirements listed below, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcript with your application. Applicants must have the required experience or education as described below and meet any selective factors, when specified. BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Have a bachelor\'s or graduate degree from an accredited college or university in international law, international relations, political science, economics, history, sociology, geography, social or cultural anthropology, law, statistics, or in the humanities; OR Have a bachelor\'s or graduate degree from an accredited college or university that included a combination of courses, with 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 Have 12 semester hours in one of the above disciplines and 12 semester hours in statistics / quantitative methods. OR Have a combination of education and experience where your coursework was equivalent to a major, or a combination of related courses totaling at least 24 semester hours, (as shown above), PLUS appropriate relevant experience OR additional education. OR Have completed at least 4 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. (NOTE: qualifying work experience may have been gained through residence, study, teaching, business or commercial activities, military service, newspaper work, military or civil government activities, missionary or international relief work, or other experience in foreign countries.) Note: If you are qualifying based on education, you MUST submit transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you WILL lose consideration for this position. IN ADDITION to the basic requirements, this position requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience evaluating the impact of regional or global developments related to U.S. foreign policy objectives and programs to determine significance of social, economic, political and/or military developments to foreign programs and/or policies. Experience analyzing and evaluating program and/or policy information derived from a variety of sources in order to communicate analysis and evaluation. Experience planning, coordinating and/or implementing assigned programs or policies within an organization. Note: If you are qualifying based on education, you MUST submit transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you WILL lose consideration for this position. Education See the qualifications section of this vacancy announcement for education requirements. When an applicant has less than one year of specialized experience as described in the announcement, he or she may combine successfully completed graduate-level education with experience to meet the total qualification requirements. Generally, 18 graduate semester hours is equivalent to 1 full-time year of graduate study (your school and department determine what constitutes 1 full time year of graduate study). The percentage of specialized work experience (for example, 6 months equals 50%) and the percentage of graduate study (for example, 9 graduate hours for a GS-07 equals 50% where 18 graduate hours constitute a full time year) must total at least 100%. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For a list of accredited organizations recognized as specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials, visit: www.naces.org/members.php. Additional Information HBCU Career Fair information- September 15, 2024, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania The Department of State will be onsite at the Downtown Philadelphia Marriot at the HBCU Career Fair recruiting for this position. Please complete this interest form if you will be attending the event and are interested in an in-person interview. The cut off for interest via emails will be Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 11:59 pm EST. Interview times are limited and may fill up quickly. Interviews will not be granted if qualifications for the position are not met. We will continue to collect resumes in person at the event and schedule interviews based on availability. · For reasonable accommodation at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at (202) 663-3474 or OAA@state.gov. · If eligible, telework and/or remote work agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval. Please note that any approved remote work arrangement is subject to the locality pay area of the alternative telework worksite. · Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to similar positions in any Bureau/Office listed on this announcement for approximately 240 days. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.
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Additional Information Starting Rate of pay: $22.23/hour, 6 month Rate of pay: $24.96/hour, 1 year Rate of pay: $29.65/hour
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Top Secret/SCI | 70000-80000 per year | Washington, DC, USA | Full Time
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Job Description
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