Program Specialist
Company
National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities - National Endowment for the Humanities
Location
Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
NEH is an independent grant-making agency of the government dedicated to supporting research, education, preservation, and public programs in the humanities.The Division of Public Programs supports projects in museums, historical organizations, libraries, public broadcasting, and related agencies as part of the division's efforts to foster public engagement in and appreciation of the humanities.
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Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizen
- Relevant experience and/or education
- Favorable background investigation
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service
- Cover letter is optionable, however, it highly recommended.
- Remote or Telework Eligible
Qualifications
As part of the online application process you will need to respond to a series of questions designed to assess your possession of the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies:
- Grants Management
- Manages and Organizes Information
- Oral Communication
- Technical Competence
- Writing
At the GS-11 level Qualified candidates must possess:
1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 level or equivalent experience.
Specialized experience is experience which is directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, for example: (1) assisting in the administration of cultural heritage or public humanities programs; (2) assisting in the evaluation of humanities related projects, programs, and administrative problems; (3) participating in the review, analysis, and administration of grant applications and grant proposals for public humanities or cultural heritage programs; (4) utilizing computer and database applications to analyze metrics and data; (5) making presentations to staff and senior leadership; writing articles, newsletters, or website posts on humanities topics.
or
3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
Education
A bachelor's degree in a discipline of the humanities is required (a Ph.D. is preferred).
Additional information
1. Veterans' preference rules does not apply to this position however, veterans who are deemed best qualified will receive consideration amongt other candidates. If you are a preference eligible veteran, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 (Member-4 copy) or other proof of eligibility. If you are a 10-point (CP or CPS) veteran, you must attach an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form.
2. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
3. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review in our office, in other Federal agency personnel offices, and on OPM's web site at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1700/general-education-and-training-series-1701/.
4. This position may require completion of a 1-year trial period.
5. The salary range above reflects the Washington DC Locality pay, salary may be adjusted based on the negotiated location upon selection.
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Date Posted
06/07/2024
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