Specialized Experience:

GS-15: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. Examples of qualifying specialized experience at the next lower level for this position include:

• Demonstrating extensive knowledge and understanding of the United States Government and Congressional budget process to advise on program efforts;
• Designing or leading programs related to women’s empowerment, reconciliation programs, and/or conflict and violence prevention; and
• Managing and resolving organizational and program objective conflicts, grievances, confrontations, or disagreements to obtain desired results.

This position includes a Selective Placement Factor (skill, knowledge, ability or other worker characteristic basic to – and essential for – satisfactory performance of the job). Selective Placements Factors are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for a position. Applicants who do not demonstrate the experience below are ineligible for further consideration.

The selective placement factor for this position is: Demonstrated expertise in peacebuilding and advising international development staff and leaders working in complex development contexts.

Experience must be demonstrated on your resume. 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 relevant to the position’s duties to be filled, including volunteer experience.