International Liaison

In order to qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

1.  Knowledge of international nuclear security, emergency preparedness, and incident response issues & experience providing guidance/assistance to agency leadership on international issues.

(Provide examples in which you have supported NRC management concerning issues related to international security, emergency preparedness, and incident response.  Examples could include, but are not limited to, supporting international agreements related to nuclear research, representing the agency when providing support to international counterparts, or working on international working groups to align standards related to nuclear safety/security.

2.  Experience accomplishing shared objectives in a collaborative fashion and in a way that builds positive rapport and strengthens work relationships.

(Describe specific experiences, training, and/or assignments that illustrate your ability to establish rapport with external stakeholders such that it resulted in a successful working relationship in which both the agency and external stakeholders were able to benefit and/or accomplish shared objectives. Examples could include, but are not limited to, engaging with international counterparts for information exchanges, engaging with industry to clarify regulations, collaborating with States to create new standards, working with Congressional staff to ensure correct understanding, and/or working with Native American Tribes to resolve issues.)

3.   Demonstrated ability to manage programs that that support several organizations. This includes, but is not limited to, the coordination of cross-organizational efforts, prioritization, and resource management.

(Describe specific experiences, training, and/or assignments that demonstrate expertise in program management. Examples may include, but are not limited to, project planning, coordinating the effort of agency personnel, risk management, and resource management.)  

4.  Demonstrated ability to communicate information, ideas, and advice in a clear, concise, and logical manner orally, in writing, and using technology. Communications should be with all levels. This could include communications with international counterparts, subordinates, licensee management, NRC management in Headquarters and Regions or the Commission, and/or with representatives of professional groups or other Federal or State agencies.

 (Describe experiences that demonstrate communication skills and ability to use formal and informal networks to build support for programs; lead and consolidate complex discussions and diverse opinions into concise, balanced recommendations; and establish effective work relationships with all organizational levels and external stakeholders to foster solutions to regulatory problems. Describe how you have established appropriate lead times for sufficient input and comment resolution in a collaborative and constructive manner. Describe the kinds of oral and written presentations you have made and representation of agency positions to others.)

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as: Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of international relations policies, and procedures sufficient to support senior leadership, recognize issues and understand implications, and to facilitate progress toward international goals.