Duties

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/
• Has received a baccalaureate or graduate degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Applications for the program must be submitted no later than two years after the date on which the individual received (conferral date) his/her degree.
• Graduated with a cumulative grade-point average of 3.2 or higher out of a possible 4.0.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits
  
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits.
  
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  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
  
• Required Documents
  
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  
  All required documents listed below, that are applicable to you, must be submitted to our automated system by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
  

  • Online Application.

  • Resume showing relevant work/volunteer experience, education and training. Include the start and end dates (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours per week worked/volunteered. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must support your answers to the completed online assessment questions.

  • College transcript(s). Proof of conferral of a bachelor's or graduate degree from an accredited institution of higher education within two years preceding the application submission date. The transcript(s) must document that you had a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher out of 4.0 at the time of your degree conferral date. See the Qualification and Education sections of this announcement for more information. If selected, an official/sealed college transcript(s) will be required to verify education prior to employment.

  • A statement of interest, not to exceed 750 words, that includes your area of interest (i.e., economics, regional affairs, technology); why you are interested in a career in public service; and, without disclosing any personal information (such as race, ethnicity, religion, sex, and national origin), describe the importance of diversity and inclusion in leadership. Your statement should also describe how your academic achievements, career interests, and past job or volunteer experiences make you a good candidate for this leadership development program. *If you do not submit a statement of interest that addresses all of the points above, it will disqualify you from being considered for this job opportunity.*

  • Veterans' Preference Documentation, if applicable . Veterans’ preference does not apply to this vacancy. Any supporting documentation received from veterans will be retained to document veteran’s status for appointment purposes, if selected.

  • To claim 5-point preference, submit a copy of your DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.
  • To claim 10-point preference, submit all required documentation outlined on the SF-15 (Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference) to support your claim (e.g., DD-214, official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs, etc.). If we cannot verify your 10-point preference claim, your application will be reviewed for 5-point preference.
  • To claim 10-point derived preference (i.e., spouses, widows, widowers or mothers of veterans), submit a completed SF-15 and all required documentation listed on the SF-15 to support your claim.
  • To claim 0-point Sole Survivorship preference, submit a copy of your DD-214 or another form of official documentation showing that your discharge or release from active duty occurred on or after August 29, 2008 and was based on a sole survivorship discharge.
  • For all preference claims:
    • DD-214 Member 4 copies are preferred and must show the dates of service, type of discharge, and any qualifying service campaign medals.
  • For more veterans’ preference information, visit the USAJOBS Help Center.

  • ICTAP/CTAP documentation, if applicable . Visit our agency’s ICTAP and CTAP sites for required documentation.

  If the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility or you fail to submit any of the required documents, it will disqualify you from being considered for this job opportunity.
  


• How to Apply
  
  
  Complete applications (to include all required documents) must be submitted electronically through the "Gateway to State" system. To begin the application process, please click on the "Apply Online" button to the right.
  Prepare your application in USAJOBS
  To start your application, click Apply and we’ll walk you through the process to attach a resume and any required documents.
  During the application process you can review, edit, delete, and update your information. We’ll automatically save your progress as you go, so you won’t lose any changes. You have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process.
  STEP 1: Select the "Apply" button and follow the instructions to register or sign into USAJOBS.
  STEP 2: Submit your resume. Please see the Required Documents section for specific information that should be outlined in your resume.
  STEP 3: Complete the online assessment questions.
  STEP 4: Submit all required documentation applicable to you, as listed in the Required Documents section.
  To learn how to view the status of your submitted supporting documentation and application, visit the Application Instructions section of our agency’s Civil Service selection process site.
  Technical assistance with your on-line application is available through the Help Desk at mgshelp@monster.com or by calling (866) 656-6830 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. ET
  Candidates have until 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process. This includes submitting the online application as well as any required documents as defined in the Required Documents section.
  Candidates are encouraged to complete their applications well before the application deadline to ensure they receive consideration. Should candidates be missing any of the required documents or submit their application late, they will be disqualified for consideration of employment. There is a maximum number of applications for this vacancy announcement. The vacancy will close on the closing date listed above or when the maximum number of applications is received. The vacancy will close when the first of these conditions are met. If the application limit is reached on the same day the announcement opened, the open and close date will be the same.
  There is a maximum number (150) of applications for this vacancy announcement.
  Alternate Application Procedures
  If applying online poses an extreme hardship, you may request alternate application procedures to submit your application package. Contact the Human Resources office listed on the announcement between the business hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET at least 2 working days prior to the closing date of this announcement. The application package for alternate application procedures must be submitted and received in the Human Resources office no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date of this announcement. Paper applications and information sent by mail will not be accepted.
  
  

  Agency contact information

  Susan Clark

  Phone

  000-000-0000

  Email

  Powell Leadership Prg@state.gov

  Address

  U.S. Department of State
  1999 Dyess Ave
  Charleston, South Carolina 29405
  United States

  Next steps

  
  

  After all application packages have been received, we will review your application to ensure you meet the program qualification requirements and that all required documents have been submitted. After we review and evaluate all applications, the most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration for possible interviews. If rewarded a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability review and/or security background investigation, which generally takes an average of at least two to six months but may take up to a year to be fully adjudicated. You will be notified up to four times during the hiring process:
  

  • Upon receipt of your application.

  • Upon minimum qualification determinations.

  • If referred to the hiring manager.

  • After hiring manager makes final decision.

  For instructions on how to view the status of your application, please click here.
  


• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  

  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency