Summary
This position is open to CTAP/ICTAP candidates, and that if they are found well-qualified, will be afforded selection priority. This is a TEMPORARY, INTERMITTENT position located in The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL). This announcement may be used to fill multiple offices within this bureau.
Duties
Reviews and often significantly rewrites draft human rights reports from posts to ensure their accuracy, uniformity, and comprehensive coverage as required by law.
Serves as a point of contact on these reports with geographic bureaus and other State Department Officers as well as other U.S. governmental agency officials and representatives of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs).
Advises geographic desks in their efforts to obtain comments/clearances on each of the reports and form a multiplicity of other functional bureaus and ensures requested changes are factually accurate and compatible with overall human rights policy.
Conducts sensitive and often delicate negotiations with other key Department officials, up to and including Offices Directors and Ambassadors on the content of the reports.
Education
Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.
How you will be evaluated
The evaluation process consists of the ApplyGov Competency Based Assessments for which applicants will be assigned a score between 70 and 100. A resume review will be conducted for minimum qualification requirements, as described in the “Qualifications” section of this announcement, of applicants found to be among the top qualified candidates based on assessment scores. Resumes longer than two pages will be deemed ineligible and will not be considered further. You will be assessed on the following job-related competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Non-Supervisory: Oral Communication, Writing, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Technology Orientation, Customer Service, Attention to Detail and Self-Management. Set aside at least 2 hours to take the external assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. There are timed sections that must be completed within the allotted timeframe. Your score from the external assessment Non-supervisory will remain on file for 180 days, allowing you to apply for multiple DOS-announced positions without needing to retake the assessments. Top applicants may be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: Skills editing Knowledge of software tools Ability to apply logic and reasoning Ability to recognize, gather and extract relevant data from open sources In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We do not make assumptions regarding your experience. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials may result in your removal from consideration. Applicants found to be among the top qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview. Agency & Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP & ICTAP): View OPM's CTAP & ICTAP eligibility website for more information. You must be rated in the Well-Qualified category and submit supporting documents under the required documents section of this announcement to receive selection priority consideration. To be considered Well-Qualified applicants must: score an 85 or above, meet Minimum Qualifications, and demonstrate proficiency in some, but not all major aspects of the position. You may preview questions for this vacancy.