Political Specialist

Hiring Path:

- Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM - FP is 05. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.

Security Clearance Required:
Low Risk/Non-Sensitive

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:
No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No

Travel Required:
Not Required

**Duties**:
Basic Function of the Position:
Provides advice, research, and reporting on the full range of Canadian Arctic political, security, economic, cultural, and social 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 Canadian Arctic society; assists in implementing Embassy cultural programs and in identifying participants for academic, professional, and private sector exchanges. Supports travel by U.S. officials and officers within the Canadian Arctic and facilitates their relationships with Arctic officials and the public. Provides translation and interpretation services to/from French and English as required.

**Qualifications and Evaluations**:

- Requirements:
EXPERIENCE:
For Grade LE-09 is: a Minimum of two years of prior work experience in practical Canadian Arctic, Quebec provincial, or Canadian federal politics, business, or journalism in government, with a political party, academic, law firm, international business, or press-journalism is required.

For grade LE-10 is: a Minimum of three years of prior work experience in practical Canadian Arctic, Quebec provincial, or Canadian federal politics, business, or journalism in government, with a political party, academic, law firm, international business, or press-journalism is required.
- Education Requirements:
EDUCATION: M.A. or M.S. degree with a major in political science, Arctic and/or indigenous affairs, business/economics, journalism is required
- Evaluations:
LANGUAGE: English - Fluent in speaking/reading/writing, may include the ability to translate. This may be tested.

French - Fluent in speaking/reading/writing. 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 includes 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:
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-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:

- 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