FOREIGN AFFAIRS SPECIALIST

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Summary

This job is open to Duties Requirements How you will be evaluated Required documents How to apply

Summary

Click on Learn more about this agency button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.

This is a formal Air Force civilian training position established under the PALACE Acquire PAQ program. As such it is centrally managed and funded by the Air Force Personnel Center Force Renewal and Development Directorate and administered by the International Affairs Administration Career Field Team HQ AFPCDPZ JBSA-Randolph TX 78150-4530.

Overview

Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 02142026 to 09302026 Salary 49960 to - 115213 per year Pay scale & grade GS 7 Locations Few vacancies in the following locations Wright-Patterson AFB OH Fort Sam Houston TX Lackland AFB TX Randolph AFB TX Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive Promotion potential 12 Job family Series 0130 Foreign Affairs Supervisory status No Security clearance Secret Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive NCS Moderate Risk Trust determination process Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No Announcement number 4-26-DHA-0130-IA-PJK2 Control number 857802200

Duties

• Performs developmental assignments
• Develops skills and experience in the formulation and direction of foreign affairs and/or the study and disposition of information bearing on international affairs.
• Performs recurring assignments of limited but gradually increasing difficulty and complexity.
• Participates in special initiatives studies and projects.
• Prepares written correspondence and other documentation.

Requirements

Conditions of employment U.S. Citizenship Required Males must be registered for Selective Service see www.sss.gov A security clearance may be required Must sign a mobility agreement This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program Employee must maintain current certifications

How you will be evaluated

Your application package resume supporting documents and responses to the questionnaire will be used to determine your eligibility qualifications and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

Required documents

The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.

How to Apply

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 1159 PM ET on 09302026

To preview the Application Questionnaire please click the following link httpsapply.usastaffing.govViewQuestionnaire12884585

To begin the process click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process.

To apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package which includes

1. Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume only the most recent will be reviewed. The most recent is considered the resume with the latest timestamp. Resumes may not exceed two pages. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here.

For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment i.e. monthyear to monthyear or monthyear to present. If your resume does not contain this information your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee provide your pay plan series and grade i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance related rating given within the last three years andor incentive awards in your resume.

Do NOT include photographs inappropriate material inappropriate content nor personal information such as age gender religion social security number etc. on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your name first and last MUST be included on your resume.

2. A complete Application Questionnaire

3. Additional Required Documents see Required Documents section. Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.

4. Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here.

PLEASE NOTE It is the applicants responsibility to verify that information entered andor uploaded i.e. resume is received accurate and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.

Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.

Agency contact information

Total Force Service Center Phone: 1-800-525-0102 Email: DO.NOT.EMAILCALL.ONLY Address: AF Force Renewal 550 C Street W JBSA Randolph AFB TX 78150 US

Next steps

Once your application package is received an acknowledgement email will be sent.

If you provided an email address you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for consideration. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified your application will receive no further consideration.

To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application log into your USAJOBS account select My Applications and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.

If you do not provide an email address you are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity EEO Policy Financial suitability New employee probationary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy Selective Service Signature and false statements Social security number request