Final_Mexico_Labor_Categories.docx

General Labor Categories

Performing Inherently Governmental Services, as identified in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 7.503 or by the ordering agency, are prohibited under this contract.

The Offeror shall establish a tiered classification and compensation system to serve in INL missions overseas. The tiered classification system shall include five groups with four compensation classes (I-IV) in each.

The Offeror shall assign individuals to the appropriate salary category based on a combination of mission appropriate factors considering prior experience, specific expertise, rank and assigned mission position/duties. Salaries shall be established incrementally, from Level I to IV, with Level IV of each category being the highest paid. Compensation classes need not necessarily be standardized across the four advisor groups.

Basic Qualifications

Education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for each year served in a professionally related field of employment

Police Advisor:

All Contractor (and Subcontractor) personnel filling Police Advisor positions must be U.S. citizens and require an MRPT Certification issued by the Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS/SI/PSS).

I: High School degree, FSI level 3/3 Spanish, FSI level 3/3 English, five (5) years of experience with U.S. law enforcement or military, experience briefing in Spanish and English.

II: Bachelor’s degree in international relations, law enforcement, public policy or related field (10 years professional law enforcement experience can be substituted), FSI level 3/3 Spanish, FSI level 4/4 English, five (5) years’ experience with U.S. law enforcement or military, experience briefing in Spanish and English.

III: Bachelor’s degree in international relations, law enforcement, public policy or related field (10 years professional law enforcement experience can be substituted), FSI level 3/3 Spanish, FSI level 3/3 English, ten (10) years’ experience with U.S. law enforcement or military, two (2) years of experience working overseas in an Embassy environment, two (2) years specialized experience depending on the position (e.g. intelligence, firearms, gangs, kidnapping, drugs, internal affairs), experience briefing in Spanish and English.

IV. Bachelor’s degree in international relations, law enforcement, public policy or related field (10 years professional law enforcement experience can be substituted), FSI level 3/3 Spanish, FSI level 4/4 English, fifteen (15) years’ experience with U.S. law enforcement or military, three (3) years of experience working overseas in an Embassy environment, three (3) years specialized experience depending on the position (e.g. intelligence, firearms, gangs, kidnapping, drugs, internal affairs), experience briefing in Spanish and English.

Corrections Advisor All Contractor (and Subcontractor) personnel filling Corrections Advisor positions must be U.S. citizens and require MRPT Certification issued by the Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS/SI/PSS).

I: High School degree required, FSI Level 3/3 English, FSI Level 3/3 Spanish, graduate of a U.S. federal or state corrections or probation officer academy certified by a POST commission or equivalent, and of at least 120 hours in length, two (2) years of corrections experience, one (1) year of experience working on international corrections issues preferred, working overseas preferred, experience working or coordinating with other relevant U.S. government agencies (e.g., Departments of Justice, Defense, DEA and/or USAID) preferred.

II: High School degree required, FSI Level 4/4 English, FSI Level 4/4 Spanish, rank of Lieutenant (or equivalent or higher), graduate of a U.S. federal or state corrections or probation officer academy certified by a POST commission or equivalent, and of at least 120 hours in length, two (2) years of managerial and supervisory experience as Lieutenant (or equivalent), one (1) year of experience working on international corrections issues preferred, working overseas preferred, experience working or coordinating with other relevant U.S. government agencies (e.g., Departments of Justice, Defense, DEA and/or USAID) preferred.

III: Bachelor’s or higher degree from an accredited college or university in any field with preference given to degrees in criminal justice, social sciences, accounting, or communications, FSI Level 3/3 English, FSI Level 3/3 Spanish, rank of associate/deputy warden (or equivalent or higher), graduate of a U.S. federal or state corrections or probation officer academy certified by a POST commission or equivalent, and of at least 120 hours in length, two (2) years of managerial and supervisory experience as a Deputy Warden or Warden )or equivalent), one (1) year of experience working on international corrections issues preferred, working overseas preferred, experience working or coordinating with other relevant U.S. government agencies (e.g., Departments of Justice, Defense, DEA and/or USAID) preferred.

IV: Bachelor’s or higher degree from an accredited college or university in any field with preference given to degrees in criminal justice, social sciences, accounting, or communications, FSI Level 4/4 English, FSI Level 4/4 Spanish, rank of associate/deputy warden (or equivalent or higher), graduate of a U.S. federal or state corrections or probation officer academy certified by a POST commission or equivalent, and of at least 120 hours in length, three (3) years of managerial and supervisory experience as a Deputy Warden or Warden )or equivalent), two (2) years of experience working on international corrections issues preferred, working overseas preferred, experience working or coordinating with other relevant U.S. government agencies (e.g., Departments of Justice, Defense, DEA and/or USAID) preferred.

Specialist Advisor Contractor (and Subcontractor) personnel filling Specialist Advisor positions may be either Local Nationals (LNs) or U.S. citizens. If filled by an LN, the position requires RSO vetting. If filled by a U.S. citizen, the position requires an MRPT certification issued by the Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS/SI/PSS).

I: English FSI level 3/3, Spanish FSI level 3/3, High school degree, one (1) year of experience in an applicable professional field, basic knowledge of budgets and financial planning, strong analytical, written, communication and inter-personal skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office suite applications.

II: English FSI level 3/3, Spanish FSI level 3/3, High school degree and two years of college, three (3) years of experience in an applicable professional field, knowledge and experience in managing budgets and financial planning, strong analytical, written, communication and inter-personal skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office suite applications, experience in drafting and authoring weekly, monthly and quarterly reports.

III: English FSI level 3/3, Spanish FSI level 3/3, Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college, Master’s degree preferred, COR or GTM certification preferred, three (3) years of experience in an applicable professional field, knowledge and experience in managing budgets and financial planning, strong analytical, written, communication and inter-personal skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office suite applications, experience in drafting and authoring weekly, monthly and quarterly reports.

