Job Announcement Number:ISPO-2012-0025
SALARY RANGE: $105,211.00 to $155,500.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD: Monday, July 30, 2012 to Monday, August 13, 2012
SERIES & GRADE: AD-0301-IV
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time - Temporary Excepted Appointment NTE 13 months
PROMOTION POTENTIAL:IV
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy in the following location:
Washington, DC, US
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Open to all U.S. citizens
JOB SUMMARY:
The U.S. Department of State is the lead U.S. foreign affairs agency. The Iraq Strategic Partnership Office (ISPO) was established by Executive Order 13541 to perform the specific project of supporting executive departments and agencies in facilitating the strategic partnership between the U.S. Government and the Republic of Iraq, in further securing and stabilizing the country, and in continuing an effective diplomatic presence in Iraq. ISPO operates under the direction of the Chief of Mission, US Embassy Baghdad.
Under this temporary appointment, compensation includes salary plus danger pay and post differentials paid at the rate of 35% each. Please see benefits section for specific details.
THIS POSITION IS BASED IN IRAQ.
The position is assigned to the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), U.S. Embassy Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq, with possible deployments to INL field locations throughout Iraq. INL is responsible for managing a police development program with the objectives of improving stability in Iraq through the provision of professional policing services and developing the capacity of the Ministry of Interior (MOI) to manage and sustain internal security operations.
The incumbent serves as a Senior Criminal Intelligence/Counter Terrorism (CI/CT) Advisor with responsibility for providing subject matter expertise to the MOI on a broad range of highly complex criminal intelligence and counter terrorism matters. The incumbent also provides expert advice, mentoring, and training to the MOI in the development of criminal intelligence collection and counter terrorism investigation capabilities in response to acts of terrorism and criminal threats. The incumbent reports to the INL Senior Executive Police Advisor.
You are being deployed to a challenging physical environment. You may encounter extremely dusty conditions, significant air pollution and lack of potable water. You must be able to walk distances, run and step up to 2 feet while wearing a helmet and body armor that together weigh a minimum of 30 pounds. Medical Care will be limited. You are encouraged to read the entire announcement before you submit your application package. Your application may not get full consideration if you do not follow the instructions as outlined.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
Must be able to obtain an ethics clearance
U.S. Citizenship required
Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
Medical clearance is required.
Temporarily assigned to Iraq.
DUTIES:Back to top
Provides technical law enforcement expertise to the MOI in developing strategic goals and objectives and establishing priorities in the criminal intelligence and counter terrorism area, ensuring consistency with internationally accepted principles of democratic policing.
Establishes direct and continuing liaison with appropriate officials within the MOI to coordinate criminal intelligence and counter terrorism technical assistance programs for delivery to MOI police services.
Advises and assists in the preparation of curriculum for criminal intelligence and counter terrorism training and a comprehensive training plan for the presentation of instruction to MOI police officials on CI/CT matters.
Provides advice, mentoring, and training to counter terrorism investigators in the planning and conduct of investigations of terroristic incidents.
Advises the MOI in the development of capabilities in combating terrorist financing and money laundering.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top
Mastery of criminal intelligence and counter terrorism principles, methods, and practices to provide subject matter expertise in the planning and development of criminal intelligence and counter terrorism assistance and capacity development programs for the MOI.
Expert knowledge of criminal intelligence collection and counter terrorism investigation methods and practices, consistent with internationally accepted principles of democratic policing, to provide advice and guidance to the MOI in development of capabilities in this area.
Expert knowledge of training and development principles, methods, and practices to advise the MOI in preparing training plans and curriculum for training programs in the CI/CT area.
Knowledge of INL programs, policies, plans, and priorities in Iraq to provide expert technical advisory services in the law enforcement sector that support the accomplishment of INL mission objectives in Iraq and the region.
Knowledge of U.S. foreign policy objectives, plans, and priorities in Iraq and the region to plan, coordinate, and oversee programs and initiatives that support the foreign policy mission and national security objectives in the region.
Knowledge of the organizational and functional interrelationships within DoS, as well as DoS relationships with other cabinet-level agencies involved in supporting the law enforcement sector in Iraq to foster an integrated, whole-of-government approach to developing GOI capacity in the law enforcement and security sector.
Familiarity with Iraqi and Middle East history, culture, institutions, structures, and legal systems.
