The incumbent will serve as Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) Regional Criminal Investigator (Export Control) Officer and provide support for all BIS initiatives including conducting, planning and performing operations related to the enforcement of export control laws and regulations, and host country export control law development. This position is located under the U. S. Commercial section at the U. S. Consulate General in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Under the U.S. Commercial Service section at the U. S. Consulate, the incumbent will serve as a Bureau Industry and Security (BIS) Regional Criminal Investigator (Export Control) Officer and provide support for all BIS initiatives including conducting, planning, and performing operations related to the enforcement of export control laws and regulations, and host country export control law development.
The position reports to the FCS Senior Commercial Officer and to the BIS Export Control Officer Program Director, who directs the incumbent, reviews the incumbent's performance, and ensures consistency with agency and administration priorities. The incumbent must also coordinate with other parts of the U. S. mission.
As a Regional Criminal Investigator (Export Control) Officer, the incumbent - Has country-wide (or region-wide) responsibility for implementing and reporting on all BIS programs, including those relating to dal-use and certain munitions export controls, non-proliferation, Issues covered under, inter alia, the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the Export Control Reform Act (ECRA) of 2018, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEP), and the Fastener Quality Act and the Chemical Weapons Convention Regulations.
Will serve as a Regional Criminal Investigator (Export Control) Officer responsible for investigating actual or alleged violations of the EAR. Liaising with U.S. Governmental law enforcement officials conducting end use monitoring, and Providing investigative support to BIS HQ and field offices as appropriate by the Region.
Typical duties performed include but are not limited to: Having country-wide (or region-wide) responsibility for implementing and reporting on all BIS programs, including those relating to dual-use and certain munitions export controls, non-proliferation and anti-terrorism, Responsible for issues covered under, inter alia, the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the Export Control Reform Act (ECRA) of 2018, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), the Fastener Quality Act and the Chemical Weapons Convention Regulations.
Serving as a Criminal Investigator responsible for investigating actual or alleged violations of the EAR. Conducting pre-license checks and post shipment verification on U.S. origin items to facilitate EAR compliance. Providing support to all BIS activities, including U.S. export control issues and host country export control development that will typically include bilateral information exchanges by U.S. government agencies and their host Government counterparts.
Working with host Government officials and local businesses to provide information and appropriate training in order to facilitate understanding of U.S. export control laws and regulations. Providing export control expertise to post by supporting and briefing senior U.S. Consulate officials with current information on U.S. and multilateral export control norms and practices. Coordinating and supports U.S. export enforcement and export control programs.
Supporting Trade Center programs and activities, such as trade fair exhibits, trade missions, and other trade promotion programs, as related to Export Controls, and with the coordination of BIS headquarters. A Limited Non-Career appointment is initially guaranteed for a period not to exceed two (2) years.
The initial appointment may be extended in one year increments; but may not be extended or renewed beyond the five (5) year statutory maximum as determined by the original date of appointment.
This position does not have an education qualification requirement. However, there is a training requirement. Selectee must satisfactorily (or have previously completed) the Criminal Investigator Training Program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), CITP or equivalent (FBI, DEA, Postal Inspector, etc.) are also acceptable.
AGENCY BENEFITS: Foreign Service Officer benefits include group life insurance, health benefits and Thrift Saving Plan; Government provided quarters or housing allowance, if overseas, generous leave accrual policy cost of living adjustments and post differential pay for certain overseas assignments; and educational allowance for children overseas.
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This position is with Commerce, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.
The posted pay range is $102409 – $150391/yr.
This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-12.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
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