Diplomatic Courier

This is a TEMPORARY, INTERMITTENT position located in Office of Diplomatic Courier Services, Bureau of Diplomatic Security. The incumbent serve as a Diplomatic Courier assigned to one of the Regional Diplomatic Courier Offices with responsibility for safeguarding and escorting the movement of diplomatic pouches containing sensitive and classified information, equipment, and materials between the Department and U.S. diplomatic missions overseas. This vacancy is for up to 4 positions.

**Qualifications:**
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: · Experience conducting the global movement of sensitive and classified information, equipment, and materials. · Experience providing advice and assistance on the logistical movement of sensitive and classified information, equipment, and materials. · Experience negotiating international transportation factors and conditions with airline carriers, freight forwarders, airport authorities, customs and immigration authorities, or other transit officials. · Experience establishing and maintaining liaison with key officials of other federal agencies, international organizations, and foreign governments to improve efficiency and safety of deliveries. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-12 position. To be considered well-qualified, in addition to meeting minimum qualifications, candidates must demonstrate proficiency in some, but not all of the major aspects of the position.