Job Description
Summary
This position is located in he Persian News Network, responsible for the overall production, program development, talent and day-to-day operations of Persian Television. The incumbent serves as the Supervisory Executive Producer (TV), this includes responsibility of personnel management and production program budgets.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
You must be a U.S Citizen or U.S. National.
This is a public trust 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.
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-14.
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 native fluency in the Perian language; and fluency in the English language 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.
Qualifications: Applicants must have one (1) year ofspecialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level that is in or directly related to this line of work which includes production, program development, operations, personnel management and production program budgets.
Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. For this position, the following specialized experience is required:
Experience with management principles and practices.
Experience with commercial television broadcasting techniques, including the ability to produce programming for tailored audiences.
Experience developing, motivating and leading a staff of subordinate supervisors in a cross-cultural environment.
Experience applying EEO principles and the ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with other managers.
Experience covering a variety of topics concerning Persia, their lifestyles, culture, national history, customs, government institutions and policies; an awareness of political, economic, and social developments in the region including current U.S. and foreign policies including U.S. relations with and foreign policy toward Iran.
Education
Education is not required for this grade level. It cannot be used for qualification purposes.
Additional information
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.
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