International Relations Officer – Federal government of the United States

Title of the Job: International Relations Officer

Location: Washington DC

Job Description: SummaryAs an International Relations Officer within the Office of Child, Labor, Forced Labor, & Human Trafficking, the incumbent will maintain current understanding of international issues, initiatives, programs (trade, economic policy, development finance, international development, livelihood policies, etc.) including the international labor standards relevant to ILAB’s mission.OverviewOpen & closing dates11/18/2024 to 11/22/2024Salary$117,962 – $153,354 per yearPay scale & gradeGS 13Location1 vacancy in the following location:Remote jobNoTelework eligibleYes—as determined by the agency policy.Travel Required25% or less – You may be expected to travel for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceCompetitivePromotion potential13Job family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testYesPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processFinancial disclosureNoBargaining unit statusAnnouncement numberDE-25-PHL-ILAB-12612445-AOSControl number819402200This job is open toVideosDutiesFor this International Relations Officer position, duties may include, but are not limited to,

• Communicates work goals, deadlines, and expectations to staff both orally and in writing.
• Produces deliverables in situations with quick approaching deadlines while also handling other multiple fast-paced requests on complex policy issues related to international child labor, forced labor, and human trafficking.
• Develops guidance and provides training to team members on policies, processes, and procedures related to research on international child labor, forced labor, and human trafficking issues.
• Reviews reports for quality, accuracy, and readability.
• Prepares reports that serve as policy and factual underpinning for Congress and other government decision makers, human rights groups, business and labor organizations, the media, and the public.
• Coordinates with relevant government agencies to get work done.
• Develops and prepares in-depth analysis of assigned issues and provides inputs for reports and other research projects as well as for the development of policies and programs.
• Expert understanding of federal government laws and international standards that govern child labor, forced labor and human trafficking issues.

RequirementsConditions of Employment

• 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 a drug test prior to appointment.

QualificationsIn 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 . 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 meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position, you must also meet the specialized experience listed below. GS-14: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience. Your experience must demonstrate expert knowledge of international employment and labor issues in the private or public sector performing ALL of the following duties: * researching or working on business and human rights issues, AND

• tracing forced labor or child labor in supply chains, AND
• monitoring social compliance systems or tracing of supply chains.

EducationAny 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 for more information.Additional informationApplicants must meet all legal and regulatory requirements. Reference the Required Documents section for additional requirements.GS-13The mission of the Department of Labor (DOL) is to protect the welfare of workers and job seekers, improve working conditions, expand high-quality employment opportunities, and assure work-related benefits and rights for all workers. As such, the Department is committed to fostering a workplace and workforce that promote equal employment opportunity, reflects the diversity of the people we seek to serve, and models a culture of respect, equity, inclusion, and accessibility where every employee feels heard, supported, and empowered.Refer to these links for more information: , , ,As a condition of employment, all personnel must undergo a background investigation for access to DOL facilities, systems, information and/or classified materials before they can enter on duty:This is not a remote work position. The selectee will report to an assigned DOL office location on a regular basis and is eligible for participation in telework as determined by management in accordance with DOL policy.Based on agency needs, additional positions may be filled using this vacancy.The Department of Labor may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities, currently offered by the Federal government to attract highly qualified candidates. .The Fair Chance Act (FCA) prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant’s criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOL employee has violated your rights under the FCA, you may file a complaint of the alleged violation following our agency’s complaint process .Note: The FCA does not apply to some positions specified under the Act, such as law enforcement or national security positions.All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to the appointment.All Department of Labor employees are subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Program under Executive Order 12564 and Public Law 100-71.

• Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .

Company Name: Federal government of the United States

Salary: $117962 – 153354 per year

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