External Affairs Specialist (Law Enforcement)

Specialized Experience GS-13 To qualify at the GS-13, you must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in Federal Service or private sector equivalent experience. For this position, specialized experience is defined as: General knowledge of state, local, tribal, territorial, and campus law enforcement’s role in preventing, preparing for, protecting against, and responding to natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters within the United States. This includes comprehensive knowledge of the laws, policies, priorities, programs, activities, national trends, and congressional actions that affect the ability of state, local, tribal, territorial, and campus law enforcement to effectively participate in the homeland security enterprise. General knowledge of external affairs and/or intergovernmental affairs practices, relationships, and activities sufficient to inform the development, implementation, or revision of national policies or initiatives, serve as a liaison, and to work closely with state, local, tribal, territorial, and campus law enforcement elected and appointed officials, associations that represent their interests, and criminal justice organizations. Demonstrated ability to obtain cooperation and support to resolve issues among stakeholders within and outside an organization, including other federal organizations, external groups, and key government and private sector individuals. Intermediate skills in educating and communicating orally and in writing with clarity, tact, and diplomacy to promote effective presentation of policies, priorities, programs, and activities to external stakeholders in various settings. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. Specialized Experience GS-14 To qualify at the GS-14, you must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in Federal Service or private/public sector equivalent experience. For this position, specialized experience is defined as: Advance knowledge of state, local, tribal, territorial, and campus law enforcement’s role in preventing, preparing for, protecting against, and responding to natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters within the United States. This includes comprehensive knowledge of the laws, policies, priorities, programs, activities, national trends, and congressional actions that affect the ability of state, local, tribal, territorial, and campus law enforcement to effectively participate in the homeland security enterprise. Advance knowledge of external affairs and/or intergovernmental affairs practices, relationships, and activities sufficient to inform the development, implementation, or revision of national policies or initiatives, serve as a liaison, and to work closely with state, local, tribal, territorial, and campus law enforcement elected and appointed officials, associations that represent their interests, and criminal justice organizations. Demonstrated ability to obtain cooperation and support to resolve issues among stakeholders within and outside an organization, including other federal organizations, external groups, and key government and private sector individuals that might impede state, local, tribal, territorial, and campus law enforcement response to policies, programs, and initiatives. Advance skills in educating and communicating orally and in writing with clarity, tact, and diplomacy to promote effective presentation of policies, priorities, programs, and activities to external stakeholders in various settings. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. All requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Essential Personnel Position – This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operation events without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. (5 U.S.C. 7501-7533 and 5 CFR, Part 752, as applicable).
This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office for State and Local Law Enforcement (OSLLE). The primary purpose of this position is to be the subject matter expert in supporting the Assistant Secretary for State and Local Law Enforcement and office leadership by building and maintaining partnerships with state, local, tribal, territorial, and campus law enforcement to support Department leadership engagements. Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.