Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Interagency Center on Trade Implementation, Monitoring, and Enforcement:
Begin a challenging and exciting career with the Executive Office of the President (EOP) providing support to the President of the United States. The EOP is comprised of The White House, Executive Residence, Office of the Vice President, Office of the United States Trade Representative, Office of Science and Technology Policy, Office of the National Drug Control Policy, Office of Management and Budget, Office of Administration, National Security Council, Council on Environmental Quality, and Council of Economic Advisers. The EOP has responsibility for tasks ranging from communicating the President's message to the American people to promoting our trade interests abroad.
Would you like to make a difference in today's world? Consider a career in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative in the Executive Office of the President. The U.S. Trade Representative is America's chief trade negotiator and the principal trade policy advisor to the President. The USTR and the Agency's staff are responsible for developing and implementing trade policies which promote world growth, and create new opportunities for American businesses, workers and agricultural producers. Come and join us, for a better tomorrow.
**Notice: More than one selection may be made within 90 days of the issuance of the certificate, if additional vacancies occur.
Promotion to the next highest grade level is neither guaranteed nor implied.
If you are not a status candidate, please apply under USTR-17-11-JB-DE
Summary
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Interagency Center on Trade Implementation, Monitoring, and Enforcement:
Begin a challenging and exciting career with the Executive Office of the President (EOP) providing support to the President of the United States. The EOP is comprised of The White House, Executive Residence, Office of the Vice President, Office of the United States Trade Representative, Office of Science and Technology Policy, Office of the National Drug Control Policy, Office of Management and Budget, Office of Administration, National Security Council, Council on Environmental Quality, and Council of Economic Advisers. The EOP has responsibility for tasks ranging from communicating the President's message to the American people to promoting our trade interests abroad.
Would you like to make a difference in today's world? Consider a career in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative in the Executive Office of the President. The U.S. Trade Representative is America's chief trade negotiator and the principal trade policy advisor to the President. The USTR and the Agency's staff are responsible for developing and implementing trade policies which promote world growth, and create new opportunities for American businesses, workers and agricultural producers. Come and join us, for a better tomorrow.
**Notice: More than one selection may be made within 90 days of the issuance of the certificate, if additional vacancies occur.
Promotion to the next highest grade level is neither guaranteed nor implied.
If you are not a status candidate, please apply under USTR-17-11-JB-DE
Researches and analyzes a variety of trade information written in either the Mandarin Chinese language or in the Spanish and Portuguese languages.
Investigates trade issues regarding the assigned region or country related to the implementation, monitoring and enforcement of international trade agreements.
Researches and analyzes foreign countries' trade-related legislation, regulations and policies, and economic and trade data, including research on particular industries and companies.
Prepares reports and other materials for the development of strategies for negotiations and dispute settlement proceedings on trade issues related to the assigned region or country.
Using a variety of software, gathers and arranges evidence and other materials for international trade dispute settlement proceedings and negotiations.
Develops research plans and identifies appropriate information resources to complete assigned projects.
Identifies on own initiative potential trade implementation and enforcement issues for further development and evaluation.
Assists the Center's Director and senior staff in compiling information to be used in briefing materials, summary statements, and speeches for senior staff on major trade issues.
Selective Service registration if a male born after December 31, 1959
Subject to pre-employment and random drug tests
Direct Deposit is required
RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID
Please see "Qualifications Required" for requirements of the position.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standards. ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENT: Applicant must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks in positions no lower than the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service.
AND
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Examples of specialized experience are:
For the GS-[09]: At least one year of experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector that includes: researching and analyzing a variety of trade information; extracting and summarizing pertinent legal language, negotiating text, economic and trade data; organizing and producing profiles of tariffs, trade policies, and negotiating text; using a variety of software, preparing reports, briefing materials, charts, graphs, tables, etc. ; to assist in the development of negotiations or dispute settlement positions on a variety of trade issues.
For the GS-[11]: At least one year of experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector that includes: researching and analyzing a variety of trade information; extracting and summarizing pertinent legal language, negotiating text, economic and trade data; using a variety of software, preparing reports, briefing materials, charts, graphs, tables, etc., to assist in the development of negotiations or dispute settlement positions on a variety of trade issues; participating in interagency teams and meetings as the agency representative; serving as liaison with professionals in other agencies.
