Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Must be a US citizen
- Male born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
- Resume and supporting documents ( See: How to Apply)
- Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
- Subject to the 5 year foreign area limitation DODI 1400.25-V1230 72612
- WORK SCHEDULE: Full Time
- TOUR OF DUTY: Accompanied Tour 36 Months. Unaccompanied 24 Months.
- RECRUITMENT INCENTIVES: Not Authorized
- Must possess and maintain a Special Sensitive / SCI Clearance
- Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE 450, upon entering the position, annually, and upon termination of employment
- Frequent Travel - 50% CONUS/OCONUS; You are expected to travel for this position.
- Valid Passport/Visa for selectee is required
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret-Special Compartmentalized Information (TS-SCI) Security Clearance.
- Must consent to and pass pre-employment drug test and be subject to random drug testing thereafter.
- The employee must be willing to comply with each Combatant Command (COCOM) travel medical requirement to include vaccinations. Must be able to meet the medical requirements – as identified by the Department of State - of the post being assigned.
- This position is emergency essential (E-E). In the event of a crisis situation, the incumbent, or designated alternate must continue to perform the E-E duties until relieved by the proper authority
- This position is subject to the Lautenberg amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968 which makes it a felony for anyone who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence to ship, transport, possess, or receive firearms or ammunition.
- Position requires certification into the Biological Personnel Reliability Program (BPRP) and/or the Chemical Personnel Reliability Program (CPRP), IAW AR 190-17 and/or AR 50-6
Qualifications
You must have one year Specialized Experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private/military sector) giving the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position. Experience must be reflected in your resume.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Specialized experience required for this position is:
- Supporting evaluation/selection for selection of contracts or task orders; managing projects (cost, schedule, and performance)
- Serving as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
- Serving in a lead role for project teams; developing effective working relationships with DoD, interagency, and international partners.
- Conducting meetings overseas with senior foreign officials for technical discussions on new or ongoing projects.
Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies:
INFORMATION FOR OVERSEAS: Overseas tour of duty for is projected to be 36 months and renewal is 24 months.
You may be required to sign a Transportation Agreement.
- Incumbent may be subject to the 5-year foreign area limitation according to the DoDI 1400.25-V1230, dated 26 July2012.
- Applicants who are currently stationed overseas, must have enough time to meet the initial tour stated above.
Applicants who have returned from an overseas tour, and have not been physically present in the United States (CONUS) or Non foreign area for 2 continuous years, may require a waiver. NOTE: If you have not completed 5 years overseas and return to a CONUS assignment, that time spent overseas counts towards the 5 year limitation, unless you have been in the States for at least 2 continuous years.
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- Medical Care: Applicants who have family members with special medical needs should ensure that prior to accepting a position overseas their family members' medical needs can be met. Access to care in a military treatment facility may not be available to civilian employees except on a space available basis. Consequently, host nation medical facilities may be the only care available. The availability and level of care at host nation medical facilities will vary by location.
- Applicants hired from the Continental United States (CONUS) and their family members (who are US citizens) are required to obtain Official Passports prior to departure to the overseas area.
- May be subjected to a variety of environmental conditions typical of the overseas areas in which traveling, to include the potential for exposure to acts of terrorism.
- Payment for travel and transportation expenses may be authorized. This includes government paid travel
transportation, shipment and temporary storage of household goods, and possibly other entitlements based
upon the JTR and agency policy. You may be required to sign a transportation agreement. Most civilian permanent change of station travel entitlements are taxable.
- For additional information on the tax impact, please visit:
https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction.html
The Following Allowances are authorized:
- Home Leave: Must complete 24 months of continuous service overseas to use
- TQSA-temporary lodging, meals, laundry/dry cleaning until permanent quarters are available. (if necessary)
- FTA-Foreign Transfer Allowance (up to 10 days allowed within the United States, temporary lodging based off home of record, if necessary)
- Housing is paid either through Embassy lease or LQA.
- Pay retention may be considered for applicants whose pay would be reduced if selected. Pay retention will NOT be offered as an incentive for employees moving between overseas positions.
- The agency may not provide Pay retention to an employee who is reduced in grade or pay for personal cause or at the employee's request (therefore when voluntary applying for position that is CLG, Pay Retention is not authorized).The Following Allowances are authorized:
- Home Leave: Must complete 24 months of continuous service overseas to use
- TQSA-temporary lodging, meals, laundry/dry cleaning until permanent quarters are available. (if necessary)
- FTA-Foreign Transfer Allowance (up to 10 days allowed within the United States, temporary lodging based off home of record, if necessary)
- Housing is paid either through Embassy lease or LQA.
- Pay retention may be considered for applicants whose pay would be reduced if selected. Pay retention will NOT be offered as an incentive for employees moving between overseas positions.
