International Relations Specialist

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration•Washington, DC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of the Under Secretary (UNSEC), Office of International Affairs (OIA), in Washington, DC. The International Relations Specialist supports the implementation of NOAA foreign policy and international and bilateral programs, applying knowledge of U.S. foreign policy, science and technology policy, and environmental policy. The specialist advises and supports the Director and Deputy, agency policy makers, and NOAA senior leadership on matters affecting international policy and agency relationships. The role independently plans and coordinates activities with foreign governments and organizations, analyzes policy and resource changes affecting agency objectives, and negotiates, implements, and analyzes agreements. The position is classified as ZA-3, equivalent to GS-11/12, under the DOC Alternative Personnel System (CAPS). It requires a Non-Critical Sensitive (Secret) security clearance and is subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. Relocation expenses are not authorized.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Must be suitable for federal employment as determined by a background investigation and obtain and maintain a Non-Critical Sensitive (Secret) security clearance.
Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
Meet the positive education requirement for the 0131 series through a qualifying degree or coursework, an education-and-experience combination, or four years of appropriate experience in specified social science or humanities fields associated with international organizations, problems, or foreign affairs.
Meet the ZA-3/GS-11 specialized-experience requirement: one year equivalent to ZA-2/GS-09, including assisting with development and implementation of international partnerships, supporting negotiations and drafting reports; supporting planning for international meetings, foreign visits, and travel; and assisting with policy positions and briefing materials.
Alternatively, qualify through three years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D., a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or a qualifying combination of graduate education and specialized experience.
Submit transcripts if qualifying based on education; foreign education must be documented as comparable to U.S. education standards.
Meet qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

Participate in, advise on, and coordinate implementation of NOAA foreign policy and international and bilateral programs.
Provide recommendations, guidance, and support to the Office of the Director and Deputy, agency policy makers, and NOAA senior leadership.
Evaluate international policy issues, foreign policies, and programs that may affect government-to-government and agency-to-agency relations.
Develop positions and recommendations affecting international policy development, negotiations, and agreements.
Develop information sources and identify and analyze issues.
Coordinate findings with other specialists and prepare written reports and oral briefings for agency, inter-agency, and international partners.
Independently plan and coordinate activities with foreign governments and organizations.
Analyze and advise on policy or resource changes that affect agency objectives.
Negotiate, implement, and analyze agreements with foreign governments and organizations.
Maintain full-performance-level knowledge of NOAA cooperation with foreign government partners and organizations.