You will serve as an International Program Specialist with the Office of the Secretary of Interior. This position is located within the Department of the Interior (DOI), Office of the Secretary (OS), Assistant Secretary-Insular and International Affairs, International Support Branch, WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. This vacancy announcement is open to Office of International Affairs (INT) employees within DOI/OS only.
DOI PROGRAM Wide - This is a Merit Promotion announcement for career and career conditional Department of Interior employees within the Office of International Affairs (INT), Career Transition eligibles (CTAP), and those who are eligible under the hiring paths listed above. Refer to Required Documents section for more information. At the full performance level (GS-12) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: International Travel Arranging: Processes complex international travel authorizations, reservations, and vouchers in official systems, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with Federal Travel Regulation and Department policy. Coordinates complete itineraries, validates traveler documentation, tracks approvals, monitors trip status, and prompts timely completion of pre- and post-travel requirements. Travel Policy & Process: Develops, updates, and maintains travel policy guidance for international operations in alignment with Federal Travel Regulations, Department policies, and interagency requirements. Manages and administers travel systems, troubleshoots issues, validates transactions, and provides technical support and training to users. Budget and Administration: Conducts analytical studies of organizational elements to improve administrative operations, resource utilization, and management effectiveness. Executes budgetary and financial management actions necessary for office, program, and project functions. Performs fact-finding, summarizes program data, identifies trends, and drafts basic forecasts, reports, and justifications. Supports in-person meetings with foreign delegations by coordinating logistics and assisting visitors. J-1 Visas: Reviews and evaluates J-1 visa and waiver applications for compliance with federal regulations and Department program standards, resolving routine issues independently. Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to provide technical assistance on J-1 program processes. Prepares analytical reports summarizing program activity, trends, and compliance findings for management review. Salary Range Information (Per Annum): $85,447 to $111,087. *First time hires to the federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level. This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available.
You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work. Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications
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