Job Description

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1-year non-reimbursable assignment

DHS CBP Asia Division, Office of International Affairs, Regional Affairs Directorate

International Relations Specialist

Series Requested: 0130 / 0131

Security Clearance: Secret (No Polygraph)

Virtual/Remote: No

Only current, full-time federal employees are eligible.

Resumes are reviewed every 30 days until selection/closing date.

This is a Detail, not a Developmental Rotation.

Supervisory approval form must be signed.

Duties

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- Collaborating with federal interagency partners to assess the economic potential, diplomatic capabilities, and border security of the assigned country, region, or organization in an assigned area of responsibility (AOR)"; developing plans for international trade and travel, enhanced border security for the U.S. and host nation.

- Promoting outreach activities and programs with the assigned country, region, or organization in an assigned area of responsibility (AOR)" to strengthen diplomatic ties with the U.S by recommending, planning, and coordinating engagements with U.S. government representatives, leaders, and congressional members.

- Developing proposals and recommendations for future development and outreach activities with the assigned country, region, or organization in an assigned area of responsibility (AOR)"; and supporting the assigned country, region, or organization in assessing the effectiveness of economic, diplomatic and border security initiatives and recommending courses of action for improvement.

- Participating in assigned country, region, or organization in an assigned area of responsibility (AOR)" development and providing: input on sensitive and controversial issues; collaborating with assigned.

This is a 12-month Non-Reimbursable Joint Duty Assignment (JOA) position with an option to extend up to 12 months by mutual agreement between gaining and employing elements. No Permanent Change of Station (PCS) cost available. The incumbent must obtain and maintain a minimum of a secret security clearance and be able to travel at least 25% of the time. You must obtain permission by written endorsement from your employing IC element before you apply to this position.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a current permanent Federal employee
• Must have supervisory approval to apply to the Joint Duty Assignment. DHS 250-2 Application Form under "required documents" section.
• Must NOT have any pending/outstanding disciplinary actions
• Must have achieved a minimum of "meet expectations/proficiency" on latest performance appraisal/evaluation
• Must be currently at the grade level of the detail. *No Temporary Promotion Opportunity*
• The program does not apply to members of the Military service or contractors.

Qualifications

Qualifications required:

1. Advanced knowledge of, and experience in, international affairs, preferably in relation to border management and control, trade and travel rules and mechanisms.
2. Knowledge of advanced management and organizational principles and practices. Significant experience working within the interagency process. Significant experience in briefing high level officials, foreign and domestic, orally and in writing.
3. Knowledge and skill sufficient to analyze conflicting data and summarize recommendations and policy changes, while ensuring consideration of various points of view and specifying the reasons for acceptance, upon rejection of a specific input.
4. Significant experience preparing studies and reports which address complex international, political, military, economic, and security issues. Ability to multitask and flexibility necessary to change directions and course correct.
5. Ability to work with individuals from different cultures and backgrounds.
6. Entry/Developmental: ... involves learning and applying fundamental skills and concepts using established procedures and standard practices to work problems of limited scope based on detailed instructions from the supervisor or instructor.
7. Full Performance: ... involves independently performing the full range of non-supervisory duties appropriate for the designated Work Category.
8. Analysis and Production: ... involve the preparation of a finished intelligence product from information obtained and processed from one or more intelligence sources in support of customer requirements.
9. Collection and Operations: ... involve the collection and reporting of information obtained from intelligence sources by various means, including human and technical means, as well as occupations involved in intelligence operations, and technical support of collection and operations.
10. Processing and Exploitation: ... involve the conversion of information collected from various intelligence sources into a form that can be analyzed to produce an intelligence product.

Please read the following important information to ensure we have everything we need to consider your application:

It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit appropriate documentation prior to the closing date. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant experience as it relates to this Joint Duty assignment opportunity announcement.

Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will be rated based on your resume.

Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:

1. Job Title (Include series and grade of Federal Job)
2. Duties (Be specific in describing your duties)
3. Name of Federal agency
4. Supervisor name, email, and phone number
5. Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)

Education

EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution for this position.

Additional information

**DHS does not offer any additional benefits beyond that which the Federal employee is already receiving.

If the position requires a security clearance, employees must have a SECRET or TOP SECRET clearance to placement AND must maintain that level of clearance while performing in the position.

Selected applicants for a JDA are requested to fulfill the items below during the JDA:

1. Complete the DHS Training Course 15 days prior to the arrival to the JDA.
2. Complete the DHS Joint Duty Assignment Progress Plan to include:
   • Phase 1: Establish assignment objectives within the first 30 days of the JDA.
   • Phase 2: Complete a self-assessment of the duties performed at the mid-point of the JDA.
   • Phase 3: Complete a final review within the last 30 days of the JDA.

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.

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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.

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