As an International Relations Specialist, you will maintain current understanding of international issues and labor standards relevant ILAB's overall mission. This position is inside the bargaining unit. This position is subject to a 5-day per pay period minimum on-site work requirement.

Duties

As an International Relations Specialist, you will support team members while funding and overseeing technical assistance projects that build the capacity of governments, workers, and employers to improve respect for workers' rights. Those duties include: Serves as a liaison for the agency while coordinating with other U. S. Federal and State government officials and with representatives of international agencies to develop strategies and work plans to implement and affect the delivery of the technical assistance cooperation program and negotiates with key stakeholders to arrive at agreements that meet mission goals. Provides technical assistance guidance on methods, concepts, tools, usage, etc. to internal, external, and international audiences on mission-based activities (e.g., audits, evaluations, research, analysis, assessments, special and studies). Ability to manage program/project activities such as procurement, monitoring and inspecting costs, progress against established plans, and grantee or contractor performance. Systematically evaluates the performance of technical assistance, engagement, remediation, negotiating, and other strategies and plans, and uses evaluation findings and recommendations to make appropriate adjustments. Develops and prepares in-depth written analyses of assigned issues, initiatives, or programs at national, regional, and global levels to provide inputs for reports and other research, as well as for the development of policies and programs. Drafts and provides written feedback on documents, as assigned, and regularly prepares written communication for and on behalf of senior ILAB and DOL staff. Advises the Director, Deputy Director, Deputy Undersecretary, other DOL professional staff, ambassadors, labor attaches, or others with related responsibility, either orally or in writing, on policy, key developments, and results regarding issues and programs.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.
• Candidate required to obtain the necessary security/investigation level.
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug tests.

Qualifications

You must meet the Basic Requirements listed in the Education Requirements section and the Specialized Experience to qualify for International Relations Specialist, as described below. In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. This position has a basic requirement that must be met in order to qualify Specialized Experience/Education Substitution Statement(s): 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. In addition to the basic requirements of this position, applicants must also possess 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal Service or private sector. For GS-09: Applicant must have 52 weeks of experience equivalent to at least a GS-7 in the Federal Service or private sector. Researching, analyzing, and summarizing issues related to international trade/development or international labor rights/human rights; OR Managing or implementing projects with non-governmental organizations or international or intergovernmental institutions. OR 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree (related to the position to be filled.); OR Combination of education and experience. For GS-11: Applicant must have 52 weeks of experience equivalent to at least a GS-9 in the Federal Service or private sector. Researching, analyzing, and summarizing issues related to international trade/development or international labor rights/human rights; AND Working with foreign counterparts to manage or implement projects with non-governmental organizations or international or intergovernmental institutions. OR 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree (related to the position to be filled); OR Combination of education and experience.

Education

Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service.

If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum coursework requirements for this position. Click Evaluation of Foreign Education for more information.

Contacts

• Address Bureau of International Labor Affairs 200 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20210 US
• Name: Ashley Oneal-Shue
• Phone: 215-861-5056
• Email: [email protected]