This assignment is a 1-year non-reimbursable assignment. This assignment is within U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of International Affairs (INA), NAD We encourage you to read the entire announcement prior to submitting your application. Position Title: International Relations Specialist This is not a Virtual JDA. Series: Requested: All job series are considered. Security Clearance: TS/SCI Assignment Location: Washington, DC

Duties

International Relations Specialists serve as a critical component in INA and advance the organizational goals and objectives by establishing solid relations with CBP's Attaché offices and headquarters program offices, and other government agencies to assess the economic potential, diplomatic capabilities, and border security issues of a host country.

Requirements

• 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: Ability to work independently. Knowledge of, and experience in, international affairs, preferably in relation to border management and control, trade and/or travel rules and mechanisms. Ability to work with individuals from different cultures and backgrounds. Knowledge of varying political, military, and economic cultures of the geographic region. 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 or rejection of a specific input. Skill in interpersonal relations, and oral and written communications with CBP senior leadership and other federal agencies to accomplish mission requirements. Spanish or French language proficiency is preferred but not required. Major Duties of the Position and Responsibilities may include: Supporting CBP foreign deployed staff and their designated portfolios. Collaborating with other U.S. government agencies and foreign counterparts on developing plans to facilitate and substantially enhance trade, diplomacy, and security cooperation. Responding to requests for information and taskings. 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: Job Title (Include series and grade of Federal Job) Duties (Be specific in describing your duties) Name of Federal agency Supervisor name, email, and phone number 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.

Contacts

• Address Department of Homeland Security Headquarters OCHCO/HRMS/MS #0170 6595 Springfield Center Drive Springfield, VA 20598-0170 US
• Name: DHS Joint Duty Program
• Email: [email protected]