International Relations Specialist
Summary Organizational Location:
This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.
S.
Customs and Border Protection, Operations Support, Office of International Affairs, International Operations Directorate, located in Washington, District of Columbia.
Responsibilities The International Relations Specialist (IRS) is responsible for conducting analyses of the geopolitical risk factors that impact legitimate flows of people and goods in relation to U.
S.
trade and security goals in the respective region(s), and for developing and managing related technical assistant and capacity building programs.
This position starts at a salary of $112,015.
00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $172,075.
00 (GS-14, Step 10) with promotion potential to $172,075.
00 (GS-14 Step 10).
Major duties include, but are not limited to:
Utilizing information to prepare reports and briefings, respond to requests for information, and develop programs and initiatives.
Analyzing the geopolitical risk factors that impact legitimate flows of people and goods in relation to United States trade and security goals in the area(s) of responsibility.
Developing, coordinating, and implementing the INA strategic communications and outreach activities within the assigned region.
Serving as the agency's representative in policy discussions impacting CBP's mission and regional objectives, to include participating in relevant meetings and conferences.
Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.
S.
Citizen to apply for this position Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service Primary U.
S.
residency for at least three of the last five years (additional details below) You may be required to pass a background investigation CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures As an employee of CBP, you will be joining a workforce that is dedicated to accomplishing our mission while maintaining the trust of our Nation by strictly adhering to all government ethics standards.
Your conduct will be subject to the ethics rules applicable to all Executive Branch employees, and to CBP employees specifically, as well as the criminal conflict of interest statutes.
Once you enter on duty, these rules include obtaining approval for outside employment or business activity, to ensure such employment or business activity is not prohibited and does not interfere or conflict with performance of your official duties.
Please review further details via the following link.
Qualifications Basic Requirements Degree:
major or equivalent, or a combination of courses totaling at least 24 semester hours in international law and international relations, political science, economics, history, sociology, geography, social or cultural anthropology, law, statistics, or in the humanities; or 12 semester hours in one of the above disciplines and 12 semester hours in statistics/quantitative methods.
or Combination of education and
Experience:
courses equivalent to a major, or a combination of related courses totaling at least 24 semester hours, in one or more of the social sciences, or in the humanities, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
or
Experience:
four years of appropriate experience in one or more of the fields listed above in work associated with international organizations, problems, or other aspects of foreign affairs.
Experience:
You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:
Assisting in promoting outreach activities and programs within area of responsibility (AOR) in order to strengthen diplomatic ties within the U.
S.
Analyzing economic, political, diplomatic, and military issues and their impacts on international relations.
Representing senior leadership at conferences, meetings, and seminars, and participating in discussions on outreach and partnership policies during these events.
Experience:
You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:
Serving as a agency or department representative on policy discussions impacting mission and regional objectives.
Collaborating with countries to develop border security, contingency/crisis action strategic plans and assessments.
Working closely with a variety of domestic and foreign stakeholders to implement various programs and being responsible for all aspects related to administrative, financial, and managerial task.
NOTE:
Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible.
Please see the Required Documents section below for additional resume requirements.
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.
You must:
Meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process; and Meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 06/14/2023.
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.
Background Investigation:
U.
S.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity.
During the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.
g.
, marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances.
For additional information, review the following links:
Background investigation and the e-QIP process.
Residency:
There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP.
Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.
If you do not meet the residency requirement and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency waiver by meeting one or more of the following conditions:
Working for the U.
S.
Government as a federal civilian or as a member of the military A dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.
S.
government Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.
S.
affiliated college or university Working as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the U.
S.
government Probationary Period:
All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment.
Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period.
Education Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.
Additional Information Applicant Cap:
This announcement will be open for five business days OR until the first 125 applications have been received, whichever happens first.
Security Clearance:
Must obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET / SCI national security clearance because of regular access to classified information.
Travel:
You may be required to travel up to 25% of the time.
Worldwide Deployment:
You may be subjected to extended TDY or worldwide deployments during crisis situations, to perform mission essential functions, as determined by management.
Bargaining Unit:
This position is not covered under the bargaining unit.
Special Appointing Authority:
See THIS JOB IS OPEN TO section for what Special Appointing Authorities may apply.
Veterans, military spouses, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and people 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 and to understand what documentation would be required with your application, please click on the appropriate link below.
You must provide documentation supporting your eligibility prior to the closing date of this announcement.
If you have any questions regarding your eligibility, please contact the CBP Hiring Center via the contact information listed at the end of this job opportunity announcement.
Veterans Military spouses Effective until August 12, 2023, any spouse of a member on active duty may be eligible Individuals with Disabilities The proof of disability documentation must specify that you are eligible to apply using Schedule A.
It does NOT need to detail your specific disability, medical history or need for accommodation.
For more information visit this link.
Peace Corps and VISTA Other miscellaneous hiring authorities Positions with known promotion potential do not guarantee promotion, nor is the promise of promotion implied.
Telework may be available on a regular recurring or situational basis.
DHS uses E-Verify, an internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.
Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities.
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.
Recommended Skills Analysis Accounting Forecasting Financial Analysis Financial Modeling Auditing Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.