Desirable qualifications include:
A bachelor’s degree in public administration, police administration, police science, business administration, or an equivalent field from an accredited academic institution
At least 10 years experience as a full-time, POST certified sworn officer in U.S. law enforcement with at least 5 years experience in a criminal intelligence gathering capacity or counter-terrorism investigative capacity or at least three years experience on a federally funded counter-terrorism fusion cell
At least three years experience in a supervisory or management position with oversight of intelligence analysts, financial analysts, counterterrorism investigators, or a federally- funded fusion cell
Knowledge of police development in an international environment
At least one year police development experience in either Iraq or Afghanistan
Prior police development experience in the Middle East
Experience in conducting physical and electronic surveillance to collect criminal intelligence
Experience in writing procedures and techniques used in lawful, physical, and technical surveillance
SECURITY All candidates for employment must obtain a minimum of a Secret security clearance from the Diplomatic Security Service (DSS). Even if the candidate has previously held a government security clearance or still holds one, the candidate must complete a Questionnaire for National Security Positions (SF-86), a credit/consumer report release form, and two sets of fingerprint cards for adjudication by the Diplomatic Security Service. Full disclosure and candor is imperative when completing this paperwork. ETHICS Employees must receive an ethics clearance, which may require completing and executing the Executive Branch Public Financial Disclosure Form (SF-278). Ethics clearances are required to help ensure that employees do not violate, or participate in any actions creating the appearance that they are violating the law or standards governing ethical conduct for employees of the Executive Branch. Employees should read the Department of State's "Ethics Guidance for Prospective Employees Who Are Not Special Government Employees." If a SF-278 form is required as part of your application, a Termination Financial Disclosure Report must be completed upon your departure from ITAO. The Federal ethics and conflict of interest laws and regulations are important tools intended to foster public confidence in government.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
You will be evaluated on the quality and extent of your experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of this position. The evaluation will be based on information you provide in your on-line resume, your answers to the job specific self-assessment questions for this announcement, and a review of the documents that are requested as part of this announcement. Qualified candidates are assigned a score between 70 and 100. Errors, exaggerations, or omissions in your responses to the on-line application may impact your score or result in you losing consideration for the job. If you are found to have rated yourself higher in the self-assessment than is supported by the information in your on-line resume, essay responses, and/or supporting documents, a score will manually be determined that reflects your documented experience. This may result in a lowered score, which may also eliminate you from the best-qualified listing. You may receive credit for unpaid or volunteer experience on the same basis as paid experience, provided it is directly related to this job. To receive proper credit, you must show, on your on-line resume, the actual time spent in such activities (hours worked per week). Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
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BENEFITS:Back to top
For additional information on DOS benefits click here.
OTHER INFORMATION:
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER - Your Social Security Number is requested under the authority of Executive Order 9397 to uniquely identify your records from those of other applicants who may have the same name. As allowed by law or Presidential directive, your Social Security Number is used to seek information about you from employers, schools, banks, and others who may know you. Failure to provide your Social Security Number on your application materials will result in your application not being processed.
SELECTIVE SERVICE - If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify at the time of appointment that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service law.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION - This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Office of Employee Relations, Disability/Reasonable Accommodations Division, at (202) 261-8180. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
HOW TO APPLY:Back to top
Applicants must submit an on-line application through the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) application system, USAJOBS. Information you provide in USAJOBS is general information completed by all applicants. The information you provide and your Federal resume will become part of your application and will automatically be transferred to the Department of State's Gateway to State application system when you apply on-line. You have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement to complete the following three-step application process: STEP 1: Select the "Apply On-line" button at the bottom of this page and follow the instructions provided. STEP 2: Answer the self-assessment questions. These questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for this job. Review your resume to make certain that it supports your responses to the user information questions and the on-line job specific self-assessment questions. STEP 3: Submit all required documentation listed in the "required documents" section of this announcement prior to the closing date. Technical assistance with your on-line application can be obtained by contacting the Help Desk at mgshelp@monster.com OR by calling (866) 656-6830 or (703) 269-4944 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time. For instructions on how to view the status of your supporting documentation, please click here NOTE: Paper applications and information sent by mail WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. NOTE: If applying online poses an extreme hardship, you may request alternate application procedures to submit your application package by fax. Please contact the Human Resources Specialist listed on the announcement between the business hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, at least two working days prior to the closing date of this announcement. The application package for alternate application procedures must be submitted and received in the Human Resources Office no later than 11:59 p.m. eastern Standard time (EST) on the closing date of this announcement.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
All required documents listed below must be submitted to our automated system "Gateway to State" prior to the closing date of this announcement, which is 11:59 p.m. eastern time.
If claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 (Member Copy # 4). If claiming 10 point preference, you also must submit an SF-15 (Application for 10 point Veteran Preference) and any other documentation required by that form.For further information regarding Veterans click here
If you are still on active duty, you MUST submit a statement of service from your unit, which states the date you entered active duty, the date you are separating, and the campaign medals you have received.
If you are qualifying based on other criteria listed under the Qualification Section of this announcement, you MUST submit the required supporting documentation (certificates, certifications, panel recommendations, etc.) with your application by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you WILL lose consideration for this position.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
ISPO Recruitment
Phone: 202-776-8838
Fax: 000-000-0000
Email: afghanistan_iraqjob@stat
e.gov
Agency Information:
U.S. Department of State
Iraq Strategic Partnership Office
Washington, DC
20520
US
Fax: 000-000-0000
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
After all application packages have been received, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. After we review and evaluate all applications, the most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews. After a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability and or security background investigation. You will be notified up to four times during the hiring process: 1. Upon receipt of your application. 2. Upon minimum qualification determinations. 3. After the certificate is issued. 4. After final selection is made. For instructions on how to view the status of your application, please click here .
