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SummaryThis position is in the Office of International Programs (OIP), International Cooperation Assistance Branch. The supervisor is Eric Stahl.Selectee is NOT subject to Office of Government Ethics Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements and is NOT subject to security ownership restriction reporting requirements.This position is in the Bargaining Unit with the National Treasury Union, Chapter 208.This job is open toFederal employees - Competitive serviceCurrent or former competitive service federal employees.Federal employees - Excepted serviceCurrent excepted service federal employees.VeteransIndividuals with disabilitiesMilitary spousesSpecial authoritiesIndividuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista Clarification from the agencyApplications will be accepted from internal employees of the NRC on a permanent or competitive Term appointment, other permanent competitive service Federal employees who have completed a 1-year probationary period (excepted service only with qualifying interchange agreement), qualifying reinstatement eligibles. Veterans who are preference eligibles or who have been separated from the Armed Forces under honorable conditions after (3) years or more of continuous active service may apply.DutiesThe successful candidate will coordinate, implement, and plan technical, policy, logistical and administrative activities for assigned countries in support of NRC international nuclear safety and security cooperation and capacity building activities. The International Relations Specialist will recommend policies and procedures regarding specific program activities and collaborate with other NRC offices and U.S. Government agencies to enhance international nuclear safety and security consistent with the NRC's mission and U.S. national security and foreign policy objectives. Duties include but not limited to:Coordinates activities related to nuclear safety and security cooperation and capacity building. Serves as the point of contact between other NRC offices, other Executive Branch agencies, foreign regulatory bodies and nuclear entities, and multilateral organizations in planning and implementing international nuclear safety and security cooperation and assistance activities. Participates in interagency and international discussions of nuclear safety and security issues and maintains an awareness of foreign nuclear programs.Collaborates with other NRC offices and U.S. Government agencies to plan and implement international nuclear safety and security cooperative and assistance programs. Liaison and evaluation activities are conducted with a goal of optimizing the impact on NRC resources. Uses general knowledge and familiarity of nuclear safety, security, nonproliferation and regulatory issues in internal meetings, interagency working groups, and interactions with foreign regulatory bodies.Arranges technical discussions and facility tours for foreign regulatory and nuclear officials with NRC senior and technical staff to facilitate the exchange of technical nuclear safety and security information.Prepares meeting minutes and cooperative actions plans. Participates in the development of meeting agendas by interfacing with both U.S. and foreign participants. Independently prepares related correspondence.Follows developments relating to nuclear safety and security in countries and international organizations; keeps files on activities in these countries and prepares and updates briefing books; and disseminates relevant international nuclear safety and security information to the Commission, senior NRC management, and technical staff.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentU.S. Citizenship RequiredThis is a Drug Testing position.Background investigation leading to a security clearance is required.Subject to random drug testing during employment.You must meet the qualifications for this position by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position. QualificationsIn order to qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as:GG-12: Specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS/GG-11) is defined as experience in international relations policies and procedures related to international nuclear safety and security cooperation and assistance activities, nuclear nonproliferation, or global nuclear energy policies.Specifically, this work demonstrates experience identifying technical and policy requirements and developing strategies to achieve program objectives and working to complete assigned projects; however, assignments that are new or unusually difficult or complex are discussed with senior staff or managers for guidance.GG-13: Specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS/GG-12) is defined as experience in international relations policies and procedures related to international nuclear safety and security cooperation and assistance activities, nuclear nonproliferation, or global nuclear energy policies.Specifically, this work demonstrates experience independently identifying technical and policy requirements and developing strategies to achieve program objectives and working independently to complete assigned projects including those that are unusually difficult or complex.A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate should be addressed in your resume and may also be addressed in the vacancy question provided for your supplemental response. Brief (e.g., one page) resumes are discouraged, as they may place you at a disadvantage during the hiring process due to insufficient information.The IDEAL CANDIDATE will be able to demonstrate the following:1. Knowledge of U.S. nuclear energy policies and international nuclear safety and security cooperation and assistance activities, including capacity building programs.(In your resume: Describe work experience, training, or other activities that indicate your understanding of U.S. nuclear energy policy and associated foreign policy and international nuclear safety and security, including information on your level of familiarity with international organizations, pertinent treaties and capacity building programs.)2. Knowledge of international relations principles and policies sufficient to establish effective working relationships for the purpose of exchanging information on technical or policy subjects, soliciting and summarizing comments, and reconciling or clarifying differing views and opinions using tact and diplomacy.(In your resume: Describe your education, training and professional experience as they apply to international relations principles and policies. Please include any experience interacting with international counterparts, advising U.S. Government officials, or technical specialists to develop, presenting/receiving, leading meetings, clarifying or reconciling technical or policy views. Provide examples of how you resolved issues and achieved group consensus.)3. Demonstrated skill communicating technical or policy information, ideas and advice, in a clear, concise and logical manner, both orally and in writing using tact and diplomacy.