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This position is located in DOL's Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), serving in the U.S. Embassy in Mexico. The Senior Attaché in Mexico advises the U.S. Ambassador to Mexico and the USG interagency on labor and employment issues, with a focus on implementation of the labor commitments in the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. This is a term appointment not to exceed 3 years, with an option to extend for an additional year. This position is outside the bargaining unit. This 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. Salary & Benefits: The base pay scale for the assignment in Mexico is $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. 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. 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, plus appropriate experience or additional education. 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. Specialized Experience Applicants must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-14 in the Federal Service or private sector. Qualifying specialized experience is defined as having at least 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. Managing or leading a team to complete long term projects. Researching Mexico's geopolitical and industrial relations. #J-18808-Ljbffr US Bureau of International Labor Affairs

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