Summary
This position is located in the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, Brazil and Southern Cone Affairs (BSC). The incumbent serves as a senior Foreign Affairs Officer and initial point of contact for all incoming actions regarding assignment from Departmental offices, U.S. embassies/posts, other U.S. government (USG) agencies, international organizations, foreign governments, non-governmental organizations, or other sources.
Duties
Serves as chief action officer and point of contact for all incoming actions for the assigned area from Department offices, U.S. embassies/posts, other U.S. government (USG) agencies.
Evaluates policy effectiveness as evidenced by improvement or deterioration in the political, economic, or social conditions with the assigned country.
Serves as a recognized foreign policy expert monitoring political, economic, social, military, and other developments to judge how well U.S. policy efforts are working and to help advance U.S. objectives.
Takes part in interagency working groups and in meetings with foreign governments and multilateral organizations.
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.
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: Knowledge of the realm of Foreign policy/international affairs. Ability to plan, initiate, organize, and coordinate activities within and outside the government. Ability to provide advice, guidance, and consultation based on results of analyses. Ability to establish and maintain liaison with officials throughout the foreign affairs community. 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. Qualified non-competitive candidates must be deemed best qualified based on the applicant assessment in order to be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview. You may preview questions for this vacancy.