(In your resume: Describe the reports, briefing papers, correspondence, presentations, speeches, or similar activities that demonstrate your capability to communicate technical or policy information using tact and diplomacy.Describe experience, education, and training which demonstrates your oral communication skills including your ability to lead policy or technical discussions. Be specific as to the audience, indicating the level of U.S. Government and international counterparts. Describe the challenges, impacts, and importance of your communication accomplishments.)4. Ability to coordinate and manage international projects.(In your resume: Describe experience, training, and education that demonstrate your ability to manage international projects, including establishing priorities, meeting deadlines and milestones, managing project budget and resources, and coordinating activities with a variety of international and U.S. Government stakeholders. Describe the scope and complexity of the project(s) and identify the stakeholders you worked with and your specific role and responsibility. Describe how you identified and resolved project challenges and overcame problems.)EducationInternational Relations Series (GG-0131) Basic Requirements1. Degree: major or equivalent, or a combination of courses totaling at least 24 semester hours in international law and international relations, political science, economics, history, sociology, geography, social or cultural anthropology, law, statistics, or in the humanities; or 12 semester hours in one of the above disciplines and 12 semester hours in statistics/quantitative methods.OR2. Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major, or a combination of related courses totaling at least 24 semester hours, in one or more of the social sciences, or in the humanities, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.OR3. Experience: four years of appropriate experience in one or more of the fields listed above in work associated with international organizations, problems, or other aspects of foreign affairs. To qualify for positions at grades GS-12 and above on the basis of experience, this experience must have included either (a) responsibility for the direction and coordination of research, analysis, or other professional work in one or more of the fields listed in A above, or (b) specialized professional work involving a high level of difficulty and responsibility in one or more of these fields.You must include an unofficial or official copy of your college and/or university transcripts with your application. Education must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of credibility of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. If you have multiple degrees (e.g., BS, MS, PhD) please submit transcripts for each degree. Additional informationBased on the staffing needs of the agency/area of consideration, additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement.The duty location of this position is Rockville, Maryland. In general, employees are expected to be in the office at a minimum of 4 days per pay period. Telework schedules, including full-time telework, are approved, on a case-by-case basis. If selected, telework will be determined in accordance with Agency policy and the Collective Bargaining Agreement, if applicable.False statements or responses on your resume or questionnaire can jeopardize your employment opportunity and subject you to disciplinary action, including removal from Federal service.The NRC may offer recruitment incentives to eligible new appointees, or relocation incentives to current Federal employees who are required to move geographically when the NRC determines that, in the absence of such incentives, it will be difficult to fill the position with a suitable candidate. Generally, current Federal employees are not eligible for a recruitment incentive, but maybe eligible for a relocation incentive.The NRC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate.Individuals with disabilities may contact the Selective Placement Coordinator for assistance with the application or hiring process viaDisability.Resource@nrc.gov.Deaf applicants may contact the Disability Program Manager by calling the NRC videophone at 240-428-3217.Individuals who are eligible for non-competitive appointment under an OPM special appointing authority may apply for consideration under a comparable NRC non-competitive appointing authority. Veterans, please visit: will be required to complete a "Declaration of Federal Employment", (OF-306), prior to being appointed to determine their suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation.False statements or responses on your resume or questionnaire can jeopardize your employment opportunity and subject you to disciplinary action, including removal from Federal service.A transferable security clearance from another agency or a background investigation leading to a clearance is required for all new hires.To begin work at the NRC without a security clearance, you must be granted a temporary waiver of the required clearance, referred to as a 145(b) waiver. To be eligible for a 145(b) waiver you will need a favorable education verification, reference, credit, and criminal history checks.If a wavier is granted, the successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication is required for continued employment.If you have resided outside the U.S. for an extended period of time, the agency may not be able to (1) grant the 145(b) waiver where the required investigation cannot be completed in a timely manner, or (2) achieve timely completion of the background investigation required for a security clearance.The NRC is a zero tolerance agency with respect to illegal drug use.Individuals selected for this position will be subject to pre-appointment drug testing unless currently in a NRC position subject to random drug testing AND will be subject to random drug testing upon appointment to the NRC.BenefitsA career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.As an NRC employee you will enjoy excellent Federal Benefits, including: comprehensive health and life insurance plans; Flexible Spending Account Program for health and dependent care; Long Term Care Insurance; Dental and Vision Insurance; retirement savings and investment plan similar to 401(k)(Thrift Savings Plan); annual (vacation) and paid sick leave; family friendly leave policies; 11 paid holidays per year; transit benefits.This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees. our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.When the application process is complete, your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the job requirements.You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to any vacancy questions to determine your level of knowledge, skill and ability related to the job requirements.If you are among the top candidates for this position, your application will be referred to the hiring manager.Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position.Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position. You may preview questions for this vacancy.BenefitsA career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.As an NRC employee you will enjoy excellent Federal Benefits, including: comprehensive health and life insurance plans; Flexible Spending Account Program for health and dependent care; Long Term Care Insurance; Dental and Vision Insurance; retirement savings and investment plan similar to 401(k)(Thrift Savings Plan); annual (vacation) and paid sick leave; family friendly leave policies; 11 paid holidays per year; transit benefits.This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees. our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.Required DocumentsAs a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.List of supplemental material that may be applicable:NOTE: Your complete application includes your resume, your responses to any vacancy questions, and if necessary, documents which prove your eligibility to apply. To ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the USAJOBS online Resume Builder. If you choose to use your own resume, please ensure it contains all of the required information and you organize it so we can associate the following information for each experience/position. 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. Job titleName of employerBeginning and ending dates of employment (month/year) formatHours worked per week. We will assume full-time unless otherwise stated. We will prorate part-time employment in crediting experience.Detailed description of job duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable).Series and grade or equivalent (if a federal position).Education history including the type of degree (BS, MS, PhD), major of study, name and location of education institution, date degree awarded or anticipated date of graduation.If the position has an education requirement or you are qualifying on the basis of education, you must submit all of your educational transcripts. If the position requires a certain number of credit hours, you are strongly encouraged to list the relevant courses along with the course credits.Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) on your resume or cover letter. We will not access web pages linked on your resume or cover letter to determine your qualifications.Please carefully review the list of document descriptions below, to see which documents are required for your application.If you are an NRC employee you are required to submit your most recent Rating of Record (Performance Appraisal) or a statement explaining why one is not available. Additionally, you must also submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).Do NOT submit an Award SF-50If you are a current/reinstatement eligible Federal employee with status (Tenure Group 1 or 2), you will be considered under our merit promotion procedures and MUST submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) to verify competitive status or reinstatement eligibility.The SF-50 must include your name, title, series, pay plan, grade, step, salary, and full performance level (FPL).Do NOT submit an Award SF-50.If you are a Veteran who qualifies for consideration for this Status (Government Wide) vacancy announcement (see the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA)), you must submit the required documentation (e.g. DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service; Current Active Duty members must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days; SF-15 Form and related documentation; VA letter). You can find additional information about VEOA at you are applying for a position that requires a college degree, you must submit your College Transcripts. All supplemental documents will now be collected electronically and should be submitted before the closing date of this vacancy announcement.You have three choices for submitting your supplemental documents: 1.Use the "USAJOBS" feature to download documents from your USAJOBS portfolio; or 2.Use the "Upload" feature to upload documents directly from your computer.The following types of documents can be uploaded:.gif, .jpeg, .png, .rtf, .pdf, and .doc; or 3.Use the "Fax" feature to print the Fax Cover Sheet and fax it, along with your supplemental documents to 1-571-258-4052.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 fromschools 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.How to ApplyWe strongly encourage you to complete your USAJOBS profile before you submit your application for this position.Please read the entire announcement. Your application for this vacancy must be received online via the USAJOBS application system BEFORE 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete online application, you will not be considered for this position.The NRC requires that applicants submit resumes built using the USAJOBS Resume Builder tool OR by uploading your resume from your USAJOBS jobseeker account. The Resume Builder tool is activated upon selecting "Build New Resume" under the "Resumes" section of your USAJOBS account. Paper applications will not be accepted unless hardship circumstances can be demonstrated. Requests for extensions WILL NOT be granted. If applying online poses a hardship for you, the Human Resources Specialist listed on the announcement will provide assistance to ensure that applications are submitted online by the closing date. Applicants must contact the Human Resources Specialist during business hours BEFORE the closing date of the announcement and speak to someone who can provide assistance for your online submission.You must answer any mandatory job specific vacancy questions (if any). You will be rated based on your responses to any vacancy questions and especially the information provided in your resume. Breadth, recency, and length of experience in the field; training, awards, and commendations; past and current performance; and community or outside professional activities will be considered to determine your level of knowledge, skill or ability for this position. Abbreviated responses to the vacancy questions, such as "significant experience" or "see resume" do not provide enough information and should not be used. You will not be considered for this position if you leave any of the mandatory vacancy questions unanswered.To begin the application process, select the "Apply On-line" button to the right on this screen. Then follow the prompts to login/register, submit all required supplemental documents, and complete the application process.Agency contact informationNatasha ThomasPhone301-415-7000TDD240-428-3217Fax000-000-0000EmailNatasha.Thomas@nrc.ogvWebsite REGULATORY COMMISSIONUS Nuclear Regulatory CommissionOffice of the Chief Human Capital Officer Attn: Natasha Thomas (HROP) Washington, District of Columbia 20555United StatesNext stepsYou may check the status of your application at any time after the announcement closes by logging onto USAJOBs and selecting "Application Status."Fair and TransparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.Criminal history inquiriesEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO) PolicyFinancial suitabilityNew employee probationary periodPrivacy ActReasonable accommodation policySelective ServiceSignature and false statementsSocial security number requestRequired DocumentsList of supplemental material that may be applicable:NOTE: Your complete application includes your resume, your responses to any vacancy questions, and if necessary, documents which prove your eligibility to apply. To ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the USAJOBS online Resume Builder. If you choose to use your own resume, please ensure it contains all of the required information and you organize it so we can associate the following information for each experience/position. 