SummaryThis 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 Mexico.
Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.
DutiesHelp
As a Regional Affairs Specialist, GS-0301-14, your typical work assignments may include:
- Identifying and implementing homeland security policies in relation to Mexico, in coordination with other federal officials with responsibility for homeland security matters.
- Preparing and reviewing draft reports, summaries, analyses, and issuing papers on various aspects of homeland security, intelligence/information sharing, and Mexican affairs.
- Preparing senior DHS officials for meetings involving Mexican dignitaries or delegations, U.S. cabinet officers, and members of Congress by drafting written and verbal briefings on regional homeland security policy and initiatives with Mexico.
- Assisting with organizing, and if called upon, participating in bilateral events to support the implementation of homeland security policy with Mexico.
All DHS-HQ announcements have a 5 business day open period due to the number of applications received. This announcement will be open for 5 business days OR until the first 100 applications have been received, whichever happens first.
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Conditions of employment- 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 and subsequent random drug testing as this position is drug testing eligible.
- Current federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements.
- 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.
QualificationsSpecialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-14 you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level, OR equivalent public or private sector experience. For this position, specialized experience is defined as: - Implementing international affairs priorities, with a focus on Mexico,
- Identifying, working with, and negotiating with stakeholders including the U.S. government, foreign partners, and the international community to advance organizational priorities and national security missions,
- Preparing and reviewing draft memos, reports, summaries, and analyses on U.S. priorities with Mexico,
- Identifying policy and program opportunities through various areas, such as interagency and bilateral meetings, seminars, and technical research and development for utilization of best practices, AND
- Spanish Language Proficiency.
This position has a Selective Placement Factor (SPF). If your resume does not demonstrate possession of the SPF, you will be rated ineligible. The SPF for this position is: Experience in working with the Mexican government on immigration and security issues.
Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level.
All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
Time-in-grade: Current General Schedule (GS) federal employees, and those that have served in GS positions within the last 52 weeks, must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade, or a combination of the next lower grade level and an equivalent band in the federal service by the closing of this announcement.
Note: Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment ("position occupied" block 34 on the SF-50 should show a "1"), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (
examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job). If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE.
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.
EducationNot Applicable
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