Job details
Salary $103,690 - $134,798 a year job type full-time
Full job description
Duties
Summary
This position is part of the office of international affairs, office of market developmentAs an international relations specialist, you will serve as the main point of contact for assigned clean energy technologies, initiatives, organizations and external stakeholders in coordination with the director and deputy director to support and advance department of energy (doe) priorities with government to government relations including bilateral and multilateral programs.
Responsibilities
As a international relations specialist, you will:
Assist with the development of doe policy directives, related to international energy trade and financing issues, to assure execution of program goals and objectives.
Provide in-depth technical analysis on international energy markets, energy trade, clean energy finance, climate, and energy technology matters.
Advise doe management and staff on how to integrate clean energy systems into global energy markets to improve investment, trade and financing prospects for clean and carbon neutral energy technologies.
Represent the office and department as the primary expert on international energy trade in interagency meetings and engagements with external stakeholders.
Prepare written reports and/or oral briefings on energy market developments to agency, interagency, and international partners and leadership.
Travel required
Occasional travel - occasional travel maybe required.
Supervisory status
No
Promotion potential
13
Job family (series)
0131 international relations
Requirements
Requirements
Conditions of employment
You must be a united states citizen.
This employer participates in the e-verify program.
Males must abide by selective service registration requirements.
Subject to satisfactory security and suitability requirements
You must submit an unofficial or official transcripts by the closing date of this vacancy announcementNote: failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.
This position is a testing designated position (tdp) subject to applicant testing and random drug testingApplicants tentatively selected for appointment to this position will participate in drug urinalysis testing.
A one year probationary period may be required.
This position is included in a bargaining agreement.
Telework may be available.
Qualifications
Specialized experience requirements: a qualified candidate`s online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the federal serviceSpecialized experience for this position is defined as:
Assisting with the development of department of energy policy directives related to international energy trade, climate and financing issues.
Advising management and staff on various energy and trade policies that support clean energy technologies.
Developing strategies to enhance energy market development.
`experience` refers to paid and unpaid experienceExamples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through national service programs (such as peace corps and americorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizationsVolunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employmentYou will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experienceTime-in-grade: applicants who have held a general schedule (gs) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent by the closing date of this announcement to receive considerationCtap/ictap candidates: to be considered `well qualified` you must meet all of the requirements as described in this sectionYou must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Additional information regarding the education requirements for international relations specialist can be found at the following website: international relations series 0131 (opm.gov)
Qualification standard for professional and scientific positions can be found at : professional and scientific gs qualification standard .
Education
This position has a positive education requirement.
Basic requirements: in order to meet the basic requirements for the international relations series, you must have one of the following:
ADegree: 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.
BCombination 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.
CExperience: 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.
Additional information regarding the education requirements for international relations specialist can be found at the following website: international relations series 0131 (opm.gov)
Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the u.sDepartment of educationForeign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the u.sDepartment of educationFor special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the department of education website.
Additional information
The u.sDepartment of energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
New employees to the department of energy will be required to successfully pass the e-verify employment verification checkTo learn about e-verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/e-verify.
Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to applyFor more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the fedshirevets website.
If you believe that you are eligible for the interagency career transition assistance program (ictap), please visit the opm ictap/ctap website for more informationIn order to be considered under the ictap program, your application must score within the pre-established `well qualified` category as stated in the qualifications section.
More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.
Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year.
Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation.
Your performance appraisal and incentive awards will be given due consideration in the selection process based on their relation to the duties of the position and the consistency with which they may be considered in evaluating you against other candidates.
Hiring incentives may be authorized in accordance with agency policy and if funding is available.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the eligibility and qualification requirements aboveOnce the announcement closes, we will conduct a review of your application package to verify your eligibility and qualificationsIf you are found qualified, your application will move forward to additional phases of the review process.
Merit promotion & veoa procedures: if you are minimally qualified for this job, your responses to the self-assessment questions (true/false, yes/ no, multiple choice questions) will be evaluated to determine if you are a best qualified candidateIf you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this jobDue weight will also be given to federal employees, when applicable, for performance appraisals and awards in accordance with 5 cfr § 335.103(b)(3)Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements and current employees must have at least a fully successful or equivalent performance rating to receive consideration.
Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following competenciesDo not provide a separate narrative written statementRather, you must describe in your resume how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the competencies identified belowUse specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position.
Communications and media
Planning and evaluating
Problem solving
Technical credibility
Non-competitive procedures: if you are applying under a non-competitive or special hiring authority, you will still be required to answer the assessment questionsHowever, you will not be evaluated against the rating and ranking criteria.
Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you are minimally qualified for this jobVeterans` preference will be applied when required by the hiring authority (e.g., vra, schedule a).
All qualified non-competitive applicants and the best qualified merit promotion and veoa applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration.
Career transition assistance programs: to receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet the eligibility criteria; and 2) be rated `well-qualified`, which is defined as having a score of 85 or better.
You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date ( 10/15/2021) of this announcement.
Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance
Q access authorization
Drug test required
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-sensitive (cs)/high risk
Trust determination process
Credentialing, suitability/fitness, national security
Required documents
Required documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package which includes:
Your resume showing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of the each employer; start and end dates (month/day/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).
Cover letter, optional, expressing additional information not covered in your resume.
Transcripts, if specific educational requirements are indicated in this job announcementUnofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned (semester or quarter hour) and final grade is acceptableIt is your responsibility to provide adequate proof that you meet the educational requirements.
Submit one or more of the following to support your eligibility(s) to Apply Now announcement:
Sf-50, `notification of personnel action` (current/former federal employees): most recent promotion, within rate increase (wri/wgi), or appointment/conversion sf-50 or notification of personnel action showing you are/were in the competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held.
Veterans: dd-214 member copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service; current active duty members- certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days; sf-15 form and related documentation; va letterFor more information visit the usajobs help center & opm chcoc website for vow information.
Individuals with disabilities: schedule a letter from a physician, local, state or federal rehabilitation office citing your eligibility under 5 cfr 213.3102 (u)For more information visit the usajobs help center.
Certain military spouses: permanent change of station (pcs) orders authorizing you to accompany the military member to the new duty permanent station; or verification of the member`s 100% disability (va letter); and/or verification of the member`s death while on active duty (dd-1300 and death certificate) and verification of the marriage to the service member (i.e., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage)For more information visit the usajobs help center.
Other non-competitive or special appointing authorities: provide documentation which supports your eligibility.
Career transition assistance program/interagency career transition assistance program documentation, if applicable(e.g., certification of expected separation, reduction-in-force separation notice, or notice of proposed removal; sf-50 that documents the rif separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.) for more information see the opm guide to career transition.
Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application packageIt is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the u.sDepartment of education in order for it to be credited towards qualificationsTherefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the u.sDepartment 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.
Benefits
Benefits
A career with the u.sGovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens in a new windowlearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittentContact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Help
This job is open to
Career transition (ctap, ictap, rpl)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a `surplus` or `displaced` employee.
Federal employees - competitive service
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Individuals with disabilities
Military spouses
Veterans
Peace corps & americorps vista
Clarification from the agency
Status candidates (merit promotion and veoa eligibles): applications will be accepted from current and former competitive service federal employees, and people eligible under special hiring authorities such as the veterans employment opportunity act (veoa),disabilities program, ctap and ictap in local commuting area, military spouses, excepted service employees covered under a interchange agreement, etc.
