Regional Affairs Specialist
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Washington, AR - USA
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Job Summary
This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Strategy Policy and Plans (PLCY) International Affairs (OIA).
The primary purpose of this position is to develop and implement international affairs policies strategies and engagement activities with a focus on Canada or Mexican initiatives.
Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.
As a Regional Affairs Specialist GSyour typical work assignments may include:
- Identifying developing and implementing homeland security policies related to Mexico and Canada in coordination with internal departmental stakeholders and other Federal agencies.
- Preparing and reviewing reports summaries and analyses on homeland security intelligence sharing and international affairs related to Canada Mexico and North America.
- Organizing and supporting meetings for senior DHS officials with foreign government officials U.S. cabinet officers or members of Congress.
- Assisting with organizing domestic or international meetings events or trainings to support the implementation of homeland security policy with Mexico and Canada.
View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions.
- You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- You must successfully pass a background investigation.
- You must submit to a pre-employment drug test.
- You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
- Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.
You qualify at the GS-11 grade level if you possess one of the following: You must possess one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service (obtained either in the private or public sectors). For this position specialized experience is defined as:
Interpreting a wide variety of information from different sources to provide recommendations to resolve problems.
Assisting with providing advice on Mexican or Canadian issues and problems affecting policies and operations.
Assisting with organizing and managing logistics for meetings with external stakeholders; and
Assisting with researching drafting reviewing and finalizing reports memos briefing materials issue papers and other official documents. OR
- A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. if related; OR
- A combination of successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience as described above that when combined equal 100% of the total requirement. This will be calculated using your resume and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application.
NOTE: Only graduate education in excess of the first two years may be used to qualify for the GS-11 level. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to do the work.
All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.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.
Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years a political Schedule A Schedule C Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications; applicants resumes and supporting documentation should only reflect education received from schools accredited by such institutions.
Applicants can verify accreditation at the following Website: you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency (a U.S. private organizations interpretation that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to conventional U.S. education programs) with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment please visit the U.S. Department of Education webpage on the Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.
The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply to include persons with intellectual severe physical or psychiatric disabilities as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u) and or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans Peace Corps VISTA volunteers and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents experiences and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation click on the links above or contact the servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.
Pursuant to Executive Order 12564 and DHS policy DHS is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and therefore conducts random and other drug testing of its employees in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Headquarters personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing and all applicants tentatively selected for employment at DHS Headquarters are subject to drug testing resulting in a negative test result.
If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306 Declaration of Federal Employment and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment dismissal after beginning work fine or imprisonment.
Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for Secret clearance as a condition of placement in this Noncritical Sensitive position. This review may include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts child support and/or tax obligations as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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 windowLearn more about federal 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.
Required Experience:
IC
