This position is located in the Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), Aviation Operations Branch, Operations Division, Office of Aviation (INL/A). INL/A provides planning, operational and logistical support, as well as contract oversight for INL counter narcotics and embassy aviation programs in Colombia, Peru, Panama, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Iraq, along with other country programs as required.

Duties

Develops, coordinates, organizes, and implements comprehensive operational systems and procedures for the Office of Aviation. Provides analysis of the aviation program, including relevant operations software effectiveness and budgetary issues. Provides guidance to and coordination with program aviation advisors at overseas locations for the purpose of combating the cultivation and shipment of illegal narcotics into the United States. Provides host nation counter narcotics aviation training and support for the nationalization program. Directs the operations staff and monitors their performance in accomplishing assigned workload

Requirements

• Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
• Statement of Employment & Financial Interest required prior to appointment.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements, including education and any selective placement factors described below by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience overseeing a Rotary Wing and Fixed Wing aviation program.  Experience guiding and managing aviation programs that could be applied effectively in a counter narcotics aviation program. Experience collecting and disseminating data on aviation tactics and techniques in support of the aviation counter narcotics/counter terrorism mission. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-14 position. In addition, applicant's experience must also demonstrate that the candidate possesses the following qualities: Ability to assign, review, and supervise the work of others; Objectivity and fairness in judging people on their ability, and situations on the facts and circumstances; Ability to adjust to change, work pressures, or difficult situations without undue stress; Willingness to consider new ideas or divergent points of view; and Capacity to "see the job through."

Education

See the qualifications section of this vacancy announcement for education requirements, if applicable.

Contacts

• Address U.S. Department of State 1999 Dyess Ave. Charleston Reg. Ctr., E119B Charleston, South Carolina 29405 United States
• Name: S. Butler
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]