International Support Branch Chief
What you'd do
You will serve as an International Support Branch Chief with Office of the Secretary of Interior. This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Office of the Secretary (OS), Assistant Secretary-Insular and International Affairs, International Support Branch, WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA or RESTON, VIRGINIA. This vacancy announcement is open to Department of Interior (DOI) employees only.
Major duties
DOI Wide - This is a Merit Promotion announcement for career and career conditional Department of Interior employees, Career Transition eligibles (CTAP), Current or former time-limited employees eligible under Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) and those who are eligible under the hiring paths listed above. Refer to Required Documents section for more information. This vacancy announcement is open to Department of Interior (DOI) employees only. Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Lead and supervise the International Support Branch. Plan, assign, and review work; set priorities and deadlines; provide technical and administrative oversight; interview/select candidates; manage performance; resolve employee issues; ensure equitable ratings; promote EEO; and arrange targeted training to strengthen branch effectiveness. Budget formulation, execution, and administrative oversight. Manage branch operations; develop annual and multi-year resource requirements; prepare narrative budget justifications; monitor obligations/expenditures in DOI financial systems (e.g., FBMS); ensure compliance with appropriations law and DOI fiscal policy; and deliver executive-level budget/operations reports with recommendations; primary conduit for all communications and transactions through DOI's Internal Business Center (IBC). Strategic program management and internal controls. Define program objectives; build annual operating plans aligned to DOI priorities; set performance metrics; track progress and implement corrective actions; lead risk management and internal controls to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and audit findings. International agreement oversight. Direct the development, execution, and implementation of international agreements - IAA's, MOUs, MOAs, Project Annexes, Letters of Agreement, including foreign assistance - ensuring alignment with DOI's international engagement strategy; maintain a comprehensive agreements database for tracking and coordination. Interagency and external stakeholder coordination. Represent the Department in meetings; engage and negotiate with DOI bureaus, the Department of State, other U.S. agencies, U.S. embassies, foreign governments, and international organizations to build cooperative relationships and resolve program issues related to travel, property management, employee support, policy, and regulatory requirements. Salary Range Information (Per Annum): $143,913 - $187,093. *First time hires to the federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level. This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available.
What you need to qualify
Qualifications: All qualifications and selective factors must be met by the closing date of this announcement -08/14/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Competitive candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of specialized experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the work schedule requirement as the service dates will be reflected. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. -AND- To qualify for this position at the GS-14 grade level: Experience: To qualify, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: Assisting with the development, execution, tracking, or administration of international agreements (e.g., IAAs, MOUs, MOAs, Project Annexes, Letters of Agreement), ensuring alignment with agency international engagement strategies and maintaining accurate documentation and databases. Planning, assigning, and reviewing work; setting priorities and deadlines; providing technical and administrative guidance; participating in hiring actions; addressing employee concerns; and ensuring consistent application of performance standards within a unit supporting international program operations. Leadership experience supervising staff, developing performance metrics, evaluation, and holding employees accountable. Supporting the development of program objectives, operating plans, and performance measures; monitoring program progress; identifying operational risks; implementing mitigation strategies; and maintaining compliance with laws, regulations, and audit recommendations for international operations. Developing annual and multi-year branch budget requirements; preparing narrative justifications; monitoring obligations and expenditures in federal financial systems; and ensuring compliance with appropriations law and agency fiscal policies to support international program activities. Applying international program policies, foreign travel requirements, contracting and procurement regulations, and interagency procedures to provide guidance, prepare clear written materials, and coordinate effectively with domestic and international partners. You must include hours per week worked. Volunteer Experience: 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, including volunteer experience.
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