S.
Customs and Border Protection, Operations Support, Office of International Affairs, International Operations Directorate, located in Washington, District of Columbia.
Responsibilities The International Relations Specialist (IRS) is responsible for conducting analyses of the geopolitical risk factors that impact legitimate flows of people and goods in relation to U.
S.
trade and security goals in the respective region(s), and for developing and managing related technical assistant and capacity building programs.
This position starts at a salary of $112,015.
00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $172,075.
00 (GS-14, Step 10) with promotion potential to $172,075.
00 (GS-14 Step 10).
Major duties include, but are not limited to:
Utilizing information to prepare reports and briefings, respond to requests for information, and develop programs and initiatives.
Analyzing the geopolitical risk factors that impact legitimate flows of people and goods in relation to United States trade and security goals in the area(s) of responsibility.
Developing, coordinating, and implementing the INA strategic communications and outreach activities within the assigned region.
Serving as the agency's representative in policy discussions impacting CBP's mission and regional objectives, to include participating in relevant meetings and conferences.
Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.
S.
Citizen to apply for this position Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service Primary U.
S.
residency for at least three of the last five years (additional details below) You may be required to pass a background investigation CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures As an employee of CBP, you will be joining a workforce that is dedicated to accomplishing our mission while maintaining the trust of our Nation by strictly adhering to all government ethics standards.
Your conduct will be subject to the ethics rules applicable to all Executive Branch employees, and to CBP employees specifically, as well as the criminal conflict of interest statutes.
Once you enter on duty, these rules include obtaining approval for outside employment or business activity, to ensure such employment or business activity is not prohibited and does not interfere or conflict with performance of your official duties.
Please review further details via the following link.
Qualifications Basic Requirements Degree:
major or equivalent, or a combination of courses totaling at least 24 semester hours in international law and international relations, political science, economics, history, sociology, geography, social or cultural anthropology, law, statistics, or in the humanities; or 12 semester hours in one of the above disciplines and 12 semester hours in statistics/quantitative methods.
or Combination of education and
Experience:
courses equivalent to a major, or a combination of related courses totaling at least 24 semester hours, in one or more of the social sciences, or in the humanities, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
or
Experience:
four years of appropriate experience in one or more of the fields listed above in work associated with international organizations, problems, or other aspects of foreign affairs.
Experience:
You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:
Assisting in promoting outreach activities and programs within area of responsibility (AOR) in order to strengthen diplomatic ties within the U.
S.
Analyzing economic, political, diplomatic, and military issues and their impacts on international relations.
Representing senior leadership at conferences, meetings, and seminars, and participating in discussions on outreach and partnership policies during these events.
Experience:
You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:
Serving as a agency or department representative on policy discussions impacting mission and regional objectives.
Collaborating with countries to develop border security, contingency/crisis action strategic plans and assessments.
Working closely with a variety of domestic and foreign stakeholders to implement various programs and being responsible for all aspects related to administrative, financial, and managerial task.
NOTE:
Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible.
Please see the Required Documents section below for additional resume requirements.
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.
You must:
Meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process; and Meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 06/14/2023.
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.
Background Investigation:
U.
S.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity.
During the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.
g.
, marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances.
For additional information, review the following links:
Background investigation and the e-QIP process.
Residency:
There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP.
Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.
If you do not meet the residency requirement and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency waiver by meeting one or more of the following conditions:
Working for the U.
S.
Government as a federal civilian or as a member of the military A dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.
S.
government Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.
S.
affiliated college or university Working as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the U.
S.
government Probationary Period:
All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment.
Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period.
Education Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.
Additional Information Applicant Cap:
This announcement will be open for five business days OR until the first 125 applications have been received, whichever happens first.
Security Clearance:
Must obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET / SCI national security clearance because of regular access to classified information.
Travel:
You may be required to travel up to 25% of the time.
Worldwide Deployment:
You may be subjected to extended TDY or worldwide deployments during crisis situations, to perform mission essential functions, as determined by management.
Bargaining Unit:
This position is not covered under the bargaining unit.
Special Appointing Authority:
See THIS JOB IS OPEN TO section for what Special Appointing Authorities may apply.
Veterans, military spouses, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and people 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 and to understand what documentation would be required with your application, please click on the appropriate link below.
You must provide documentation supporting your eligibility prior to the closing date of this announcement.
If you have any questions regarding your eligibility, please contact the CBP Hiring Center via the contact information listed at the end of this job opportunity announcement.
Veterans Military spouses Effective until August 12, 2023, any spouse of a member on active duty may be eligible Individuals with Disabilities The proof of disability documentation must specify that you are eligible to apply using Schedule A.
It does NOT need to detail your specific disability, medical history or need for accommodation.
For more information visit this link.
Peace Corps and VISTA Other miscellaneous hiring authorities Positions with known promotion potential do not guarantee promotion, nor is the promise of promotion implied.
Telework may be available on a regular recurring or situational basis.
DHS uses E-Verify, an internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.
Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities.
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.
Recommended Skills Analysis Accounting Forecasting Financial Analysis Financial Modeling Auditing Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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