International Relations Specialist

Position description

This is a temporary detail opportunity to develop agency level strategy within the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of International Affairs (INA) Asia Division for issues and activities related to the People's Republic of China (PRC).

The incumbent will coordinate with relevant offices on the full range of CBP's authorities and priorities to develop an agency level strategic framework encompassing related policies and programs related to the PRC. The incumbent will perform research; draft briefing papers; coordinate with CBP and Department of Homeland Security (DHS)offices on input into the strategic framework documents; and interface with U.S. government interagency partners including the U.S. Intelligence Community.

Occasional travel is possible.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• 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:

1. Knowledge of the makeup and international operations of DHS Agencies/Offices with extensive equities involving the PRC, including, but not limited to, PLCY, CBP, ICE, and TSA
2. Knowledge of current U.S foreign policy objectives, programs, priorities, and relationships regarding the PRC
3. Knowledge of U.S. foreign and security policy in the Indo-Pacific region.
4. Ability to establish liaisons and maintain relationships with officials throughout the foreign affairs community.
5. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.

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:

1. Job Title (Include series and grade of Federal Job)
2. Duties (Be specific in describing your duties)
3. Name of Federal agency
4. Supervisor name, email, and phone number
5. 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.

Additional information

**DHS does not offer any additional benefits beyond that which the Federal employee is already receiving.

If the position requires a security clearance, employees must have a SECRET or TOP SECRET clearance to placement AND must maintain that level of clearance while performing in the position.

Selected applicants for a JDA are requested to fulfill the items below during the JDA:

1. Complete the DHS Training Course 15 days prior to the arrival to the JDA.
2. Complete the DHS Joint Duty Assignment Progress Plan to include:
   • Phase 1: Establish assignment objectives within the first 30 days of the JDA.
   • Phase 2: Complete a self-assessment of the duties performed at the mid-point of the JDA.
   • Phase 3: Complete a final review within the last 30 days of the JDA.

 

 

Application instructions

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