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. Job titleName of employerBeginning and ending dates of employment (month/year) formatHours worked per week. We will assume full-time unless otherwise stated. We will prorate part-time employment in crediting experience.Detailed description of job duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable).Series and grade or equivalent (if a federal position).Education history including the type of degree (BS, MS, PhD), major of study, name and location of education institution, date degree awarded or anticipated date of graduation.If the position has an education requirement or you are qualifying on the basis of education, you must submit all of your educational transcripts. If the position requires a certain number of credit hours, you are strongly encouraged to list the relevant courses along with the course credits.Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) on your resume or cover letter. We will not access web pages linked on your resume or cover letter to determine your qualifications.Please carefully review the list of document descriptions below, to see which documents are required for your application.If you are an NRC employee you are required to submit your most recent Rating of Record (Performance Appraisal) or a statement explaining why one is not available. Additionally, you must also submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).Do NOT submit an Award SF-50If you are a current/reinstatement eligible Federal employee with status (Tenure Group 1 or 2), you will be considered under our merit promotion procedures and MUST submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) to verify competitive status or reinstatement eligibility.The SF-50 must include your name, title, series, pay plan, grade, step, salary, and full performance level (FPL).Do NOT submit an Award SF-50.If you are a Veteran who qualifies for consideration for this Status (Government Wide) vacancy announcement (see the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA)), you must submit the required documentation (e.g. DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service; Current Active Duty members must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days; SF-15 Form and related documentation; VA letter). You can find additional information about VEOA at you are applying for a position that requires a college degree, you must submit your College Transcripts. All supplemental documents will now be collected electronically and should be submitted before the closing date of this vacancy announcement.You have three choices for submitting your supplemental documents: 1.Use the "USAJOBS" feature to download documents from your USAJOBS portfolio; or 2.Use the "Upload" feature to upload documents directly from your computer.The following types of documents can be uploaded:.gif, .jpeg, .png, .rtf, .pdf, and .doc; or 3.Use the "Fax" feature to print the Fax Cover Sheet and fax it, along with your supplemental documents to 1-571-258-4052.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 fromschools 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.How to ApplyWe strongly encourage you to complete your USAJOBS profile before you submit your application for this position.Please read the entire announcement. Your application for this vacancy must be received online via the USAJOBS application system BEFORE 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete online application, you will not be considered for this position.The NRC requires that applicants submit resumes built using the USAJOBS Resume Builder tool OR by uploading your resume from your USAJOBS jobseeker account. The Resume Builder tool is activated upon selecting "Build New Resume" under the "Resumes" section of your USAJOBS account. Paper applications will not be accepted unless hardship circumstances can be demonstrated. Requests for extensions WILL NOT be granted. If applying online poses a hardship for you, the Human Resources Specialist listed on the announcement will provide assistance to ensure that applications are submitted online by the closing date. Applicants must contact the Human Resources Specialist during business hours BEFORE the closing date of the announcement and speak to someone who can provide assistance for your online submission.You must answer any mandatory job specific vacancy questions (if any). You will be rated based on your responses to any vacancy questions and especially the information provided in your resume. Breadth, recency, and length of experience in the field; training, awards, and commendations; past and current performance; and community or outside professional activities will be considered to determine your level of knowledge, skill or ability for this position. Abbreviated responses to the vacancy questions, such as "significant experience" or "see resume" do not provide enough information and should not be used. You will not be considered for this position if you leave any of the mandatory vacancy questions unanswered.To begin the application process, select the "Apply On-line" button to the right on this screen. Then follow the prompts to login/register, submit all required supplemental documents, and complete the application process.Agency contact informationNatasha ThomasPhone301-415-7000TDD240-428-3217Fax000-000-0000EmailNatasha.Thomas@nrc.ogvWebsite REGULATORY COMMISSIONUS Nuclear Regulatory CommissionOffice of the Chief Human Capital Officer Attn: Natasha Thomas (HROP) Washington, District of Columbia 20555United StatesNext stepsYou may check the status of your application at any time after the announcement closes by logging onto USAJOBs and selecting "Application Status."Fair & TransparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.Criminal history inquiriesEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO) PolicyFinancial suitabilityNew empl

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