Summary
This position is in the Office of the Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs (WHA). The Office is responsible for managing and promoting U.S. interests in the region by supporting economic development and fostering cooperation on issues such as reducing migratory flows and combatting drug trafficking and crime.
Duties
Responsible for implementing, coordinating, or overseeing one or more of a variety of management programs impacting WHA such as annual and strategic program planning, program budgeting, acquisition planning, and mandatory periodic reports.
Reviews or determines the applicability of new or proposed legislation, executive orders, departmental directives, and other agency decisions on WHA operations, programs, and requirements.
Coordinates and monitors WHA's progress in executing long or short-range goals and objectives.
Compiles or drafts comments, impact statements, and recommendations for consideration by management at the Assistant Secretary, inter-Bureau, or other high levels.
The incumbent of the GS-12 position performs essentially the same duties as the GS-13, under closer supervision and decreased level of complexity.
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 and a crediting plan 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 the top qualified candidates based on combined total score. Resumes longer than two pages will be deemed ineligible and will not be considered further. Responses to questions that are not fully supported by your resume may result in a rating adjustment. 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. The assessment is used to measure the degree in which your background matches the competencies and KSAs required for this position. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: Ability to develop policies and procedures. Ability to coordinate and monitor organizational work processes to ensure compliance and effectiveness. Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods Ability to interpret and apply knowledge of policy, legislation, and practices Ability to liaison with others. 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. 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 may result in your removal from consideration. You may preview questions for this vacancy.