- The agency may not provide Pay retention to an employee who is reduced in grade or pay for personal cause or at the employee's request (therefore when voluntary applying for position that is CLG, Pay Retention is not authorized).The Following Allowances are authorized:
- Home Leave: Must complete 24 months of continuous service overseas to use
- TQSA-temporary lodging, meals, laundry/dry cleaning until permanent quarters are available. (if necessary)
- FTA-Foreign Transfer Allowance (up to 10 days allowed within the United States, temporary lodging based off home of record, if necessary)
- Housing is paid either through Embassy lease or LQA.
- Pay retention may be considered for applicants whose pay would be reduced if selected. Pay retention will NOT be offered as an incentive for employees moving between overseas positions.
- The agency may not provide Pay retention to an employee who is reduced in grade or pay for personal cause or at the employee's request (therefore when voluntary applying for position that is CLG, Pay Retention is not authorized).The Following Allowances are authorized:
- Home Leave: Must complete 24 months of continuous service overseas to use
- TQSA-temporary lodging, meals, laundry/dry cleaning until permanent quarters are available. (if necessary)
- FTA-Foreign Transfer Allowance (up to 10 days allowed within the United States, temporary lodging based off home of record, if necessary)
- Housing is paid either through Embassy lease or LQA.
- Pay retention may be considered for applicants whose pay would be reduced if selected. Pay retention will NOT be offered as an incentive for employees moving between overseas positions.
- The agency may not provide Pay retention to an employee who is reduced in grade or pay for personal cause or at the employee's request (therefore when voluntary applying for position that is CLG, Pay Retention is not authorized).
- For more information on overseas allowances and benefits, please visit:
https://aoprals.state.gov/
Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
Additional information
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
Payment for travel and transportation expenses may be authorized. This includes government paid travel transportation, shipment and temporary storage of household goods, and possibly other entitlements based upon the JTR and agency policy. You may be required to sign a transportation agreement. Most civilian permanent change of station travel entitlements are taxable. For additional information on the tax impact, please visit: https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction.html
Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.
This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Re-employed Annuitant: This position Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant.
The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at:
https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d
Appointment of Certain Military Spouse (EO) 13473 and 213.3106(b)(6)
Overseas Family Members
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) (In the commuting area)
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA)
Non-Competitive (Reassignment, CLG, Re-Promotion) (NC)
Overseas - Excepted Service Family Member (OEFM)
Military Spouse Preference for Overseas Employment (OSMSP)
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: Yes, relocation expenses may be reimbursed in accordance with agency policy
Travel Required: Frequent Travel - You are expected to travel for this position.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
REVIEW OF APPLICATION DOCUMENTS (FOR ALL APPLICANTS):
To determine if you meet the qualifications, requirements and quality of experience required for this position, we review your resume, supporting documents and responses to the questionnaire. The score you receive is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the competencies required. If, after this review, we determine that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience we can and will adjust your score to more accurately reflect your qualifications for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully as errors or omissions may affect your rating.
Required Documents
The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc).
Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
The following documents are REQUIRED
1. Your resume:
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement. The resume and required supporting documentation should provide the minimum qualifications and relevant experience for the announced position. Additional guidance on writing a federal resume can be found at: USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job? Page margins should be 0.5 inches, font styles must be legible, and consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text. The resume must not be more than 5MB and should be saved and uploaded as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages.
2. Veteran's Documents
- If applying using veteran's preference or under a Veteran's hiring authority you must submit the following documents:
- DD214 showing character of service, SF-15 Form and VA letter showing final percentage, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty.
If you are claiming Military Spouse and Family Member Preference, you must submit supporting documents with your application package. These documents must provide acceptable information to verify: you reside within the commuting area of your sponsor's permanent duty station (PDS); proof of marriage to the active duty sponsor, proof of military member's active duty status, and other documentation required by the vacancy announcement to which you are applying; and must meet all pre-employment criteria and be eligible for immediate noncompetitive appointment to a position in the competitive service.
Documentation required: Marriage Certificate or License, Veterans' Preference documentation (e.g., DD-214, VA Letter, Statement of Service, if applicable), Transcripts (if applicable).
Additional documentation required if previously held a federal position: SF-50s (e.g., LWOP, highest grade held, overseas appointments, etc.), SF-75 Information, and documentation of performance rating of record (dated within the last 12 months)
Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the "Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP)" eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. Information and required documentation for claiming MSP may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below. To be eligible as a RGP, you must submit the following supporting documents with your application package: a signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist (
DD3145-1 (whs.mil)); a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) effecting the placement in retained grade status; or a copy of the notification letter you received regarding the RIF or classification downgrade.
PLEASE REVIEW THE BELOW LINK FOR OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS needed for proof of eligibility:
https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/FourthEstateRequiredSupportingDocumentation%2011-16-2020.pdf?ver=Lgkkn1HW9a8is7V2lyCS2Q%3d%3d
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.