International Trade Specialist

Position description

This announcement is being advertised concurrently under All U.S Citizens, 10991160. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.

This position is located in the Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, Washington, District of Columbia.

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Responsibilities

• Participates with senior specialists in making recommendations on trade issues, policy positions, or negotiating strategies.
• Operates as a team member committed to continuous improvement in the domestic field, international, and headquarters network assigned to perform the following cross-cutting duties.
• Establishes and maintains partnerships with public, private, academic, and multinational direct investment leaders to strengthen economic competitiveness globally.

Travel Required

25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential

13

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
• A probationary period may be required.
• If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
• Bargaining Unit Position: No
• Financial Disclosure: If you are hired, you may be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days after appointment.
• Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expenses will not be paid.
• You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable. (www.sss.gov)
• This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug testing thereafter.

Qualifications

Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Minimum Qualification requirements as noted below.

Minimum Qualifications:

GS-09 : You qualify for the GS-09 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal government, performing the following duties:

• Conducting research on international trade and U.S business development to improve the global business environment.
• Writing reports, briefing papers and other materials to propose solutions for senior management.
• Presenting materials on U.S exports, foreign direct investment promotion, and trade promotion to senior specialist.

OR two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree; or a combination of the required experience and education for this grade level.

GS-11:You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal government, performing the following duties:

• Researching, interpreting, and analyzing trade and economic data.
• Analyzing the impact of policy, regulation, and evolving economic climate on U.S. industry.
• Disseminating information to stakeholders in an actionable format.

OR a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a degree international policy, international commerce, international management, intercultural relations, international development, global economy, government and foreign affairs, international business, international trade, international economics, international affairs, international relations, or other related fields of study.

NOTE(s): 

• Education: You must submit a copy of your college transcripts (official or unofficial) to document education.
• Experience: Your resume must support your claim of experience or you may be found ineligible.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification.

Time-in-Grade Requirements: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying). Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. NOTE: All current or former Federal employees must provide a copy of their SF-50 (you may need to submit more than one), "Notice of Personnel Action" that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility. The SF-50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure (1 or 2), and type of service (Competitive or Excepted).

NOTE: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. For work in the federal service, include the grade level for the position(s).

Education

If you are claiming education as any part of your qualifications for this position, you must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned.

Application instructions

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