Summary
The position is located in the Office of Private Sector Exchange Designation (ECA/EC/D), Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Private Sector Exchange, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Department of State (DoS). The Office administers the Exchange Visitor Program (EVP), which designates U.S. entities to conduct international exchange programs.
Duties
Monitors activity in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) / Case Management System (CMS).
Participates in and provides input in the planning of operational, business and administrative processes.
Assists with projects and development of new programming initiatives, prepares reports in final, develops and presents briefing materials and performs other duties and assignments necessary to the development and implementation of EVPs.
Reviews annual reports, to include recording receipt, verifying completeness and accuracy of reports, notifying analysts of irregularities in program administration and communicating with sponsors regarding incomplete and incorrect reports.
The incumbent of the GS-09 position performs essentially the same duties as the GS-11, under closer supervision and decreased level of complexity.
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 (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: Ability to use the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). Skill in project or program management techniques. Knowledge of administrative regulations, policies and procedures. Ability to assess program effectiveness and recommend improvements. Ability to use data systems to maintain records and produce routine reports. 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.