International Relations Officer

International Relations Officer

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Bureau of International Labor Affairs

Open & closing dates

 09/27/2019 to 10/04/2019

Service

Competitive

Pay scale & grade

GS 13

Salary

$99,172 to $128,920 per year

Appointment type

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-Time

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

District of Columbia, DC

1 vacancy

Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

Telework eligible

Yes as determined by agency policy

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This job is open to

Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of this agency.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

Clarification from the agency

All current ILAB employees with competitive status. Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) eligibles must be in the local commuting area.

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Announcement number

MS-19-HRC-ILAB-285

Control number

547142300

Duties

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Duties

Summary

This position is located in the Office of International Relations & Economic Research (OIRER), Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB). ILAB is responsible for carrying out the Secretary of Labor's international responsibilities, contributing to the Department's strategic goals, developing Departmental policy, programs, and research relating to international labor activities, and coordinating Departmental international activities.

- This position is inside the bargaining unit.

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Responsibilities

The Office of International Relations & Economic Research (OIRER) is responsible for coordinating U.S. Government participation in the International Labor Organization, the labor components of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the G-7, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, the US-EU relationship, the OAS, and the Inter-American Conference of Ministers of Labor, and supporting United States Government activities on labor related issues in the United Nations and other international bodies.

Major duties for this position include but are not limited to, the following:

Prepares relevant reports, papers, talking points, briefing books, memos, letters, proposals, and background papers, for the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Deputy Under Secretary, and others as directed.

Develops and prepares in-depth analysis of assigned issues at national, regional, and global levels to provide inputs for reports and other research projects as well as for the development of policies and programs.

Coordinates policy and directives with other offices in ILAB, DOL, and other U.S. government agencies. Organizes and/or conducts extensive research and support activities for programs, initiatives, or international organizations assigned, and prepares recommendations, reports, and briefings.

Formulates policy and program recommendations, including coordinating and developing official positions on assigned issues.

Serves as an authoritative consultant and advisor to the Director, Deputy Director, Deputy Under Secretary, and other DOL professional staff, ambassadors and labor attaches or others with related responsibility, and officials of U.S. trade unions and management organizations, either orally or in writing, on policy and key developments regarding Office issues.

Prepares papers and briefing materials, and collaborates with other agencies, foreign counterparts, and others to ensure policies and programs respond to DOL and U.S. priorities and interests.

Represents ILAB on international, interagency, and intra-agency working groups, committees, international meetings and conferences in the capacity of DOL or ILAB spokesperson.

Organizes, coordinates, and negotiates a variety of policy issues and initiatives with individuals internal and external to DOL.