Summary
The position is located in the Office of Southern European Affairs, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs (EUR/SE). EUR/SE develops recommendations and coordinates actions and positions on departmental initiatives and policies related to Cyprus, Greece, Malta, Spain, Portugal, Andorra, and Turkey.
Duties
Serves as an expert policy advisor and on a broad range of foreign policy issues regarding Turkey.
Provides written responses to U.S. citizens and others concerned with issues in the portfolio area. Develops, implements, and measures the impact of U.S., Turkish, and other nations' actions on USG foreign policy objectives and programs.
Initiates research to validate existing policy and/or recommend changes, and develops new policy or guidance on issues within the portfolio.
Briefs Office and Department staff, representatives of other agencies, and Congressional staff members on evolving issues and current policies related to the portfolio .
Participates in meetings with agencies of foreign governments, multilateral, and/or international organizations to contribute detailed analyses and assessments of complex issues and alternatives to decision makers.
Education
See the qualifications section of this vacancy announcement for education requirements. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For a list of accredited organizations recognized as specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials, visit: www.naces.org/members.php.
How you will be evaluated
The evaluation process consists of the ApplyGov Competency Based Assessments for which applicants will be assigned a score between 70 and 100. A resume review will be conducted for minimum qualification requirements, as described in the “Qualifications” section of this announcement, of applicants found to be among the top qualified candidates based on assessment scores. Resumes longer than two pages will be deemed ineligible and will not be considered further. You will be assessed on the following job-related competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Non-Supervisory: Oral Communication, Writing, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Technology Orientation, Customer Service, Attention to Detail and Self-Management. Set aside at least 2 hours to take the external assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. There are timed sections that must be completed within the allotted timeframe. Your score from the external assessment (i.e., Non-supervisory) will remain on file for 180 days, allowing you to apply for multiple DOS-announced positions without needing to retake the assessments. Top applicants may be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: Knowledge of U.S. foreign policy objectives and initiatives regarding Turkey. Ability to assess political and economic developments and their implications for U.S. policy. Ability to provide authoritative analysis and advice on complex regional issues. Ability to brief and advise senior officials on sensitive foreign policy matters. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We do not make assumptions regarding your experience. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials may result in your removal from consideration. Applicants found to be among the top qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview. Qualified non-competitive candidates must be deemed best qualified based on the applicant assessment in order to be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview. You may preview questions for this vacancy.