Employer:US Department Of State
Salary Range: $74,872.00 to $97,333.00 / Per Year
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0301-12
Status Position: 1 year renewable for up to 4 years.
Duty Location: 1 vacancy in the following location:
Rosslyn, VA, USView Map
Who May Apply: Open to all U.S. citizens
“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.”
“More than one selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title,
series, grade and unit occur.”
Job Summary:
The men and women of the US Department of State with their skills, character and commitment to public service, are the backbone of America’s diplomacy. Civil Service employees support the foreign policy mission from offices in Washington, DC and worldwide.
Join us in helping to shape a freer, more secure and prosperous world as we formulate, represent and implement US foreign policy. Choose from hundreds of career possibilities – there’s something for everyone!
This is a non-status, non-permanent position. You do not acquire a competitive or excepted service status from this position.
This incumbent of this position serves as an RSO Kabul Personnel Recovery Specialist in the Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Office of International Programs. This position is based in Arlington, VA and requires frequent, extended temporary duty deployment to Kabul, Afghanistan (approximately 75% of the year in Kabul). The incumbent of this position will serve as an advisor to senior management on all Personnel Recovery related issues, assist in the development and implementation of a U.S. Mission Afghanistan Personnel Recovery Plans that coordinates with Chief Of Mission security measures with those of interagency community and Afghan Government.
Key Requirements:
Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Relocation expenses will NOT be paid.
Medical clearance is required
Extensive Overseas travel is required
Duties
-Serve as a Personnel Recovery (PR) Subject Matter Expert (SME) and advisor to the senior Regional Security Officers (RSO) on all Personnel Recovery (PR) related issues, as well as advisor to Post leadership and to other civilian agencies under Chief of Mission authority on personnel recovery issues.
-Develops and implements a U.S. Mission Afghanistan Personnel Recovery Plan (PRP) that coordinates Chief of Missions security measures with those of the interagency community and Afghan Government.
-Coordinates RSO/COM efforts with other Government Agencies (OGA), military, private/civilian organizations and appropriate Afghan entities on all aspects of the PRP to include prevention, preparation and response to hostage taking or isolation of personnel, in accordance with current U.S. government policy.
-Develops and manages individual collective PR training program consistent with COM and U.S. government policy requirements. This training may include, but is not limited to, individual isolation training, training for PR responders/managers, and training usage of multiple “tag, track, and locate” (TTL) devices as dictated by COM security policies and directives.
-Implements PR Standard Operating Procedures in accordance with Diplomatic Security policies and identify resources to support the RSO operations throughout Afghanistan.
-Assess procedures and capabilities currently in place for recovery of COM personnel and American citizens from anywhere in Afghanistan.
-Performs other security related duties and responsibilities as directed by the Regional Security Officer (RSO).
Qualifications Required
Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements, including education and any selective placement factors described below by the closing date of this announcement. Education may only be substituted in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order to be credited towards qualifications.
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click on the link for a list of accredited organizations recognized as specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials.
Applicants must have 1 year of specialized
experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the
Federal service which provided the applicant
with the particular knowledge, skills and
abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Qualifying specialized experience must
demonstrate the following:
1. Experience with all aspects of U.S. Government Personnel Recovery operations, including interagency operations/coordination; U.S. Government operations and overseas embassies and consulates, command, control, communication, intelligence and special operations.
2. Experience conducting Personnel Recovery training and development.
3. Experience utilizing a Tracking and locating system and their applications related to personnel recovery programs.
4. Experience reacting to an crisis situations, such as kidnapping and hostage taking.
5. Experience analyze personnel recovery issues and identifying appropriate solutions.
There is no substitute of education for
specialized experience for the GS-12
position.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs) and other characteristics that are relevant to the duties of this position and must be fully supported by information in your resume:
1. Expert knowledge of all aspects of U.S. Government Personnel Recovery operations, including interagency operations/coordination; U.S. Government operations and overseas embassies and consulates, command, control, communication, intelligence and special operations.
2. Expert knowledge of conducting Personnel Recovery training and development.
3. Knowledge of a Tracking and locating system and their applications related to personnel recovery programs.
4. Ability to react promptly, appropriately, and decisively in crisis situations, such as kidnapping and hostage taking matters.
5. Ability to provide technical advice and guidance to managers, co-workers, headquarters staff and decision-makers on undefined issues and elements for programs critical to an agency’s mission.
6. Ability to analyze complex issues and identify appropriate solutions.
Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience(s) and education (if applicable) as it relates to this job opportunity. In order to fully evaluate your application and receive proper credit, your resume should include: (1) paid and non-paid experience, job title, dates held (month and year for qualifying purposes to receive credit), number of hours worked per week, and salary (2) knowledge of the subject matter and technical skills pertinent to this position; (3) specific duties performed that fully detail the level and complexity of the work; and (4) names and phone numbers of your current and/or previous supervisor(s). Your resume should contain sufficient information to make a valid determination that you fully meet the basic/specialized experience requirements as stated in this job opportunity announcement for each grade level(s) for which you are applying. This information should be clearly identified in your resume. Failure to provide information sufficient to determine your qualifications for the position will result in loss of consideration.
Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements and submit any required supporting documentation by the closing date of this job opportunity. Applicants found to be among the top qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview.
