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 participates in and coordinates implementation of NOAA foreign policy and international and bilateral programs. The specialist applies knowledge of U.S. foreign policy and science, technology, and environmental policy to evaluate international policy issues and programs that may affect government-to-government and agency-to-agency relations. The role develops policy positions and recommendations that can significantly affect international policy development, negotiations, and agreements; advises NOAA leadership and policymakers; and independently plans and coordinates activities with foreign governments and organizations. The position also negotiates, implements, and analyzes agreements, and maintains knowledge of NOAA cooperation with foreign government partners and organizations.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Must be suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• Must meet qualification requirements by the announcement closing date; Federal employees seeking promotion must meet time-in-grade requirements by that date.
• Must obtain and maintain a Non-Critical Sensitive (Secret) security clearance and receive favorable adjudication of the required background investigation.
• Meet the positive education requirement for the 0131 series: a qualifying degree or at least 24 semester hours in specified social science or humanities fields; an eligible combination of education and experience; or four years of appropriate experience in relevant fields associated with international organizations, problems, or foreign affairs.
• Possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower Federal grade, or qualify through an allowed education substitution or combination.
• For ZA-3/GS-11 qualification through experience, have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to ZA-2/GS-09 that includes assisting with development and implementation of international partnerships, including negotiation support and report drafting; supporting planning for international meetings, foreign visits, and travel; and assisting with policy positions and briefing materials.
• If qualifying based on education, submit transcripts; foreign education must be documented as equivalent to U.S. education standards.

Responsibilities

• Participate in, advise on, and coordinate implementation of NOAA foreign policy and international and bilateral programs.
• Use knowledge of U.S. foreign policy, science and technology policy, and environmental policy.
• Provide recommendations, guidance, and support to the Office of the Director and Deputy, agency policymakers, and NOAA senior leadership.
• Evaluate international policy issues, foreign policies, and international and bilateral 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; 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, and analyze and advise on policy or resource changes affecting 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.

Benefits

• The job posting states that federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level