Occasional travel - Travel outside the local area, to include periods outside the United States, is required, included to areas of harsh weather and limited support services.
Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees in the Competitive Service, Displaced Employees in the Local Commuting Area, Military Spouses, Schedule A eligible, VEOA and DVAAP eligible applicants.
As a International Relations Specialist at the GS-0131-13/14 some of your typical work assignments may include:
Provides subject matter treaty expertise in support of planning and execution of global Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) responsibilities.
Serves as a key advisor and subject matter expert to the Director, OB, DTRA, DoD, and USG leaders to assist policy-making officials in the development, interpretation, clarification, and defense of Agency, DoD, or national positions.
Coordinates DoD requirements related to U.S. CWC Declaration updates, annual CW destruction plans and reports, CW destruction facility planning, facility agreements, OPCW-agreed detailed plans for verification, CWC inspections and Technical Secretariat Inspection Team rotations that conduct 24/7 monitoring and destruction reconciliation in coordination with the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).
Supports the OSD Threat Reduction and Arms Control (TRAC) Treaty Manager, the Department of State, US Delegation to OPCW, the US Army, Combatant Commanders, and other Interagency partners as required to ensure effective implementation of CWC requirements and facilitation of DTRA's mission requirements.
Lead for responsibilities for the Division for matters pertaining to CW Destruction, and oversight for matters pertaining to CW Stockpile Storage.
Participates in DoD implementation coordination for arms control policy interagency working group and backstopping meetings to insure discussion and advancement of treaty management support issues and Directorate operational imperatives.
Participates in internal DoD working and ad hoc groups tasked with coordinating and resolving specific issues related to standardized and efficient DoD planning, preparation, and execution of DoD implementation and compliance.
Liaises closely with OB operational elements on matters of treaty implementation and execution and provides oversight and implementation assistance to DoD Host Teams on issues arising during treaty inspections.
Maintains regular contact with all levels of DTRA, Defense contractors, the staffs of OSD, JS, other interagency partners, the military Services and the intelligence community.
Serves as professional staff member in the Strategic, Nuclear, Chemical & Biological Division (OB-ISS).-
Participates in all office staff meetings and activities to remain abreast of OB and OSD treaty management issues and problems related to CW and BW agreements.
Monitors and develops policy-level solutions, as required, on treaty program matters as they apply to OB and the OSD Treaty Managers.
Conducts original research, conceptualizes alternative solutions, develops, staffs, and presents program positions and documents.
Develops and staffs comments to treaty-mandated documents, international organization documents and correspondence, DoD guidance documents, and interagency papers, and prepares in-depth studies with recommended courses of actions related to CW, BW, and similar agreements implementation and compliance.
Males 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 a background investigation
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
Work Schedule: Full Time
Overtime: Occasionally
Tour of Duty: Flexible
Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
Financial Disclosure: Not Required
Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid passport.
Duties will entail extensive traveling, both domestic and international, for extended periods of time.
Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
Subject to pre-employment drug testing and random testing thereafter.
Qualifications
You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications:
A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service:
Expert knowledge of Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) and Biological Weapons Convention (BWC).
Working with Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Technical Secretariat (TS), OSD Threat Reduction and Arms Control (TRAC), and Department of State Bureau of Arms Control, Verification & Compliance (AVC/CBW).
Inspection/Escort experience as a team leader / member in the execution of DoD escort responsibilities for CWC, or OPCW TS Inspection Team; understanding of the interagency process, and experience working with Department of Defense, Department of State, and Department of Commerce at policy levels.
Interacting and negotiating with international treaty partners and arms control organizations, such as the OPCW.
Understanding of cultural sensitivities and norms of international diplomacy.
Working logistics actions supporting inspection teams and inspectors as related to short notice CWC inspections and continuous CWC destruction monitoring;
You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications:
A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service:
Expert knowledge of Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) and Biological Weapons Convention (BWC).
Working with Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Technical Secretariat (TS), OSD Threat Reduction and Arms Control (TRAC), and Department of State Bureau of Arms Control, Verification & Compliance (AVC/CBW).
Inspection/Escort experience as a team leader / member in the execution of DoD escort responsibilities for CWC, or OPCW TS Inspection Team; understanding of the interagency process, and experience working with Department of Defense, Department of State, and Department of Commerce at policy levels.
Understanding of the interagency process, and experience working with Department of Defense, Department of State, and Department of Commerce at policy levels;
Interacting and negotiating with international treaty partners and arms control organizations, such as the OPCW.
Understanding of cultural sensitivities and norms of international diplomacy.
Working logistics actions supporting inspection teams and inspectors as related to short notice CWC inspections and continuous CWC destruction monitoring;
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.
Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
Additional information
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.
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/.
The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
NOTE: 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.
Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information.
A 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.
Eligibility 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 evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If 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 job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Competencies:
Arms control policy and implementation
Bilateral and multilateral negotiations/talks
Communication
Interagency process pertaining to arms control
Original research and CW/BW arms control
Military Spouse Preference: If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference. Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. To claim Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please complete the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, save the document and attach it to your application package.
A 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.
Eligibility 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.
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:
Your resume may be submitted in any format. It must include your name and contact information and support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
For qualifications determinations your resume must contain the number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e.," HRS per week and month/year" or "HRS per week and month/year to present").
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 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, Signed Self-Certification Checklist, 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)
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
Defense Threat Reduction Agency
8725 JOHN J KINGMAN ROAD
MSC 6201
FT BELVOIR, VA 22060-6201
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated. You will receive another notification about the status of your application. A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter. All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.
This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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:
Your resume may be submitted in any format. It must include your name and contact information and support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
For qualifications determinations your resume must contain the number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e.," HRS per week and month/year" or "HRS per week and month/year to present").
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 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, Signed Self-Certification Checklist, 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)
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
Defense Threat Reduction Agency
8725 JOHN J KINGMAN ROAD
MSC 6201
FT BELVOIR, VA 22060-6201
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated. You will receive another notification about the status of your application. A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter. All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.
This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
