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Summary
The position is located in DOL's Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), serving in the U.S. Consulate in Tijuana, Mexico. The Attaché in Tijuana advises the U.S. Consul General in Tijuana and the USG interagency on labor & employment issues, with focus on implementation of the labor commitments in the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
This is a temporary promotion NTE 3 years, with option to extend NTE 5 years total. See qualifications section. This position is outside the bargaining unit.
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Duties
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Major duties:

• The position implements and/or facilitates the implementation of USG labor and employment mandates, policies, programs, and initiatives, including those related to the US Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA), and advocates for, develops, and implements strategies to advance USG labor and employment priorities in Mexico. The position serves as an expert on labor and employment issues and developments in Mexico for officials of DOL and other USG agencies.
• Monitors labor and employment mandates, policies, programs, and initiatives, including direct technical assistance and technical assistance programming, the ILO, other international organizations, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) with interests in Mexico.
• Provides technical assistance to the Mexican government to facilitate legal reforms consistent with international labor standards and effective enforcement of labor laws and regulations.
• The position provides labor and employment expertise to the U.S. Mission, DOL, and other USG agencies to facilitate the development and implementation of targeted USG-funded grants and contracts addressing labor and employment challenges in Mexico, consistent with international labor standards and effective enforcement of labor laws and regulations.
• The position supports and closely coordinates and collaborates with the Human Rights Officer on the Country Reports on Human Rights Practices and Trafficking in Persons report.
• Builds professional relationships with a wide range of USG and international contacts at varying levels of authority and earns the trust of Mexican counterparts to provide effective guidance and authoritative recommendations to these stakeholders.
• Provides onsite representation and expert and authoritative advice on all aspects of policies and programs that relate to the completerange of DOL's international mission concerning labor and employment policies and programs. Represents the Secretary of Labor's priorities to the Consulate.
• Conducts oral and written briefings and drafts analytical and spot cables, including in coordination with other USG officials. Responds to inquiries from USG agencies on labor and employment issues and developments especially as they relate to DOL mandates and mission priorities.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Candidate required to obtain the necessary security/investigation level.
• Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug tests.
• Subject to financial disclosure requirements.
• This position requires foreign language proficiency in Spanish.

Qualifications
T his position has a language proficiency requirement. The incumbent MUST be able to speak, read, and write in all styles and forms of the language pertinent to the duties of the position, Spanish.
This position is authorized foreign entitlements in accordance with the Department of State Standardized Regulations (DSSR).This section is contingent upon host country approval.
When employee is assigned to Mexico, the employee will not receive Washington DC locality pay, salary will be adjusted to reflect basic pay. The Foreign Service Act and the President's Letter of Instruction to Chiefs of Mission give the COM full authority over and responsibility for the direction, coordination and supervision of all USG executive branch employees in his/her country, regardless of employment categories or locations, except those under the command of U.S. as in military commanders, or the staff of international organizations, or serving as Voice of America correspondents on assignment. Furthermore, all executive branch agencies with employees under COM authority must keep the COM full informed of their activities and ensure that all such employees comply fully with all applicable COM directives.
The base pay scale for the assignment in Mexico is as follow: $126,384.00 to $164,301.00 Per Year. The selected candidate will be relocated to Mexico at government expense and will be eligible for all benefits normally provided to US government employees at the US Embassy and Consulates in Mexico, including Post (Hardship) Differential. More information on Post Differential in Mexico may be found at: State Department Website
The selected applicant will be assigned to serve in the U.S. Consulate located in Tijuana, Mexico at time of appointment or sometime after appointment. The assignment in Tijuana is temporary for three years and may be extended not to exceed five years total. Upon completion or termination of the assignment, the Attaché - Tijuana will return to their original position within ILAB in Washington, DC.
You must meet the Basic Requirements and the Specialized Experience to qualify for the Attaché - Tijuana, as described below.
Basic Requirements:

• Degree: major or equivalent, or a combination of courses totaling at least 24 semester hours in international law and international relations, political science, economics, history, sociology, geography, social or cultural anthropology, law, statistics, or in the humanities; or 12 semester hours in one of the above disciplines and 12 semester hours in statistics/quantitative methods.

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• Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major, or a combination of related courses totaling at least 24 semester hours, in one or more of the social sciences, or in the humanities, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

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• Experience: four years of appropriate experience in one or more of the fields listed above in work associated with international organizations, problems, or other aspects of foreign affairs

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position, you must also meet the specialized experience listed below:
Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.
To qualify for the GS-14, specialized experience is defined as having at least FOUR (4) of the following equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-13 in the Federal Service or private sector.:

• Assist in implementing U.S. government international labor and trade mandates and priorities, such as assessing countries' labor laws and enforcement for their effectiveness in complying with international labor standards.
• Assisting in the development, negotiation, or implementation of U.S labor and employment policy in an international context.
• Assisting in developing and implementing plans for the monitoring and enforcement of labor or international commitments.
• Developing relationships with host country stakeholders in government and private sector/civil society to advance U.S. policy objectives.
• Researching Mexico's geopolitical and industrial relations.

To qualify for the GS-15, specialized experience is defined as having at least FOUR (4) of the following equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-14 in the Federal Service or private sector:

• Implementing U.S. government international labor and trade mandates and priorities, such as assessing countries' labor laws and enforcement for their effectiveness in complying with international labor standards.
• Engaging in the development, negotiation, or implementation of U.S labor and employment policy in an international context.
• Developing and implementing plans for the monitoring and enforcement of labor or international commitments.
• Developing relationships with host country stakeholders in government and private sector/civil society to advance U.S. policy objectives.
• Researching Mexico's geopolitical and industrial relations.

Education
Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service.
If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum coursework requirements for this position. Click Evaluation of Foreign Education for more information.
Additional information
The mission of the Department of Labor (DOL) is to protect the welfare of workers and job seekers, improve working conditions, expand high-quality employment opportunities, and assure work-related benefits and rights for all workers.
Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION, REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION, FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES
As a condition of employment, all personnel must undergo a background investigation for access to DOL facilities, systems, information and/or classified materials before they can enter on duty: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
Non-Supervisory Financial Disclosure: This position is subject to the confidential financial disclosure requirements of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-521). Therefore, if selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest(s) and your prospective position with DOL. This information will be required annually.
For more information, click Telework Position Information. This is not a remote work position. The selectee will report to an assigned DOL office location on a regular basis and is eligible for participation in telework as determined by management in accordance with DOL policy.
The Department of Labor may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities, currently offered by the Federal government to attract highly qualified candidates. Click here for Additional Information.
The Fair Chance Act (FCA) prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOL employee has violated your rights under the FCA, you may file a complaint of the alleged violation following our agency's complaint process Guidelines for Reporting Violations of the Fair Chance Act.
Note: The FCA does not apply to some positions specified under the Act, such as law enforcement or national security positions.
All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to the appointment.
All Department of Labor employees are subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Program under Executive Order 12564 and Public Law 100-71.
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.
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