Program Specialist (Special Assistant)

About this role

NOTE: You must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. To qualify for the GS-14 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level defined as preparing briefings, reports, correspondence, talking points, and related materials for senior leadership based on input from multiple sources; coordinating cross-program activities related to environmental programs; and developing and implementing plans or strategies to support and improve programmatic goals.

You will need the following competencies in order to perform the duties of this position successfully: Manages and Organizes Information* Organizational Performance Analysis* Policy Planning and Execution* Political Savvy* Problem Solving* Strategic Thinking* Interpersonal Skills* Oral Communication* Written Communication* Critical Thinking* Stakeholder Management* Teamwork* *You will be evaluated on these critical competencies.

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. *If you have part-time work experience, read this: Part-Time Experience.

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