Duties

Provides advice and expertise on climate change mitigation and adaptation policies, technologies, and financing strategies relevant to infrastructure development in developing and middle income countries.

Develops and implements outreach strategies to strengthen and build partnerships in support of USTDA's climate-related programs and other priority initiatives.

Trains staff on USTDA climate-related activities, provides guidance on climate change and related issues, and contributes to program staff's design of innovative climate-related activities, projects and initiatives.

Drafts briefing materials, talking points, fact sheets, reports, policy documents and other work products to support USTDA's engagement on climate-related issues and other priority topics as assigned.

Plans and organizes meetings and events to showcase and advance USTDA's climate-related programming.

Prepares and delivers briefings and presentations on USTDA and government-wide climate change initiatives and represents USTDA in meetings and other forums.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• US Citizenship is required.
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation.
• Direct Deposit of pay is required.
• Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt.
• Status candidates must meet time-in-grade (see Qualifications).
• Background and security investigation for Top Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

At the GS-12 level, you must meet the following qualification:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level. Specialized experience is that which has equipped the applicant with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience for this position includes experience contributing to the development or implementation of climate change mitigation and adaptation policies, programs, technologies, solutions, projects and/or financing strategies in the context of international infrastructure development; developing and implementing outreach strategies to strengthen and build partnerships in support of climate-related programs and/or other priority initiatives; drafting briefing materials, talking points, fact sheets, reports, policy documents and presentations; and planning and organizing meetings and events.

At the GS -13 level, you must meet the following qualification:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level. Specialized experience is that which has equipped the applicant with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience for this position includes experience contributing to the development or implementation of climate change mitigation and adaptation policies, programs, technologies, solutions, projects and/or financing strategies in the context of international infrastructure development; developing and implementing outreach strategies to strengthen and build partnerships in support of climate-related programs and/or other priority initiatives; preparing briefing materials, talking points, fact sheets, reports, policy documents and presentations; and planning and organizing meetings and events.

Applicants must carefully review the information in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for important information and instructions pertaining to the multi-hurdle assessment process for this position.

Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

TIME-IN-GRADE: Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b).

Additional information

Career Transition Assistance Programs: CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For information on CTAP and ICTAP visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

Appointment Authorities: For more information on appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Persons with Disabilities-Schedule A
Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans
Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
Other Special Appointment Authorities
OPM Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities

Telework Suitability:
The duties of this position are suitable for occasional telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criterion in the 2010 Telework Act.

Stipulations of Employment:

Selection may require completion of a 1-year probationary period.

Applicants must be eligible to obtain and keep a security clearance. Appointment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.

Work Schedule:

This position allows for a flexible work schedule.

Miscellaneous:

TDA uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify .

This position is being advertised concurrently with vacancy announcement #TDA-24-DE-12170024MR using Delegated Examining (DE) procedures. If interested, refer to that announcement to determine if you meet DE requirements and can apply to that announcement. NOTE: You must apply separately to each announcement in order to be considered under both.

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days.

If selection is made below the full performance level, promotion up to the full performance level may be made without further competition. However, promotion(s) will depend on the performance of the incumbent and are not guaranteed.