International Relations Specialist - Washington, United States - Department Of Transportation

Description

Summary

The Office of the International Transportation and Trade is the Secretary's principal organization for the development, direction, and coordination of international transportation and trade policies; diplomatic programs and protocol activities; and functions as the focal point for review of major policy issues resulting from Department-wide international transportation activities.

Duties

As an International Relations Specialist at the full performance level, you will:

• Be responsible for analyzing and assessing international, surface and intermodal transportation policies and programs, and recommending the formulation of international surface and intermodal transportation and trade policies, and United States policies regarding the formulation of transportation and trade facilitation program issues.
• Perform highly complex technical analysis of international transportation and trade matters, and formulates, recommends and provide expert policy advice on international surface and intermodal transportation issues to the Office Director to promote initiatives for domestic and international program activities.
• Prepare correspondence in response to Congressional and public inquiries about DOT decisions, positions and policies with respect to transportation and international trade with foreign countries.
• Maintain effective liaison and executive level relationships with of U.S. and foreign governments departments, industries, and financial institutions that are involved in the economic, financial and physical aspects of transportation trade activities.

Ideal Candidate Statement: OST is looking for a seasoned, motivated and self-reliant professional who can share their expertise in planning, implementing, and monitoring initiatives impacting international transportation and trade program activities. This position is located in the DOT building, which sits directly across the street from the Metro and a few blocks away from the National's Baseball stadium. OST has flexible work schedules and flexible health benefits.