This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.

Duties

As a INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS SPECIALIST at the GS-0131-13/14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Provides subject matter treaty expertise in support of planning and execution of global Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) and Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) responsibilities. Serves as a key advisor and subject matter expert to the Director, OB, DTRA, DoD, and USG leaders to assist policy-making officials in the development, interpretation, clarification, and defense of Agency, DoD, or national positions. Coordinates DoD requirements related to U.S. CWC Declaration updates, annual CW destruction plans and reports, CW destruction facility planning, facility agreements, OPCW-agreed detailed plans for verification, CWC inspections and Technical Secretariat Inspection Team rotations that conduct 24/7 monitoring and destruction reconciliation in coordination with the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). Supports the OSD Threat Reduction and Arms Control (TRAC) Treaty Manager, the Department of State, US Delegation to OPCW, the US Army, Combatant Commanders, and other Interagency partners as required to ensure effective implementation of CWC requirements and facilitation of DTRA's mission requirements. Lead for responsibilities for the Division for matters pertaining to CW Destruction, and oversight for matters pertaining to CW Stockpile Storage Participates in DoD implementation coordination for arms control policy interagency working group and backstopping meetings to insure discussion and advancement of treaty management support issues and Directorate operational imperatives. Participates in internal DoD working and ad hoc groups tasked with coordinating and resolving specific issues related to standardized and efficient DoD planning, preparation, and execution of DoD implementation and compliance. Liaises closely with OB operational elements on matters of treaty implementation and execution and provides oversight and implementation assistance to DoD Host Teams on issues arising during treaty inspections. Maintains regular contact with all levels of DTRA, Defense contractors, the staffs of OSD, JS, other interagency partners, the military Services and the intelligence community. Serves as professional staff member in the Strategic, Nuclear, Chemical & Biological Division (OB-ISS). Participates in all office staff meetings and activities to remain abreast of OB and OSD treaty management issues and problems related to CW and BW agreements. Monitors and develops policy-level solutions, as required, on treaty program matters as they apply to OB and the OSD Treaty Managers. Develops and staffs comments to treaty-mandated documents, international organization documents and correspondence, DoD guidance documents, and interagency papers, and prepares in-depth studies with recommended courses of actions related to CW, BW, and similar agreements implementation and compliance. Initiates and develops full range of continuous and frequent action items related to assigned CW, BW, and similar agreements implementation programs and activities, which include, but are not limited to planning and evaluation work in originating planning and guidance documents, point/issue papers, essential office reports, memoranda, and position papers regarding resources programming actions and requirements to support agreements implementation. Effects thorough staff coordination on implementation and compliance-related issues, papers, and taskings.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service http://www.sss.gov
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Fulltime
• Overtime: 10%
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible on a situational basis
• This is a designated drug testing position
• Must be able to obtain/maintain Top Secret/SCI clearance
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid passport
• Extensive travel required, domestic and international, for extended periods of time, to include areas of harsh weather and limited support services.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service: Expert knowledge of Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) and Biological Weapons Convention (BWC); Experience working with Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Technical Secretariat (TS), OSD Threat Reduction and Arms Control (TRAC), and Department of State Bureau of Arms Control, Deterrence & Stability (ADS); Inspection/Escort experience as a team leader / member in the execution of DoD escort responsibilities for CWC, or OPCW TS Inspection Team; and Understanding of the interagency process, and experience working with Department of Defense, Department of State, and Department of Commerce at policy levels. You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service: Experience in representing DTRA / DoD equities during interagency meetings involving multiple U.S. Government departments; Experience interacting and negotiating with international treaty partners and arms control organizations, such as the OPCW; Understanding of cultural sensitivities and norms of international diplomacy; Experience in working logistics actions supporting inspection teams and inspectors as related to short notice CWC inspections and continuous CWC destruction monitoring. 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. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 0131 series. 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. *NOTE: If satisfying the IOR requirement by education, failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY?

You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims.
All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: Foreign Education

Contacts

• Address Defense Threat Reduction Agency 8725 JOHN J KINGMAN ROAD MSC 6201 FT BELVOIR, VA 22060-6201 US
• Name: DTRA Servicing Team
• Phone: 614-692-0259
• Email: [email protected]