Supervisory International Broadcaster (China)

Summary This position is located in the United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM) within Voice of America (VOA), China Division. The incumbent will serve the Supervisory International Broadcaster of the China Division. The incumbent will be responsible for the Divisions programming, marketing, management, budget, and administrative issues as well as providing the capability for fast response to many changing priorities and initiatives in international broadcasting. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S Citizen or U.S. National. This is a national security position. If selected, this position requires the completion of the SF-86. Suitability Determination: If selected, you will be subject to a background investigation to establish your suitability for federal employment. The background investigation may include, among other aspects, a review of your credit and legal history. This position is not covered by a Union Agreement. This position has been designated supervisory requiring that the selectee serves on an initial appointment as a supervisor or manager serve a one-year probationary period. This position may require serving a one-year probationary period. If selected for this vacancy, you will be required to file the OGE Form 450 (Confidential Financial Disclosure Report). The full performance grade level for this position is GS-15. This position may require working nights, weekends, and holidays. If you are a male applicant who is born after 12/31/59, you are required to be registered for the Selective Service. Qualifications Screen out factor: Applicant must have fluency in both English and Mandarin and/or Cantonese languages that enables you to speak, read, write, report, and translate in both languages. This language screen out factor MUST be listed in your resume to receive consideration. Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the GS-14 or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Expertise in strategic planning, including the development and oversight of strategic policies, objectives, goals, and accomplishments in support of agencies mission. Expertise in the area of overseeing the production of programming and content. Expertise with audience research and development strategies. Extensive or broad experience with agency budget, hiring and personnel procedures, and all aspects of FTE and Personnel Service Contractor (PSC) recruitment, team development and management of personnel records. Expertise covering a variety of topics concerning China such as international relations, economics, culture, and socio-political development. Education Education is not required for this grade level. It cannot be used for qualification purposes. Additional information Status applicants who wish to be considered under merit promotion procedures, including those eligible to apply under Interchange Agreements with other Merit Systems and Veterans Employment Opportunity Act of 1998, should apply under announcement # ST-12626432-25-DJ. USAGM is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by closing date of the announcement to be considered. 1. 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. For Military Selective Service Act requirement information, please visit Selective Service 2. Your application to this vacancy announcement will only allow consideration for this announcement. We cannot electronically or manually move your application to corresponding announcements, if applicable. 3. Additional vacancies not reflected in the announcement that occur after the opening date of the vacancy announcement for position(s) identical (same grade, series and title) to the original vacancy may be filled from the selection certificate during the validity of the certificate. 4. Budgetary conditions may delay or otherwise affect filling this vacancy. However, all interested candidates should apply now. Read more 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. Review our benefits 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.