Security ClearanceNot Required
Duties
This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Assistant Secretary - Insular and International Affairs, Office of International Affairs, International Relations located in Washington, DC. At the full performance level GS-11 the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Maintains internal budget documents. Monitors project expenditures for international engagements and reports against project budgets internally and externally; correctly utilizes various forms and payment methods to support project implementation. Recommends financial processes and solutions to streamline project implementation. Establishes internal controls in accordance with FMFIA and OMB Circular A-123 for financial transactions, travel, and procurement; conducts quarterly reviews for audit compliance. Manages operational activities supporting international projects. Collaborates with DOI administrative and technical specialists to monitor project implementation, draft reports, and closeout agreements. Applies knowledge of U.S. foreign policy and of economic, social, cultural, and political factors in countries or regions assigned to office projects, meetings, and processes. Conducts research into new or improved business and management practices for application to office programs or operations. Drafts new or modified administrative program policies, regulations, goals, or objectives. Advises leadership regarding policies, procedures, and systems for establishing, operating, and assessing the effectiveness of administrative control systems such as those designed to prevent waste, loss, unauthorized use, or misappropriation of assets. Contributes to complex administrative and management projects. Researches ongoing and projected programmatic activities; reviews information, reconciles conflicting data, devises new and modified methods, analyzes and evaluates findings, and develops effective recommendations for more efficient, effective, and economical ways to meet workload and program goals. Determines compliance with agency regulations, procedures, sound management practices, and effective utilization of staff. Advises management regarding complex or unique conditions and issues that affect program activities. Recommends strategies to improve the evaluation and implementation of new or evolving programs. Provides guidance regarding the interpretation and implementation of new or revised legislation, policies, regulations, and procedures. Note: Professional-level Spanish language preferred, to work with counterparts in Spanish-speaking countries and review materials written in Spanish. The Office of the Secretary has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval. Salary Information GS-9: $70,623 - $91,815 per annum. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the lower salary range of the grade level. This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available.
Requirements
You must be a U.S. Citizen. You will be subject to a background/suitability investigation/determination. You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit. You must submit ALL required documents and a completed questionnaire. Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service system, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See http://www.sss.gov/.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position you must meet A, B, or C defined below. A. Specialized Experience:To qualify for the GS-9, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: Coordinating with government staff, partners and counterparts in foreign countries (experience in Latin American countries preferred). Assisting with planning and logistics for technical exchanges, workshops and/or field activities with foreign partners, providing on-the-ground coordination as needed. Reviewing work products and records from English-speaking and Spanish-speaking technical staff in virtual and in-person settings to ensure accuracy and completeness. Supporting financial and administrative recordkeeping for overseas projects, including using payment systems, tracking expenses in multiple currencies, and maintaining compliant records. Identifying operational issues and implementing process improvements by collaborating across teams, cultural contexts, and external partners. MUST MEET 3 OF 5. -OR- B. Education: Have 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education or Master's or equivalent graduate degree (such as an LL.B. or J.D. if related). -OR- C. Combination of Experience and Education: Have a combination of graduate level education beyond the first year of progressive graduate study and appropriate experience that together meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions and is available at OPM's website: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.asp All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Education
Education: Education: If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide transcripts as proof of meeting the requirements. Foreign Education: Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the specific educational requirements as stated above. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4
Other Information
Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://support-usahire.opm.gov/hc/en-us/sections/45382433218195-How-to-Request-a-Reasonable-Accommodation Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position. Identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for and performance of higher-level duties. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period (as applicable) during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. The application contains information subject to the Privacy Act (P.L. 93-579, 5 USC 552a). The information is used to determine qualifications for employment, and is authorized under Title 5, USC, Section 3302 and 3361.