Political Specialist

3 weeks ago


Quebec City, Canada US Embassy and Consulates in Canada Full time

Hiring Path:

- Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM - FP-05. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
Open to All Interested Applicants / All Sources

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:
Occasional Travel
Employee may be required to travel to support meetings/conferences by the Consul General and/or Ambassador.

**Duties**:
At the U.S. Consulate General in Québec City, provides original research and analysis, advice, and reporting on the full range of Quebec political, economic, cultural, social, public diplomacy, and security issues, analyzing their impact on Mission goals, U.S. priorities and interests, and predicting future trends. Establishes and cultivates high-level contacts across all sectors of Quebec society. Manages media relations, assists in identifying participants for academic, professional, and private sector exchange programs, and supports design and implementation of political and economic-related programming. Supports travel by Consul General (CG) and U.S. officials and officers visiting Quebec City’s consular district (which includes the majority of Francophone Quebec province) and facilitates their relationships with Quebec officials and the public. Provides translation and interpretation services to/from French and English as required. Reports directly to the CG and supervises the work of Political-Economic intern(s).

**Qualifications and Evaluations**:

- Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: Minimum four years of progressively responsible work experience in practical Quebec provincial or Canadian federal politics, business, or journalism in government, with a political party, academic institution, law firm, international business, or press-journalism is required. Wide acquaintance with Quebec political/economic trends and familiarity with leading personalities. Familiarity with press outlets and biases.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Must have thorough understanding of federal, provincial, and local political and economic issues, personalities, and organizations; of relations between Quebec Province and the federal government; of the bilateral U.S.Quebec relationship and recent Quebec history; and the issues surrounding the U.S.Canada border. Must have familiarity with the American political system and economy. Should have solid grasp of key industries such as energy, mining, and agriculture, combined with an expert understanding of how those sectors connect to local and federal political structures. Should understand the role played by the private sector, NGOs, indigenous advocacy organizations, and other aspects of civil society on key issues, including key local industries and cultural norms. Incumbent should come to the job familiar with the workings of a Consulate, an Embassy, and the U.S. State Department, and how they connect to each other and other parts of the USG.
- Education Requirements:
Completion of Master’s Degree in Political Science, Economics, International Relations, Journalism, Public Administration, or International Law is required.
- Evaluations:
LANGUAGE: Fluent in speaking/reading/writing, may include the ability to translate in English and in French.

**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 Quebec City may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.

The US Mission offers 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:
1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
2. AEFM / USEFM
3. 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-connec


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