Administrative Assistant

Position description

Incumbent serves as the DHS subject matter analyst and programmatic in-country advisor to the DHS Attaché, the CBP Attaché, other USG agencies, host country officials, and the public to advance matter of travel and trade facilitation, border management /security, and homeland security matters of importance to the European Union.

 

Serves as the primary DHS and CBP point of contact for mission support and programmatic issues at the U.S. Missions to the European Union and Kingdom of Belgium mission support and programmatic subject matter point of contact in Brussels. This position directly supports the DHS and CBP Attaché offices to include department and agency activities and personnel supporting the World Customs Organization (WCO); liaison with the Container Security Initiative program in Antwerp; and the significant efforts to assist with the development of CBP programs in country. Assists the Attachés in the administration of bi-lateral and European Union (EU) programs and initiatives.

 

Incumbent accompanies Attachés to meetings with foreign government officials and industry representatives to serve as an advisor and reporter. Incumbent completes regular reporting and office administrative tasks (to include budget and support to delegates on TDY) as assigned. 

 

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Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: Five years of progressively responsible work experience in law enforcement or homeland security fields. Experience managing international cooperative projects, particularly those related to law enforcement, border protection and/or homeland security including two years of experience with budget and administration.

 

 

 

 

Education Requirements:

A bachelor’s degree in law enforcement, political science, international relations, or business is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: Fluency in English. This may be tested. 

 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Proficiency in drafting reports, briefing papers, and talking points on homeland security matters. Ability to compose reports and correspondence in professional English. Knowledge and skill in the use of automation equipment and computer software systems to include Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. Comprehensive knowledge of applicable administrative concepts that govern support functions in the U.S. Federal Government.

 

 

 

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. All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Secret certification.

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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 Brussels may receive a compensation package that may include extra-legal benefits: life insurance, hospitalization insurance (family included), meal tickets, transportation reimbursements, seniority leave, special holidays, training, Employee Assistance Program, etc.

 

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 SELECTION PROCESS:  Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below.  Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

 

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 **

Application instructions

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