Foreign Affairs Specialist

Summary The position is located in the Office of Policy, International Affairs, and Environment (APL), Office of International Affairs, and serves as the FAA desk officer and a focal point on U.S. civil aviation policies, practices and procedures in his/her geographic area of responsibility within the incumbent's assigned regional portfolio. The Foreign Affairs Specialist is assigned to the Asia Pacific Staff, Western Hemisphere Staff or the Europe, Africa, and Middle East Staff. Responsibilities Plans, develops, evaluates and recommends FAA policies for meeting international civil aviation objectives and operational responsibilities. Consults with FAA operational services, FAA representatives and International Area Offices; other U.S. Government agencies, such as the Departments of State, Commerce, and Defense; U. S. industry associations and representatives of U.S. Embassies and foreign governments, including civil aviation officials in those countries; and representatives of interna...