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Salary Range: $74,872.00 to $97,333.00 / Per Year
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0301-12
Status Position: 1 year renewable for up to 4 years.
Duty Location: 1 vacancy in the following location:
Rosslyn, VA, USView Map
Who May Apply: Open to all U.S. citizens
“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.”
“More than one selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title,
series, grade and unit occur.”
Job Summary:
The men and women of the US Department of State with their skills, character and commitment to public service, are the backbone of America’s diplomacy. Civil Service employees support the foreign policy mission from offices in Washington, DC and worldwide.
Join us in helping to shape a freer, more secure and prosperous world as we formulate, represent and implement US foreign policy. Choose from hundreds of career possibilities – there’s something for everyone!
This is a non-status, non-permanent position. You do not acquire a competitive or excepted service status from this position.
This incumbent of this position serves as an RSO Kabul Personnel Recovery Specialist in the Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Office of International Programs. This position is based in Arlington, VA and requires frequent, extended temporary duty deployment to Kabul, Afghanistan (approximately 75% of the year in Kabul). The incumbent of this position will serve as an advisor to senior management on all Personnel Recovery related issues, assist in the development and implementation of a U.S. Mission Afghanistan Personnel Recovery Plans that coordinates with Chief Of Mission security measures with those of interagency community and Afghan Government.
Key Requirements:
Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Relocation expenses will NOT be paid.
Medical clearance is required
Extensive Overseas travel is required
Duties
-Serve as a Personnel Recovery (PR) Subject Matter Expert (SME) and advisor to the senior Regional Security Officers (RSO) on all Personnel Recovery (PR) related issues, as well as advisor to Post leadership and to other civilian agencies under Chief of Mission authority on personnel recovery issues.
-Develops and implements a U.S. Mission Afghanistan Personnel Recovery Plan (PRP) that coordinates Chief of Missions security measures with those of the interagency community and Afghan Government.
-Coordinates RSO/COM efforts with other Government Agencies (OGA), military, private/civilian organizations and appropriate Afghan entities on all aspects of the PRP to include prevention, preparation and response to hostage taking or isolation of personnel, in accordance with current U.S. government policy.
-Develops and manages individual collective PR training program consistent with COM and U.S. government policy requirements. This training may include, but is not limited to, individual isolation training, training for PR responders/managers, and training usage of multiple “tag, track, and locate” (TTL) devices as dictated by COM security policies and directives.
-Implements PR Standard Operating Procedures in accordance with Diplomatic Security policies and identify resources to support the RSO operations throughout Afghanistan.
-Assess procedures and capabilities currently in place for recovery of COM personnel and American citizens from anywhere in Afghanistan.
-Performs other security related duties and responsibilities as directed by the Regional Security Officer (RSO).
Qualifications Required
Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements, including education and any selective placement factors described below by the closing date of this announcement. Education may only be substituted in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order to be credited towards qualifications.
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click on the link for a list of accredited organizations recognized as specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials.
Applicants must have 1 year of specialized
experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the
Federal service which provided the applicant
with the particular knowledge, skills and
abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Qualifying specialized experience must
demonstrate the following:
1. Experience with all aspects of U.S. Government Personnel Recovery operations, including interagency operations/coordination; U.S. Government operations and overseas embassies and consulates, command, control, communication, intelligence and special operations.
2. Experience conducting Personnel Recovery training and development.
3. Experience utilizing a Tracking and locating system and their applications related to personnel recovery programs.
4. Experience reacting to an crisis situations, such as kidnapping and hostage taking.
5. Experience analyze personnel recovery issues and identifying appropriate solutions.
There is no substitute of education for
specialized experience for the GS-12
position.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs) and other characteristics that are relevant to the duties of this position and must be fully supported by information in your resume:
1. Expert knowledge of all aspects of U.S. Government Personnel Recovery operations, including interagency operations/coordination; U.S. Government operations and overseas embassies and consulates, command, control, communication, intelligence and special operations.
2. Expert knowledge of conducting Personnel Recovery training and development.
3. Knowledge of a Tracking and locating system and their applications related to personnel recovery programs.
4. Ability to react promptly, appropriately, and decisively in crisis situations, such as kidnapping and hostage taking matters.
5. Ability to provide technical advice and guidance to managers, co-workers, headquarters staff and decision-makers on undefined issues and elements for programs critical to an agency’s mission.
6. Ability to analyze complex issues and identify appropriate solutions.
Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience(s) and education (if applicable) as it relates to this job opportunity. In order to fully evaluate your application and receive proper credit, your resume should include: (1) paid and non-paid experience, job title, dates held (month and year for qualifying purposes to receive credit), number of hours worked per week, and salary (2) knowledge of the subject matter and technical skills pertinent to this position; (3) specific duties performed that fully detail the level and complexity of the work; and (4) names and phone numbers of your current and/or previous supervisor(s). Your resume should contain sufficient information to make a valid determination that you fully meet the basic/specialized experience requirements as stated in this job opportunity announcement for each grade level(s) for which you are applying. This information should be clearly identified in your resume. Failure to provide information sufficient to determine your qualifications for the position will result in loss of consideration.
Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements and submit any required supporting documentation by the closing date of this job opportunity. Applicants found to be among the top qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview.
Apply