For the GS-[12]: At least one year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector that includes: researching and analyzing a variety of trade information; extracting and summarizing pertinent legal language, negotiating text, economic and trade data; using a variety of software, preparing reports, briefing materials, charts, graphs, tables, etc., to assist in the development of negotiations or dispute settlement positions on a variety of trade issues; participating in interagency teams and meetings as the agency representative; serving as liaison with professionals in other agencies; compiles information to be used in briefing materials, summary statements, and speeches for senior staff on major trade issues.
For the GS-[13]: At least one year of experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector that includes: researching and analyzing a variety of trade information;; extracting and summarizing pertinent legal language, negotiating text, economic and trade data; investigating trade issues; monitoring and enforcing international trade agreements; researching and analyzing foreign countries' trade-related legislation, regulations and policies and economic and trade data; participating in interagency teams and meetings as the agency representative; serving as liaison with professionals in other agencies; compiling information to be used in briefing materials, summary statements, and speeches for senior staff on major trade issues; developing strategies for negotiations and dispute settlement proceedings; developing research plans.
OR
EDUCATION SUBSTITUTE: Education must demonstrate the applicant obtained the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. This education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. One year of full-time [insert degree type] education is considered 18 semester hours.
For the GS-[09]: Completed, from an accredited university or college, either: 1) a Master's or equivalent graduate degree; OR 2) 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education; OR 3) a Juris Doctor (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), which has provided me with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of a Trade Enforcement Analyst.
or
A combination of the experience as described under letter A above and the graduate education as described under letter B above which, when combined, is equivalent to 100% of the qualification requirement. [For instruction on how to combine experience and education please visit http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-admin.asp.
For the GS-[11]: Completed, from an accredited university or college, either: 1) a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; 2) 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education; OR 3) a Master's of Laws (LL.M.), which has provided me with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of a Trade Enforcement Analyst.
or
A combination of the experience as described under letter A above and the graduate education as described under letter B above which, when combined, is equivalent to 100% of the qualification requirement. [For instruction on how to combine experience and education please visit http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-admin.asp]
**NOTE: The transcripts must be attached, may be unofficial or photocopy at time of application, but MUST provide the original if selected.
Additional information
Information about ICTAP or CTAP eligibility is on the OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/ictap/index.asp, under CTAP http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp
Note: Under ICTAP and CTAP to be considered well qualified and referred you must earn a score of 85 or above on the rating criteria developed for this position.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
How You Will Be Evaluated: Your resume will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required and the extent to which your application shows that you possess the specialized experience associated with this position. Once minimum qualifications are determined, your resume will be ranked against the Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs) as addressed in the body of your resume. Experience which demonstrates how you meet the QRFs should be clearly documented in your resume.
QUALITY RANKING FACTORS: Address the following Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs)/Critical Elements within the body of your resume.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
SF-50 (Current and former federal employees) must submit their SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing competitive status; Tenure 1 or 2 in Block 24; Position Occupied 1 in Block 34; and highest grade held on a permanent basis or full performance level of current position, whichever is higher.
Resume which must include the following information: announcement number and job title for which you are applying; beginning and ending dates (mo/yr) for paid or non-paid work experience; and average number of hours worked per week.
Education - If you are qualifying based on positive education, please provide a copy of your college transcript or an appropriate course listing. The transcript may be unofficial or photocopy at time of application, but MUST provide the original if selected.
Completed Occupational Questionnaire
Special Appointing Authority - Separate referral lists will be generated for applicants eligible to be appointed under a non-competitive special appointing authority. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not need to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility, please read the information below and click on the appropriate link for additional details.
VEOA and VRA must provide the following: DD-214 (member copy 4) showing dates served, discharge type, and campaign badges or expeditionary medals earned and VA Disability Award Letter dated 1991 or later displaying the percentage awarded. If you do not supply the required documentation to verify your eligibility, you will receive an ineligible rating. If applicable, current federal employees who are applying under VEOA authority must submit a qualifying SF-50 to show you meet time-in-grade requirement. Veteran's preference points are not applicable to Merit Promotion announcements; veteran's documentation is requested only to verify eligibility. For additional details visit: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/index.aspx.
Schedule A - The EOP welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. The federal government has a streamlined hiring process for individuals with disabilities, known as Schedule A. To learn more about Schedule A and eligibility requirements please visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/disability-employment/
Surplus or Displaced Federal Employees (ICTAP and CTAP) must provide the following: certificate of expected separation or reduction-in-force notice; most recent performance appraisal with rating of at least "fully successful," unless eligible due to a compensable injury, illness, or disability; SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action); and military department or National Guard Bureau notification showing you are receiving a special disability retirement. Applicant must be rated 85 or above on the rating criteria for his position to be Well Qualified and exercise selection priority. For additional details visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents:
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s):
To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf and provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 10010290.
Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of your materials. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/24/2017 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event verification is needed.
To complete the occupational questionnaire and submit via fax:
Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnairehttps://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10010290.
Print the 1203FX form, follow the instructions and provide your responses to the occupational questionnaire items http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf.
Fax all six pages of the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/24/2017 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., resume, veteran's documentation, completed assessment, and SF-50's) is received and accurate. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. If a document is not in legible format, applicant will not be able to view it in Application Manager which means applicant must again upload or fax the documentation by the closing date of this announcement.
Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail. Due to security processes, mail delivery takes approximately 2-3 weeks to process at which time the vacancy announcement will be closed and no further consideration will be given to additional application packages.
Office of the United State Trade Representative
725 17th Street
Washington, DC 20503
US
Next steps
After all application packages have been received, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications based on the information provided and may interview the best qualified applicants. After a tentative job offer, we will conduct a security background investigation and drug screening. If the drug screening is negative and security background is cleared, then a formal job offer will be extended to candidate.
You will be notified four times during the hiring process:
1. Upon receipt of your application.
2. Upon minimum qualification determinations.
3. After the certificate(s) is issued.
4. After the final selection(s) is made.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
SF-50 (Current and former federal employees) must submit their SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing competitive status; Tenure 1 or 2 in Block 24; Position Occupied 1 in Block 34; and highest grade held on a permanent basis or full performance level of current position, whichever is higher.
Resume which must include the following information: announcement number and job title for which you are applying; beginning and ending dates (mo/yr) for paid or non-paid work experience; and average number of hours worked per week.
Education - If you are qualifying based on positive education, please provide a copy of your college transcript or an appropriate course listing. The transcript may be unofficial or photocopy at time of application, but MUST provide the original if selected.
Completed Occupational Questionnaire
Special Appointing Authority - Separate referral lists will be generated for applicants eligible to be appointed under a non-competitive special appointing authority. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not need to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility, please read the information below and click on the appropriate link for additional details.
VEOA and VRA must provide the following: DD-214 (member copy 4) showing dates served, discharge type, and campaign badges or expeditionary medals earned and VA Disability Award Letter dated 1991 or later displaying the percentage awarded. If you do not supply the required documentation to verify your eligibility, you will receive an ineligible rating. If applicable, current federal employees who are applying under VEOA authority must submit a qualifying SF-50 to show you meet time-in-grade requirement. Veteran's preference points are not applicable to Merit Promotion announcements; veteran's documentation is requested only to verify eligibility. For additional details visit: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/index.aspx.
Schedule A - The EOP welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. The federal government has a streamlined hiring process for individuals with disabilities, known as Schedule A. To learn more about Schedule A and eligibility requirements please visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/disability-employment/
Surplus or Displaced Federal Employees (ICTAP and CTAP) must provide the following: certificate of expected separation or reduction-in-force notice; most recent performance appraisal with rating of at least "fully successful," unless eligible due to a compensable injury, illness, or disability; SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action); and military department or National Guard Bureau notification showing you are receiving a special disability retirement. Applicant must be rated 85 or above on the rating criteria for his position to be Well Qualified and exercise selection priority. For additional details visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents:
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s):
To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf and provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 10010290.
Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of your materials. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/24/2017 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event verification is needed.
To complete the occupational questionnaire and submit via fax:
Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnairehttps://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10010290.
Print the 1203FX form, follow the instructions and provide your responses to the occupational questionnaire items http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf.
Fax all six pages of the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/24/2017 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., resume, veteran's documentation, completed assessment, and SF-50's) is received and accurate. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. If a document is not in legible format, applicant will not be able to view it in Application Manager which means applicant must again upload or fax the documentation by the closing date of this announcement.
Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail. Due to security processes, mail delivery takes approximately 2-3 weeks to process at which time the vacancy announcement will be closed and no further consideration will be given to additional application packages.
Office of the United State Trade Representative
725 17th Street
Washington, DC 20503
US
Next steps
After all application packages have been received, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications based on the information provided and may interview the best qualified applicants. After a tentative job offer, we will conduct a security background investigation and drug screening. If the drug screening is negative and security background is cleared, then a formal job offer will be extended to candidate.
You will be notified four times during the hiring process:
1. Upon receipt of your application.
2. Upon minimum qualification determinations.
3. After the certificate(s) is issued.
4. After the final selection(s) is made.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