IV: English FSI level 4/4, Spanish FSI level 4/4, Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college, Master’s degree preferred, COR or GTM certification preferred, five (5) years of experience in an applicable professional field, knowledge and experience in managing budgets and financial planning, strong analytical, written, communication and inter-personal skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office suite applications, experience in drafting and authoring weekly, monthly and quarterly reports.

Information and Technology (IT) Advisor All Contractor (and Subcontractor) personnel filling Information and Technology (IT) Advisor positions must be Local Nationals (LNs) and require RSO Vetting.

I: Spanish FSI level 3/3, English FSI level 3/3, High school degree, one (1) year of IT/helpdesk experience is required, one (1) year experience with Microsoft Sever and SQL applications, One (1) year of experience in IT management is desirable, Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, MS Project, and internally developed databases, proficient in Databases knowledge, MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Web development and integration and languages, HTML, PHP, SharePoint, Flash, Silverlight, current on new information technologies, hardware, software, upgrades, updates and compatibility issues and will suggest applicable changes or modifications, RSO security background investigation.

II: Spanish FSI level 3/3, English FSI level 4/4, High school degree, two years of college in IT or related field, work experience may be substituted for the four year degree if the individual has exceptional technical skills, one (1) year of IT/helpdesk experience is required, one (1) year experience with Microsoft Sever and SQL applications, One (1) year of experience in IT management is desirable, Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, MS Project, and internally developed databases, proficient in Databases knowledge, MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Web development and integration and languages, HTML, PHP, SharePoint, Flash, Silverlight, current on new information technologies, hardware, software, upgrades, updates and compatibility issues and will suggest applicable changes or modifications, RSO security background investigation.

III: Spanish FSI level 3/3, English FSI level 4/4, College degree in IT or related field, work experience may be substituted for the four year degree if the individual has exceptional technical skills, two (2) years of IT/helpdesk experience is required, one (1) year experience with Microsoft Sever and SQL applications, One (1) year of experience in IT management is desirable, Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, MS Project, and internally developed databases, proficient in Databases knowledge, MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Web development and integration and languages, HTML, PHP, SharePoint, Flash, Silverlight, current on new information technologies, hardware, software, upgrades, updates and compatibility issues and will suggest applicable changes or modifications, RSO security background investigation.

IV: Spanish FSI level 4/4, English FSI level 5/5, College degree in IT or related field, work experience may be substituted for the four year degree if the individual has exceptional technical skills, Five (5) years of IT/helpdesk experience is required, two (2) years experience with Microsoft Sever and SQL applications, two (2) years of experience in IT management is desirable, Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, MS Project, and internally developed databases, proficient in Databases knowledge, MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Web development and integration and languages, HTML, PHP, SharePoint, Flash, Silverlight, current on new information technologies, hardware, software, upgrades, updates and compatibility issues and will suggest applicable changes or modifications, RSO security background investigation.

Administrative and Support Personnel Contractor (and Subcontractor) personnel filling Administrative and Support Personnel positions may be Local Nationals (LNs), U.S. citizens, or Third Country Nationals (TCNs). If filled by an LN, the position requires RSO vetting. If filled by a U.S. citizen or TCN, the position requires an MRPT certification issued by the Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS/SI/PSS).

I: high school degree, two years administrative experience, FSI Level 3/3 English, FSI Level 4/4 Spanish, Microsoft word, Excel, Power Point, Ability to learn S@mepage within 60 days.

II: high school degree, FSI level 4/4 English, FSI level 4/4 Spanish, two (2) years administrative experience in a professional setting, Previous GOM, law enforcement or project management experience preferred, effectively communicate in English and Spanish, knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite to include Word, Excel, and Power Point, ability to learn new software such as S@mepage project management module.

III: BA/BS (University degree equivalent) required, FSI level 3/3 English, FSI level 4/4 Spanish , two (2) years administrative experience in a professional setting, Previous GOM, law enforcement or project management experience preferred, effectively communicate in English and Spanish, knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite to include Word, Excel, and Power Point, ability to learn new software such as S@mepage project management module. Comment by Reilly, Patrick P (Mexico City): 4/4 English

IV: BA/BS (University degree equivalent) required, FSI level 4/4 English, FSI level 4/4 Spanish , five (5) years administrative experience in a professional setting, previous GOM, two (2) years law enforcement or project management experience required, effectively communicate in English and Spanish, knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite to include Word, Excel, and Power Point, ability to learn new software such as S@mepage project management module.

Consultants

The Offeror may be required to deploy short-term consultants to support task order requirements in discrete areas. These consultant positions shall not be subject to the same deployment requirements as advisor personnel, and shall be limited in number and purpose through task order SOWs.

The Offeror may be required to provide consultants whose skill sets are not included in the advisor descriptions. Consultants shall have backgrounds in international development and/or specialized areas that relate to criminal justice assistance and development. If a requirement develops for a consultant, the COR will provide the requirements to the Offeror. Some examples of a consultant's skill sets may include:

· Law enforcement expertise (such as forensics, database management, biometrics, etc)

· Law reform expertise (such as in specific areas of international law or procedure, civil law)

· Curriculum development expertise

· Cultural and linguistic expertise

· Management expertise (organizational reform, business management, etc)

· Information technology expertise (such as database, communications, networking, and systems integration)

· Research

· Monitoring and evaluation

Contractor (and Subcontractor) personnel filling Consultant positions may be Local Nationals (LNs), U.S. citizens, or Third Country Nationals (TCNs). If filled by an LN, the position requires RSO vetting. If filled by a U.S. Citizen or TCN, the position requires an MRPT certification issued by the Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS/SI/PSS).