Political/economic Specialist - Vancouver, Canada - US Embassy and Consulates in Canada

US Embassy and Consulates in Canada

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Hiring Path:

Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM - LE-10 is equivalent to FP-05 (Steps Actual LE/FP salary determined by Washington D.C.

Security Clearance Required:
Public Trust - Background Investigation

Appointment Type

Permanent

Appointment Type Details:

Marketing Statement:
We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Summary:

The work schedule for this position is:

Full Time (40 hours per week)

Supervisory Position:
Yes

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No

Travel Required:
Not Required

Duties:

Serves as full-time economic and political specialist the U.S. Consulate General Vancouver.

Acts as advisor on political, economic, energy, Environment, Science, Technology and Health (ESTH) and border issues to the Consul General (CG), and to the Pol/Econ Officers and senior USG officials visiting the district including the Ambassador and Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM).

Focuses on research, analysis, reporting, advocacy, public outreach, contact development, event and visit management. Advises U.S.

Government (USG) officials on whom they should meet, their interlocutors views and importance and the best means of presenting USG positions.

Reports directly to the POL/ECON Chief, works closely with the POL/ECON Officer, and provides day to day supervision of Pol/Econ interns, as needed.

Works closely and collaboratively with the full-time political and economic assistant, backing each other up as needed. Also supports and advises other sections of the Consulate General and officials of other agencies at post.

Qualifications and Evaluations:

Requirements:
Education Requirements:

Completion of Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Economics, Political Science, International Relations, Communications, or History is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:
English Fluent; speaking/reading/writing is required. This may be tested.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Benefits and Other Info:

Benefits:
Agency Benefits:

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Canada may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.

The US Missions offer competitive salary, robust benefits, professional development and celebration of American and Canadian holidays.

For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Other Information:

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:

AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*AEFM / USEFM
FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights**-IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 ("Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty"), Letter from Veterans' Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification. A "certification" is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.

**This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

How to Apply:

How to Apply:

Applicants who do not submit proof of eligibility to work in Canada, will not be considered.

Required Documents:

To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement.

Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.

All Applicants:

Proof of eligibility to legally reside and/or work in Canada, such as a copy of Canadian passport, citizenship certificate, permanent residency and/or work permit
Educational certificate as required by the specific education requirement, such as high sc